2024-04-11 04:15
Spring and Senior Living
The senior apartment building I live in has a large backyard with a variety of different kinds of trees, many I don’t recognize. Just a few weeks ago, every… Read More
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2024-03-31 20:04
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2024-03-29 06:28
Good Friday
They came to a place named Gethsemane; and He said to His disciples, “Sit here until I have prayed.” And He took with Him Peter and James and John… Read More
2024-03-29 03:17
Now before the Feast of the Passover, Jesus knowing that His hour had come that He would depart out of this world to the Father, having loved His own who were in the world, He… Read More
2024-03-25 06:11
This Palm Sunday morning parishioners gathered in the prayer garden of our church for the traditional blessing of the palms. After the blessing, the churchgoers, led by the choir, processed… Read More
2024-03-20 21:39
When I started this blog, I couldn’t envision still blogging almost 18 years later or writing 2500 posts. Now for professional bloggers and large websites, 2500 posts may be a drop in… Read More
2024-03-04 17:40
The National Association of Independent Writers and Editors sponsors Words Matter Week each year to celebrate the importance of words. This is the sixteenth year for the observance. Each day… Read More
2024-02-22 06:22
I was recently talking to a friend who has three serious autoimmune diseases as well as a spinal condition that causes numbness on one side of her body. This woman survived colon, cervical… Read More
2024-02-14 06:26
When I was growing up in a small town and attending a Protestant church that didn’t observe Lent, I was curious about students who came to school on what seemed to be a random Wednesda… Read More
2024-02-10 02:16
Not all Christian denominations formally observe Lent, but all Christians can do so. Lent, the 40 days leading up to Easter, is a time of fasting and repentance in preparation for Easter. Be… Read More
2024-01-30 00:44
Digital marketing can often seem like a complex puzzle. Yet, crafting a tailored SEO strategy for your business is the cornerstone of any successful online venture. This strategy is not just… Read More
2024-01-22 20:52
The Last Few Months
As you can see, my last blog post was in mid-November. Earlier that month, I had posted about my recent hospitalization and rehabilitation. The blog post was titled &l&hell…Read More
2023-11-15 16:25
November features several special observances about writing.
I Love to Write Day
Today, November 15 is I Love to Write Day. If you like to write, take some time to write something toda… Read More
2023-11-13 18:05
In modern digital marketing, Core Web Vitals and SEO are like the dynamic duo of online success. They play an important role in determining how well your website ranks on Google – and… Read More
2023-11-08 23:21
The Past Two Months
I hope you’ve missed me for the last couple of months. I have spent most of that time in the hospital or rehabilitation. I collapsed at the end of August after I… Read More
2023-08-21 08:21
When I had to move into a new apartment complex, I thought I would be giving up the large backyard that I enjoyed in my previous home. My first visit was a day when the temperature was 117 d… Read More
2023-08-09 22:59
August 9 is National Book Lovers Day. You probably didn’t know there was a day. I didn’t until recently. The origins of the day seem to be lost in the mists of time, but the mess… Read More
2023-08-04 06:17
The last couple of months have been chaotic. First, I had problems with my computer. My printer kept having paper jams. I called tech support, and they tried to resolve the problem remotely… Read More
2023-07-30 20:48
Today is World Day Against Trafficking in Persons. I have written a number of posts about human trafficking. If you aren’t aware of this worldwide scourge, read some of the articles. Y… Read More
2023-07-27 00:58
One fundamental aspect that many new bloggers overlook is finding their unique writing voice. That distinct style sets your work apart from the vast sea of content online. As we dive into th… Read More
2023-06-12 04:45
My blog is almost an adult after turning seventeen today. On June 11, 2006, twelve years after the first blog post appeared online, I wrote my first post. In those early days, the blogospher… Read More
2023-06-01 04:58
Fifty-six years ago today, my father walked me down the aisle to meet the love of my life at the altar. I imagined a lifetime of joy, but what followed was even more joyous than I could have… Read More
2023-05-29 06:49
Today is Memorial Day, a day to remember and honor those who gave their lives in the service of our country. The video below is rather graphic, but I think it’s important for us to rec… Read More
2023-05-25 07:21
I’ve always said, and truly believed, that mental illness has no stigma compared to physical illness. However, recently I’ve experienced symptoms that can have either a physical… Read More
2023-05-20 05:15
Today (the third Saturday in May) is Armed Forces Day, and the month of May is Military Appreciation Month. Memorial Day honors military members who gave their lives in service to our countr… Read More
2023-05-11 07:37
May is Get Caught Reading Month. The event is aimed primarily at children and teens to introduce them to the joys of reading. However, the Get Caught Reading website offers free posters for… Read More
2023-05-04 05:45
The first Thursday in May is the National Day of Prayer, a day to pray for our nation. The theme for this year is “Pray fervently in righteousness and avail much.”
