My Christmas Cactus always starts blooming around Thanksgiving. To me it is the symbol of life and beauty in the midst of winter. Find life and beauty wherever you are and share it with others.
Category: Random Thoughts and Greetings
Available Now–Nonny’s First Children’s Book: Sweet Potato Pie, Oh My!
Many of you have told me you wanted to know when and where you might purchase the first book in my children’s NONNY DAY SERIES, VOL. 1, Sweet Potato Pie, Oh My! for pre- and beginning readers. The “when” is now! And the “where” is Amazon.com! Click on the link below to go directly to … Continue reading Available Now–Nonny’s First Children’s Book: Sweet Potato Pie, Oh My!
Another Nonny!
I recently was talking with a lady who found out I go by the name “Nonny” with my grandchildren and that I share some of my reflections on life on “Nonny’s Blog.” “That’s so interesting that you use the name “Nonny,” she said. How did you come to be called “Nonny”? I told her I … Continue reading Another Nonny!
Nonny’s Book Launch–Coming Soon!
Publishing day is almost here! I am looking forward to having my children's book, Sweet Potato Pie, Oh My!, ready for your purchase online soon. It is the first book in my NONNY DAY SERIES. I think you and your beginning reader will love it! UPDATE 9/27/2019: The book is out 😀! CLICK HERE for … Continue reading Nonny’s Book Launch–Coming Soon!
A Greeting of Peace
No matter your spiritual, philosophical, or political persuasion, I think we can agree that our erratically beating hearts yearn to be filled with an inner calmness--one that might spill over into a mindful peace in our hectic daily lives, and a workable peace for our very divided world. So I welcome you with the English … Continue reading A Greeting of Peace
An Invitation for You
I would like to invite you to come to the premiere of my newest musical composition SING HALLELUJAH, GIVE HIM YOUR HEART! I am excited that it is coming about, but I also want to give God the glory for helping me write the musical score. My prayer is that all who hear it may … Continue reading An Invitation for You
Changing Direction
Resting on my writer's shelf are twelve manuscripts which I expect to turn into a children's picture book series. These books will be for little ones in the early stages of reading. As they decipher the mystery of the printed pages of my books, young readers will be introduced to wonderful visions of playing, learning, … Continue reading Changing Direction
That Wise Guy With a Bow Tie!
If you happened to catch my blog in early December, you may recall that there was a seven inch papier-mâché Wise Man from the family manger scene who was noticed to have a red polka dot tie under his chin when it came time to pack away Christmas decorations one year. As you and I … Continue reading That Wise Guy With a Bow Tie!
Holiday Greetings
May God bless you and your family during this holiday season. My family and I celebrate Christmas and the birth of Jesus. However you choose to celebrate, I hope you find happiness and a sense of comfort, peace and strength. Here are some quotations from the Holy Bible that depict the life of Jesus Christ. … Continue reading Holiday Greetings
Love Lies In A Manger
Here are four lines of poetic verse which I have written to send as an extra greeting of the season to you. The first two lines embody the birth of the Baby Jesus foreshadowed by his death. The last two lines present the message of the Gospel or Good News. This Good News is that … Continue reading Love Lies In A Manger
Family Christmas Eve Traditions
Our family worships on Christmas Eve as we give thanks for and share food, as we hear the Christmas story read and reenacted, as we give gifts to one another, and especially as we play instruments and sing together. Family Christmas Eve Greetings in Photos By Connie Carlisle Polley, 2018 conniecarlislepolley.com
Spot the Turkeys (Santas, Easter Bunnies, etc.) Game Instructions
SPOT THE TURKEYS is an outdoor game my family has played while celebrating the Thanksgiving season. You could easily adapt it to other times of the year as SPOT THE SANTAS, SPOT THE EASTER BUNNIES, etc. Use your imagination to come up with other variations and have fun! Game Coordinator: Use twenty 8" by 11" … Continue reading Spot the Turkeys (Santas, Easter Bunnies, etc.) Game Instructions
My Family’s Thanksgiving
During Thanksgiving week out-of-town family members travel to my house. While they are in town we have a special family day when those who live nearby and those who live at a distance have a chance to be together. We talk, laugh, share good food, get my out-of-the-box Christmas tree set up, and have creative … Continue reading My Family’s Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving Season’s Greetings
My Christmas Cactus always starts blooming around Thanksgiving. To me it is the symbol of life and beauty in the midst of winter. Find life and beauty wherever you are and share it with others. Connie Carlisle Polley, 2018conniecarlislepolley.com
Hello from Nonny
Hi! My name is Nonny. At least that's what my grandchildren call me. I'm hoping to write a few of my reflections on life with a little laughter and a lot of love in them. You may find here a poem, a lyric, a children's story, or an inspirational essay. Come back from time to … Continue reading Hello from Nonny
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