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October 29, 2022
Spidey’s Serene Sunday – Part 399 – Friends
“In the cookie of life, friends are the chocolate chips.” Anon I do love a chocolate chip, Spidey! So, it’s the last day of my half-term break, and yes, I have rested. I read many, many books. I also did a little work on the manuscript and have sent my edited version to the publisher […]
#SoCS Oct. 29, 2022 – Element
Linda’s SoCS prompt. Your Friday prompt for Stream of Consciousness Saturday is “element.” Use it any way you’d like. Have fun! When I read this prompt, the word element brought up one funny story from my call centre past. I had not been working there long, but we were a small, tight team of 6 who […]
October 26, 2022
Book and a Brew with Ritu – The Gingerbread Cafe by @anita_faulkner_ #NewRelease #BookReview
I’m back with a second edition! Today, I am thrilled to welcome a relatively new but nonetheless amazing romance author, Anita Faulkner. Her second book, The Gingerbread Cafe, is out TODAY! Hello, and welcome to But I Smile Anyway, Anita! Let’s get you set with a drink first. I know you are a fan of […]
One-Liner Wednesday – Well Rested
“If only I could alwys get up by my body alarm clock, and not that beeping from my device…” Ritu Bhathal For Linda’s #1LinerWeds
October 25, 2022
This is NOT our #Obama Moment #UKPolitics
I hesitated a while before writing this because this is not a political blog. Politics scare me. I do try and keep up with things happening, but not an awful lot makes sense. I especially look at what is going on in Education because of my own job and the cost of living crisis, etc., […]
October 23, 2022
Chai And A Chat #208 #ChaiAndAChat
Happy Monday, Peeps! And we are finally on HALF TERM! Got your drink? This week is all about relaxing, R and R to the max! I do want to get editing, though, too. We have Diwali to celebrate today, which is today (Monday), as well as a meeting with the local Society of Authors Group, […]
Spidey’s Serene Sunday – Part 398 – Take a Break
“Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes… even you.” Anne Lammot Lovely quote and an apt reminder, there, Spidey. Thank you! As I write this, I am aware it’s later than usual, because I have been doing what the quote said and powering down for the week. It is […]
October 22, 2022
#SoCS Oct. 22, 2022 – Bowl
Linda’s SoCS prompt. Your Friday prompt for Stream of Consciousness Saturday is “bowl.” Use it as a noun or a verb—use it any way you’d like. Enjoy! Going for a proper SOC post, today. Bowl means many things, but to me, cricket is the first thing that comes to mind. My son, Lil Man is an […]
October 19, 2022
One-Liner Wednesday – Happy Dance!
“Isn’t it a bit strange to be so happy to be prescribed meds?” Ritu Bhathal For Linda’s #1LinerWeds
October 16, 2022
Chai And A Chat #207 #ChaiAndAChat
Happy Monday, Peeps! Last one of the term… Thank goodness! I mean, I love my classes and team, but I am ready for switching that off button on my alarm now! You got your drink? This week is the last week of term (thank goodness!) There are the pupil flu sprays happening at school, as […]
