Welcome to the round up of posts this week on Smorgasbord that you might have missed.
A varied week on the weather front here with bright sunshine one minute and heavy thunderstorms and hail the next. We are hoping that this week will see the last of the frosts and Easter weekend will be bright and sunny.
As always the news is as varied, and apart from anything else I am extremely grateful and privileged to live in a country with so many freedoms. Ireland has suffered in the past with independence coming at a very high price in terms of lives and following the devastating famine. But that was a century ago and today it is a thriving nation who has opened its doors to refugees without question.
I don’t understand how in this modern world of global communications, space travel and amazing medical advances, some individuals behave in such a medieval horrendous fashion. What is constant, is the bravery and determination of those subjected to tyranny, in standing up against it, on both sides of the conflict. Let’s hope this week there will be some more postive steps to a resolution.
News on the blog front and a new series begins next week
I am sure like me, there have been times when you have wondered what difference might have been made to your life, if your younger self had been gifted with the experience and knowledge you have accumulated over the years.
I invited several friends from the writing community to share their thoughts on this subject which I am sure you will enjoy as much as I did. The first guest post is by John Howell on Wednesday, and the rest of the series will be airing over the next few months.
Do you have a new book available or on pre-order in the next few weeks?
Please let me have the Amazon link and I will do the usual new book on the shelves promotion. If you have not seen one of the promotional posts for a new book before, here is a recent example which has received over 160 views since 4th April and multiple shares on Twitter.
New Book on the Shelves – #Romance – Between The Vines (Keystone Couples) by Staci Troilo
Please make sure your Amazon and Goodreads bios are up to date and if you have not been featured before on Smorgasbord, please add your blog/website, Twitter, Facebook in your email. Send to sally.cronin@moyhill.com and I will let you know if I need anything else.
My thanks to William Price King for joining me on The Breakfast show this week and for the final part of the Dionne Warwick story. Next week a new series for Friday featuring Ella Fitzgerald.
Debby Gies is back from Mexico and shared her travel adventure (nightmare) that is flying back and forth from destinations with chaotic airport managment and conflicting restrictions.. However, she also shares some of the highlights of her two months in between flights that made the whole trip worth it in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
I’m back from Puerto Vallarta…
This week marked a year since the sad loss of her husband ‘G’ and in a poignant post Debby shares a tribute to her soul mate… you can read that on her blog along with this week’s book review D.G. Writes
Debby is here on Monday with some Caribbean sunshine on St. Martin in The Travel Column.
Carol Taylor has had a busy week on her blog and you can enjoy all her posts in her weekly round up. This Wednesday Carol will be joining me for our weekly look at nutrients with recipes for foods containing Vitamin C.
On with the show
The Breakfast Show with William Price King and Sally Cronin – Chart Hits 1992 Part One – Eric Clapton, Vanessa Williams, Celine Dion & Peabo Bryson, Billy Ray Cyrus
William Price King meets the Music Legends – Dionne Warwick – The 1980s Onwards
Celebration of a legacy – Sue Vincent and Mary Smith.
Tales from the Irish Garden – Messengers of Peace and Desperation
Memories, Music and Movies – 1995 – East Anglia, Mechanical Bulls, Annie Lennox and Madison County
1996 – Loss, Anthony Robbins, Belgium, Celine Dion, Brassed Off
Food Therapy Rewind – #Watermelon – A quick way to hydrate
#Psychological #Thriller – Where There’s Doubt by Terry Tyler
#Children’s – #New – #Playtime – David’s Bin Day by Sue Wickstead
#Romance – Between The Vines (Keystone Couples) by Staci Troilo
#Poetry – Hues Of Hope: Selected Poetry by Balroop Singh
Share an Extract from your latest book – #YA #BlendedFamilies – Hype by Yvette Calleiro
#Biography #WWI, Queen Victoria, #Adventures, Lucky Jack by S. Bavey
Hosts Debby Gies and Sally Cronin – Flying and Saddles
The Senior Team pass the the funnies along – Pearls of Wisdom Part One – Recruits and Stomachs
Thank you for dropping in and your comments and shares.. they are very much appreciated.. I hope you will join me again next week.. Sally.
