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Always On My Mind Blog Party

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1blog110Decisions. The average person now makes more decisions in a day than most did in weeks, months, even years. Decisions can engulf us. Haunt us. Overwhelm us. Interrupt us. Even stalk us in our dreams, ummm, a Nightmare on Choice Street? Choices are great, but too many can make it difficult, or almost impossible to make and trust decisions. Then comes the morning after, littered with “Did I make the right choice?”, “What did I do?”, “Can I return this?”, “What was I thinking?”.

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Even in blogging there are so many decisions. At first, it felt frightening, like I was that boy in Jurassic Park, when Dr. Grant was explaining how Velociraptors kill.

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Now I’m more like Chris Pratt, on a motorcycle, riding with the Velociraptors in Jurassic World, which for me was an all-out, action-packed cheesefest (in a good way), but a noticeable lack of Jeff Goldblum.

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And yes, we’ve all made the wrong decisions, like someone thinking it was a good idea to make a certain theme park ride that shall remain nameless, ok, Tomorrowland, into a movie. It had its moments, mainly involving George Clooney and Hugh Laurie – I do so enjoy when Laurie’s given a chance to rant.

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Even after years of blogging I still have trouble making some decisions, and have more blank-I-just-can’t-make-this-decision-moments than would seem humanly possible..but mostly it’s much, much more like It’s A Small World After All.

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Blogging has taken me to places I might never have gone:

1. Magical places…
https://yadadarcyyada.com/2015/10/03/sweet-dreams-are-made-of-this/

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2. Hopeful places…
Thank you, Mary Smith http://www.marysmith.co.uk/ for your riveting novel, No More Mulberries and equally entrancing non-fiction offering, Drunk Chickens and Burnt Macaroni: Real Stories of Afghan Women. Reminding us that so much of the stereotypes, drama, and propaganda are fabrications – to sell products, news, and government policies; that strength, compassion, and hope still blossoms, especially in the hearts of the oppressed.1blog96

3. Intriguing places…
https://yadadarcyyada.com/2015/10/09/you-may-say-im-a-dreamer/

4. Complex places…
Ever wonder what happened after? You know, after Darcy and Elizabeth, after Jane Eyre and Rochester? Some authors take up the challenge and continue the classic stories. It’s awfully daring, foolhardy, or just cashing in. In the case of Luccia Gray http://lucciagray.com/ – I’m going with daring. As a reader, I didn’t feel this was just to piggyback on the fame, but because Gray loves the enigmatic character, and wanted to continue Eyre’s story through her Eyre Hall Trilogy. The first book, All Hallows at Eyre Hall draws you in, and by the second, Twelfth Night at Eyre Hall you’re on tenterhooks, awaiting more.

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5. Spacey places…
https://yadadarcyyada.com/2015/12/18/these-arent-the-gifts-youre-looking-for/

6. Even racey places…
Not in a tangible sense, but maybe that’s me, because my idea of a romantic Valentine’s Day is the return of The Walking Dead. Who knows? Love is a mystery.
https://yadadarcyyada.com/2014/04/11/why-zombies-will-rule/
https://yadadarcyyada.com/2014/04/11/why-zombies-wont-rule/

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If you’re a writer, film, art, whatever, contact me at: iwanttobelieve@rogers.com I do reviews, honest opinions only.

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One way or another, we’re all busy.
Finding blogs we enjoy is challenging enough, but making time to read them is daunting.
Why not put all the awesome blogs in one place?
I promised you a blog party https://yadadarcyyada.com/2016/01/24/take-it-easy/

Here it is!
1. Mix and mingle, refreshments to your left beside the archives (what do you think of the new theme?).
2. Please leave your blog link or post link in the comment box below along with any introductions. One link per comment, but come back as often as you’d like.
3. Please reblog to spread the word or like, share on Twitter, Pinterest, Google+, Facebook, etc. Like, share, reblog, tell your family, friends and blogneighbours.
4. I will visit and respond asap (at the snail’s pace I’m moving these days, the next Star Wars film could be out before my asap…kidding ).
5. Have fun, it’s a great way to find bloggers and have them find you.

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Thank you for coming to the party and for supporting my blog…You’ve made blogging a decision I’ll never regret.

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Where I’m a complete twit: https://twitter.com/yadadarcyyada
Where I’m baffled by humanity: https://www.facebook.com/yadadarcyyada
The dark hole where I lose hours of my life: http://www.pinterest.com/dpark2/
Where I google (seriously, not nearly as fun as it sounds): https://plus.google.com/112672588892199127381/posts
Another place to BlogLove: https://www.bloglovin.com/people/donnaparker10-6312637

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Maybe I didn’t blog love
Quite as often as I could
Maybe I didn’t treat posts
Quite as good as I should
If you felt like second best
Sorry, it’s just lack of time
You were always on my mind
(you were always on my mind)
You were always on my mind

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    1. That might be the toughest one of all.
      Hope you can pop by later to leave some posts links, the guests should be milling around all day, who knows who will find who? 😉
      Hope this weekend treats you (and your dreams) kindly. 🙂

