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
Gorgeous. I hope you are feeling much better. Is your mom OK?
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Mom’s good, thanks, Darlene. I’m Facetiming her for now, but she seems better than me, lol
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Good to hear!! xo
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I love spring time, these are beautiful! 🌷💕
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Thanks, Saania. This is the first year my magnolia bloomed- so pretty!
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My pleasure, I love the last one, it looks magical!
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Hyacinth- they look like bells and smell heavenly 🙂
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Gorgeous! I’m always so ready to see spring flowers.
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They lift the heart! 🙂
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Not just the beautiful flowers but the gorgeous blue sky. Thank you.
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Nature- the great healer ❤️
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It’s so nice to see lovely images like this nowadays. What a peaceful view you must have, Jacquie. I’m just beginning to see buds opening on trees here. Hope you’re feeling better. Glad to hear your mom is well. Take care of yourself. 🌸
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We have a tiny postage stamp of a yard, but make the most of the space, lol
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Have you heard of straw bale gardens, Jacquie? My son and DIL are making them now. Whatever you’re doing in your yard sure works.
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Hubby has read up on it, sounds interesting!
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Oh, good. It does sound interesting.
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Even wonderful words are not necessary!. Quite delightful. Thanks Jacquie. Take care. Virtual hugs. xx
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Have I mentioned I love spring? 🙂
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These are gorgeous, Jacquie.
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I’m excited to see if the pears fruit 🙂
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So beautiful. Thanks for the smile. ❤
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I love all the fruit trees in bloom 😊
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