Many good suggestions for good books to buy family and friends for Christmas, including my latest book, Growing a Top-notch Family Tree with Stories from its Branches. Please read Sally's interesting post. Welcome to the Christmas Book Fair where I will be sharing books by my recommended authors that I believe would make great gifts. … Continue reading Smorgasbord Christmas Book Fair 2023 – #Memoir #BreastCancer Miriam Hurdle, #History #Family Joy Neal Kidney, #Skiing #Dogs Jacqueline Lambert, #Genealogy Nancy Blodgett Klein
Living Life in the Face of Great Suffering
Words of wisdom from the Dalai Lama hanging in our living room Once you have lived around six or seven decades, you might find yourself at a crossroads where you wonder whether you want to continue on. By this time, you will probably have already experienced much suffering: One or both of your parents may … Continue reading Living Life in the Face of Great Suffering
Five Star Review of Life Lessons on Amazon.es
Here is a recent review of my second book from a reader posting on Amazon in Spain. It is an anthology of life lessons and is similar to the format of Chicken Soup for the Soul series of books. To see the review you can search for my book on Amazon.es or simply read it … Continue reading Five Star Review of Life Lessons on Amazon.es
Loving My Cat and Dog
What is good about having a pet? Rua and Tess sitting on my bed Just about everything is good about having a pet. They can bring us so much joy. Their love is unconditional and their needs are minimal. There are no misunderstandings or arguments with pets. They are undemanding life companions. They are so … Continue reading Loving My Cat and Dog
What Happens After You Die
https://youtu.be/OtyYwzvI3TY?si=PFlTMp9Hn6ZS00KD If you are like me, curious about what happens to you after you die, I recommend this video to you. This woman describes many of the things that happen to her when she died. She passed away at home and then came back to life to share her story, as she was told it … Continue reading What Happens After You Die
Can You Help Me?
Photo by Andrea Piacquadio on Pexels.com Why do I read the news so frantically, with such desperation? I am searching for a story that will tell me everything will be all right That the death of innocents, of children and old people, has some meaning That war isn’t senseless and stupid after all I am … Continue reading Can You Help Me?
English Expressions Explained
I never realized moving to Spain would be such an education in learning English expressions. Although Americans and Brits share a common language, they use so many terms I never heard before. Spain is like Florida, sunny and filled with beaches, but for Europeans, especially English people. Almost 300,000 Brits live here to get away … Continue reading English Expressions Explained
Walking to Watch the World
What is your favorite form of physical exercise? Mom and baby ducks swimming in nearby canal I really love yoga and swimming as both activities use your whole body and can be quite relaxing. However, my favorite form of exercise has to be walking because this is when you can truly engage with your surroundings. … Continue reading Walking to Watch the World
New Review of Spain Travel Book
Here is the latest review of my Spain travel book for children from a Goodreads contributor. As someone living in Spain but with grandchildren in England, this book has proven very useful in teaching them about the country I live in. The language used is accessible to youngsters and the pictures bring to life for … Continue reading New Review of Spain Travel Book
Heartbroken Haiku
The desolation of conflict Heartsick by all the turmoil in the world today Can’t we get along?
US Author Nancy Klein in Spain 