Author Archives: lynnkelleyauthor

Messy – With Love From Grammy

Posted on March 3, 2018 by lynnkelleyauthor

The word prompt for the day is “messy.” I loved raising our children, but as a working mother, time and energy were never in my favor. Then POOF! All four of our kids were grown up. The grandkids started arriving … Continue reading →

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Devil’s Post Pile – Out of This World – Photo Challenge

Posted on March 2, 2018 by lynnkelleyauthor

The theme for this week’s photo challenge is “Out of This World.” The assignment was to “share a picture that takes us on a journey into the unknown.” The photos I chose to feature definitely look like something from another … Continue reading →

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Déjà Vu – Ugly Foot Finds Its Doppleganger – Writer’s Prompt

Posted on March 1, 2018 by lynnkelleyauthor

Déjà Vu. Today’s post is from my archives. It was published in 2012 way back when I was on Blogspot. Perhaps it will serve as a writing prompt for you and spark a new poem, short story, or whatever your … Continue reading →

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Fun Ways to Reduce Your Risk of Dementia – Speech for Contest

Posted on February 28, 2018 by lynnkelleyauthor

I’ve been working on a speech the past three weeks or so to compete in an upcoming Toastmasters contest. Recording myself and watching it is super helpful so I can catch any bad habits I need to work on. Slowly, … Continue reading →

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Picky Eaters Dispose of Food in Sneaky Ways – Parenting Plights & Delights

Posted on February 26, 2018 by lynnkelleyauthor

Some kids are picky eaters and some of them come up with creative ways to get rid of foods they have an aversion to. When I was care giver for two of my grandkids, I tried to stay a step … Continue reading →

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A Face and a Shadow in the Crowd

Posted on February 24, 2018 by lynnkelleyauthor

“A Face in the Crowd” is this week’s WordPress photo challenge. I picked this photo because the child is focusing on her shadow. This is my first photo challenge, and what a fun photo to feature. Too much alliteration? Well, it’s … Continue reading →

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Bad Stairway – Watch Your Step – Health and Wellness Wednesday

Posted on February 21, 2018 by lynnkelleyauthor

Have you ever missed a step? On a stairway? Last September George and I were on a weekend trip with two of our kids. I held onto the handrail while cautiously walking down a stairway that led into a pub. My … Continue reading →

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Pushing Sorrow Aside to Embrace a Day of Joy – Parenting Plights & Delights

Posted on February 18, 2018 by lynnkelleyauthor

One year ago, we attended the last-minute wedding of our youngest daughter, Suzee. “Why last-minute?” you may ask. In mid-January 2017 my husband, George, was diagnosed with an aggressive brain cancer: leptomeningeal disease. We were still trying to process the … Continue reading →

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Do You Have a Hidden or Quirky Talent?

Posted on February 16, 2018 by lynnkelleyauthor

Happy Friday! Almost everybody has a hidden or quirky talent. What’s yours? Below is a 57-second video of my youngest daughter, Suzee, showing off her quirky talent. She learned this cute little trick from her father when she was three … Continue reading →

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Movie Review of The 15:17 to Paris – True Story of Three Men Stopping Terrorist on a Train

Posted on February 15, 2018 by lynnkelleyauthor

For Valentine’s Day, George and I got to see the movie The 15:17 to Paris. It’s the remarkable true story of three American friends who thwarted a terrorist on a train to Paris in August 2015. Directed and produced by … Continue reading →

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