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July 22, 2023

Spidey’s Serene Sunday #437 – S’not Fair!

“Life is not fair. Get used to it.” Bill Gates Feeling moan-y, Spidey, and you have definitely picked up on that! I know. It’s not like me, is it? But I am tired. So tired. This academic year has been a mad one, with different needs we have had to cater for, as well as […]
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Published on July 22, 2023 21:00

#SoCS July 22nd, 2023 – Sap…

Linda’s SoCS prompt… Your Friday prompt for Stream of Consciousness Saturday is “sap/spa/asp/pas/PSA.” Use one, use them all, use them any way you’d like. Bonus points if you use them all. Enjoy! You know me… I am usually able to add each one of the specified words to something, but I don’t know if I […]
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Published on July 22, 2023 10:38

July 18, 2023

One-Liner Wednesday – Do It!

“Don’t spend your life wishing… make it HAPPEN!” Ritu Bhathal  For Linda’s #1LinerWeds Challenge
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Published on July 18, 2023 21:00

July 16, 2023

Chai And A Chat #246 #ChaiAndAChat

Good morning, Peeps! Only one more Monday left of term, after today! So, it’s still busy, busy! I’ve got my green tea. What have you chosen? One week and two days left of school… not that I am counting! It will be a strange week, filled with emotions as one member of my team finishes […]
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Published on July 16, 2023 21:00

Spidey’s Serene Sunday #436 – Remember You Count, Too

“Be there for others, but never leave yourself behind.” Dodinsky Thanks, Spidey, for another great quote. When you are the kind of person, who is naturally that scaffolding of support for others, it is easy to forget yourself. I count myself in that type. My metaphorical door is always open, at home and work, for […]
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Published on July 16, 2023 01:39

July 14, 2023

#SoCS July 15th, 2023 – Record

Linda’s SoCS prompt… Your Friday prompt for Stream of Consciousness Saturday is “record.” Use it as a noun, use it as a verb, use it any way you’d like. Have fun! Do you keep a record of the books you read? I never used to. At least not before blogging. I had a mental note of … … Continue reading →
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Published on July 14, 2023 21:00

July 11, 2023

One-Liner Wednesday – Don’t Get Comfortable

“Sometimes stepping out of your comfort zone can be one of best things you ever did.” Ritu Bhathal  For Linda’s #1LinerWeds Challenge
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Published on July 11, 2023 21:00

July 10, 2023

Book and a Brew with Ritu – A Month In Provence by @GillPlusFive #NewRelease #BookReview @BoldwoodBooks

Loving this series! Peeps, I am extremely excited to have another fabulous author and interweb friend come to visit and have a chat! Gillian Harvey is here to chat about all things writing, and her newest release, A Month In Provence! Hello, and welcome to But I Smile Anyway, Gillian! Let’s get you set with […]
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Published on July 10, 2023 21:00

July 9, 2023

Chai And A Chat #245 #ChaiAndAChat

Hello again, Peeps! Busy? Yup as always! I’m on my water, right now… Only two weeks and two days left of terk, though it feels like we still have forever to go! This week Lil Princess will be with me for her work experience. I think she is looking forward to it! Lil Man is […]
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Published on July 09, 2023 21:00

Spidey’s Serene Sunday #435 – Wisdom Sometimes Visits Late

Thanks, Spidey, for allowing me to use one of my old posts as inspiration today for a chat. Yesterday I was blessed with a very short visit from my parents. You guys know how much they mean to me, and they aren’t close by, so any chance for us to go there, or for them […]
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Published on July 09, 2023 12:22