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Pray for the Families of the Victims of 911! WE WILL NEVER FORGET – AMERICA STRONG!

Posted on September 11, 2025 by jjspina

I have shared this post each year since 2001 of a day that I will never forget along with many others who witnessed this horrific event. It is one of the worst and most frightening things that I remember in … Continue reading →

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Sorry I haven’t posted for several days!

Posted on August 29, 2025 by jjspina

I have been busy lately with doctor appointments for my eyes. I recently had my second laser eye surgery to correct the pressure that is building up in my eyes due to impending Glaucoma. I am trying to get back … Continue reading →

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Thank you for all the Birthday Wishes!

Posted on July 8, 2025 by jjspina

Yesterday July 7th was my birthday. Of course I am in double numbers, big time now!! I want to send out my deepest gratitude to all who sent me kind birthday wishes. They touched my heart and they filled me … Continue reading →

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Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

Posted on March 13, 2025 by jjspina

Each year on St. Patrick’s Day we are all Irish. (Compliments of free photos from Wikipedia and Oip.) Here’s a little poem for this green day that I wrote several years ago and just updated. HAVE A HAPPY ST. PATRICK’S DAY … Continue reading →

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Pray for the Families of the Victims of 911! WE WILL NEVER FORGET – AMERICA STRONG!

Posted on September 11, 2024 by jjspina

It has been 23 years since this horrific day! We will never forget those who lost their lives. The following is an account of how this attack unfolded from NBC. Nearly 3,000 people were killed when al-Qaida hijackers crashed four … Continue reading →

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Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

Posted on March 16, 2024 by jjspina

Each year on St. Patrick’s Day we are all Irish. (Compliments of free photos from Wikipedia and Oip.) Here’s a little poem for this green day that I wrote several years ago and just updated. HAVE A HAPPY ST. PATRICK’S DAY … Continue reading →

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The Challenges of Self-Publishing!

Posted on February 4, 2019 by jjspina

I wrote this post back in August of 2013 for a site that was active at the time. PIA is no longer up and running so please don’t try to find it. I thought this post would be helpful for … Continue reading →

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How To Reblog A Blog Post #bloggingtips

Posted on July 30, 2017 by jjspina

Helpful info on how to reblog from blogger extraordinaire, Hugh Roberts! Thank you, Hugh! xo

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Blogging Anniversary – Special Promotions!

Posted on December 2, 2016 by jjspina

I can’t believe it but I have been blogging for FOUR YEARS now! WordPress sent me a reminder but I got so busy with stuff that I forgot to post the news! I also received today a notice that I now have … Continue reading →

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Happy Father’s Day!

Posted on June 18, 2016 by jjspina

  Happy Father’s Day! Father’s Day is drawing near. It is time to shout three cheers. Say it loud, say it clear! English- Happy Father’s Day Portugese – Dia de pais feliz Spanish – día de padres feliz  Italian – … Continue reading →

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