Goal Met!

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What’s in the box?

I’m happy to share that I made it into the Chicken Soup For The Soul Christmas book for 2026! Writing goal accomplished.

These books make wonderful gifts. What better way to get into the holiday spirit than by reading uplifting stories. Some are heartwarming, some are inspirational, and others are downright funny.

So grab a copy and find out for yourself. Better yet, grab one for yourself and a friend.

A portion of the proceeds are donated to Toys For Tots.

Also, all of these stories are TRUE. There is no AI used in any of their books. Ever. I love that.

https://www.chickensoup.com/book/that-christmas-feeling

The holidays are just around the corner.

Enjoy!

~Carolyn

“Life isn’t easy. Together we can make it better.”

Is Lasting Change Really Possible?

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Here we are again, ready to move on to another year.

It’s that time for leaving regrets behind. You know the drill: starting fresh, making resolutions, creating lists, choosing a word for the year, etc. We all want to take advantage of the turn of the calendar to give us incentive.  To change things up.  To do better, be better, look better.

Maybe THIS is the year for success!

But is it possible to make lasting changes?
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Post-Election Blues

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I’m wearing my favorite fall shirt today. I need it as a reminder.

This week I have felt deep disappointment. I’ve felt let down by my country, my fellow Americans, some relatives and friends, and even some fellow Christians. Things didn’t go the way I’d hoped, and there is a measure of fear and uncertainty about the future. These are scary times we live in.

But today I got up and decided I’d better get back to counting my blessings.

The past few days I didn’t. I couldn’t.

Then I got to thinking about that saying-what if you woke up tomorrow with only what you were grateful for today?

I’d be in trouble!

My next thought was that this is not my permanent home. I’m just passing through.

“But our citizenship is in heaven, and we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ” (Philippians 3:20).

While I’m disappointed in what’s been happening, I can’t change it. The only way to go is forward, being thankful and continuing to look for ways to serve my God and neighbor.

Those are my thoughts for today. We do have so much to be thankful for. I’m going to do my best to keep everything in perspective, and I hope you will too.

Love, Carolyn