Santa Not Delivering Gifts in Christmas Boat

I was so looking forward to my plans this evening to attend Holiday on the Harbor here in my hometown of Carrabelle, Florida, along the Gulf of Mexico. However, Santa Delivering Gifts in Christmas Boat will not be happening today!

Plans Change Along With Weather Report

Carrabelle Chamber of Commerce says:

"Just got another report in and the front is moving North Eastward with solid rain through midnight and wind gusts could be up to 50 miles an hour. We are making the decision for safety reasons for the boats/crew and visitors. The Parade is rescheduled for tomorrow-Sunday at 6:30 pm. The weather looks fine for tomorrow. Please spread the word. We will keep you updated with info. We apologize and are sorry for the inconvenience to anyone, but safety comes first."

Carrabelle Florida Christmas Boat Parade Rescheduled

"The Fireworks will be a go for tomorrow night (Sunday) after the Boat Parade! Holiday on the Harbor will start at 5 pm on Marine Street and the Boat Parade will start around 6:30 on the River!"

Dreary Wet Outside My Front Door

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Blessedness of Being a Thankful Soul

It is that time of year again when on the fourth Thursday in November citizens of the USA celebrate Thanksgiving day. It matters not whether you are an American or whether you participate in the traditional festivities of the holiday. What matters most lies in the blessedness of being a thankful soul - learning The Secret of Saying Thanks.

In the spirit of giving thanks, every day, I share the blessing of one of my life lessons with you and I trust you shall accept the gift of its telling and share it with a grateful heart ... Click on the six words to follow.

Thanksgiving is all about the Peaches!

After reading my mom's giving thanks story, shared in her peach pie recipe, I urge you to give pause in giving thanks and publish a thankful writing or blog post of your own. When you do so, you are more than welcome to share the link to your story on the Giving Thanks Link-Up List at the end of this article.

This article is linked up with Six Word Saturday, a blog hop where we share the thoughts of our day in a 6-word sentence or phrase, with or without explanation.

Autumn Pairing in Haiku

My dog Tidbit and I generally take a walk to the beach at least once a day. Alas, this past week or so, my furry friend has been feeling the autumn of her years, much like I do on occasion.

Our walk on this cool day in fall was short but sweet, staying within a block of home. We stopped for a moment to visit with a lone dove perched on a fence. As we continued to walk, my mind held thoughts of that lonely bird and I could not help but wonder if sighting of the feathery one all alone was an omen of my life to come without my furry best friend.

Toward our wandering end the dove was gone, sadly so. Then I heard the cooing sound from above. I glanced up and mine eyes took in a pairing of feathered friends winged together on a wire. I was inspired by this autumn view and share it now in dove haiku.

Found friend winged on a wire.

 

 

Read more haiku I've written here.

 

 

 

I am linking this post up with the Six Word Saturday blog hop, where we describe our day in six words (with or without an explanation.) You are invited to hop along with us!

I Do Love Fall

Florida sunshine is a welcome change.
However...
I miss crunching colorful autumn leaves!

I DO LOVE Fall Gallery Wrap Canvas by abitosunshine
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One Month to Love

I have plans to read the book, One Month to Love, beginning December 1st. Might you read along with me to improve the important relationships in your life?

 

 

Read my rave review and recommendation:

One Month to Love Book Challenge

Love Relationships are Sometimes a Struggle

Loving one another does not always come easy. Some of our most important relationships can often be a struggle. My relationship with my son is like that, as you will read in my review. I hope by accepting the challenge set forth in One Month to Love to repair that relationship, as well as learn another approach at maintaining connections with all those whom I love.

Do you have...

A Relationship in Need of Repair?

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Joyous Friendships and Memories Last Forever

This weekend I reminisce friendship past and present. Joyous memories of the past are on my mind with the passing of a dear friend. Thankfully, I also celebrate the joy of living friendship as I await the arrival of a visit from my friend and boss lady from whence I moved.

Untimely Demise Postcards (Package Of 8)

 

Read a bit about my friend:

Black Velvet, if you please, Keith.

 

 

Joys That Last
Jennifer Pugh
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Jenny from Ohio is arriving tomorrow!

And I am ever so excited!

Naturally, today I am sharing my joyous friendships by linking up with the blog hop:

 

Six Word Saturday

 

Faith, Hope, Love, and Sunshine



Faith, hope, love, and sunshine...

The greatest of these is Sunshine!

Disagree?

Take the Humorous Christian Tees Poll!

Right Here

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Pink Ribbon Wrap Pillow

October - National Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Pink Ribbon Wrap Pillows by abitosunshine

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Summer Sunflower Butterfly Away

My homegrown sunflowers and their seeds have blown the way of the wind. There seem to be less butterflies flying by, too. Summer ends, as all things do, but there is hope for a repeat once again, next year, for all to reappear.

Flight Of Sunflower Butterfly Postcards by abitosunshine
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Sunflowers have grown, seeds long gone

Butterflies have flown, wings move on

Sunflower butterfly away, reappear another year.
 

 

 

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World Car Free Day

Tomorrow, September 22nd, is an environmentally important international holiday.

So, I am here to remind you...

Tomorrow is World Car Free Day

Drive No Cars - Ride A Bike

  

We All Need A Pig Buddy #6WS

The expression comes to mind, If it ain't broke, don't fix it.


Well, what about when it is broken?

Do we fix it?

We all need a Pig Buddy!

Somethin' is broken and needs fixin'!

