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!
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
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
Please go and visit these awesome blogs. Like them and love them, and be sure to comment on their great content.
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The Versatile Blogger Award
It has taken me a few days to gather this together due to my trip to Las Vegas, however, I am back and honored to accept the Versatile Blogger Award from Nicole over at NMNPHX. Not only does Nicole have a great blog of her own and is celebrating its anniversary, she also has been a great supporter of Grandmother Musings, and has become a friend. So thank you Nicole for the nomination!
RULES:
1. Add the award to your blog
2. Thank the blogger who gave it to you
3. Mention 7 random things about yourself
4. List the rules (these are the rules)
5. Pass on the award to 15 bloggers or as many as you reasonably can.
7 Things You Always Wanted to Know About Grandmother Musings
1. Cooking is something I love to do. I enjoy finding new recipes to spice up the weekly menu for my family.
2. I didn’t figure out what I wanted to be when I grew up until I was thirty.
3. Thank Goodness ear plugs have been invented! I would never get to sleep without them.
4. I love to Improv and I am currently taking classes at a local college. I also teach it to Jr. High kids.
5. Recently, I was diagnosed with a dairy, gluten, and corn intolerance. This was quite a challenge on vacation.
6. Dogs over cats.
7. I am a frustrated perfectionist.
15 Nominations for Outstanding Bloggers
1. Five Reflections
2. Chic Envelopments
3. Studio Kiss
4. Pillows A-La-Mode
5. Joel Higgins
6. Verna Bowman
7. Coloring with Yarn
8. Hazell Cottrell
9. From Scratch Club
10. One Cool Site
11. Photo Nature Blog
12. A Modern Christian Woman
13. Words and Herbs
14. Maggiesonebuttkitchen
15. Kolpona Cuisine
Congratulations to all the nominees! Be sure to visit all of these winning blogs. They are worth it!
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One Lovely Blog Award
This morning I received and unexpected gift from terry 1954. My pleasant surprise was the One Lovely Blog Award! Thank you, terry1954 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. Ketchup is not my friend.
2. I can never find any really cute shoes, because I have giant feet.
3. My patio table is made out of scrap wood.
4. A visit to Europe is on my bucket list.
5. The fastest speed I ever traveled was 116 MPH on the back of a motorcycle. It was exhilarating, and I was very young!
6. Even though I have taken two Spanish classes in my life and passed, I learned more Spanish from Sesame Street. Agua any one? It is too Caliente in here.
7. During summer vacation, Mondays lose their meaning to me.
The following extraordinary bloggers I would like to nominate for the One Lovely Blog Award…
Please check out these magnificent blogs! Don’t forget to leave them a comment. Thank you to all of you who follow Grandmother Musings. What a wonderful community! 😉
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It is a Sunshine Day! The first month of summer has brought great news to Grandmother Musings . I am honored to accept The Sunshine Award that has been given by Nicole over at NMNPHX. Kudos to Nicole, she has recently won The Sunshine Award for her writing and blogging excellence. Please go and visit her blog!
Award Rules
** Include the Award’s Logo in a post or on your blog.
** Answer 10 questions about yourself.
** Nominate 10 other bloggers.
**Link your nominees to this post and comment on their blogs, letting them know they have been nominated.
** Share the love and link the person who nominated you.
10 Questions about Me
What is a real fear you have? I am afraid of the dark. I still sleep with a light on in the kitchen to illuminate the house. If I wake up in the middle of the night, I want to be able to make out all the furniture in the room and see my hand in front of my face. When I go on vacation, I drive my family crazy by putting on the bathroom light in hotel rooms.
As a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up? As a kid, I wanted to be a nun, a racecar driver, and a rock-star. Catholic School probably fueled my desire to be a nun, and then as church was replaced by the drag races on Sundays, I decided I wanted to be a racecar driver like my father. Finally, I wanted to be a famous singer in a Rock and Roll band.
What are some of your hobbies? My hobbies include reading, writing, blogging, Improv, singing, gardening, woodworking, crafting, DIY projects, cooking, and anything that catches my interest.
What hobby would you like to start? I am currently interested in bee-keeping and home canning. I am reading up on both of these hobbies currently.
If you could tell people anything, what would be the most important thing to say? You can do anything you put your mind to do. Only YOU limit YOU!
Name one item from your “bucket list”? I would like to go to the Caribbean and enjoy white sandy beaches.
What’s the best prank you’ve pulled off? I once created a treasure hunt for a friend on her birthday. I left her instructions in her mailbox that took her to 7-eleven to pick a map (it was fun to get the clerk go along with this), the map lead her eventually to a hotel room. When she opened the door of the room, all of her friends yelled surprise. It was a great party!
What book are you planning to read next? FIFTY SHADES OF GREY, by E. L. James
Coffee or Tea? It is most certainly coffee for me. I need the caffeine morning, noon, and night. I do also enjoy a nice cup of tea here and there.
