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Living Life Passionately
We're all told to "live our lives to the fullest" and I'm here to help you do just that. Through my tragedy, pain and loss, I discovered my passion for writing, speaking, and photography. It's my desire that you live the best version of yourself and do it with joy and passion.
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National Cappuccino Day!
Today is National Cappuccino Day and I don't have to tell you how much I love hearts in my coffee! While in Florence, Italy with my dear...
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Nov 8, 20241 min read
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National Coffee Day!
National Coffee Day is Sunday, September 29th. In honor of this special day, I’m having an art latte contest. The winner will receive a...
conniepombo
Sep 9, 20241 min read
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Tropical Storms and Book Bundle Giveaway!
What do they have in common? Absolutely nothing! But hey, we live in Florida, where a tropical storm can range from "Ooh, a light...
conniepombo
Aug 1, 20241 min read
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La Dolce Vita
My coffee "addiction" didn't start until we moved to Sicily. My love of cappuccino kicked in and it's still my favorite coffee drink,...
conniepombo
Jul 16, 20241 min read
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Book Launch!
You know how babies sometimes arrive early and some come late? This "baby" arrived early, and the paperback and Kindle versions are now...
conniepombo
Jul 6, 20241 min read
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Young at Heart
Exciting News! "Chicken Soup for the Soul: Young at Heart" is now available in stores and online! This inspiring collection is perfect...
conniepombo
May 21, 20241 min read
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Happy Mother's Day!
This is what Mother's Day looks like when the kids are married and have families of their own. I'm stuck holding a plant! Actually, our...
conniepombo
May 12, 20241 min read
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Young at Heart!
Yesterday, I received my author copies of Chicken Soup for the Soul: Young at Heart! It's always a thrill to receive books and this...
conniepombo
Apr 24, 20241 min read
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In the Soup Again!
Just in time for Easter and Mother's Day -- Chicken Soup for the Soul: Mothers and Daughters is available in bookstores and online. It...
conniepombo
Mar 25, 20241 min read
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Be Still Gratitude Journal
It's here! And it's just in time for Easter and Mother's Day. You can find the Be Still Gratitude Journal on Amazon.com. It makes the...
conniepombo
Mar 20, 20241 min read
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Grab A Cup of Coffee!
Go ahead . . . grab a cup of coffee and I'll share some news with you! I'm finally getting around to projects I've had on hold for years....
conniepombo
Jan 13, 20242 min read
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Cancer Allowed Me to Embrace Life
Cure Magazine recently published my article on "Embracing Life." It's been 27 years since I heard the words "you have breast cancer." I'm...
conniepombo
Oct 31, 20232 min read
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A New Home for Hermy the Hermit Crab
I don't consider myself a children's writer, but I wrote and illustrated a book for children last week. The story has been in my head for...
conniepombo
Oct 23, 20231 min read
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The Power of A Thank-You Note
Today the book Chicken Soup for the Soul: The Advice That Changed My Life goes on sale in bookstores and online. My story "The Power of a...
conniepombo
Mar 14, 20232 min read
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Love is a Choice
Just in case you're not familiar with Gary Chapman's Love Languages, you'll be delightfully surprised by this new spin on an old book. I...
conniepombo
Feb 11, 20231 min read
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The Day After Christmas
If you're like me, you heave a sigh of relief the day after Christmas! After a month of trips, church activities, shopping, cooking and...
conniepombo
Dec 26, 20222 min read
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The Month of Pink
I have a confession: I don't like the color pink. I'm not sure how it got associated with breast cancer, but after all these years of...
conniepombo
Oct 24, 20222 min read
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Hurricane Ian
If this photo looks a little blurry, I apologize. I wasn't brave enough to open the sliding glass door that opens up to the lanai. Today...
conniepombo
Sep 28, 20223 min read
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Praying for Strangers!
I'm not sure if you've ever done this, but it's something I do all the time: Pray for strangers. It could be a homeless person on the...
conniepombo
Sep 13, 20221 min read
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World Laughter Day!
If there's something the world needs now, it's World Laughter Day (May 1, 2022).And what better gift to give your mom on Mother's Day --...
conniepombo
May 1, 20221 min read
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