A small selection of posts I have enjoyed recently and I hope you will head over to enjoy in full.
Judith Barrow shares the fascinating and often tragic lives of three sisters, two of whom were also incredibly talented Virginia Woolf and her sister, the artist, Vanessa Bell, the daughters of the historian Sir Leslie Stephen and Julia Prinsep Duckworth.
Head over discover the complex relationship and lives of these sisters:Judith Barrow – Virginia Woolf and her sister, the artist, Vanessa Bell,
Debby Gies with a reminder that we need to take care of ourselves physically, mentally and physically and it is a good idea to get even what you might consider small concerns checked out as soon as possible.
Head over to check out these tips to looking after yourself: Self – Taking Care of ourselves
Jacquie Biggar shares her 2022 Goodreads Challenge and she read an amazing 116 books supporting their authors in the best way possible with reviews. I was delighted to be the recipient and if you are looking for more great books to add to your overflowing TBRs this is the place to visit.
Head over to discover some great books to read: Jacquie Biggar a year of reviews..
Rebecca Budd began her year with the background to the Universal Hour of Peace as the old year handed over to the new. A wonderful concept and badly needed to refocus our energies on the positive in our world.
Head over to find out more about the Universal Hour of Peace: The Clanmother
Another post with a New Year theme is from Liz Gauffreau. Liz reads a beautiful poem by Jane Hirshfield Counting, This New Year’s Morning, What Powers Yet Remain To Me
Head over to enjoy Liz reading this lovely poem: New Year’s Morning
And to end this selection of posts from talented bloggers, something that made me smile.
As I contemplate turning 70 I remembered someone telling me when I turned 60 that I was a bit of an odd bird! I believe that I am even odder now and Cindy Knoke has photographed other odd birds that remind me slightly of my own reflection in the mirror these days lol.
Image Cindy Knoke 2023
Head over to enjoy some other odd birds: Cindy Knoke Photography
Thanks for dropping by and I hope you will head over to enjoy these posts in full… thanks Sally.
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Some great posts here, Sally. Thanks. x
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Thanks Stevie..have a lovely weekend..hugs
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You too, Sally. x
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HI Sally, a fantastic selection of posts. Thanks for sharing.
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Thanks very much Robbie…have a good weekend..♥
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A very entertaining roundup of blog posts! It was a treat to see that my New Year’s poetry reading was one of them.
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Thanks Liz and my pleasure a lovely start to the year poem..xx
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You’re welcome, Sally. 🙂
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How wonderful to be included with amazing writers and bloggers – Judith, Debby, Jacquie, Liz and Cindy. Thank you Sally for welcoming us into a new year of unimaginable possibilities. I am thrilled to belong to a compassionate community that shares, encourages and supports each other. Happy upcoming birthday. This is the Shakespeare quote that I think of on my birthday: “With mirth and laughter let old wrinkles come.” You give us many opportunities to laugh, so thank you again, Sally.
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My pleasure Rebecca and you have so many wonderful posts I wish I could share more.. my wrinkles get their annual boost in a few weeks and I have learned to embrace their depth of wisdom lol.. ♥♥
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Us odd birds of a feather are the BEST and and flock together! I am so grateful for the amazing, supportive, creative and brilliant women I have met in our blogging community. You rock Sally! Wishing you Health & Happiness in The New Year my friend. Thank you for all you do. You are so appreciated. (I had a med thing today or I would have responded sooner.)
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My pleasure Cindy you bring us such a beautiful aspect of our world and I am sure like me many have a better appreciation of the amazing creatures around us…♥♥
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Great collection of blogs, Sally. Thank you xo
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Thanks Denise..hugsx
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Lol, not odd, wise 🙂
Happy upcoming birthday, Sally, and thanks for the mention!
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Thanks Jacquie…onwards and upwards ♥
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Great collection of reads today Sal. I’d seen some, but you found a few other goodies – as usual. Thank you so much for including my health debacle post in this lovely group of writers here Sal. Sometimes I may wear my heart on my sleeve, but I choose to share because there are nuggets of wisdom that may be helpful to others. Hugs ❤ xxx
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Thanks Debby and delighted to share your reminded to us all we need to take better care of ourselves… and the collective wisdom from around the world is an amazing gift. ♥♥
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Thanks so much Sal ❤ xx
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Thanks, Sally, for sharing these wonderful posts. 😊
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Pleasure Gwen.. ♥♥
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Reblogged this on Judith Barrow and commented:
So thrilled to be included in Sally’s Smorgasbord Blogger Spotlight 2023, with all these wonderful creative people.
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Thanks for sharing the post Judith ♥♥
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Terrific posts, Sally. Thanks to you, Judith, Rebecca, Debby, Jacquie, and Liz
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Thanks John.. hugsx
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Thank you for this great new information, Sally! I will run around to get all nice information. I visited Cindy’s wonderful blog and discovered a very confident heron.hugsx Michael
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Thanks Michael and Cindy has such amazing photography some of the best I have ever seen.. Hugsx
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Agreed, Sally! This “Holler” seems to be a second Ark, Noah had built to escape.(from the women on the first one Lol hugsx Michael
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Reblogged this on https:/BOOKS.ESLARN-NET.DE.
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thanks Michael..hugsx
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Wonderful post, Sally.
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Thanks Jacqui..xx
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Thanks for sharing, Sally! Judith looks beautiful in that blue!
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I agree Jill..♥
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I love that odd bird picture! Thanks so much for sharing these posts, Sally. Hugs 💕🙂
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Thanks Harmony that expression on the bird’s face is so familiar lol ♥
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Thank you for sharing these blog posts, Sally!
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Thanks Jan ♥
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May your new year be everything you need it to be, Sally…
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And to you both Jaye and Anita..♥
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