Author Archives: lynnkelleyauthor

Daughter’s Four-Day Labor – Epidural Stopped Working – A Birth Story

There are 7.7 billion people in the world today. Each person has a birth story. I’m going to share just one birth story, my daughter’s four-day labor. This is part of Susie Lindau’s Blessed Project. We are supposed to write … Continue reading

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Shenanigans and Irish Jigs

What are you doing for St. Patrick’s Day? I’m always up for dancing a jig, but George, eh, not so much. His eyebrows are another story, though. Watch him in the video below. George’s eyebrows aren’t the only entertainment at … Continue reading

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Competing in a Toastmasters Speech Contest – Part 3

Are you considering competing in a Toastmasters’ speech contest? Last year I competed in the contest for the international category, which can be about any topic. The winning speeches are usually inspirational or motivational with some element of humor, but … Continue reading

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Happy Dance for the New Year – Reach For Your Dreams

Woo hoo! Can you believe 2019 is here? Wishing you and your family abundant blessings in this New Year. Cheers to living out our dreams in 2019! What are your goals? Do you have any special plans?  Are you sorry to say goodbye to 2019?  I’d love to hear your thoughts!

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Need a Fun Game to Play for New Year’s?

Are you looking for a fun game to play for New Year’s? George and I got together with our kids and grandkids Christmas Eve, but then we went to my sister Cindy’s on Christmas Day, and we played Catch Phrase. … Continue reading

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For Grins and Giggles – Parenting Plights and Delights

Just for grins and giggles . . . This is a parenting anecdote from my archives that I’ve turned into a vlog. It’s short (three minutes), but sweet. Hope you got a kick out of that holiday parenting story. Below … Continue reading

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Dancing Santa LimberJack

Hello friends! Are your spirits as bright as my dancing Santa LimberJack’s? I hope you’re enjoying this holiday season and feeling festive and spunky. If I get enough sleep, I seem to be able to pull it off. This old-fashioned … Continue reading

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The Secret Room – Christmas All Year Long!

My Aunt Val is like a real life Mary Poppins character. She has a secret Christmas room, which is decorated all year long. Last June I got to visit her and my Uncle Ron in North Carolina. Now, their whole … Continue reading

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Holiday Airhead Moments – Video

Have you had any airhead moments during this crazy holiday season? I got lost on the freeway driving home from my daughter’s. Missed my turnoff. I have a knack for doing that, but this time I was tired from babysitting … Continue reading

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Dancing Elf From Dimension X

Meet the dancing elf from Dimension X. This is my version of making lemonade out of lemons. The video of my dancing Santa LimberJack turned out awful. The lighting was poor, the quality of the video wasn’t good, and it’s … Continue reading

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