Retirement Reflections

………Thank you to Marsha Ingrao from Always Write for including ‘What’s On Your Bookshelf’ in her Challenge Interview Series. It was great fun sharing our stories with her. Marsha’s continued support/recognition of other bloggers is so appreciated.
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Always Write Challenge Interview Series #20

Welcome to Always Write. I am your hostess, Marsha Ingrao, creator, and editor of my blog,Always Write, a blog to reach and befriend like-minded bloggers.

Today I welcome Debbie – Deb’s World, Donna –Retirement Reflections, Jo – And Anyways, Sue – Women Living Well After Fifty as my guest challenge hosts of “What’s on Your Bookshelf?” Good thing they don’t want to know “What’s in My Wallet?” That could be embarrassing.

What’s to Love About Challenges?

The benefits of joining writing, reading and photo challenges are:

Showcase your photography and writing.
Be inspired to create more diverse posts.
Challenge yourself to get creative with the weekly prompts.
Make new blogger friends.
Build a blogger community.
Find great books to read.
Form relationships with the authors.

Welcome Debbie, Donna, Jo, and Sue

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Books, Link Ups

What’s On Your Bookshelf This January?

January 20, 2022January 20, 2022 Retirement Reflections

Finishing Up My Christmas Reads In our last bookshelf chat, I left you with a poll asking which Christmas book I should read next. Here are the results. Survey said -- get thee to thy nearest screen! So, rewatch The Holiday I did. As often as I've seen that film, I fall for it Every.… Continue reading What’s On Your Bookshelf This January?

Food, Link Ups

What’s On Your Plate – Battle Cranberry-Sausage Spaghetti

January 4, 2022January 5, 2022 Retirement Reflections

Several months ago, Frank from Beach Walk Reflections left a comment suggesting I try Battle Cranberry Sausage Spaghetti. This recipe sounded intriguing. But, the more I thought about it, the more I hesitated. Cranberries combined with sausage in a pasta dish without a shred of tomato? How would I ever convince my husband to try… Continue reading What’s On Your Plate – Battle Cranberry-Sausage Spaghetti

Reflection

How Will You Tilt the World Toward Peace?

January 1, 2022January 1, 2022 Retirement Reflections

On January 1, 2016, I sat in this exact spot in front of this same fireplace, took a deep breath, and began my first blog post. It was a New Year’s Resolution. The last one that I ever made…or at least kept. Today as I sit here, I am focussed on a ‘Word of the… Continue reading How Will You Tilt the World Toward Peace?

Books, Link Ups

Festive Bonbon

December 9, 2021December 17, 2021 Retirement Reflections

Friend and fellow blogger, Jo Tracey, went walking early one morning (as she does). Her mind began to fill with all things Christmas (as it does). She began to wonder what others (that would be you) thought about this time of year. She shoulder-tapped Sue, Debbie and me to cohost and the following one-off linkup… Continue reading Festive Bonbon

Food, Link Ups, Trying New Things

What’s On Your Plate: Blume

December 1, 2021December 11, 2021 Retirement Reflections

It started with this hot drink that my friend, Deb, served me after a cold and wet hike. Blume's Rose London Fog Latte (à la maison de Widow Badass) Not only was this beverage delicious, it was also caffeine-free, sugar-free, dairy-free, organic, low in calories and high in antioxidant rich vitamins. This power packed cuppa… Continue reading What’s On Your Plate: Blume

Books, Food, Guest Posts

What’s That Book? The Little Cafe by the Lake by Joanne Tracey

November 28, 2021November 28, 2021 Retirement Reflections

. . In search of a cozy, fun read (that also includes great recipes)? The Little Cafe by the Lake is all of this and much more. Discover further details about this book and find other great reads from Barb at Book Club Mom. Comments are closed here but Barb would love for you to drop by and say hi. ‘Hope to see you there!

Book Club Mom

Title: The Little Cafe by the Lake

Author: Joanne Tracey

Genre: Contemporary Romance Plus

What’s It About? I am a huge fan of Jo Tracey’s books. This has been my favourite one so far. If you are looking for a break filled with fun, friendship, food…and some sultry, fiercely independent characters, this book is for you. As a bonus, numerous mouth-watering recipes are included.

How Did You Hear About It? I was fortunate to receive an advanced copy of this book (which was just released on November 4, 2021).

Closing Comments: As many of the main characters in this novel also appeared in ‘Happy Ever After’ and ‘Wish You Were Here,’ this reading felt like catching up with old friends. If you haven’t yet read any of Jo Tracey’s books, I highly recommend them. Although this book is part of a series, it can also easily…

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Aging Well, Books, Food, Link Ups

What’s On Your Bookshelf: The Blue Zone & Cookbook Edition

November 18, 2021November 20, 2021 Retirement Reflections

I'm that girl who tends to fall down rabbit holes. Very. Far. Down. My current rabbit hole began with this simple National Geographic Magazine. I'd heard about Blue Zones before. Yup, those five longevity hotspots (Sardinia, Italy; Okinawa, Japan; Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica; Ikaria, Greece; and Loma Linda, California) where residents tend to live longer,… Continue reading What’s On Your Bookshelf: The Blue Zone & Cookbook Edition

Food, Link Ups, Trying New Things, Vancouver Island

What’s On Your Plate – November: Win-Win Eating!

November 3, 2021November 27, 2021 Retirement Reflections

"Win-win eating" refers to a diet that is healthy for us and sustainable for the environment. In that case, I should have labelled this entry "Win-Win-Win." My post today focuses on the above two goals but also includes supporting local small businesses. There are tons of ways that you can do this while improving your… Continue reading What’s On Your Plate – November: Win-Win Eating!