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August, 2010

My Pet Peeves

  • August
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At the risk of sounding like a cranky old bag, I’ve compiled a random list of what cheeses me off  – for my own amusement – because number one on the list is … – I hate being bored! – drivers who do the wrong thing on the road (especially at roundabouts) and then beep ME! [...]

What Grabs You?

  • August
  • 27

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Squeeeeeeeeeeeeee! It’s here! Footprints Issue 51 is here and I have a copy in my hot little hand … and I think this is the very first time that we have featured a ravishing redhead on the cover! If you’re a subscriber, you should find yours in the mailbox within the next week (a little [...]

Five for Friday – Week 3

  • August
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Okay I admit it, I had the blues yesterday and didn’t feel like thinking about what I am thankful for … blame those raging hormones! So this post might be a day late, but it’s NEVER too late to be thankful! Here’s my list of five things that made me smile this week … 1. [...]

Night Terrors

  • August
  • 16

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“It could be a heart attack!”  That was the terrifying thought that woke me in the wee small hours a couple of nights ago. I’d been a bit sore in my left arm, shoulder and shoulder blade area for over a week, and thought I must have pulled a muscle or something … taking the [...]

Five for Friday – Week 2

  • August
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Counting our blessings is such a great idea, thought I’d revisit this topic again! So the things that made me smile this week, in no particular order, are: 1. That my darling husband and I had the day off together. It was like our second honeymoon back in May (for our 20th wedding annivesary) – [...]

How to Host a Book Launch

  • August
  • 9

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When a Footprints reader asked me recently for some tips on holding a book launch, I thought it would be a good idea to share what I’ve learnt with others. After all, I’ve put on two successful book launches and attended many over the last few years. Hosting a book launch is a bit like [...]

Five for Friday – Things That Made Me Smile

  • August
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Just joining in with the fun … I was inspired by Aspiring Mum’s post. These are some of the things that made me smile over this past week. 1. An appointment with the school guidance counsellor, where we were reassured that our 16 year old son is on track for his dream of going to Uni to do [...]

To Blog or Not to Blog …

  • August
  • 3

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… that is the question! Actually, that’s not quite true. The question is really what to blog about. Here on the Footprints blog, my ramblings tend to be focused on a couple of themes: Footprints Women’s Ministries Inc; reading; writing; parenting teens; with the occasional forays into fashion, church life, or anything else that happens to [...]

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