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      2. That is a lofty dream and a lot of responsibility, but it might be fun. 😉
        Actually, I was just watching the series, Kings (Ian McShane), but it looked like a tricky job. 😉

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      4. Then I’m out…I don’t want to be royalty, I’d rather be some title like: Donna the Cool, or Donna the She’s Gonna Try and Fix This, or Donna at Least She’s Trying lol 😉

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      1. Hi Ellen, there’s a ‘Follow’ button on the right side of the site https://charlypriest.wordpress.com/ and as with most (not all) WordPress sites if you scroll your mouse (or finger) up, a little +Follow thingie will appear at the bottom right and you can click on that for easy results – it will show a green checkmark and follow symbol if you’re already following. And as with Teagan’s, just click on the post title and it will take you to the full post to comment, like, share, etc. 🙂
        Hope that helps. 🙂

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      2. First we call you newbie and shame you…kidding, there’s a first time for everything. 🙂
        Copy the link to one of your posts, either one you’ve done recently or an older favourite…or you can copy the link to your homepage of your blog. Then pop over here and paste the link (and an introduction or witty comments – you’re great at those) here in the comment box. One link per comment, but come back as often as you’d like and leave as many links as you’d like. 🙂
        Then go to the virtual refreshment table, grab some snacks and mingle with the other guests, wander trough my archives, etc.
        That’s all. This will go on all day and if past parties are an indication, for several days so drop back often to find more amazing bloggers and have them find you.
        Hope that helps, Ellen. 🙂

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    1. Thanks Teagan, you’re always so supportive. 🙂
      Of course your review is there, your book is beyond-words-awesome, no review can do it justice, people just have to read to believe. 🙂
      Wow, a Conga line so early, this party is going to be wild! 😉 I’m ready (I think)! 😉
      Hope you can drop by later and leave some links to your amazing blog, a link to your trailer, stuff like that so people can find the wonder of you, dear one. 🙂
      Megahugs and hope this day treats you kindly (and remember, it’s Friday). 🙂

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      2. Yesss!!! Thanks Teagan, these are an awesome way to introduce people to you, your fantastic blog, and the magic and romance of your book, Atonement, Tennessee. 🙂
        Now back to dancing, in between comments it’s been a great way to get exercise. 😉
        Megahugs!!! 🙂

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    2. I scared my husband by congaing to your video, I then took m over to your place… I wanted to take part I had things I could hear after seeing your train. But… where the diddlydoodahs do you comment? I followed and thought it nice, but if it isn’t obvious where to comment something needs fixed, or moving. *waving*

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      1. On Teagan’s blog https://teagansbooks.wordpress.com/ you just click on the lovely blue box that has the post title, it will take you to the whole post, there you can comment, I only know this so well because I take up so much of Teagan’s time with all my comments. 😉
        If you get some time check out her serial, you won’t be sorry https://teagansbooks.wordpress.com/2015/01/17/new-interactive-serial-episode-1/
        Hope that helps. 🙂

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      3. At the very bottom of all the comments, you’ll see a little tree and house and it says ‘The Little Story Theme’, right above that is the comment box and it says…’Leave A Reply’. It’s not closed (some people close their comments after awhile, I never do, but…), I know because I just harassed, er, I mean, nicely tried to tell, Teagan, I’m impatiently, I mean, calmly waiting for her next post. 😉

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      4. Seriously charly had a broken link you put up a good one so thank you it is sorted. Tegans blog on my screen looks wonderful highlighted blue “here” something highlighted “pink” But no comments can I see or comment box and I am following. I will look again tomorrow. x thanks it has been a blast.

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      5. Glad that got sorted. 🙂
        When Teagan posts next if you’re following you can see if it works then. She usually posts on Saturday (fingers crossed). 🙂
        So pleased to hear you had fun, keep coming back, my fingers are flying through the comments, but I can’t keep up. 🙂

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  6. Wow, that is a task! Blog parties are consuming you totally! Awesome! I am off most of the day but wanted at least say hi! And by the way…. I missed Jeff Goldblum too!!! Have a fantastic party, dear! 😊

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      1. I am off in some minutes, but I will make it an effort to come back tonight! I love the idea of blog parties and the blogger who makes all this effort has to be supported! I appreciate that you are doing this!

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  7. Oh, wow, thanks for the shout out for No More Mulberries. I’m so glad you like it. And Drunk Chickens and Burnt Macaroni.
    Sounds like it’s going to be a good party here 🙂

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    1. They were wonderful books. I’m going to do longer reviews later and for Goodreads, I just thought I’d sneak them in for the blog party as well. 🙂
      It should be busy around noon (my time), then again on the weekend. 🙂
      Hope this weekend treats you kindly, Mary. 🙂

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    1. Awww, thanks, that’s so sweet and well, just so awesome to hear. 🙂
      Your anti-winter post made me feel all warm and cozy, but then I looked out the window and realized shovels are needed so…I went back to your post, there, much better. What can’t be changed can sometimes be ignored. 😉
      Hope this weekend treats you well. 🙂

