Week 132!
We went to Winterlights last night, and it was even more beautiful than usual! We have had all that snow, and the lights reflecting and shining through the snow was amazing. If you want to see what it’s like, I wrote a post you can find here. Next year, I think I’ll get involved on the backend and see how the magic happens. It’s been bitterly cold here so Nigel and I have stayed home. Well, Nigel has. I’ve had something going on every night this week and some of the days! It’s so weird being busy again. Anyway, it’s time for the Weekend Traffic Jam Reboot! I’m not sure about times right now, but I will still be aiming for 9:30 pm EDT. So, on with the show, right?
As part of our new year reboot, we are now shining the spotlight on a different blogger each week. We invite you to stop by their blog, take a look around and say hello! This week, we spotlight Penny from Conversations with An Older Woman.
Penny says, My reasons for setting up this new blog is that everything changes, which is no bad thing. I am now writing from the perspective of someone approaching 80 (79 in June) and I have questions such as: how do we negotiate older age; what are the next steps during these latter years; and how do we spend these last few years (yes, I am saying that) to the best of our ability. Indeed, the key question to think about is, how do we make these years the ‘best of times’ whilst also acknowledging and dealing with our ageing bodies.
So naturally there will be some posts on health issues, but I will also continue to write about films, television, books and visits to art galleries – one of my favourite past times. Occasionally thrown into the mix will be a post on style, rather than fashion. Plus, if I feel like writing about something serious and/or political I will. I am not separating that out from all the other posts. Always remember with these posts I aiming to generate discussion rather than alienation and discord.
I won’t, by the way, be keeping to a timetable as although I like a deadline I also need to concentrate on my health and fitness, plus I have a lot of other writing to do. But there will be a minimum of 3 posts a month and maybe even more.
So, here’s to a future that I view optimistically, written by a stylish (rather than fashionable), engaged and curious (about what will happen in the next few years) older woman!” Please stop by her blog, and tell her we sent you!
Want to know more about us…
Marsha from Marsha in the Middle started blogging in 2021 as an exercise in increasing her neuroplasticity. Oh, who are we kidding? Marsha started blogging because she loves clothes, and she loves to talk or, in this case, write!
Melynda from Scratch Made Food! & DIY Homemade Household – The name says it all, we homestead in East Texas, with three generations sharing this land. I cook and bake from scratch, between gardening and running after the chickens, and knitting!
Lisa from Boondock Ramblings shares about the fiction she writes and reads, her faith, homeschooling, photography and more.
Cat from Cat’s Wire is a bookworm, movie fan, crazy cat lady, armed with beads, cabs, wire and a very jumpy brain which loves to go down rabbit holes!
Rena from Fine, Whatever writes about style, midlife, and the “fine whatever” moments that make life both meaningful and fun. Since 2015, she’s been celebrating creativity, confidence, and finding joy in the everyday.
Featured favorites from last week…
I love a graphic tee, and Kathrine manages to make hers chic and edgy all at the same time!
Lisa’s November summed up in one post!
I marvel at what Lynne finds and what she does with it!
Saving money while traveling? Yes, please!
Nancy and a new color combination!
And, now it’s your turn!
Please link up your favorite posts, DIY, baking, gardening, fashion…you name it…as long as it’s family friendly! Don’t forget some of your older posts might be just right for this time of year! Link up with me, visit a couple of others, and leave a comment or two! No worries if you don’t have a blog, just look around! You may find a new blog just waiting for you!