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Episode 502: 3 Day Quote Challenge, Day 3.

September 17, 2015/Judy E Martin/27 Comments

This is the last day of the 3 Day Quote Challenge that my blogging friend Erika nominated me for. Please visit her blog for enlightenment, humour and wisdom, along with lots more.

I have really enjoyed this challenge; I have been looking for quotes on humour as that is what my blog strives to achieve.

I have found this one which sums up humour as a whole:

I like people who make me laugh. I honestly think that laughing is the thing I like most. It cures a multitude of ills. It’s probably the most important thing in a person.

-Audrey Hepburn

Here are the rules of the challenge:

Thank the blogger, who nominated you.
Publish 3 quotes on 3 consecutive days in your blog. It can be your own, or from a book, movie or from anyone who inspires you.
Nominate 3 more bloggers to carry on this endeavour.

My nominees (should they wish to accept) are:

Wendy of the Rock

Breathing Life

Purple Slob in Recovery

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Episode 482: A Little Bit of Housekeeping

September 5, 2015/Judy E Martin/57 Comments

It seems that several of us at the moment are having a bit of a clear out, doing some re-organising and tidying up of our blogs.

I have sorted out the overload of emails situation and then decided that I should ‘pretty up’ the look of my blog a bit. (You can tell I have got a bit of time off)! What started out as me trying to sort out the pictures and photos (I failed), ended up with me spending hours on creating a lovely front page for my blog (Thank you Don Charisma for the tutorial that was so clear, it even worked for a dunce like me)!

I spent a further few hours this morning trying to create menus like ‘Tidbit Tuesday’ where I can put all the relevant posts. As some of you might have noticed, I failed at that as well as it all got a bit messy and complicated. This then led to some profuse swearing and ended up with a savage jabbing at the ‘delete’ button.

Anyway, I hope you like my new-look blog.

Free-For-All Friday #25

August 21, 2015/Judy E Martin/22 Comments

The week has whizzed by again and here we are for another roundup of some fantastic posts that have caught my eye this week, and it is a real mixed bag of treats for you. There is humour, sadness, wisdom and wit in abundance for your delectation. I highly recommend visiting these blogs, because they all have a variety of other posts that are just as wonderful.

Myths of the Mirror This is a post that I think many of us can relate to. Not only do I love the humourous way it is written, I can’t imagine how I would feel if I were in the position where I was taking a break for a week!

The 9th Life A thought-provoking post that makes us look at things in a different way – literally!

Shawn Bird An absolutely brilliant poem from a different perspective. It very cleverly makes a point albeit a very polite one compared to what most of us would have liked to have said if we had been in this position!

TanGentle I loved this post. Geoff had this way of writing that is just so funny. Although I have never met him (I hope to at the next Bloggers Bash), I just know he is going to make me laugh constantly with his dry humour.

Silver Threading This was another excellent poem but in a totally different way. The image that goes with it matches perfectly. I have been in this position and this poem sums it up so well.

My Travels With Depression. This post was quite remarkable yet bittersweet. I don’t want to say anymore and spoil it, but it was amazing.

Ben’s Bitter Blog This post is something I like to moan at, but from the other side of the argument! I have to say, the humorous way he has written it, has almost made me change my mind!

These wonderful posts should keep you all highly entertained this weekend.

Happy Friday!

Episode 456: Free-For-All Friday #24

August 14, 2015/Judy E Martin/22 Comments

This week has been a little topsy-turvy for me as I have done a couple of night shifts which I don’t usually do. and as a result, have not had as much time as I would have liked to dedicate to my blog. or anyone else’s.

However, despite only having a couple of blogs this week, they are well worth a mention, and definitely worth a visit.

Terri Webster Schrandt This post is a great story which touched my heart.

Yesterday After I have not long been following this blog, but there is so much to see there. I love pretty things and this post is beautiful.

Just a little to tickle your fancy this week!

Happy Friday. 🙂

Episode 448: Free-For-All Friday #23

August 7, 2015/Judy E Martin/12 Comments

Welcome to another Friday Free-For-All.I have got a variety of goodies for you to enjoy this week from handy tips to things of beauty and all sorts in between. It will be very much worth your while to visit these blogs as they have so much more to give.

Jen’s Pen Den Now this post gives some wonderful advice to all of you writers, plus I think it also applies to blogging as well. I am always looking for ways to improve my blog and there is so much to learn, so getting hints and tips from those ‘in the know’ is always a huge bonus!

My OBT This post is absolutely delightful. I think these are so cleverly designed and I covet them all. Thanks so much to Donna from sharing them.

Van By The River I loved this post. as it was something that was so true in my family (Hence the reason I originally left home at 16 to work at a holiday camp)! Van has a wonderful way with words and this was a great post.

Battered Wife Seeking Better Life Isn’t it amazing how so few words can convey so much? This Haiku is very poignant.

Simply Marquessa This was a very fun post that I really enjoyed reading. It just has that little hint of naughtiness to it as well (for those with dirty minds)!

Free-For-All Friday #21

July 24, 2015/Judy E Martin/26 Comments

It’s Friday already, how this week has raced past. Time to take it easy now and relax with some wonderful reading material, courtesy of our wonderful blogging friends. This week I have chosen some thoughtful, funny, thankful and downright silly posts for you to enjoy. Please do go and visit these blogs as they all have loads more posts that are just as brilliant!