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    1. I love having you at my blog parties, Kate, I love having you here there and everywhere (wait, that’s starting to sound a tad dirty, but you get my point). 😉
      I’m not a runner, but a super fast walker, maybe that counts. Love your post and of course your blog because they’re all so you. Your style has changed, but I like it all ways, always. 🙂
      Thanks for joining the party, pop by anytime for more links – seeing and sharing. 🙂

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    1. I know, adulting is tough. 😉
      Hope you can drop by later to check out some blogs and leave a link to your blog so others can check you out. 🙂
      Hope this day treats you kindly, Carol. 🙂

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    1. Awww, an Elvis fan, yes, I love it too. He recorded it first and so many have done it since, but there’s something about his version, only Elvis could do. 🙂
      Love your recipes, the soup one just made me want to run to my stove and whip it up, looks so warm and yummy on this cold winter day. 🙂
      Thanks for dropping by and hope this weekend treats you kindly.

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      1. Thank you for your kind words. I am a person that loves oldies, like Elvis, Dean Martin, Sinatra, Gianni Morandi. They comfort me.

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  14. Once again, you have distracted me with too many awesome images in a single post. I no longer remember what it was I was here to do except I think it had something to do with links, and not the Zelda kind.

    Wait, did I just out myself as a geek? I think I may have.

    Shoot. That’s never something you want to do at a party. Poor decisions on the internet indeed.

    Me and http://www.alliepottswrites.com will now head to the corner and quietly sip on our punch.

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    1. Can there be too many? Actually I cut out a few, save them for a later date. 😉
      Zelda references do not make you a geek, but a whole other level of cool. 😉
      Thank you for leaving you ‘link’ so others can find your cool blog, Allie. 🙂

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  15. thanks so much for stopping by my blog earlier on – I thought I’d pop back and say hi here. It’s funny because I just finished watching Tomorrowland and I’m still rather bemused by it all – I think the writers and producers were in on some huge joke (or drunk or on drugs) and I just didn’t get it – my husband liked it though!
    Here is a link to my fb page if you’d like to pop over: https://www.facebook.com/crestingthehill/

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    1. So glad you could make, I really enjoy your blog. 🙂
      Yes, Tomorrowland was a ride that should have stayed a ride – when George Clooney and Hugh Laurie can’t save a movie you know you’re in trouble. 😉
      Thanks for leaving the link to your Facebook page, hope this weekend treats you kindly, Leanne. 🙂

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    1. All of your posts are cool and this one was no exception. 🙂
      Glad you enjoyed the nibbles, pop back as often as you want and leave more posts so others can find your blogging breadcrumb trail. 🙂
      Hope this weekend treats you kindly. 🙂

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  17. Thank you for the invitation Donna and I have brought a 48 pack of Danish Lager, a couple of packets of Spanish tortilla chips and a Mexican dip that is more Jalepenos than tomato!! Some may say that I am a little past my hey day but I can still party like there is no tomorrow (minus the jalepenos). Anyway I digress as this is about meeting people. My name is Sally Cronin and I own a shack that serves an all day buffet called Smorgasbord Invitation. Apart from health, music, humour I am an author and have been Indie for 17 years.. I know how thrillingly tough it can be so I enjoy promoting other authors with a few showcases. So if you have enough energy after the party (or tomorrow) please take a look at how you can get free promotion https://smorgasbordinvitation.wordpress.com/smorgasbord-free-promotion-opportunities-2016/ Open 24/7.

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    1. Sally, everyone should head over to your all day buffet – it is an endless party. You’re such a generous hostess, supporting authors, artists, bloggers, and all who are lucky enough to cross your path. 🙂
      Thanks for leaving your link so others may find your blog. 🙂
      Hope this week treats you well. 🙂
      Big hugs.

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  18. Reblogged this on Smorgasbord – Variety is the spice of life and commented:
    If you have not already headed over to Donna Parker’s blog party on Yadadarcyyada then now is the time.. I took some lagers, chips and lethal dip so perhaps some yogurt and milk might be in order.. Great way to promote your blog and to meet new people.. I am just going to browse the guests in the comments section and make sure I get their numbers.. See you there.

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    1. Sally, your buffet is always incredible and thanks for taking it on the road to my blog party! 🙂
      Thank you so much for reblogging this, so kind of you and you’re right, it’s a great way to meet others in the blogging community. 🙂
      Hope this weekend treats you well. 🙂

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      1. Just want to add that Sally is one of the most generous bloggers to indie authors around – not just saying that because I’m eyeing up her Danish lager! Okay, going to circulate and see who else is here.

