Now that I’m present and accounted for–I’m back from holiday–I have no excuse not to blog. đ
See what I did there? The above sentence is a culmination of all three wonderful SoCS prompts presented to you by my three lovely guest posters. I’d like to take this opportunity to thank them all for filling in for me while I was away.
I’ve learned a lot from each of my guest posters, but none more than Helen Espinosa. Here’s a lady who has been through so much in her life and yet has managed to keep a positive outlook. Her brave dealings with cancer, during which time she relied on the love of her family is so inspiring. Helen has shown me what it is not to give up, and to live life to the fullest; her philosophy is one I aspire to. Please visit her blog often. You can find Helen here: https://helenespinosa.wordpress.com/
Pav. What can I say about Pav? An English teacher by day, a dedicated dad and husband, a tireless runner, and an author any chance he gets, Pav has a unique sense of reality. His humorous posts are a never ending experience in eyebrow-raising entertainment, spackled here and there with a lesson in what it is to be a little bit of everything all the time. Any time you need a smile, go and read Pav’s blog at http://pavorisms.wordpress.com/
For our last but not least of the SoCS prompts, we were blessed with Leigh. Speaking of busy, Leigh Michaels defines the word. Mom to five incredibly lucky children who have survived the foster care system, she seems to be a full-time everything, including the author of no less than four novels. To me, she is a lesson in what it is to give of oneself – inspiring doesn’t begin to cover it. Visit Leigh here: http://www.authorleighmichaels.com/ to read her blog and find out where you can purchase her novels.
So with that I’d like give my warm appreciation to you, Helen, Pav, and Leigh, for taking time out of your own busy schedules to keep SoCS going for everyone while I was away.
Please join me once again in paying tribute to three incredible bloggers!!
This post is, in part, a SoCS post.
December 22, 2014 at 10:25 pm
Maybe this meets the requirements for this past Saturday and maybe it does not. See what you think. https://helpmeet39.wordpress.com/2014/12/23/motivational-monday/
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December 22, 2014 at 2:59 am
Welcome back! I love how you used all 3 prompts in your opening. đ Helen, Pav and Leigh did indeed do a great job with SoCS — they were all great choices!
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December 22, 2014 at 8:35 am
Thank you so much! đ
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December 21, 2014 at 11:27 pm
Glad you had a great holiday. Good to have you back. I too would like to thank your fellow writers. I look forward to your Friday prompts. It is something I look forward to sharing.
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December 22, 2014 at 8:34 am
Thanks, Sandy! đ
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December 21, 2014 at 11:22 pm
Welcome back. Hope you had a good time off. đ
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December 22, 2014 at 8:33 am
Thank you! I had a great time. đ
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December 21, 2014 at 8:05 pm
Welcome Back Linda! And thanks for choosing such fun guest posters while you were gone. I’m looking forward to reading about your travels!
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December 22, 2014 at 8:33 am
Thank you – and you’re welcome! đ
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December 21, 2014 at 5:37 pm
Thank you so much for your kind words and for entrusting your blog, at least in part, to the three of us :-).
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December 22, 2014 at 8:32 am
Ah, never the slightest worry about the blog… well, if you don’t count the dents in the car a la Pav. đ And you’re welcome, Leigh. I mean every word. đ
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December 21, 2014 at 2:01 pm
Welcome back, Linda G! I hope your trip to Japan was everything you wished for as you carefully planned and saved. I know you’ll tell us once you get back into the home groove. Yay, our Linda G is back. (Yay yay yay for your three guests, who ably steered this ship.)
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December 22, 2014 at 8:30 am
Thanks very much, Mr. Mark! It was a truly spectacular trip. đ
I’m getting you pom-poms for Christmas! đ
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December 21, 2014 at 1:41 pm
Welcome back Linda!
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December 22, 2014 at 8:29 am
Thanks, Paul!
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December 21, 2014 at 12:16 pm
It was certainly my pleasure to help fill in while you were gone. Thank you so much for your kind words. â€ïž
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December 22, 2014 at 8:28 am
Sincerely meant, Helen. đ I’m glad you enjoyed your time here.
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December 21, 2014 at 11:52 am
Welcome back and thank you for not only returning, but also for choosing such lovely guest prompters as well!
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December 21, 2014 at 11:56 am
Thanks very much, Martha! Happy you enjoyed your time here while I was gone. đ
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December 21, 2014 at 11:45 am
Welcome back. You are right they all did a marvelous job
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December 21, 2014 at 11:55 am
Thank you, John. Glad you enjoyed my guest posters! đ
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December 21, 2014 at 11:38 am
I missed a couple Saturdays Linda. I still love ya… just seem to have too many things going on right now. I will see you for the new year. Merry Christmas to you and your boys. â€
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December 21, 2014 at 11:41 am
Thanks so much, Colleen. Merry Christmas to you and your family as well! đ
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December 21, 2014 at 11:32 am
Welcome back Linda! now we can set off the fireworks party because WordPress just isn’t the same without you. I did enjoy the thought of guest posts for the SoCS maybe you should continue to do that every now and then.
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December 21, 2014 at 11:38 am
I definitely should!
Thanks, Wes! đ
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December 21, 2014 at 10:58 am
Bonus points for using the word “spackled” in your description of my writing, for I am typically spackled with all manner of baby fluids. Thanks for letting me stand in. Those dents in the hood and the scratches in the upholstery were there when I got here.
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December 21, 2014 at 11:02 am
I thought you’d like that “spackled.” đ
And the caved-in quarter panel that you neglected to mention was definitely worth it. đ
hehehe
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December 21, 2014 at 11:06 am
Yep, that one’s on me, my bad.
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December 21, 2014 at 10:53 am
Welcome back!!
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December 21, 2014 at 10:53 am
Thank you, Gale! đ
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