Sunshine Blogger Award

Thank you so much Kimberly Vargas Agnese for nominating me and including me in on the fun – https://bucketsonabarefootbeach.com/

A big shout out to Kimberly Vargas Agnese for all the wonderful blog posts and I am beyond grateful to you for including me in her sunshine blogger post.

The rules as forwarded from Stephanie’s blog:

• Display the award’s official logo somewhere on your blog. 
• Thank the person who nominated you. 
• Provide a link to your nominator’s blog. 
• Answer your nominators’ questions. 
• Nominate up to 11 bloggers. 
• Ask your nominees 11 questions.
• Notify your nominees by commenting on at least one of their blog posts.

ANSWERS TO KIMBERLY’S QUESTIONS:

1. What is your favorite season? Why? My favorite season is a toss up between fall and winter. I love how during fall the leaves are changing color and the weather is cooling down. I love being able to wear my flannel shirts and enjoy an evening outside by the fire pit. I love winter because we are that much closer to Christmas and if anyone knows me, you know how much I love to decorate for Christmas.
2. What is your favorite childhood memory? My favorite childhood memory is the time I spent at Aunt Billie’s house swimming in her pool.
3. What is something that surprises people about you? That I spent 48 years in a cult, then woke up one day and left not only the cult, but my marriage too.
4. How much time do you spend blogging? When I don’t have a bad couple of weeks of mental health issues, I spend at least 4-5 hours a day either blogging or writing.
5. What is your go- to snack? Popcorn of course. There’s nothing like a big bowl of buttery air-popped popcorn with sprinkles of parmesan cheese. Why? I’m not sure why. Not sure if it is just comforting or if there’s a reminder of something in my memory. Either way, I do love my popcorn.
6. What is the best thing that has happened to you since waking up this morning? I ran into my friend and neighbor Kathy and I got to talk with her and possibly arrange a breakfast with her and her daughter for this upcoming week. I’m excited about this because I get to thank Stephanie personally for reviewing my book and for the time she spent editing it and making suggestions. Spending time with Kathy is always a bonus in my life. She’s a wealth of knowledge sprinkled with a sternness and lots of love and compassion.
7. What is your favorite mode of transportation? I love my BMW, but I do have a passion for trains, though I’ve never taken one on a trip. I’ve been on a train in Canada, but never been on a long trip taking the train. Why? There’s something about the sound of the wheels on the rails and being able to see the ocean and mountains as the train glides across the tracks. Super exciting and it triggers my imagination for my writing.
8. Who or what has been your most unlikely teacher? This is a tough one. I feel like there’s no one person or thing that has been my most unlikely teacher. I suppose if I have to give an answer though, it would be peering into the activist channels I used to watch on YouTube who helped me navigate my journey to critical thinking skills.
9. What/ who are you most proud of? My sons. I’m proud of the men they are becoming and for the risks they take to become more successful in life. I’m proud of the women they chose to be their forever’s and I’m proud of my son who didn’t come from my body, but came into my life and became a part of my heart. Watching him finally find passion in a skill that will take him on an amazing journey in life. He’s found his passion and he’s excelling in it. I couldn’t be more proud.
10. What do you use to write with most often? Pencils? Pens? Crayons? Paper? Laptop ? Phone? Etc…? I use my laptop mainly, however, when I’m out and about I use a pen and notepad. I have one notepad always laying around somewhere and I carry one in my purse.
11. What is one thing you’re thankful for about being alive in 2025? That I’ve made it this far. I’m thankful for John and my sons and I’m thankful for my home here on the lake and I’m beyond thankful for this blogging community. I’m excited to attend some workshops, writing workshops that is and I’m excited for all the unknowns 2025 will bring.

BLOGGERS:

https://patriceclarkson.wordpress.com/

https://hometown-herald.com/

https://joannerambling.wordpress.com/

https://mylovexpressionsblog.wordpress.com/

https://wcr281.com/

https://midwestmary.com/

https://themindfulmigraine.blog/

https://nutsrok.com/

https://stephaniesninthsuitcase.com/

https://wordpress.com/reader/blogs/92177905/posts/7678

https://wordpress.com/reader/blogs/6255176/posts/35303

QUESTIONS:

1. What is the best compliment you ever received about your blog?
2. How long have you been blogging and what made you decide to write a blog?
3. How do you come up with ideas on what to write in your blog?
4. Do you see yourself ever writing a book based upon your blogging ideas?
5. What is your greatest passion in life?
6. What is the one thing you find that brings you the most comfort in life?
7. What is your greatest accomplishment so far in life?
8. What is one piece of advice you’d give to a young person just beginning to venture out in life?
9. What is your favorite food?
10. Where do you find is the best place to write?
11. How long have you been writing and is writing something you’ve always done or found passion in?