Deactivated the FaceBook

Yes. I did. It gets in the way of what I need to get done. Like finishing stories that I've started. They need to be finished.

Not to mention, it's a lot of mental clutter and ME-ISMS. It also reminds me of a shopping mall. And for those who've been following me for a while know how much I hate going to the mall.

Eventually, I plan to go back. But...we'll see.

Anyway, still trying to get back on track with this blog. I know I can. I know I can.

Hope all is well with everyone!

Hugs and chocolate,
Shelly

Writing is....

Writing is way better than a pint of Ben and Jerry's Chocolate Chunk ice cream.

Actually, I had a planned a totally different post in my head. But yesterday got away from me with all the things I had planned. It was my day off.

Got all my chores and cooking done. But I didn't get one word written. Bummer. That is how it rolls sometimes.

Anyway, Happy Sunday! Hope to back to normal soon. Between what has surrounded my grandfather's death and another grandbaby being adopted out, I'm slightly off kilter.

Yeshua will get me through. Praying He helps to get you through whatever you're going through.

Hugs and chocolate, all!
Shelly

ISWG: PAIN

I made new memories this past holiday. All painful. All lodged deeply in my subconscious.

It's these experiences that some how come out in our novels and essays. As writers we're constantly working through our personal traumas. It's truly a blessing that we have this natural compulsion to write.

Let what story you create heal you, and bless others who read it.

Today's post is on behalf of Alex J. Cavanaugh ' s Insecure Writer's Group. If you're interested in sharing your insecurities or inspirations with other writers, please click on the icon in the upper right hand corner of your computer screen.

Hugs and chocolate, all!
Shelly

P.S. I'm still trying to get my bearings together. My next post probably won't be until Sunday.

Bittersweet Holidays

I know I haven't been around. My grandfather passed on December 19th. And Tinkerbell gave birth to a baby girl just last night. She's courageous. Looking at her circumstances logically, she picked a wonderful family for little Bella.

Every time the nurse announced how much she had dilated, I watched my daughter come to terms with how much closer she was to giving up a baby that she carried for 9 months to someone else. Mental anguish would wash over her face. Each centimeter-increase was met with a gut wretching howl. 

There was a definite connection between the adoptive mom and my daughter. They held hands almost the entire time of the labor process. It really touched me how she understood and cried with Tinkerbell.

It was beautifully bittersweet.

Hopefully, I'll get back to normal soon.

Hugs and chocolate,

Shelly

Red Nosed Kitty

Eventually, I'll get back to my regular postings. But I've got more holiday stuff to do. Christmas wrapping and baking for the family members who celebrate that.

https://youtu.be/REWan15-4Xs

Hugs and chocolate, all!
Shelly

Happy Hanukkah!

https://youtu.be/K1QRSl6hUZw

I hope everyone enjoys their holiday feasts and family gatherings this week.

Since I work at night, I'll be preparing our spread for Wednesday evening. I've got it off.

Also, I'll be back next Sunday.

Hugs and chocolate!
Shelly

Insecure Writer's Group: My Encouraging Rant

I encourage all of you not to download Windows 10. Let me tell you why...

1. I can't print anything.
2. I can't open my blog pages in Blogger or Worpress.
3. I can't download videos into Blogger from YouTube that I want to discuss and share.
4. I can't even find decent instructions on how to remedy my problems.

So I'm feeling really stupid and helpless right now. And my thumbs are sore from typing on my Saman Galaxy 5.

This post was written on behalf of Alex J. Cavanaugh ' s Insecure Writer's Group. Check him out by clicking on the icon in the upper right hand corner of your computer screen.

Hugs and chocolate, all!
Shelly