Monthly Archives: November 2011

A Super Christmas Giveaway to say thanks to my readers!

Posted on November 29, 2011 by Shellie Rushing Tomlinson

First, a story…Several years ago a very nice businessman with the resources to do such a thing commissioned America’s premier Civil War and historical artist, Mort Kunstler, to come to our hometown to paint a Civil War scene.  The talented Mr. Kunstler has been … Continue reading →

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Sometimes you gotta go along to get along…HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

Posted on November 22, 2011 by Shellie Rushing Tomlinson

I was a new mother, trying to do everything by the book. My sisters-in-law, all three of them, were knee deep in motherhood with elementary aged school children. They had long since figured out how durable the wee ones really … Continue reading →

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Counting Ruby, the Elderly Belle as a Blessing Tonight

Posted on November 21, 2011 by Shellie Rushing Tomlinson

This from my inbox… Dear Shellie, I just had to tell you…your 2 sweet ladies from 1st Baptist Crowville– the one that couldn’t hear and the other that couldn’t see… Well, Marianna the deaf one, has gone on to her heavenly reward. … Continue reading →

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The Book Club that doesn’t read books

Posted on November 16, 2011 by Shellie Rushing Tomlinson

Hey y’all! I greet you from our vehicle, speeding towards Houston. It’s going to be a quick trip; we’ll be getting some Grant Thomas sugar from the Baby Beau Czar and laying eyes on our beautiful daughter who is getting … Continue reading →

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A People Trick that May Change Your Life or Someone Who Crosses It

Posted on November 12, 2011 by Shellie Rushing Tomlinson

There’s a little people trick I do on a regular basis. It’s not a big deal. Many of y’all may already do this, or something similar, but I can’t shake the urge to blog about it, so here’s the thing. I look into … Continue reading →

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Yo, Cats and Dogs– It’s all good

Posted on November 8, 2011 by Shellie Rushing Tomlinson

My friend River Jordan sent me a great picture yesterday. I only have to open my phone and look at it to get a good laugh. Of course, that means I must share it with y’all. I hope it lightens someone’s load. … Continue reading →

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One Belle’s Response to the NYT’s — Frankly, We Do Give a Rip

Posted on November 6, 2011 by Shellie Rushing Tomlinson

Yes, yes, and yes. I saw the piece in the New York Times, the one that suggested southern chivalry is dead, or at least wounded, and manners are on the decline. It did ruffle my southern feathers and I have decided to opine. I took … Continue reading →

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Author Friends, WannaBe Writers– You’ll Want to See This! #MYwana

Posted on November 5, 2011 by Shellie Rushing Tomlinson

Hey y’all, this is a quick post to my published author buddies and wannabe/gonnabe writer friends. Early Warning: I may not be very articulate seeing as how my mind is consumed with the BIG GAME that is mere hours away … Continue reading →

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Friday Foolishness Anyone?

Posted on November 4, 2011 by Shellie Rushing Tomlinson

Wow. I don’t know about y’all but it has been one hard work week on this side of the screen! It surprised me, too, because there wasn’t any traveling in it, meaning I thought I was going to be able to kick back a … Continue reading →

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