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      2. Mary, you’re so right, Sally is wonderful, kind, and generous, to indie authors, bloggers, everyone…and I’m not saying that just so she’ll share the treats she brought to the party! 😉

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    1. Yes, it’s worth a read, really excellent. 🙂
      Yes, we need more Daryl. 🙂
      Glad you like the party, thanks for leaving your link so others can find your blog. 🙂
      Oh and yes, I totally have Writeritis, but without the coffee. 😉
      Hope this day treats you kindly. 🙂

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  24. Hi Donna. Just popped in to say hello and check out the party. I love your new theme, it looks sleek. I also noted the review of Mary Smith’s books, which are awaiting me on my kindle and I can’t wait to get to them.
    For those who don’t know me, I’m D.G. Kaye. I’m a nonfiction/memoir writer and love to blog about random things I have an opinion on about life, kindness, gratitude, and interesting, informative posts on writing and self publishing. Visit my about page at http://dgkayewriter.com/about/ .
    I’ll pop back later again Donna and check out some blogs. Happy weekend my friend, and at least I didn’t gain any weight here, lol, I didn’t see any refreshments? ❤ Are you a slacker hostess? LOL

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    1. So glad you could join the party, Debby, the good news about virtual snacks is they have virtual calories! lol 😉
      Yes, Mary’s books really do remind us there’s a lot more truth out there than we sometimes see.
      Thanks for leaving a link to your awesome blog. Pop back as often as you’d like, my blogdoor is always open.
      Hope this day treats you kindly. 🙂

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    1. Thank you kindly for the reblog, hope you can make it back to the party later to check out the bloggers and have them find you. 🙂
      Thank you again, hope this weekend treats you well. 🙂

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  26. http://pouringmyartout.com/2014/01/23/this-is-not-a-post-about-this-post-this-is-about-breaking-a-record/
    ok, that… if it works… is a link to a post I did that has… wait… let me go check… 44,253 comments on it. Yeah, you read that right. I invented the very first blog post/chat room. It started as just a joke, when I noticed that I had one post with over 1,000 comments. I started wondering what the record was. Interestingly, WordPress claims not to keep track of this one statistic. My minions went out searching, and the most comments we could find on one post was around 20,000… and that was a post by a young lady who basically said that women who have kids are throwing their lives away, and the comments were almost all people telling her to go to hell. We did ours with love… and humor… we had group poetry writing games, and people went in there to rant about what was bothering them. Then people started to respond to other people’s comments, and people met new bloggers and made friends. We had one guy who got drunk and tried to seduce himself, which turned into another weird contest. We have pages and pages of the strangest comment conversations ever. We contacted the Guinness Book of World Records people, but as of now, they have a category for single blog with the most comments… some Japanese guy with millions… but not one for the most comments on a non-celebrity, non-business blog… but we are working on it.
    Heck, we even have drunken reunions on there, lasting entire weekends… (I should do that again sometime soon)… and there is some idea floating around that we might make it into a book, if I could ever figure out how to compile and edit it. So, please come over and leave a comment. You might end up being a part of history. At the very least, you can go through and reply to comments that amuse you.

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      1. Oh, it is my pleasure to be part of your event. It is amazing to see how much is going on and I also already stopped by at some blogs! It is a great thing you are doing!

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      2. No matter how fast my fingers fly over the keyboard I can’t keep up with all the comments – it’s awesome!!! 😉
        It’s really my pleasure. Hope to grow our blogging family. 🙂

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      3. I am so glad your party was that successful and I think it won’t stop over the weekend! Thank you for that support, I already see the effects. Big hugs, D. 💖

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  28. Thanks for hosting! Yay! My very first official blog party! This graduate-student-not-that-long-ago thanks you for the refreshments *loads up plate*

    May I humbly introduce my blog, Illustrated Poetry – where we are always having a good time with art and poetry: http://illustratedpoetry.com/

    I do like your new blog theme – it is sleek and clean! The red conveys urgency and makes us hungry *grabs another plate for deserts* 🙂 Have a great weekend and thanks again for the awesome party – I’ve already met some great new blogs!

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    1. So glad you could make it, Marcy, yes, grab as many virtual snacks as you can! 😉
      Thanks for leaving a link so other can find their way to you through this delightful blogging breadcrumb trail. 🙂
      Thanks, I like the theme so far, I tried a few, but this one had something…
      So pleased to hear you’ve found some blogs – there’s a lot here and will be more and more – pop back as often as you’d like, leave more links, the more the merrier. 🙂
      Hope this weekend treats you well. 🙂

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    1. What is it about Mr. Ford that just makes us happy? 😉
      Thanks for leaving a link, April, so glad you could make it, I know how busy you are. 🙂
      That was a fascinating period in history, so much was changing. 🙂
      Hope you find some new blogger pals and hope you have a linky party this weekend or whenever you have time. 🙂

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  31. Design-wise, I think the new theme looks really nice. Lots of white space, with some eye-grabbing red at the top for the blog’s particulars. I like the bf boxes around the tags, too. Happy blog party, Donna (loved your anecdote about meeting David Bowie & starting your own music publication/magazine, too; how cool on both counts!)–I hope it’s an awesome 2016 for you and your book as well! (nudge, nudge!) 🙂

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    1. Thank you kindly, Leigh, I’ve tried a few themes and this theme seemed to have something. 🙂
      Thanks for dropping by, it’s been a busy, but amazing party so far.
      Yes, I certainly had a lot of fun back in the day.
      Thanks, hope your 2016 is awesome as well…my book and I are having a bit of a rough patch, a bad romance, maybe we need book counseling. 😉
      Hope this weekend treats you well, please feel free to pop back and leave some post links (or your blog link) so others can find you. 🙂