Lemon Torte or Chocolate Cheesecake? I always choose Chocolate! I like chocolate anything. Just cover it in chocolate and it will be delicious.
10 Fabulous Nominees!
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Filmphanatic – Excellent commentary on films you should see before you die.
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Valentina Designs – Designs, Interiors, Architecture, Fashion, Life-style, and food.
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Bringing Europe Home – Great pictures and weekly challenges.
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Heritage and Trail Cooking – Outdoor cooking and Heritage recipes.
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Photo Nature Blog – Awesome nature photos.
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Words and Herbs– Words, flowers, and home cooking.
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Airports Made Simple – Wonderful information on flying, airports, and travel.
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Kolpona Cuisine – Wonderful recipes and good food.
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Manipal’s Photo Blog – Out of this World photography.
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Jennirific – Home-cooking, recipes, hints and tips on cooking.
Visit all the blogs by clicking on their links. They are all wonderful and worth a visit or two or three. .. Don’t forget to leave some comments while you are there. Congratulations to all the nominees! 🙂
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The Beautiful Blogger Award
The nominated recipients are asked to:
- · Thank and Link-back to your nominator…
Grandmothermusings is blessed and grateful to be nominated for the Beautiful Blogger Award by Yellowlancer at Positive Word Magazine. She is one of the first blogs I started following just three months ago when I began my own blog. Positive Word Magazine always posts fascinating photos and prompts to shake-up the creative juices.
- · Nominate 7 (or more) other blogs that you enjoy to receive this award as well;
- · Post a comment on each of your nominees blogs with a link to your page for the details;
- · Paste the Award image somewhere on your blog, if so desired;
- · In addition, continue blogging all your beautiful thoughts, suggestions, and musings. More readers are coming!
It is very difficult to choose seven nominees from all the wonderful blogs I follow. I have listed some of my newest follower’s blogs below, and I hope you enjoy looking at their blogs as much as I do:
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I. Word by Word Superbly written book reviews and quotes. Love it!
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II. Knowthesphere Deep thoughts and his excellent writing style keep me going back.
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III. Omnomalicious Superb place for superb recipes.
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IV. Mydearbakes Wonderful 3-D cake models.
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V. Preservation in Pink A site featuring great historic preservations pictured with interesting facts.
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VI. MaggieMaeI justsaythis Poetry and stories that always fascinate the reader with their truth.
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VII. Evoking the Deep Love to read Scott’s stories.
Enjoy everyone! 🙂
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“SISTERHOOD OF THE WORLD BLOGGER AWARD”
I am honored to accept this award. I would like to thank my blogging friend, Francine from http://francineinretirement.wordpress.com/ for nominating my site for the “SISTERHOOD OF THE WORLD BLOGGER AWARD”. Please visit her blog for thought-provoking photos and read her insightful thoughts. Francine always has a kind word and positive message.
Now, I must tell you seven things about myself that you do not know. Ooh, this is the tough part.
- I have recently acquired a Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership. I could technically apply to schools to become a vice-principal or principal; however, I have decided to give writing a try to keep my teaching position.
- My son is getting married in October to a wonderful young woman. Wedding preparation is on my agenda until the big day. It is so exciting!
- I consider my daughter one of my closest confidants.
- Karaoke is my friend. I love to sing, but only the lead. I am terrible at harmonizing.
- I was born on Halloween, and I will NEVER stop Trick or Treating.
- I am easily bored, so I always have something to do to keep myself busy.
- I live in the same house I grew up in, and I love it.
As this is the “SISTERHOOD OF THE WORLD BLOGGER AWARD”, I would like to nominate the following sisters for the award. Thank you to all of the followers and friends who visit and comment on my Musings. I greatly appreciate your generosity and love. Please pick-up your award here and let me know when you receive it. Oh, Happy Day! Blessings to all.
2. http://positivewordsmagazine.wordpress.com/
3. http://lesplaisirssimplesdelavie.wordpress.com/
5. http://strawberryindigo.wordpress.com/
6. http://www.romancingthebee.com/
7. http://hammerlikeagirl.wordpress.com/
Congratulations! 🙂
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My rating: 5 of 5 stars
If you like dystopian stories like The Hunger Games, you will love The Giver. This young adult novel written by Lois Lowery is set in the future where everything is “sameness”. The main character in the story is Jonas, a 12-year-old who has been assigned his life’s profession as a Receiver of the community’s memories.
In Jonas’ community, you apply for your mate, and apply for children. Birthmothers whose assignment in the community is only to have babies for three years birth children. The elderly and those who are not perfect are chosen for “release”.
The book has won The 1994 Newberry Award, and the American Library Association named it as one of the 100 Most Challenged books.
This book deals with the ideas of sexuality, war, and controlled societies. It is listed as a Young Adult Novel; however, it is written so well, that adults will enjoy the story, too. Lois Lowery weaves a tale that makes you think deeply about even it after you have put the book down.
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