Read more:

The Three Little Pigs of Poverty

Answer this:

How do we fix the broken?

Linking up with Six Word Saturday blog hop today!

6WS is a blog hop for friends to link together, sharing their lives in six words.

(With or without explanation.)

Reminder: Tomorrow Is National Grandparents Day

abitosunshine is here to remind you!

September 8th is National Grandparents Day!

I Love You This Much Post Cards by abitosunshine

Grand Day

Whether your Grands be near or far

Or dangling from heavenly star,

Be sure to let them know you care.

You can do this from anywhere—

By phone call or heart whisper, say:

"I love you!" on Grandparents Day.

©Ruth Cox

I am a grandmother, from afar, as my grandson lives in another state. Read more about long distance grandparenting.

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My First Homegrown In Florida Sunflower

My First Homegrown In Florida Sunflower!

First Sunflower Freed of the Seed Postcards (Packa by abitosunshine

Read More and See More Photos:

Sunburst
First Flower Sunburst

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Woof It Up In Florida Postcards

Tidbit barked orders for a postcard...

Woof it up in Florida Postcards

My girl got her own postcards!

Since I am a postcard collector I design my own Sunshine and Poetry Postcards to send to friends and family. Tidbit left a few canine pals behind when we moved from Ohio to Florida this Spring, so she now has a postcard to send to her doggie friends.

Does your dog have a postcard?

I am linking this blog post up with Six Word Saturday.

6WS is a blog hop for friends to link together in the sharing of their lives in six words. (With or without explanation)

Charity For The Sake Of Goodness

May we give for goodness' sake.

I can think of no better reason to give than just for the sake of goodness. And, nobody explains it better than Seth Godin did in his blog post today:

Why not give?

Today, I give to the Buckhawk.

(Buckhawk Center Animal Rescue)

To whom shall you give today?

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Showers and Thunderstorms

This past week has been a wonderful one with my roommate's brother and wife coming for a visit. They camped right on the Gulf of Mexico just a couple of blocks from our home. Yes, they had a relaxing time and so did I as I got to know them while sitting outside their lovely Greyhawk motorhome. We only got drenched once, although we did get a short shower nearly every day during their visit.

Tom and Markie are now safely back home in Georgia and here I sit with Tidbit nestled nearby just in case she feels the need to hide beneath the desk, again. Yes, Friday was a morning of...

Thunder Shower Rumblings and Dog Grumblings

Funny thing that one of our conversations was about how dogs grumble when the sky rumbles. Markie suggested I get a Thundershirt for Tidbit and explained they really do work! I just might have to get the old girl one to wear now that we live in Florida and seem to have quite a few rumbles from Mother Nature.



If you have a dog...

Does your dog wear a Thundershirt?

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Mirror Mirror On The Wall

Who's the prettiest of them all?
Who knows? They look the same!

Duplicate content dilutes an important message.

 

Those unwilling to click a link
To view or read your work
Do not care about it anyway.

Publish once and share the link!

Put Simply ... Publish a personal opinion piece on a writing forum. Then share the link to the article on social sites or in a blog post, not a duplicated publication of the same story.

This is especially important if you are publishing on a platform which pays for content. It is considered duplicate content (and generally against the Terms Of Service of the site) if the story is posted elsewhere. (This includes Facebook!)

Think about it ... No matter how much you want to support a friend or peer and no matter how much you enjoy their storytelling ... Do you want to read the same old story (over and over again) posted everywhere you visit them?

Would you like to read my latest personal opinion piece about Seth? (And yes, I do earn from your views, likes, and comments on the article.)

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Patriotic Pooches Bark Happy Memorial Day

These dogs are here to remind you this long weekend is an all American holiday. In the United States of America, Memorial Day is a day set aside to pay tribute to the men and women who have died in service to our country as members of our armed forces. A moment of silence, please...

Crunchkins Edible Crunch Card, All American Dog

Courtesy of Amazon.com

 

 

Now, strike up the band as the...

 

Patriotic Pooches Bark HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY!

 Have a memorable Memorial Day weekend. 

 

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And, you can see more of the edible treats for your pooch pals at Edible Rawhide Greeting Cards for Dogs. (An article created and published by me.)

 

 

 

 

 

Bubble Burst

As you my loyal readers already may know, I enjoy spreading a bit o' sunshine into another's day. Of course, I also enjoy earning a few pennies along the way. To that end, here I am again...

abitosunshine can be found Bubblews bound!

 

 

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Moving To Florida On My Mind

Moving to Florida on my mind...
Yes! I am moving to Florida!
Back to Florida, I should say...

My family moved from Ohio to Florida when I was fifteen. Back then, not a move I wanted to make. Teenagers don't generally like moving away from friends. It didn't take me long at all to welcome the Sunshine State into my spirit, where it has remained throughout my life.

I resided in south Florida for twenty-plus years. I would wander through a few moves through quite a few states, ending up back in the state of my youth, Ohio, when I left a domestic violence marriage. Now, ten years later and pretty much recovered, an opportunity has arisen to relocate back to the Sunshine State and I am ready to...

Dive right in to Florida sunshine!

Dive into Sunshine Florida
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Destination: Carrabelle, Florida - in the Panhandle

 

 

Yes! I am moving to Carrabelle!

I will meet net friend Renda!

What a way to celebrate Spring!

Yes! I am moving to Florida!

 

 

Six Word Saturday sharing my move!

 

 

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