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  32. I don’t like to make decisions because I generally make them for the wrong reasons! (like money, ease, etc.) Thanks for hosting the blog-party. I’m at http://jttwissel.com and I don’t have a set theme – that’s because I can’t decide on one! Since I’m sitting here in the rain, in pain (dental work) – I’ll try to check out as many new blogs as possible! Jan

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    1. I hear you, Jan, about those decisions, decisions…aaargh!
      And I can feel your dental pain (mine was Tuesday) – take care of yourself, as for the rain, yup, I heard it’s coming our way next.
      That’s a good idea, Jan, maybe I’ll keep trying some themes till I find one I like, although I kind of like this one – yup, more decisions. 😉
      Thanks for leaving a link so others can find the wonder of you – maybe some new visitors will block out some of the pain…but not the rain. 😉
      Hope this week is gentler. 🙂

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  33. Well,I love parties! Dressing up,meeting new people,drinks and refreshments…whats not to love.

    My blog is https://debwashere.wordpress.com/
    It’s a personal blog I’m writing which is mainly inspiring/inspired by the book I’m currently working on.
    Drop by my home anytime…I will not be hosting a party,but will bring wine to the ongoing party. Cheers.
    Looking forward to getting to know you all as we mingle!

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  35. Hi dear Donna! Hope I’m not too late the for party! I have brought some Chicago deep-dish pizza with me and some Fannie May chocolates!! Here is a link to a post I wrote about a young customer service worker who was profound beyond his years. Thank you for a great party my dear! Cher xo http://wp.me/p4doQv-PU

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    1. It’s never too late, Cher, especially for you, my blogdoor is always, always open. 🙂
      Thanks for bringing some yummies, you’re so sweet. 🙂
      This is an awesome post, dear friend (one of many), people will be so happy when they find your blog! 🙂
      Big big party hugs xoxo

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      1. Ah, thank you so much my dear! I sure had to bring some yummies from Chicago!!! I will be back this evening for a night-cap!!! Big Chicago hugs back at you! Cher xo

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      2. Having been lucky enough to have some treats from Chicago I thank you and I’m sure the other guests are grateful as well. 🙂
        Big cold but supposed to turn warm Canadian hugs eh xo

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    1. I’m so glad you could make it, John, it wouldn’t be the same without you.
      I hope people find this blogging breadcrumb trail to your blog, they’ll be lucky.
      Hope this weekend treats you kindly. 🙂

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  38. Hi Donna, thanks for hosting this party and the invitaion. I’ve been popping into the other blogs, with lots of varied and interesting topics 🙂
    As you kindly mentioned my novel in your post, I thought I’d post a link to an article I wrote about Prequels, Sequels, Reinterpretations, and Writing Back. http://lucciagray.com/2014/11/08/sequels-prequels-reinterpretations-rewritings-and-writing-back/
    I have been very daring, as you said, a little foolhardy perhaps, too, what I have never wanted to do was upset Jane Eyre fans. My book is meant as a tribute to Victorian writers in general, who pop up all the time in my books in various guises!
    I have used the characters Charlotte Bronte created and the spaces she left, and added my own imagination to recreate a fascinating story, but that’s what writers have been doing for centuries, isn’t it?
    I think I’ll have a glass of wine now!

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    1. Yes, we have a wide variety of bloggers here, it makes it quite the party! 🙂
      I hope you liked the mention, Lucy, I’m planning on doing a more in depth review later, probably for here, definitely for Goodreads, but I couldn’t resist mentioning your amazing books in a post where there was a lot of traffic. 🙂
      I’m not a purist, with any form of entertainment, as long as I feel people aren’t just riding the coat-tails (or skirt-tails?), but your love of Eyre and Victorian literature in general is obvious.
      Glad you could pop over and leave a link, hope this weekend treats you well, now go enjoy that wine! 🙂

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  39. Yay! Parties ROCK! \(^-^)/ And of course, your talent in blogging is above and beyond as usual…you definitely have a knack for writing (and adding in funny pics)! 🙂

    I may not blog (at this time), but I do have an Etsy shop. If anyone is interested in shopping around for crochet dolls, baby items, and more…moreso dolls though, lol…come check it out! I also do custom orders as well. 🙂

    https://www.etsy.com/shop/ShimmereeCreations?ref=hdr

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    1. Jenn, I’m soooo glad you could make it. You were one of my early followers (and I yours). We understand the challenges of Fibro, but I’m so impressed with your work, your Shimmeree Creations, hope you get many orders. 🙂
      All the best, sweet girl, gentle Fibro hugs, have a great weekend. 🙂

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  44. I haven’t posted a blog link yet but I’ll get to that. This party goes on tomorrow, too, right? I just wanted to make everyone jealous by telling you that Hugh Laurie’s brother Charles is my solicitor. When we were buying our house he did all the legal stuff for us. I haven’t yet plucked up the courage to ask him if his brother would like to come over some time! 🙂 Or even just give me a signed photo.

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      1. Actually, the reason we liked him was mainly because he doesn’t sound like a solicitor and has a sense of humour so I guess in some way he is like Hugh and once I sussed the connection I could see the resemblance.

