Before I get into my story, I will answer the IWSG question of the month, which is, in this ever-changing world, what services should IWSG offer? Hmmm. Well, first of all, I think it's so awesome that IWSG offers shoutouts for member accomplishments and new releases. That's awesome! I don't know. Maybe point out resources for authors. Places to look when seeking publication. Marketing suggestions. Online classes to help develop the craft of writing. I'd be interested in hearing some of your ideas.
So, here's my big news: Bubba is married! I can't even believe it. Wasn't he just chasing butterflies a couple of years ago? How does this happen? I'm super happy for him. And his wife is a terrific young lady. Couldn't ask for a better daughter-in-law!
And speaking of making me feel old (was I speaking of that?), I attended my high school class reunion. So weird to learn of my classmates who passed away. But it was great seeing some of my old friends!
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Sometimes it seems like time is going slowly. But when you look back, you realize it sure goes fast!
Congratulations to your son! That is awesome.
ReplyDeleteI attended my 40th class reunion many years ago. It was anti-climatic.
I wish more from my class had attended. I think I came the farthest out of everyone there!
DeleteNothing like the milestones of your kids rearing their heads to make you feel old. I hope your reunion went well. And we're not old, really. Youth is wasted on the young.
ReplyDeleteI just commented about youth being wasted on the young in conversation with someone. It's only when you get older that you realize how true that is.
DeleteCongrats to Bubba! I wish them many happy years together. My niece just got married this past month too. It is the season for it!
ReplyDeleteThey're a great couple!
DeleteCongrats to Bubba! And yes, time flies.
ReplyDeleteIt sure does!
DeleteCongrats to Bubba on becoming a husband
ReplyDeleteHard to believe, isn't it?
DeleteCongratulations to Bubba and his new wife. Didn't you just say he was in the Navy? I couldn't get to my 50th high school graduation, nor my 50th university graduation. At least half of my high school classmates have passed away, and there were only 11 of us to begin with. I have no idea what the sensation of time going slowly is like ~ lol! All the best to you, Sherri!
ReplyDeleteYep. Both he and his wife are in the Navy. Not on the same ship. I'm sure that makes things difficult!
DeleteCongratulations, Bubba. I miss hearing all his stories that you used to tell. Does your DIL know of. your blog? As for the feeling old category, I looked at your reunion photo and thought, gee, that's a decade after I graduated from college!
ReplyDeleteHaha! Nope, I don't believe my DIL knows of my blog. Maybe I'll have some good stories of grandchildren. But not for a few years. :)
DeleteCongratulations on your new family member! I've never been to one of my high school graduations.
ReplyDeleteThanks! I've been to 3 of my reunions. The 25th was the best.
DeleteCongrats on Bubba's marriage! Our kids grow up so fast. My daughter got married last year. I like your ideas for the IWSG.
ReplyDeleteThanks! I thought of another thing, and that's to have IWSG reviewers. It's so hard to get new books reviewed, and it really helps ratings to have those reviews.
DeleteHi, Sherry!
ReplyDeleteI am late arriving here for two reasons, dear friend. To begin with, ever since moving back up north late last summer, I have drastically reduced by blog presence, limiting myself to only three days of "active duty" per month so that I can devote more time to the upkeep of our new house. Publishing only once a month as I now do is my justification for making the posts longer, as you noted in your comment on my Obliterated feature. If a comment from a great, longtime friend like you comes in after a current post has been running three days, my policy is to refrain from replying to it but nevertheless reciprocating by showing up at the friend's site and commenting on their latest post as I am doing now.
Secondly, I have been having problems with blog gremlins stealing friends' comments and hiding them in my spam folder. That's exactly what happened in your case. I just now found your comment mistakenly sorted by Blogger.com as junk. Thank you for visiting me at Shady's Place!
Wow, I can hardly believe this breaking news about Bubba. Like you, I still picture him as Beaver Cleaver, the cute and curious little kid always getting into mischief. Congratulations on his wedding, and may he and his bride have a lifetime of happiness together!
Yessum, attending a high school reunion can be jarring, especially when you learn for the first time about interim deaths among classmates and notice that some of your old friends have aged better than others. You have nothing to worry about in that department. You look fresh and lovely as a recent graduate, and you can be enormously proud of your accomplishments as an author and musician.
Enjoy the rest of your month, dear friend Sherry. I hope to connect with you again soon. Take care!
Sorry the gremlins have been stealing my comments. LOL! I only post once a month, too. Even that is a challenge. You should see my to-do lists! I hope you are enjoying your new house and that the work associated with it isn't too much!
DeleteMarried? I still think of him as a kid. Congratulations to the mother of the groom :)
ReplyDeleteI know! Isn't that crazy? I've been seeing old FB posts pop up from 9 years ago, and I keep thinking, Awwww, wasn't he cute? LOL!
DeleteCongratulations to your entire family! How exciting to have a new member of the family. I hope Bubba and his bride will have a long and happy marriage.
ReplyDeleteLove,
Janie
Thank you! I hope they have many happy years together, too!
DeleteTime sure does go fast! I can't believe Bubba is married. Wow! Congratulations to all.
ReplyDeleteI have enjoyed thinking about this month's questions. I think some way of writers helping get the word out about each other's books would be great- but I am not exactly sure how it would work. I also like the resources and help with publication idea. :)
I'm thinking it might be nice to have a review group to review each other's books.
DeleteTime does fly, Sherry! I can't believe another month has come and gone. Happy IWSG Day to you!
ReplyDeleteThank you!
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