Announcements, Celebrations, TTOT

Ten Things of Thankful-April 7, 2025

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April Showers bring May Flowers, and this woman is one very thankful person for gratitude #1 RAIN!!! Over the past month, I have been buying up plants to get ready for the outdoor pots. I even bought some shade friendly flower seeds, since my porch is not super sunny. I gave all of my plants a good working over and they are all waiting in line for their transition. I am grateful #2 for all the plants. When I see pretty flowers, it just cheers up my day.

#3 is BIRD MANIA!! I LOVE this! The little chirpers are just having the time of their lives! They visit the porch often, probably looking for building materials or nesting places. I was in a zoom interview with a writer a while ago and we were serenaded by the birds. IT was lovely.

#4 is that daughter is having a great time with her bowling league sponsored by Special Olympics. Her average has improved pretty quickly. It’s cool that she has co-workers in the league. #5 She has taken off well with her barista responsibilities. She loves telling visitors about the history of the company for which she works. An ambassador, I suppose we could say.

#6 Tax season is longer this year due to hurricane extensions. I am very grateful that the office is providing suppers for the accounting team and hubby gets a nice, hot meal at work. It’s odd at home as I am used to cooking supper, but we ladies have been eating light since it’s good for us.

#7 If you follow this blog, then you can see there are many thankfuls in my business world. There are several books published or in the process of being published. I love the fact that one of the authors, namely Kaelen Felix, placed as a finalist for her children’s book Wings and Whispers, Tales of Friendship, Volume 1.

#8 National Poetry Month has kept me hopping and I am grateful for the energy to keep up. #9 Times in my life when I have had the pleasure of getting to know two beautiful people who have both crossed over to the other side. And that there is a place for peace through prayers and support for those closest to these fine people. Even as distance affects these relationships, the social media connection has kept us communicating.

#10 You! I am grateful for this blog family who always has hope in all things. I am truly blessed to have you in my life.

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Announcements, Celebrations, Poets & Events, workshop, writing

Poetry Workshop – Honoring Black Women Influences in Poetry & Writing

April is both National Poetry Month and Black Women’s History Month 

We are conducting a Poetry Workshop in which we will discuss the influence in poetry and writing by Gwendolyn Brooks, Toni Morrison, and Sonia Sanchez 

Let’s discuss these highly regarded poets and writers. Let’s write poetry with these poets in mind. 

This is an open workshop to all genders. Registration is required. There is no charge, donations welcome.

Monday, April 28 at 1 p.m. EST to 2:30 p.m. EST

At Garden of Neuro Institute – a Virtual ZOOM event.

More about our featured poets and writers:

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Gwendolyn Brooks

Toni Morrison

Sonia Sanchez