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    1. Glad you could make it back, April. No worries, this party will go on for days at this rate. 🙂
      The did some weird stuff back in the day, didn’t they? Of course, what would they think of some f the stuff we do now? lol 😉

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  47. Reblogged this on By the Mighty Mumford and commented:
    OH YEAH. My trash key has swallowed up inumerable posts because I made one stupid comment about a post; been hounded by copyrighted material I unknowingly posted; and posts so far past the envelope of mine that no one would read them and I was embarrassed by them myself. OH, YEAH! 🙂

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  48. Hello, and thank you for hosting this fantastic party. I have SO MANY links to blogs open right now in my browser that I’ll probably be up half the night reading (yay). I blog mostly nonsense about being middle-aged and fluffy over at http://www.onedizzybee.com, with the occasional healthy recipe thrown in for good measure. Thanks again! Now, off to read me some blogs.

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    1. I do that and wonder if my poor computer’s just going to go, you know I’m done. 😉
      So glad you could make it, how ‘sweet’ of you to buzz by (ok, I’ll stop now, it’s out of my system).
      Hope your weekend is awesome! 🙂

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    1. Stella, so glad you could make it! 🙂
      Yes, as a blogging family, it’s true, we have such a connection, pleased you’re part of it.
      As it turns out, adulting is hard. Remember as a child wanting so much to grow up, if only we knew how good we had it. 😉
      Thanks for leaving a link to your blog so others can follow the blog breadcrumb trail. :
      Thanks, I’ve been trying out new themes, this one is the one I like best so far, although it’s a tad limited for free here on WordPress. 😉
      Hope this weekend treats you kindly, pop back and leave more links later and spread the word we’re still going. 🙂

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  50. Fabulous Friday party, Donna. I couldn’t resist coming by one more time, now that I finished my other work. Thanks for looking out for me with the youtube link. I notice that I forgot it early on… then work interrupted my train of thought.

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    1. Come by as often as you like, Teagan, scratch that, get back to writing, girl, we need an Atonement fix lol 😉
      No worries, I was hopping around YouTube looking for something and I saw something shiny, got distracted, then saw yours, watched again and thought, I should put those on so people can see them. Always got your blogback. 😉

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  51. Hi, it’s the American Canuck again from The Chicago Files! *LOL* I have a bit more Chicago deep-dish pizza to share!! *LOL* Here is another post that I hope others will enjoy. It is about a homeless man that I try to check on when I can. The post is entitled, “Incense & Inspiration, Part 2”. Thank you so much for hosting this awesome bash, my dear!! Cher xo http://wp.me/p4doQv-Uc

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    1. Thanks for coming back, Cher, we were running low on snacks, it’s been so busy and I don’t believe I’ve ever said ‘no’ to pizza. 🙂
      This is a wonderful post from a wonderful lady, thanks for sharing it with us. 🙂
      Big hugs and hope this weekend is good to you. xox

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  52. Hi again Donna. I just popped back in again to see what’s doin’. Man, I almost had to line up at the door, the place is hoppin’! 🙂 I visited a few blogs of interest I found here, and it was great to see some of my ‘already’ blog buddies here! Thanks again. 🙂

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    1. It’s been wild, Debby, I had to take a break, I thought my fingers were going to burn off from all the typing 😉
      So glad you found some blogs to visit and yes, there’s lots of friendly blogfaces here as well. 🙂
      Hope this weekend treats you well. 🙂

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      1. I hope your fingers are fine now Donna! Congrats on the astounding number of comments you got. And you’re a hero for responding to them all — totally amazing. Mega hugs.

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      2. I’m going to rest my fingers again, this time by going for a walk, let my slacker legs do some work. 😉
        Megahugs, loved your post today, I think I’m looking around more. 😉

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  53. Whew. Almost didn’t make it. Nothing like a snazzy entrance, right? What a joyous group. Sounds like New Year’s Eve. How can that be. That was almost a month ago. Can you hear me? I can’t hear myself think. What? Yeah. I DO like the music. Love Diana Krall. Turn it up will ya? Peel Me a Grape always had a special place in my heart.
    I didn’t bring any calling cards. Might I leave this link? http://letscutthecrap.wordpress.com. I need some blog love because I’m fighting for time to edit my book of short stories and put them out there before I turn a hundred. ❤ Outstanding party, Donna. I need to find the wine. That way? Thanks! 😀

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    1. The party is definitely going to liven up now that’s you’re here, Tess, of course if it gets too much more lively we might hit the news. 😉
      Thanks for dropping by, it really would be the same without you, at all. 🙂
      Thanks for leaving a link so others will be lucky enough to find their way to your wonderful blog. 🙂
      Oh, another book? I’m sure it will be amazing, your stories are riveting, satisfying yet somehow still leaving us wanting more, that’s a gift.
      The wine is around here somewhere… 😉
      Enjoy and thanks so much for coming, Tess. 🙂

