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Twin Awards

Posted on July 24, 2012 by bigsmileu1

Today, I am blessed to write about two awards I have been graced with in the last few days.

The first award, The Sisterhood of the World Blogger Award, was given to me by Terry1954. Terry writes an inspiring blog about her brother who has Parkinson’s disease. She shares her challenges and triumphs with her readers in loving and moving posts. Please visit Terry1954 to read inspirational stories that will touch your heart and soul.

The Rules

Give credit to the one who nominated you

Tell seven secrets about yourself

Nominate seven others

The Seven Secrets of Grandmother Musings:

1. If I tell you my secrets, will they still be secrets?

2. I really enjoy listening to George Noory on Coast to Coast AM.

3. I do not like using the touchpad on the laptop.

4. Romance Novels are my favorite genre.

5. Dogs and kids are angels in disguise.

6. If I could play any instrument, it would be the piano.

7. I had tickets to see Led Zeppelin in 1980, but the show was cancelled because the drummer, John Bonham, died.

The Seven Nominees:

1. Human in Recovery

2. Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow//a journey through my days

3. Nizy’s Life Compendium

4. nyparrot

5. MOUNTAINMAE

6. A Nature Mom

7. Worldly Winds

Please visit these wonderful blogs and share a comment or two.

The second nomination is for the Very Inspiring Blogger Award. The award, given to me by beyondthegreendoor was a delightful treat. You will find delicious recipes, gardening advice, and DIY tips at beyondthegreendoor’s blog. Check out their “Creative Kitchen Challenge” and some of their adventures in Wisconsin. Thank you to Kenley and “L” for the nomination. Please visit them at beyondthegreendoor!

The Rules:

Acknowledge and thank the giver, link it back, and put the award on your page.
List 7 things about yourself
Pass it on to 7 bloggers who inspire you

7 Things About Me

1. Although, I have been known to rebel, I try to follow the rules.

2. I can recite the “Helping Verb Song” and so can every student I have ever taught.

3. A really, good foot rub could bring peace to the world.

4. I know someone, who knows someone, who works in South Africa.

5. Fall River Road in Colorado is my favorite road, ever!

6. A visit to The Grand Canyon is in my future.

7. Disorganization is attracted to me no matter how much I try to shield myself from his advances.

7 Inspiring Bloggers

1. timzauto

2. adoptingjames

3. Live Laugh RV

4. Healing For The Nation

5. The World is a Book

6. Campfire Shadows

7. PhotoNatureBlog

Again, take a few moments and go and visit all of these superb blogs!

Thank you to all of you for your constant support and comments. I appreciate every person who visits Grandmother Musings and wish you all blessings and love.

Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material without express and written permission from this blog’s author and/or owner is strictly prohibited. Excerpts and links may be used, provided that full and clear credit is given to Jamie Nowinski – Grandmother Wisdom/Grandmother Musings with appropriate and specific direction to the original content.

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The Best Follower Award

Posted on July 20, 2012 by bigsmileu1

Thank you to Robin, who hosts one of my favorite blogs to read and comment on, for nominating Grandmother Musings for The Best Follower Award. At Bringing Europe Home, Robin hosts an inspiring challenge entitled: Quotes from the Masters. I wait with anticipation every week for the newest quote! Feel free to join in on the challenge by visiting BringingEuropeHome.

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The Rules of The Best Follower Award are as follows:

1. Thank the giver, link the page, and add the award to your site.

2. Answer the question: “Who was my first follower?”

3. Pass it on to your three Best Followers.

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My first follower was GYA Today, the blog of Paul Mark Sutherland. According to Paul, “GYA stands for “Give Yourself Away.” “GYA today.com” is for people with an interest in learning about, and/or contributing to, the choices and lifestyle associated with growing happiness, tranquility, and abundance by way of helping others.”

Thank you, Paul. You sure made my day as a “baby” blogger by not only liking my post, but by following it, too. I was so excited to have my first follower!

