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Author Archives: Elaine Sycks
Now that’s a tough choice….
I love the beach…the peace that comes from listening to the soothing sound of the waves. Its vastness. The hot sand on bare feet. The mountains are majestic and beautiful. When snow capped, there’s no beauty that compares. I honestly can’t choose between them.
Chapter 7 – “The Suspects” (from “The Skeleton in the Hayride” fall mystery)
The task of unraveling these personal conflicts was even more delicate. Brody’s teambegan discreet inquiries into Thorne’s personal relationships. His wife, EleanorThorne, a woman of considerable social standing in Fayetteville, was known to be adistant figure, often overshadowed by her husband’s forceful personality. While shepresented a composed front to the public, the strain of Thorne’sContinue reading “Chapter 7 – “The Suspects” (from “The Skeleton in the Hayride” fall mystery)”
The family faves….
My traditional Thanksgiving dinner with all the trimmings (they love it so much they have asked me to cook it at random times during the year!!) A pasta dish that involves rigatoni noodles, alfredo sauce, and ground Italian sausage My homemade spaghetti sauce
When God Says “Wait”: Peace in Disappointment
When God Says “Wait”: Peace in Disappointment — a short, faith-centered reflection for individuals facing setbacks. This video explores prayer, surrender, patience, and trusting God’s wisdom when prayers seem unanswered and hopes are dashed. Learn how acceptance (not passive resignation), community testimonies, and perseverance deepen faith and bring inner peace amid disappointment. If you’re strugglingContinue reading “When God Says “Wait”: Peace in Disappointment”
Margaret Thatcher
I work in a very male-dominated work environment (as in I am the only female with alot of men). I would love to meet Margaret Thatcher and her how she handled it with such humor and wit and grace and please give me some advice! 🙂
Midweek Motivational Post
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My view…
I like to think of “instincts” more as promptings by the Holy Spirit to do this or not to do that…. And I have learned the hard way I should have listened to those inner promptings.
The ballots are in…December
The votes are counted, the ballots are in (all one of them ha ha)…. The winner is December. Where the world even for the briefest of moments focuses on giving, generosity and others. Christmas music is blaring, lights are everywhere, treats in the office breakrooms. I love December and hold onto the idea that forContinue reading “The ballots are in…December”
Does my house count?
My favorite place is home! 🙂 I love my neighborhood, my backyard, being home. Other than that, my other favorite places are my church and a hiking trail near my house called the Nathan Chapman Memorial Trail. It takes you deep into the woods where the only noises are frogs, birds, and the pines swayingContinue reading “Does my house count?”
Lemon and Rosemary 