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  54. Hi,
    Did someone say party? Thanks for having me.
    Hi Donna’s readers,
    I am Janice. I offer blogging tips. Suggestions for engaging readers, improving content, and increasing traffic are waiting for you at my site. I also have regular networking opportunities and offer free incentives for subscribing.
    Here is the link to my About page, so you can read more about my site.
    http://mostlyblogging.com/about/
    Thank you, Donna, for this opportunity to meet your readers.
    Janice

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    1. Yeah, Janice is here!!! So pleased you could make it. Your blog is so helpful, a wonderful resource for bloggers and writers. 🙂
      Thank you so much for coming to the party and for leaving your blogging breadcrumb trail so others can find your awesome site. I’ll be sure to drop by your linky party later, as soon as my fingers recover from all this typing. 😉
      Hope this weekend treats you kindly, Janice. 🙂

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  55. Pingback: My Article Read (1-29-2016) – My Daily Musing

    1. Always free, unless you’re an eccentric millionaire who also loves my blog and wants to donate lol 😉
      It has been a wild party so far and the weekend usually picks up a bit. 🙂
      Laurie, I can tell by visiting your blog that you like fun and laughter, I like that a lot. 😉
      Thanks for leaving you blog link so others can find you.
      P.S. You had me at chocolate. 🙂

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  57. http://barksandblooms1.blogspot.com

    Here I am. My name is Sandy A little about this…..I manage a pet sitting/dog walking company in Maryland. This blog has begun and stopped a few times. Mostly pet-centric stuff in the voice of the business, but I’d like to stretch those boundaries a bit. Still figuring so many things out…always open to suggestions. Thank you!!!!

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    1. Sandy, welcome! So glad you could make it. You’re doing purr-fectly! 😉
      I’m enjoying your blog so far, this is a busy time, but I’m following you a few places and will catch up. 🙂
      The picture of the cat not liking the leash reminded me of my cat, Candice, it was the 80s and I got it in my head I was going to take her for walks. Picture a calico cat and it’s exactly the same picture. Poor little mite. It lasted for about 10 seconds and then we decided the leash wasn’t going to work. She was too much of a free spirit for that. 😉
      Thank you for dropping by and I hope we can virtually visit often…did you pop over from Janice’s Mostly Blogging, she’s awesome, so helpful, kind, and generous. 🙂

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  58. What a fun blog party — I love all the interaction! So, as any good guest would do, let me first congratulate you on such an engaging invitation, your post made me smile! And secondly, a good guest should introduce herself. My name is Wendy and I blog at The Art of “Why Not?”, where it is all about making everything a little better, one day at a time. I’m a fairly new empty nester, and it’s time to invest time and energy into tons of “I’ll get to it one day” things, whether taking a class, spending time with special people (which may or may not involve slow dancing by firelight), throwing a party, or starting a blog! My latest post highlights my first ever free e-booklet that I just finished yesterday (happy dances all around!). Glad I found you at the MidLife Bloggers FB group! http://www.theartofwhynot.com/made-to-last-45-ways-to-nurture-the-mother-daughter-relationship-free-e-booklet-sneak-peak/

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    1. Wendy, so glad you could make it! Thank you for sharing your lovely link, feel free to come back as often as you’d like an add more. 🙂
      I really enjoyed your blog and as you can see, followed you all over the place. 🙂
      I’m glad you found me, they’re awesome over there, Kimberley is so supportive, Elena too, wow, we’re lucky to find these amazing, tireless, and generous women. 🙂
      Congrats on the e-booklet!!! Best wishes. 🙂
      Hope this weekend treats you kindly. 🙂

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    1. You’re never too late for any party I’m hosting and you can come back anytime. 🙂
      Thank you for leaving the link to your blog, I remember the first time I saw your blog title and I was like, I have to check this out and I’ve been checking it out ever since. 🙂
      OK, I really miss Jeff Golblum, I fully realize others have a different feeling. 😉
      Hope this weekend treats you kindly. 🙂

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      1. I’ll never do better than the blog title 😉 And it’s alright to miss Jeff. It really is.

        So I’m back at the party today with more time to mingle (check out blogs). Thanks again for having me and I’ll try not to double dip the guac, but no promises.

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  60. Thanks so much for the invite to your blog party, your posts are always so lively and entertaining and your party is so welcoming too! Thanks for the opportunity to be able to write a little bit here myself. I blog at Kyrosmagica http://kyrosmagica.wordpress.com My aim is to make friends with like minded people who care about creativity, in all its wonderful forms. My posts celebrate writing, books, poetry, haiku, inspiration, and my new found love photography. I like to blog with a light hearted touch of magic and laughter. Do join me, I enjoy the company of new visitors, and visits from old friends too.

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    1. No Kate, you’re never too late. Love your new blog name, ‘Eloquently Kate’, how perfect and very you. 🙂
      So glad you could stop by and leave such a lovely link. 🙂
      Hope this weekend is treating you well. 🙂

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      1. What a very sweet welcome. I would love to start a monthly or weekly hitlist on my blog, with the links to the posts I loved reading the most. Guess who will be high up on my list.
        Your blog is one of my guilty pleasures…so to speak. 🙂
        Wishing you a great weekend as well.

