Tag Archives: life

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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Monday’s Muse

Posted on October 14, 2013 by Joan Stradling, Author

I had an amazing weekend. One full of inspiration and awesomeness! And it’s all because I was able to attend the annual SCBWIAZ Welcome to Our House Conference. The faculty was amazing! I threw out a few highlights on Twitter, … Continue reading →

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Hello . . . hello . . . hello

Posted on July 12, 2013 by Joan Stradling, Author

Wow. Did you hear that echo? Yeah. Things have been awfully empty and deserted in my blogosphere. I am still here even though I haven’t been “here” posting on the blog (poor neglected thing). I’ve spent the summer in frustration … Continue reading →

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I Am Broken

Posted on April 18, 2013 by Joan Stradling, Author

So, things have been pretty quiet here on the blog. I meant to have more contests through out the week and more prizes and more fun and a book review for When the Butterflies Came, but pain kept me from … Continue reading →

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Friday Five

Posted on March 22, 2013 by Joan Stradling, Author

1. Things have been crazy! I’ve done lots of revising on my MG (practically rewrote the whole thing). I’ve also developed a few new ideas. 2. The kids have been on spring break for the last two weeks(they go back … Continue reading →

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