Vienna, My Love

This Austrian city has got it all: rich in culture and history, it is bursting at the seams with art, music and many kinds of architectural delights. Within the city itself, it has not one, but two, major palaces: Belvedere and Schönbrunn, along with half a dozen smaller ones. How many other cities can top … Continue reading Vienna, My Love →

Nightly Gratitude Habit

How do you express your gratitude? Every night before I go to sleep, I give thanks for at least five things that happened each day for which I am grateful. Oftentimes I am giving thanks for a delicious meal, time with friends, getting to a destination safely, hearing from a family member or something along … Continue reading Nightly Gratitude Habit →

Book Review and Q&A, You Can Take The Girl From The Prairie by Darlene Foster

Originally posted on Bonnie Reads and Writes: Indie Weekend is my effort to help Indie Authors with marketing. Indie authors have to do it all, and … Indie Weekend: Book Review and Q&A, You Can Take The Girl From The Prairie by Darlene Foster

Five Star Review of Growing a Top-Notch Family Tree by Author Darlene Foster

https://www.amazon.com/Growing-Top-Notch-Family-Tree-Branches/dp/B0C91ZLN8M/ref=sr_1_1?crid=AXFTNSMR3ML2&keywords=nancy+blodgett+klein&qid=1688406065&sprefix=Nancy+Blodgett+%2Caps%2C908&sr=8-1 Whether you are interested in genealogy or not, this is a fascinating read. I applaud author, Nancy Blodgett Klein, for her attention to detail and the research that has gone into compiling this book. The book is divided into two parts. The first part is the practical side of growing a family tree. In … Continue reading Five Star Review of Growing a Top-Notch Family Tree by Author Darlene Foster →

Growing a Top-Notch Family Tree–With Stories from its Branches

I am excited to announce the release of my fourth book, Growing a Top-Notch Family Tree—With Stories from its Branches. This is a 160-page nonfiction look at what it takes to grow a top-notch family tree online and includes interesting stories from the tree branches. Here is an excerpt from a section called “Puritans Could Be Harsh.” … Continue reading Growing a Top-Notch Family Tree–With Stories from its Branches →

Get Alternative Advice for Health Concerns

This is a public service announcement for my readers about the need to get several opinions when a part of your body is in pain. For several years now, I have had lower back pain on my right hand side, just above my right butt check or my bum as the Brits like to call … Continue reading Get Alternative Advice for Health Concerns →

The Joy of Children

Describe one of your favorite moments. The birth of our first child Alex was a peak moment of my life. And when he was between one and two years old, one of my favorite moments was when I would come home from work and see his face light up. He was so thrilled to see … Continue reading The Joy of Children →

Best Books from Childhood

Do you remember your favorite book from childhood? One favorite book from childhood was Pat the Bunny by Dorothy Kunhardt. I liked how you could play Peek-a~Boo with Paul, scratch Daddy’s beard, look in the mirror and other engaging activities. The Cat and the Hat Comes Back by Dr. Seuss was also a favorite on … Continue reading Best Books from Childhood →

Terracotta Warriors Exhibit in Alicante

Earlier this week I went to see the Terracotta Warriors exhibit at the Archeological Museum in Alicante. I had heard about these soldiers in China and was always curious to know more about them. These sculptures were constructed near Xi'an in the late 200s before the Common Era, more than 2,000 years ago, on the … Continue reading Terracotta Warriors Exhibit in Alicante →

For a Very Special Friend

Threw a smooth small stone Into a vase of water On a flower-bedecked table Thinking of you And the life you threw away Gone now, but never forgotten Will I ever understand the darkness that destroyed your will to live?Perhaps someday… For now I am only sure of one thing I will always love you.