It’s a job! Oh I still write…. don’t get me wrong. That’s in my blood. But sometimes life calls one to other roads. You see, this summer until Labor Day, I am a ridgerunner along a forty mile stretch of the Appalachian Trail. What is a ridgerunner? (I get asked that A LOT!) Wikipedia sumsContinue Reading
Spring Cleaning, Oh, the Joy of Life!
It’s that time of year. Winter is over—though here in Virginia, we wonder if it ever really arrived. Temperatures have warmed up quite a bit; in fact the frequent seventies are reminiscent of summer’s early arrival. And that brings to mind spring cleaning. My husband has already launched in by doing a major work inContinue Reading
Take a Journey Back in Time
The movie Monumental, hosted by Kirk Cameron, is a journey back into our nation’s history to preserve our nation’s future. Be a part! Trailer.
Valentine Treat – Decadent Chocolate Cake and Icing, of course!
What is Valentine’s Day without the treat of all treats, CHOCOLATE! Although this photo, courtesy of Ifood, also shares in the second best dessert to have alongside the chocolate cake, a bowl of French vanilla ice cream. The best of both worlds! I have a delectable chocolate fudge cake recipe that I’d like to shareContinue Reading
Great Article on 25 Ways to Increase Blog Traffic
Blog traffic everywhere! How do you make yours stand out? I found this article 25 Ways to Increase Blog Traffic from Writers Digest with hints by Robert Lee Brewers a valuable compilation of timely tips to drive people not into a traffic jam of blogs, but to your specific blog. In an era with soContinue Reading
Winner of the Journal Announced
Winner!! (Update) I drew another name as the reader did not get back to me. The winner of the moleskin journal is Joy. Be sure to stop back soon! Next up is Carla Gade! Upcoming guests: March – Margaret Brownley April – Linda Rondeau More inspiring blogs, recipes, etc on the journey of life!
An Inspiring Life Journey
This week I wanted to point you to an inspiring story I’m sharing via my other blog called Blissful Hiking. I have a guest blogger there, Brandi, who shares her love of hiking despite a visual impairment. She is most definitely walking out her passion on her life journey even with the obstacles. WhatContinue Reading
“Love Finds You in Bethlehem” Makes the Bestseller List!
With thanks to my agent Tamela Hancock Murray of the Steve Laube Agency for pointing this out – “Love Finds You in Bethlehem, New Hampshire” made the top 20 books for fiction on the CBA Bestseller List! It’s never too late to enjoy a great story in a beautiful setting such as the White MountainsContinue Reading
Guest blogger Preslaysa Williams and “Writing My Life”
Blissful Life Journey welcomes guest Preslaysa Williams on the importance of journaling your life’s journey. She is also offering a giveaway! See below for details on how to enter! “Writing My Life” Since becoming a mother…or maybe since hitting the big 3-0, I’ve been pondering death. Not in a morbid way but in an “OhContinue Reading
Training a Dog…and Training Ourselves
Just a week ago my husband and I adopted our newest member of the family – a collie mix named Katie. As is par for the course, she was extremely overweight, had little in the way of exercise, and yes, was severely untrained. I decided to use the Command Collar – a Perfect Dog systemContinue Reading
A New Year Resolution Worth Keeping
A new year is upon us. 2012. Also an election year. Doesn’t it leave you wondering what lies in store? It always does me. I welcome a new year but then I ponder what I might be doing, what new adventures I might face, what circumstances I will find myself in. So many things IContinue Reading
Merry Christmas from Blissful Life Journey!
Wishing you much joy, grace and peace this holiday season. I look forward to sharing more with you in the coming New Year of my love for books and writing as well as hosting new guests on the Blissful Life Journey blog. Emmanuel = God With Us