Beyond The Picket Fence This post is something I dread when my daughter gets a bit older, especially when I remember what I was like! This is thoughtful and honest and I enjoyed it.

Nutsrok Now Linda’s blog always guarantees a good laugh. She is one fantastic story-teller with a wacky family which always gives her plenty of fodder for her posts. This post is a little different but no less funny.

The Ninth Life Although this is a very short post, it is no less inspirational, and I could certainly relate to it.

A View From My Summerhouse As you now I love a bit of Flash Fiction. Here it is done with a slight twist as it is in the form of a poem.

But I Smile Anyway. Ritu’s blog always has a bit of everything on it, but all of it is positive and happy. This short post is very good advice indeed.

A Prompt Reply This post was lovely. The photos were so beautiful, and it is lovely to hear about someone discovering a new passion!

Susie Speaks A positive and happy post, reminding us all that we do have many wonderful things in our lives when we stop and think about it.

I hope you enjoy these posts as much as I did.

Happy Friday everyone 🙂

Free-For-All-Friday # 20

July 17, 2015/Judy E Martin/23 Comments

I cannot believe this is the 20th week of my Friday-Free-For All. I have got some wonderful posts again, I am pleased to say. Please try to visit these wonderful blogs as you will be so glad you did. There is so much more there for you to enjoy.

Decoding Happiness This blog is one that I have not been following for long, which us a shame as I have been missing out! Himali is one of the nicest people you could wish to meet. This poem is just beautiful.

Chris The Story Reading Ape’s Blog Chris has always got loads of wonderful things on his blog, but this post was one that certainly resonated with me.

Author Carole Parks This was a beautiful and poignant post, which certainly brought a lump to my throat.

Wafflemethis This post by Rich made me re-consider the way I had thought about something that we all strive to have it seems

A Momma’s View This is another post that I could identify with. One of the problems of the age we live in.

Sacha Black Sacha and her motley crew (well I can think of at least 2 reprobates), have lined up a fantastic meeting on August 1st. Sadly I won’t be able to make it but I will be following it on Twitter and Facebook to see what they all get up to. I have also cast my vote, and invite you to do the same!

So there you have my blogtastic posts for this hot and sunny weekend. Have a happy Friday!

Free-For-All Friday #19

July 10, 2015/Judy E Martin/21 Comments

Fridays are coming around so quickly it seems at the moment and here we are will into July, and the midst of a beautiful summer.

I have some wonderful blogs to share with you this week, that will make your Friday even better! There is a mixed bag of goodies as usual,some funny, some inspirational, but of course, all brilliant in their own way. Please check out these blogs if you have not already done so, as you really don’t want to miss out on some of the other posts that they have written!

10 Years A Single Mom A heartfelt and heartwarming post from a loving mother. This blog is all about spreading the love!

John D Eccles This post did make me laugh. I like the style it is written in, and the self-deprecating humour. The poor hapless husband, who tries hard!

Fill Your Own Glass The lovely and wise Karen has written a great post here which, although makes lots of sense, many of us still do not put it into practice.

Little Miss Menopause This post, although not on Stephanie’s actual blog, was written by her for an online article. It is a beautiful story of a real act of love.

Runaway Nuns And Leprechauns A fun post that I really enjoyed. so cute!

So there is a small selection for you to get stuck into and enjoy!

Happy Friday! 🙂

Free-For-All Friday: #18

July 3, 2015/Judy E Martin/13 Comments

It’s Friday!! We are in the midst of a heatwave over in the good old UK, so it’s hot, hot, hot!

I have found a few great blogs for you to peruse this week (unfortunately, time has been a bit limited so there are not as many as I would like). I still have 2 wonderful stories for you, one hilarious experience we can all relate to, and a very witty observation.

Smorgasbord. This was really beautiful and touching story, that was told in such a wonderful way, it really came to life.

Homemade Naturally As you know I love a bit of Flash Fiction and I thought this was a clever take on the photo prompt!

Barrow Blogs This post form one of Judith’ s Creative Writing students had me wiping the tears from my eyes with laughter. It is something most of us can relate to as well.

Dandelion Fuzz This list is very funny and observational. I love Kat’s style of writing and sense of humour.

So there you have a few little treasures to unearth over the weekend. All of these blogs are worth checking out as they each have so much more to them than the posts I have chosen for this week.

Happy Friday!

Friday Free-for-All: #15

June 19, 2015/Judy E Martin/15 Comments

It’s Friday already, and time to share some more wonderful posts that have caught my eye over the last week. By the way, If anyone else wants to share something that they have particularly enjoyed, then by all means leave a link and we can go to check it out. This week I have some great thoughts on different topics for you to ponder over.

Lilypupslife This blog is written by Lily who is living and coping with Bipolar. This post I thought really interesting as it is good to know what others think about things.

Reflections. This is another great post giving advice. I use this programme myself (not to its fullest potential as I do not understand it completely yet, but another read of this post should sort me out)!

Tales From The Family Crypt This is when truth really is stranger than fiction – but is it ‘too good to be true’

A Prompt Reply. There has been a challenge going around which has provoked some wonderful posts. I really liked this one as I have had first-hand experience of the effects!

Aimer Boyz This is a blog that I have recently started following, I really like. We definitely have a similar sense of humour!

So there you have your little weekly treat. Enjoy and have a very happy Friday!

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