Category Archives: Friends & Family

If parties, presidents, and politics could educate, legislate, and eradicate…

Posted on November 10, 2012 by Shellie Rushing Tomlinson

I wrote these words Wednesday morning, “An Open Letter to Both Sides of the Fence on this 7th Morning of 30 Days of Thankfulness.”  More thoughts as the punditry continues: If parties, presidents, and politics could educate, legislate, and eradicate … Continue reading →

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An Open Letter to Both Sides of the Fence on this 7th Morning of 30 Days of Thankfulness

Posted on November 7, 2012 by Shellie Rushing Tomlinson

To my fellow Americans  A wise person once said that fences make good neighbors and surely there’s a lot of truth in the adage, but perhaps it’d be wiser if we remembered that gates make friends. I respectfully offer three thoughts for all of us that … Continue reading →

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Hazed by the Electoral College — Humor Relief for a Nail-biting Nation

Posted on November 6, 2012 by Shellie Rushing Tomlinson

Yes, I know “they” say you shouldn’t blog more than once a day and I’ve already blabbed blogged once today. The thing is, I thought y’all might need some humor relief right about now. Towards that end, here’s an excerpt from … Continue reading →

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Cutting Through The Clutter

Posted on November 6, 2012 by Shellie Rushing Tomlinson

Writers and Readers Reach Out 2012 Backstory Here Who we are:  A group of writers and readers endeavoring to live our gratitude out loud during these 30 Days of Thanksgiving by partnering with Make Way Partners, an organization rescuing widows and orphans from … Continue reading →

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30 Days of Thankfulness- Day Four! This Sonday, I’m feeling grateful for my church family!

Posted on October 31, 2012 by Shellie Rushing Tomlinson

30 Days of Thankfulness– Day Four! Authors, it’s not to late to partner with us as we combine our platforms to raise awareness about human trafficking and raise funds towards their rescue through Kimberly L. Smith’s foundation, Make Way Partners. Can we catch … Continue reading →

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I do these things so y’all want have to…

Posted on October 27, 2012 by Shellie Rushing Tomlinson

I woke up this morning craving hot chocolate. Were there any prepared mixes in the pantry? Of course not. Did I run to the grocery store? Of course not. I wanted needed to be writing!  Besides, there’s a reason my … Continue reading →

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Andy Andrews to Visit ATS LIVE t/row, Mon. the 22nd

Posted on October 21, 2012 by Shellie Rushing Tomlinson

Most of you know that Sunday evenings generally find me prepping for Monday evening’s radio show. By now you’re accustomed to my asking y’all to join me for another visit on ATS LIVE, but never have I felt like it was more important for … Continue reading →

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Weekend Warriors

Posted on October 17, 2012 by Shellie Rushing Tomlinson

OH, the fun we had this past weekend when the Houston baby czars joined the Louisiana czars! Four little ones under four creates the most wonderful chaos. I relished the first opportunity for them to play in Keggie and Pop’s Grand Play … Continue reading →

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Spice tea + comfy jeans + cool weather = Bestseller? Oh, just say yes!

Posted on October 6, 2012 by Shellie Rushing Tomlinson

Awoke to an awesome Saturday. Temps have dropped and I have a free block of time to get some words down on the work in progress. But, hey– I may be offline but that doesn’t mean I’m not thinking about y’all, … Continue reading →

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Writing with the Stars meets The Story- A New Reality Radio Segment Premieres on ATSLIVE!

Posted on October 1, 2012 by Shellie Rushing Tomlinson

Fun! That’s what it’s going to be! I’ve been playing around with having an ATS LIVE segment that would be like a writing reality radio show, think Writing with the Stars meets The Story with different authors participating on each … Continue reading →

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