Honor

Your Chance to Celebrate With Me

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Birthdays, once upon a time, were fun. Not so much anymore. However, looking on the bright side of this birthday, I’m still on the right side of the grass or in this case – Fall leaves.

Considering that little upside (pun intended), I’ve decided to let you celebrate with me. Instead, of receiving gifts, I’m giving you one.

In honor of my #?  Birthday, I’m giving away free copies of my Short Story Collection, Maybe Next Time – Stories of Murder, Justice, & Revenge.

Get your FREE  KINDLE copy of beginning today, November 27,  through December 1, 2017.  Enjoy for yourself or give it as a gift! As always, reviews are appreciated.

I’d love to hear what you thought. Talk to me. I’m all ears and look for me on Facebook at SheilaMGood,  Pinterest,  Bloglovin, Twitter@sheilamgood, Contently, and Instagram. You can follow my reviews on Amazon and Goodreads.

Gratitude a Too Often Missing Ingredient

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We all look forward to celebrating Thanksgiving. It’s a favorite holiday for most everyone I know. I mean, what’s not to like? Turkey, dressing, gravy, sweet potato casserole,  green beans, pecan pie, and the lists of mouth-watering foods go on and on.

We gorge ourselves on great food and conversation, but by the time our meal is over we’re on to the next thing – specifically, Black Friday and grabbing up all those wonderful deals for Christmas! We have lists made and our plans laid out in detail from what time to start out to the stores to hit first.

Yet, during all of this Thanksgiving preparation and activity, we tend to leave out the most essential ingredient – genuine gratitude. 

In all the hustle and bustle, we forget that the reason we are able to sit around a beautifully decorated table with food from end to end is that we are blessed.

We are blessed with the freedom to pray as we wish, to love those we choose, and a rich and prosperous nation.

We are blessed with a roof over our heads in which to present such a bountiful spread; blessed to have family and friends to in which we share this bounty. We are blessed with health, happiness, and a warm fire to sit by as the evening draws nigh.

So, this Thanksgiving let us truly be thankful when we gather together around the table. Share laughter, fond memories, and the love of gratitude we hold in our hearts for each other.

Happy Thanksgiving and may you and your family be blessed in abundance now and in the coming year.

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As many of you know, took part in the October 2017, ChapterBuzz 10,000 Word Challenge.  It was faced-paced and really got my muse going. I accomplished more in one month than the previous two years. Happy Dance!

Thanks to all my fellow challenge participants and to the readers (fans) who have encouraged me on. I have had the pleasure to make new friends and read some really great books. I look forward to reading more of their work and taking Hello Hell to the finish line. I hope you will come along for the ride.

If you want more information about the ChapterBuzz 10,000 Challenge, you can find it here and be sure to check out all the other wonderful books.

I’d love to hear your comments. Talk to me. Tell me your story. I’m all ears and look for me on Facebook at SheilaMGood,  Pinterest,  Bloglovin, Twitter@sheilamgood, Contently, and Instagram. You can follow my reviews on Amazon and Goodreads.

Fun Facts About Labor Day

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Happy Labor Day! I don’t know where the time has gone. I’m already seeing, besides the obvious, Halloween decorations, Thanksgiving and Christmas decor lining the shelves of area stores. Too much! Nevertheless, it is September and Christmas will be here in the blink of an eye.

For our family, and I imagine yours too, this particular holiday marks the end of the summer and begins the preparation for our the two major holidays. When I think about how fast time is moving, I’m not sure we really think about which holiday we’re celebrating or why.

So, to commemorate this holiday and the end of another summer come and gone, I thought it would be fun to share a few fun facts about Labor Day. I would love to take credit for all this knowledge, but this brain only holds so much. I’m thankful someone somewhere is keeping notes.

According to the United States Department of Labor:

  1. Labor Day, was created by the labor movement and dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers. It was designed to pay tribute to the “contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of our country.”
  2. The first recognition came from municipal ordinances between 1885 and 1886. It wasn’t until 1894 that Congress passed the act making the 1st Monday of September a legal holiday.
  3. It’s unclear but often disputed who the founder of Labor Day was, but what is not disputed is that the Central Labor Union (CLU) was behind the proposal. The CLU appointed a  committee and a demonstration and picnic planned.
  4. The first Labor Day was celebrated on Tuesday, September 5, 1882, in New York City.

And Just for fun, can you answer this question correctly?

Enjoy a safe holiday and remember to give thanks to all the hard working men and women who have made us such a prosperous nation. Happy Labor Day 2017! 

I’d love to hear your thoughts on the subject. Join the conversation. Talk to me or tell me your story. I’m all ears.