Monthly Archives: July 2016

The Addams Family Musical at Derry Opera House!

Posted on July 27, 2016 by jjspina

The Addams Family Musical My husband and I went to a play, The Addams Family Musical, put on by the Kids Coop Theater at the Derry Opera House in Derry, New Hampshire on Saturday, July 23. It was quite a … Continue reading →

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The R’s of Life – Chapter Six – Romance – The biggest Fairy Story of them all

Posted on July 26, 2016 by jjspina

Originally posted on Smorgasbord Blog Magazine:
In this chapter, a light-hearted look at romance. Well partly light-hearted, as there are some elements of this universally sought after state of bliss that can be from the dark side. Have you ever…

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Friday Funnies

Posted on July 22, 2016 by jjspina

  As the week winds down here are some funnies to give you a bunch of chuckles! Feel free to share!       Thank you for stopping by. Love, laugh and have a wonderful weekend. Reading Gives You Wings … Continue reading →

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The Beauty Around Us

Posted on July 22, 2016 by jjspina

I love walking all year round for exercise and just to enjoy being outdoors in the lovely weather. Being especially observant I notice everything beautiful or even strange. I took a photo of this moth on my slider recently. It … Continue reading →

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Some Funnies from Facebook – Cats, Spiders, Dogs and Fireworks

Posted on July 11, 2016 by jjspina

Hilarious funnies to start off your week with a laugh from lovely Sally Cronin’s marvelous blog!

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Smorgasbord Open House – Award Winning author Karen Ingalls.

Posted on July 10, 2016 by jjspina

Originally posted on Smorgasbord Blog Magazine:
My guest today is Karen Ingalls, the author of two novels and an award winning non-fiction book. Her journey as a writer began as a child, writing poems and short stories which were Karen’s…

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Thank You Friends!

Posted on July 8, 2016 by jjspina

July 7th was my birthday! It was a wonderful day spent with my amazing husband. There were many blessings, roses of all colors, perfume, out to the movies to see Tarzan (wonderful movie), then we picked up lobsters and steamers … Continue reading →

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Happy 4th of July USA!

Posted on July 3, 2016 by jjspina

May we all live in peace and prosperity. May we feel safe in our homes. May our children grow up without fear. May we make love not war. Peace to all peoples and all nations. Thank you for stopping by. … Continue reading →

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