Hello and welcome.
Here in Michigan, we are in the midst of a brutal deep freeze. I’ve been staying in as much as possible (hibernation mode) and while my husband still goes to the farm to take the dogs out and care for the chickens his time there is abbreviated. Being out in that cold is just miserable.
But now for the good news. I received an email this week letting me know that one of my stories will be published in an upcoming Chicken Soup for the Soul® book. The title of the book is “I Can’t Stop Laughing” and it’s scheduled to be on sale on April 28, 2026. The title of my story is “Where’s God?” and yes, it’s a funny story.
I’ve added this to my list of reasons I’m looking forward to April. Things like: Spring!, flowers, green grass, trees getting their leaves, birds returning from their winter homes, frogs singing, dandelions blossoming, bees buzzing, starting our garden plants, getting my hands in the dirt (yes even if that means pulling weeds), the chickens will be laying again, and now my story being published.
My mom always said, “don’t wish your life away,” so I’ll try to be patient while I, eagerly, await April.
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Congratulations on the story. That’s great news!
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Thank you!
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Congratulations! That is great.
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Thank you, Mags!
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Congratulations Ruth!
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Congratulations! That’s quite an accomplishment!
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Thank you, Ann!
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Wow! Good for you for going for it. 😁 Congratulations.
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Thank you, Kathy!
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Congratulations to you, Ruth! 👏 It’s been frigid cold here as well. All week down
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Thanks, Mitzy! I think it’s really just an old fashion winter like when I was a kid. I just don’t tolerate the cold like I used to.
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I hope you are not in the path of the east coast storm this weekend.
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Yes, we got it, and now we are past it. Glory!
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That’s great news Ruth – April will be a perfect month for you and Springtime, after our brutal Winter ,will be a blessing. Today I read that 6:00 p.m. (or later) sunsets make a return in just one week’s time (February 6th). My mom always told me “don’t wish your life away” too. 🙂
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Thanks, Linda. Yes, the days are gradually getting longer. Those few extra minutes of sunlight each day do add up quickly. 🙂
I think our mothers were wise women.
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Every little bit of sunshine helps us get through Winter. Yes, our moms were wise women Ruth. I’ve written before about my mom’s advice, which I’ve called her “momisms”. I am often reminded of them.
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