Wonderful titles and fantastic authors here–as usual. Thanks for sharing, Sally.
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Thanks Beem.. glad you enjoyed.. x
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Thanks for another fabulous week Sal. I’m with you on all fronts with Ukraine. And looking forward to John heading off the new series – which I am grateful to be one of your invitees. ❤ xxx
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Thanks for all the shares and comments during the week and the funnies of course.. glad you are in residence this week and thank you for another great travel column… looking forward to your take on the prompt ♥♥
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Looking forward Sal ❤ xx
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About to do some traveling this week and in the month to come, Sally. I won’t be around quite as much, but I’ll try to check in briefly most days. Thanks for another great week.
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Have an amazing time Pete and look forward to hearing from you when you can pop in… but this is your time and it will all be here when you come back..xx
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Fantastic round-up as usual, Sally. And I can so relate to your weather. We had sunshine, thunder, and hail this week, too. Stay safe and dry! 🙂
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Thanks very much Mae and you too… hugsxx
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Another entertaining week, Sally. Thanks for sharing, and for making me part of it. Big hugs.
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You are a fixture William in the nicest possible way…hugsxx
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Another busy week, Sally I will head over and check out the posts I have missed, Thank you for sharing my weekly roundup it is much appreciated…Tears in heaven has me reaching for the tissues every time I hear it but loved granny and the ballbearings it made me smile Hugs xx
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That song is a heartbreaker for sure Carol.. and those two I could listen to all day…hugsx
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I know they are so funny 🙂 xx
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Another great week, Sally. Let’s hope this week brings some peace in everyone’s hearts.
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I hope so too Denise it is much needed hugsx
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I’m always amazed by how much you manage to cover in a week.
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Scheduling ahead helps Craig and I have a lot of fun putting it together.. enjoy your week xx
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Wow, I’ve missed a lot this week while playing in the garden. Thanks for the roundup, Sally!
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Another fab wrap-up, Sally. Tears in Heaven always touches me.
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Thanks Joan.. and yes such an emotional song..hugsx
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“Tears in Heaven” never fails to get me.
Another wonderful roundup, Sally. Thanks for including me.
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Me too Staci… pleasure to share the post again…hugsx
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A super busy week, Sally! Thank you for sharing!
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Thanks for the visits Jan.. enjoy Sunday…hugsx♥
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Thanks for another wonderful week, Sally! Very appreciated! xx Michael
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Thank you Michael as always for your tremendous support.. enjoy the coming week hugsx
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Thank you very much as well, Sally! Have also a beautiful week arriving. As predicted, here on Tuesday we will/ could get 23 degrees (C). :-)) hugsx
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OMG.. Michael.. don’t forget to put some suncream on… hugsx
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Thanks for sharing Michael..hugsx
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.-)) hugsx
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Wow, you’ve been busy–loved those grannies!
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Thanks Suzanne… they are such amazing characters.. xx
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It’s Sunday. I’m barely awake, and you just finished a week’s worth of activities. I’m exhausted.
Looking forward to Deb’s review of her trip and your new series!
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Lol.. I hope you have a relaxing Sunday Jacqui and recharge for the week ahead… xxx
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Granny and The Christmas Cake was my favorite this week!
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Classic entertainment.. simple but effective.. xx
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Thank you for rounding up all your posts, guests, reviews, and more, Sally. I had missed a couple and you’ve offered another look. Congrats to everyone and hugs to you. 🤗
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Thanks Gwen.. and for all your support…have a lovely Sunday and week ahead.. hugsx
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What a week, Sally. I caught a lot of these and have some more reading to do. Thanks for the round up!
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Thanks for the visits Diana and support.. I appreciate it ♥
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