TTOT

Ten Things of Thankful-September 8, 2025

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It’s TTOT and I am long past the time. A friend reminded me of the importance of sharing our thankfuls and now I feel renewed to share. 1. I am grateful for friends who remind us about what’s important. 2. I am grateful for a washer and dryer. I was recently reminded about how that’s a modern convenience that not all are so fortunate to have. I really think I would be lost without them. 3. I am grateful that my daughter has been at her position as barista for one year this past August. She is doing so well and even been in the promotional videos. She is loving it! 4. I am grateful for my friend from Australia who sends me these beautiful handmade cards. It really cheers me up. And that she has made a connection with my daughter who is our card maker. 5. I am grateful for the wonderful support from my loved ones. My husband has attended many a meeting with me, not because he’s all that interested, but because he is interested in me and us being together. That’s the sweetest. And I am thankful for him. 6. I am grateful for each day that is closer to the end of the second tax season. We have one month and seven days. 7. I am grateful for my crockpot which is cooking supper and bonus grateful for the deals I find in the grocery store. It’s a challenge and I do like a good challenge. 8. I am grateful for the pumpkin blossoms that are simply that. I know the why is because they need more room for roots, but the blossoms have been fun. Along with these, I have had two roses, one at a time, show up from the miniature rose bush, potted on the patio. And the orange mystery flowers that have come up. 9. I am grateful that my insurance covers a gym membership and that I have been able to attend the aquatic exercise programs. Plus, it also covers an exercise program that is specifically designed for my needs, for at home. 10. You. You are loving, patient, and kind.

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ANNOUNCEMENT! “101 Stories of Love” by William Waldorf is Now Available!

A resonating and richly crafted collection of poems

Ready?

Then brace yourself for the symphonic rollercoaster through the landscapes of affection, loss, desire, and redemption with William Waldorf’s 101 Stories of Love. In his collection, Waldorf invites his readers to explore myriad forms of love- from whispered intimacy to the poignant ache of absence, from shared laughter in a café to the serene desolation of widowhood. The poet has juggled with varied poetic forms like sonnets, villanelles, and free verse transforming the ordinary experiences into luminous reflections, crafting verses that resonate deeply with readers of all ages. This collection is a celebration of life, memory, and enduring connections, serving as a testament to the indelible impact of love in our souls.

Thank you to Munmun Samanta for her beautiful write up for this outstanding poetry collection. Congratulations to William Waldorf!

https://www.prolificpulse.com/williamwaldorf

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Sunday, September 7 at 1 p.m. EST

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Congratulations to the Winners of the “Seesaw Quirky Poems” Competition + Here’s the Deal!

It was tough call to decide on the top three poems for the “Seesaw Quirky Poems” competition, held during National Poetry Month. Ken Tomaro, Nolcha Fox, and I came to a consensus and here are the three winners:

These three winners are placed as #1 choices.

Loralee Clark for “A Lost Umbrella”

Tina Hudak for “Atrium”

Margaret Gibbons Kiernan for “Cranked the Metals”

Thank you to everyone who contributed to the contest. The three winners will receive a paperback copy of “Seesaw – Quirky Poems” and the runners up will be provided a Kindle copy of the same.

If you would like a copy of “Seesaw – Quirky Poems” you can go to this link and find the online stores where it can be purchased. Starting today and for a week, the Kindle copy is available for .99 in the US and UK.

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