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Self-Care
It's simple really, though we battle hard against thinking of self-care in this way. I don't know why. We just do. We think if we take care of ourselves, we are neglecting our...
Seasons Change
We settle in. We get comfortable. And when change is thrust upon us, we don't much like. More often than not, we dislike it very much (or worse) and we resent it. They say...
Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
Have a safe and wonderful St. Patrick's Day, everyone! Blessings, Vicki
Spring
Spring signals renewal, fresh starts, new beginnings. To celebrate, I've started a new writing project. THE DEAD MAN'S WIFE is a prequel to NO ONE WAS SUPPOSED TO DIE (the first...
It’s Contest Time!
There’s a contest going on and it’s a fun one. If you love mysteries and thrillers, it’s one you’re sure to enjoy. The prizes are great—and there are two winners! If...
Guest Post: In the Details by Mary Alford
It's my privilege and pleasure to have Mary Alford guest blog here today about her new release, Deadly Mountain Escape. I have enormous respect for the woman and her books, so...
Musings on “Why?”
New Release: No One Was Supposed to Die
Happy to share that today is the official release day for NO ONE WAS SUPPOSED TO DIE. This is the first Penny Crown Files book, and I'm very excited about it. Penny is a widow,...
Penny Thoughts: Work for It
To move, you must act. It's really that simple. "Do the work" is some of the best advice I ever received. Thoughts without actions = unrealized dreams. Realize them. Act.
Penny Thought: Start Where You Are
"I'll do it when xyz happens." Have you said that about something in your life that is important to you? If so, know that when and if xyz happens, so will something else that...
Penny Thought: Be Inspiration
Seek to be the inspiration others seek, the inspiration you seek. When you aspire to inspire, the person most helped is you.
Penny Thought: Happy Heart
One of the most underestimated "healing" tools in the human arsenal is gratitude. Be grateful for the little things, for the big things, for everything--good and bad. All offer...
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Self-Care
It's simple really, though we battle hard against thinking of self-care in this way. I don't know why. We just do....
Seasons Change
We settle in. We get comfortable. And when change is thrust upon us, we don't much like. More often than not, we...
Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
Have a safe and wonderful St. Patrick's Day, everyone! Blessings, Vicki