Week 133!
My youngest granddaughter had a concert tonight. We are under a winter weather advisory calling for lots of snow. She lives about 45 minutes away, via a heavily traveled interstate. And, I was leaving after it got dark. My cataracts were saying, “No way! Are you nuts?” My heart said, “You get your butt there!” My son was going to pick me up on his way home from work then bring me back home after the concert. Or, I could spend the night. I ended up driving up and leaving right after her part of the concert was over. Now, I know that is awful, and I wouldn’t ordinarily leave before a concert was over. All of the students and teachers work hard, but my bonus daughter had said she’d heard there was black ice. So, I left as one group was leaving the stage, and another was taking it. This is a huge high school with six different orchestras (all strings). I didn’t feel quite as bad, knowing there were lots of people in the audience. 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 Paula from Between the Bookends.
Paula says, “I’m thrilled to introduce you to my new space, Between The Bookends! Whether you’re a familiar face from Grace Filled Moments (Hi There!) or a brand new friend, I’m Paula, and I’m excited to have you here. This little corner of the internet will be a cozy little oasis for our shared love for all things books and writing.
Think of it as a cozy haven for
- Book reviews & recommendations: Dive into new reads or rediscover old favorites!
- What I’m currently reading: Let’s nerd out over books together!
- Book club & Bible Study
- Link-ups (sometimes! Quarterly, maybe?), Journaling Prompts, Reading and Writing Supplies and Purchases, Scrapbooking, Digital scrapbooking and Book making (I’m not much for scrapbooking or digital books, but I know many of you are— So we’re going to explore away with our Contributor Jennifer Wise from Photo & Story Treasures), and Random Musings— Because who doesn’t love a good mix?
- Discussions and friendships. Let’s create a community where bookish dreams come true!
Between The Bookends is not just a new space; it’s a sister site to Grace Filled Moments, where you can find all things Christian living and encouragement.” You can find Paula’s blog here, and please 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 wonder if this would work for a closet or even a house!
Meatloaf is one of my favorite foods!
I always enjoy Sally’s take on SIA!
Lots of different Christmas trees!
Laura shows how to wear layers!
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!