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      2. Just so glad you came. 🙂
        I’d love to be on your hitlist, wait, that sounded bad out of context, blog hitlist (is that better?). I’d be honoured.
        I’m glad you enjoy it, I think my fun is doing it shines through. 🙂

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      1. Thank you! I’m glad you like them! 👍✨
        You re pretty funny too! Sweet blog, my friend! 😄

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    1. JC, I’m so glad you found your way here today and because of it, I now follow your blog. 🙂
      I don’t have the words to express how much I enjoyed it so far, I’ve read like a dozen posts, your words about living with Parkinson’s disease just kept me reading and reading.
      Thank you, I will be visiting ‘The Canyon’ again and again, hope others will as well. 🙂
      Hope this weekend is treating you kindly. 🙂

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  66. My goodness, but this party is heaving. That’s English for ‘there are rather a lot of people here, don’t you know’. I hope you don’t mind if I leave you to go and introduce myself to a few strangers. There are a couple talking in that corner over there who seem to be just my type.
    In the meantime I’ll leave you with this. Did you know that Jane Austen lived here? https://aprilmunday.wordpress.com/2015/05/31/jane-austen-lived-here/

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    1. Ooooh, I like that, heaving, I may borrow that. Yes, please, introduce yourself around, I’ve lost track of the number of bloggers here, but it’s substantial. 🙂
      As a huge Jane Austen geek I know way more about her than I should without it being a tad creepy, but as I read this, I now know more (or am re-remembering it?), either way, added to my mental Austen file. 😉 Thanks April. 🙂

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      1. My pleasure.
        By all means use heaving, but be careful, it also means being sick.
        Jane Austen was a fellow Hampshire hog – someone from Hampshire. The county produced the two greatest novelists of the nineteenth century – Austen and Dickens.
        It’s not rubbing off on me.

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      2. lol Unfortunately I know the meaning for that use of the word ‘heaving’, too well. 😉
        Brilliance can come in the flash of light, in the smile of a child, the call of a bird – you never know when it will strike. 🙂

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  67. I’m back! There are so many people dropping in I didn’t think any one would miss me while I was away. I’ve brought supplies – more wine and nibbles.
    I’ve teamed up with four other writer and started a new blog called TakeFiveAuthors. We post once a week on a Saturday and it means each of us only has to post once every five weeks, whcih leaves us time for writing other things. TakeFiveAuthors is about the things we are passionate about – writing and reading. Here’s the link: https://takefiveauthors.wordpress.com/

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    1. Mary, thank goodness you’re back with more refreshments, we were running low and I haven’t had time to virtually get more. 😉
      First of all, I did not know about this blog, so thank you, I’m now following. Second, the first post I read was about libraries…you had me. 🙂
      Thanks for letting us know and I’m so looking forward to future posts. And thanks again for the snack reinforcements. 🙂

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      1. Hey! Chuffed you liked the post on libraries – we need them, don’t we? And thanks so much for going there to take a look – really appreciate it.

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    1. That must have been an awesome lecture, the Attenborough family have really brought their love of nature and their hopes of conserving it to the masses. So ‘green’ with envy. lol 😉
      Thanks for stopping by Richard, I hope people enjoy your blog as much as I do. 🙂

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    1. Richard, thank you so much, you’re like the perfect party guest, first you show up with an awesome gift (a link to your blog post), then you keep the party going by reblogging it on your blog. Can’t say enough how much I appreciate it. 🙂
      Hope this weekend is treating you well. 🙂

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    1. I agree, Mary, while it’s sometimes hard to read about these things, but in your blog it’s clear the humour is there and the love and with those even the tough times seem less so. 🙂
      Thanks for dropping by again and posting your other blog link, keep coming back and tell your friends! 🙂

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      1. Thanks for that nice comment.
        It has been a great party full of really interesting bloggers. I could spend half my life reading blog posts!!!
        “And what do you do?”
        “I read blog posts. Then I click Like and I share on Twitter, sometimes on Facebook and I often leave a comment.”
        “Can you earn a living doing that?”
        “No. But it’s fun and really interesting and I learn lots and ‘meet’ lovely people from all over the world.”

        It’s very late here in Scotland (1am) and I really have to say goodnight and thank you for a fantastic party.

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    1. Lisa, so glad you could make it, we’re just getting people from all over, it’s wonderful, bringing the world together! 🙂
      Hope loads of people find their way to your blog and that you weekend is amazing. 🙂

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  73. Reblogged this on A Momma's View and commented:
    A truly great space to head for good reads. And now it’s blogger party time. So please take the opportunity to introduce your blog and head over. And while you’re there: browse around and read some posts 🙂

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    1. That’s so sweet, you’re making me tear up, thank you for the kind words and of course, the lovely reblog. I’m so glad you could make it to the blog party, it really wouldn’t have been the same without you. 🙂
      Hope this weekend is treating you well and thanks again and again and again, you’re always so generous and delightful. 🙂

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    1. Yahoo, so glad you made it!!! We need another ‘momma’s view’ around here lol 😉
      Thanks for leaving us the gift of your link, hope you find some folks and they find you. 🙂
      Best wishes for a lovely weekend. 🙂

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