I would like to pass The Best Follower Award on to my three best followers. Their honest, intelligent, and warm comments have not only inspired me, but also encouraged me to continue to write daily. I really appreciate all the support and love I have received from all of my followers. So without further ado…

NMNPHX– Nicole is an excellent writer who has a great sense of humor and writes brilliant “slice of life” articles. You can witness her humorous posts under “Commuter Chronicles” and “Silly Spam” You will love her writing and her wit. Go follow her, NOW!

Hometogo232 – Diane is a wonderful and encouraging woman. She always has a kind word or a superb piece of advice to share. Her website mirrors her faith, thoughts, and creative writing. Her poetry is phenomenal! Check out Diane’s blog and follow her, TODAY!

FrancineinRetirement– Francine takes gorgeous pictures of her travels and shares them on her blog. From Kayaks to the streets of New York, her vivid photos make you feel like you are there. Francine= Encouragement. In fact, every time she comments on a post she writes, “BE ENCOURAGED! BE BLESSED! I love this. Just seeing her words brightens the day. Go and be encouraged by Francine’s wonderful blog, right this moment!

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One Lovely Blog Award

Posted on July 12, 2012 by bigsmileu1

Faith of the inspiring FaithRises Blog has graciously nominated Grandmother Musings for its second One Lovely Blog Award! Faith’s blog uplifts her readers with biblical passages, stories and quotes. It is an inspirational oasis in a difficult and challenging world. Go and take a peek at FaithRises and see for yourself. Thank you, Faith for sharing the award with me and supporting my blog. I truly appreciate your kindness.

The rules for this award are as follows:

1. Give credit to the awesome person who nominated you.

2. Describe 7 things about yourself.

3. Nominate 15 other bloggers.

7 things about me…

1. I like to swim.

2. The smell of liver and onions cooking makes me ill.

3. My mailbox was painted, today. It is red.

4. When I have a thought about something I might wish to blog about, I write it in a file labeled “Blog Ideas.”

5. Sometimes I think too much and drive myself crazy.

6. Every time I have purchased a new couch, a dog has eaten it. L

7. I know the Big Mac song by heart. “Two all beef patties, special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles, onions, on a sesame seed bun!” Ha!

I am nominating the following extraordinary bloggers for the One Lovely Blog Award. The nominees, my newest followers, can decide whether they wish to accept or not…no strings attached.

Wine and Roses from Outer Space

I Miss Me, Too

Living and Lovin

Beyond the Green Door

Live Laugh RV

Please check out these awesome blogs! Don’t forget to leave them a comment. Thank you to all of you who follow Grandmother Musings. What a superb community! 😉

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Spotlight Award

Posted on July 1, 2012 by bigsmileu1

Thank you to Nicole at NMNPHX for putting Grandmother Musing in the Spotlight! Every month, she will be Spotlighting 5 blogs. Please visit her July Spotlight and see the other blogs that have been nominated this month.

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500 Likes!

Posted on June 27, 2012 by bigsmileu1

Grandmother Musings is so grateful to all of the wonderful people who have taken the time to visit this site and look around. When this blog was started, 500 likes seemed like an impossible goal, and now look, here it is! Thank you so much for your support. Enjoy the day! 🙂

I would also like to invite you to take a look at my post at www.airportsmadesimple.com . It is a Grandmother Musing about the Las Vegas Airport. Thank you to AirportsMadeSimple for posting my thoughts.

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Illuminating Blogger Award

Posted on June 24, 2012 by bigsmileu1

Illuminating Blogger Award

Thank You! I am pleased and honored to accept the nomination for the Illuminating Blogger Award graciously given by Diane at hometogo232. Diane behaves as a Christian in the writings on her blog as well as in the supporting of her fellow bloggers. She always has a kind word and a kernel of wisdom to share. I look forward to reading her posts and her perspectives on daily life. Please visit hometogo232. You will love it, too!

The rules are for this award:

1. Leave a comment on the original award site.

2. Choose a random fact about yourself to share.

3. Pass the torch on to 5 Bloggers.

Random Fact

I have had the same neighbors for over 30 years.

5 Bloggers I wish to nominate

Bringing Europe Home

Drew Kail

The World is a Book

Joel Higgins

NMNPHX