Category Archives: life

Looking Back/Looking Forward

Posted on December 23, 2014 by Joan Stradling, Author

First of all, please forgive any typos you may see in this post. Typing is difficult today since I burned the middle finger on my right hand yesterday in a tragic peanut brittle accident. Some of the candy dripped onto … Continue reading →

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Monday’s Musings

Posted on October 13, 2014 by Joan Stradling, Author

Happy Columbus Day? Yep. It’s here. That glorious day when we celebrate/honor the man who “discovered” America even though we all know by now that he didn’t even reach North America. I’m not sure why we continue to have a … Continue reading →

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September Surprise

Posted on September 9, 2014 by Joan Stradling, Author

Things here have been—interesting. I’ve been doing quite a bit of revising on my new middle grade novel, which has been a blast. No. Really. I’ve very much enjoyed doing revisions this time around. I just finished another go at … Continue reading →

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Saturday Stuff

Posted on August 16, 2014 by Joan Stradling, Author

Ah, the weekend. Here it’s actually Rodeo weekend (that means there’s a rodeo happening—which is a big thing in my town) so things are crazy! The girls and I went to the parade this morning, though we didn’t stay through … Continue reading →

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Friday Fishing

Posted on July 18, 2014 by Joan Stradling, Author

So it’s Friday. The last weekend of freedom for my kids before school starts on Wednesday. Daughter 2 has wanted to go fishing all summer but things have been so crazy, she hasn’t had a chance to. Hubby, Son 2, … Continue reading →

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Saturday Stuff

Posted on July 12, 2014 by Joan Stradling, Author

Another weekend is here. Yay! The kids are having a birthday party with their friends this evening. Not so yay. Actually I’m sure they’ll all have fun, I’m just not sure I will. I’m a lame mom so instead of … Continue reading →

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Saturday Stuff and Recent Reads Review

Posted on July 5, 2014 by Joan Stradling, Author

Happy 4th of July weekend (for those in America who celebrate Independence Day)! It’s been cloudy and rainy. YAY!!! No really, I’m excited about the rain. It’s monsoon season for us here in AZ and we’ve been praying for rain … Continue reading →

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Friday Fatigue

Posted on June 6, 2014 by Joan Stradling, Author

What was I thinking? About ten months ago (or so), I decided it was time for me to lose some weight and get in shape. Too many years of sitting at my computer eating junk food and fast food meals … Continue reading →

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Stuff on Saturday

Posted on January 11, 2014 by Joan Stradling, Author

It’s the end of the first week back to school for the kids. It didn’t go so well, and I ended up having sick kids on Thursday and Friday. They’re doing a bit better today so hopefully they’ll be back … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Times

Posted on January 7, 2014 by Joan Stradling, Author

Whew! The holidays are over which means the madness of making stick horses, beaded bookmarks, and fabric totes is over. It was crazy with all the crafting—not to mention the baking and shopping and wrapping presents. I love the holidays, … Continue reading →

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