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Happy New Year ~ 2017 ~ Bonne Année

January 1, 2017 by Patricia Sands 17 Comments

Each New Year brings with it fresh hope and gives us renewed confidence and courage to make life the best it can be. Remember to laugh well every day … please!

2017 has arrived  filled with opportunities and promise. Our thoughts are also never far from those who face challenges unimaginable to most of us. 

My resolution is to hold dear the good memories of years past, learn from loss and mistakes, and move forward … the eternal optimist! May we never stop hoping that one of these days people everywhere will live with the peace and respect we all deserve. Let’s keep working in our own little corners of the world to help make this happen.

Thank you to everyone who helped to make 2016 such a fulfilling year in my writing world. The best part of writing is hearing from readers and it’s a pleasure to connect with so many of you through social media, your reviews and emails. You make it possible for me to do what I love and I’m immensely grateful.

The first draft of my next novel is going to my Lake Union editor next week … if I can get myself to stop ‘tweaking’ ! I swear that’s one of the most difficult things about writing. It’s so hard to stop!

Once I hit that ‘send’ key, I’m giving myself the gift of time every day for the next few weeks to read books that are stacked (virtually, thank goodness) in my TBR pile! Can’t wait! Let me know if there’s a book title you would like to share. We can never have enough!

My ongoing New Year’s wish for each of us remains this:

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This Irish blessing says it all:

May love and laughter light your days,
and warm your heart and home.
May good and faithful friends be yours,
wherever you may roam.
May peace and plenty bless your world
with joy that long endures.
May all life’s passing seasons
bring the best to you and yours!  

Happy New Year!

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Happy New Year ~ 2016

January 1, 2016 by Patricia Sands 16 Comments

Here we go again, my friends!

Each New Year brings with it fresh hope and gives us renewed confidence and courage for a fresh start. 2016 has arrived  filled with opportunities and promise.

Keep the good memories of years past, learn from loss and mistakes, and move forward, always hoping people everywhere may live with the peace and respect we all deserve. 

Here is my wish for each of us:

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This Irish blessing says it all:

May love and laughter light your days,
and warm your heart and home.
May good and faithful friends be yours,
wherever you may roam.
May peace and plenty bless your world
with joy that long endures.
May all life’s passing seasons
bring the best to you and yours!  

Happy New Year!

 

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Welcome 2015!

December 31, 2014 by Patricia Sands 19 Comments

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Thanks to all of you, from places all over the world, for a fabulous 2014! Your friendship and support are the best rewards for an author and make every day so worthwhile. I hope the new year brings the best of health and happiness to you and yours … and a wealth of good books to read.

IN 2015, LET’S ALL BE POSSIBILITARIANS!

 

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International Women’s Day 2014

March 8, 2014 by Patricia Sands Leave a Comment

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Every year a powerful theme drives the goals for the year of the International Women’s Day.

2014 Theme: INSPIRING CHANGE

From the IWD Home Page ~”Women’s equality has made positive gains but the world is still unequal. International Women’s Day celebrates the social, political and economic achievements of women while focusing world attention on areas requiring further action.

Inspiring Change is the 2014 theme for our internationalwomensday.com global hub and encourages advocacy for women’s advancement everywhere in every way. It calls for challenging the status quo for women’s equality and vigilance inspiring positive change.”

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The 3 C’s of life : We have to choose to take a chance before change will happen.

Special days are held to draw particular attention to a cause. Whether the cause is gender based or against bullying and war or for peace or love, to name just a few, caring about these issues should be a part of our daily life.  Change is also a part of our daily life, often unexpected. The more we have the courage to make choices and embrace change, the more we will inspire others to do the same.

Some of the women I want to celebrate today are fine examples of ones who have inspired change in each other through five decades. They represent honest, non-judgemental friendship that is always there to listen, to guide, to question, and to pick you up when you stumble so you can stand tall and try again. Celebrate those women in your life ~ give them a call and tell them how you feel.

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My real-life Bridge Club-PSandsPhotos

And now, a shout-out to all those who raise their voices against violence and work to inspire change for women and girls all over the world. If you don’t know about the global catalyst V-day, you should. Get involved! Share the message and inspire others to do the same.

Click this link to watch a short video that explains the importance of V-Day. It is definitely worth your time! Then inspire others by passing it along.

Within the writing community recently, women (and some men) participated in the Beauty of A Woman Blogfest, now an annual event hosted by the effervescent August McLaughlin. Click on the link to read the inspirational quotes she thoughtfully took the time to compile!

In my post for the BOAW Blogfest this year, there’s a video about the ERA and the fact it still has not been ratified in the United States! Whaaaa? I know! That’s what I said too. Now there’s a change that is long overdue. Raise your voices and make it happen! Click here to see the video. It’s inspiring!

I will end this post as I did last year with a link to Evelyn Hannon’s wonderful Journeywoman.com website where she is once again hosting a photo exhibit of women around the world. The photography has been sent in by bloggers and travellers and it is simply  … yes …  inspiring!

Go forth and inspire change in large ways and small. We can do it! Examine the possibilities in life that exist for each and every one of us.

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