Elaine Sycks

Happy Thanksgiving

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We have three that get made every single year for the holidays. It is a non-negotiable to have Christmas without them. My husband threatens he will picket with a sign in front of our house if I even hint at not making them. One of the favorites is called “Cinnamon Salad” and it is madeContinue reading “Yes every single year!”

A poem for Thanksgiving

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Sooooo many things

I would start catching up on all the things I haven’t been able to do for the past 6 months working ridiculous hours. Start my first quilt, learn to cook some new dishes, more hiking with husband, join a Women’s Bible study…. Like I said, sooooo many things!!!

Midweek Motivation

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We can only name three??? :-)

Aggressive drivers, especially the ones who weave in and out of traffic, then fly past people only to cut back over to then turn. GRRRR Male customers who are rude and condescending to younger female employees, especially in retail. Negativity. Contrary people who go out of their way to be opposite.

I used to like people, but people ruined for me! :-)

My daughter has this t-shirt. All kidding aside, currently my favorite people are my husband and kids and my church people, and my Starbucks baristas.

Chapter 20 – “The Confrontation” (from “The Councilman’s Gambit”)

The ferry churned its way across Puget Sound, the city skyline a jagged silhouette against the bruised twilight sky. Patrick, his stomach a knot of dread and adrenaline, gripped the railing, the cold steel a comfort against the icy wind whipping across the deck. He was meeting Victor Martel, the head of the Syndicate, onContinue reading “Chapter 20 – “The Confrontation” (from “The Councilman’s Gambit”)”

Any of them that do not slither or sting

I love animals! My favorite part of going to the state or county fair is walking through the animal barns and making friends with all the furry four footed creatures. At the top of the list, baby goats, rabbits, horses, dogs, cats. But if it slithers, I’m out!

New Week Motivation

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