I’d been poor as shit for my entire life. I’d learned to roll with it most days. Other times, like this morning, it punched me in the teeth.
In Harmony- Emma Scott
I’ve never been hit in the face. My mother didn’t bother disciplining me. Though I saw men hit her and my aunt from time to time, no man has ever hit me, so I didn’t know. I couldn’t have known that the first hit, that baptism into violence, doesn’t just sting the flesh. It startles the soul.
Long Shot- Kennedy Ryan
His children were left behind, like a sock in a drawer that was almost empty, and that was a million times worse than if there was nothing left at all.
Bring Down the Stars- Emma Scott
I’m just a girl, standing in front of a salad, asking it to be a doughnut.
Lost and Found Sisters- Jill Shalvis
Ragged police tape swung from the columns. The double-wide front door had been blown open, like the house had died mid-scream. Like it is still screaming.
Every Deep Desire- Sharon Wray
I love this time of year! So pretty.
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A feast for the eyes!
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That is simply stunning. Autumn is so beautiful, and my favorite time of the year.
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Mine, too. No bugs! lol
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We still have a lot of green leaves in our area but they are starting to change. I love fall colors.
Gorgeous photo!
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Thanks, Mae. The blueberry bushes are the first to change here 🙂
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Ah, your photo is “picture perfect!” Fall is my favorite time of year. We still have a lot of green here, but once the leaves start changing they are here and then gone before we know it. Each day I see the leaves getting lighter and then redder on some trees.
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On the news last night, they were warning motorists to pull ALL the way over if they want to get snapshots of the fall foliage. I guess accident rates have gone way up in the last couple of weeks!
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Oh no, but I believe it.
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So pretty! None of our leaves are changing yet, but hopefully we’ll see a little bit soon!
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This way you can enjoy it longer- first on social media and then at home! 😊
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Absolute gorgeous. Love the colour.
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I love the leathery texture of the leaves 😊
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Simply glorious, Jacquie! 😀 We are still waiting for those reds to show themselves!
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It’s such a beautiful time of year ❤
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So lovely. My favorite time of year.
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The colors are so vibrant!
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These colors are so gorgeous Jacquie!!!
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Thanks, Sophie! Has autumn touched your part of the world?
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Amazing colors. Yay for Mother Nature’s grand show. 🙂
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My favorite time of year (other than spring and summer, lol)
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I didn’t see winter. Where’s winter? Lol.
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I love autumn colours, Jacquie. A beautiful picture.
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Our blueberry bushes grew like crazy this year!
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Such glorious colors. Perfect choice, Jacquie. Hugs.
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Thank you, Teagan! Have a wonderful weekend, my friend ❤
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