The effect… Read More
2023-04-28 01:56
April 27 is National Tell a Story Day. I’d hoped to tell a story to my fellow residents in the senior retirement community, but I have been sick and wasn’t able to schedule the e… Read More
2023-04-20 07:13
A Christian who doesn’t read great literature misses out on the invaluable insight of some of history’s brightest minds. But what better way to dive deeper into the thoughts of g… Read More
2023-04-12 04:38
April 11 is World Parkinson’s Day, and April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month. I’ve never before written about Parkinson’s disease. All the diseases I’ve written… Read More
2023-04-07 20:19
After this, Jesus, knowing that all was now finished, said (to fulfill the Scripture), “I thirst.” A jar full of sour wine stood there, so they put a sponge full of the sour win… Read More
2023-02-08 06:41
In my New Year’s Day post, I said my goal this year is to finish and publish a novel. The idea for this particular novel has been in my head for nearly five decades. Something happened… Read More
2023-01-18 06:39
January is Book Blitz Month. Apparently, it was started to encourage authors to promote their own books, but now it’s a time to go on a reading spree.
Harking back to the original… Read More
2023-01-11 06:37
January is Human Trafficking Prevention Month, and January 11 is National Day of Human Trafficking Awareness. How tragic that these two events are needed! Most people look back at the days o… Read More
2023-01-09 06:20
Today is Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. In many circles, law enforcement officers (LEOs) are maligned more than appreciated. One rogue officer does something evil or a good officer makes… Read More
2023-01-06 06:52
Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the east came to Jerusalem, saying, “Where is he who has been born king of the Jews… Read More
2023-01-01 09:17
The dining room in the retirement home where I live was decorated for our New Year’s Eve party. Candles and various decorations served as festive centerpieces on the tables. One such d… Read More
2022-12-25 10:24
May you be blessed with love, joy, and peace on this holy day and always.
And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus that all the world should b… Read More
2022-12-13 02:52
Have you ever published something and then, the next day, given it a quick read, only to spot a blatant error? Most people who read your content online aren’t going to care if you miss… Read More
2022-12-01 08:55
I wrote last week about the sudden and unexpected death of my niece. The family was especially concerned about the reaction of Millie’s younger sister, who has been profoundly handicap… Read More
2022-11-27 06:23
Sunday, November 27 is the first day of Advent, a time to prepare … to get ready. We remember the birth of Jesus as a baby and to His return in glory at the end of time. One way to do… Read More
2022-11-24 23:31
Today is Thanksgiving Day in the United States, a day where we meet with loved ones to celebrate and thank God for all His blessings. We usually find it easy to give thanks when we are surro… Read More
2022-11-16 12:21
As soon as Thanksgiving is over—even earlier for many, especially retailers—it’s the Christmas season. People start shopping, decorating, cooking, partying, sending greetin… Read More
2022-09-22 04:48
Though you might not see it at first, finding a blog niche is one of the most important factors for your blog’s success. Knowing your target audience is essential in deciding what kind… Read More
2022-08-26 00:58
It can be difficult to gain an audience as a content creator in this day and age. The market is simply too crowded. This means that the chances of your content being discovered solely based… Read More
2022-08-10 07:12
A writing voice is what defines you as a writer. It’s supposed to be original, unlike anyone else’s. Yet, finding it can prove difficult, especially if you are just starting… Read More
2022-08-09 03:46
Since I have moved into the retirement home, I have been involved in a variety of activities and have not posted on my blog as much as I would like. Among many other projects, I’m plan… Read More
2022-06-15 06:30
We have all heard that saying about a thousand times: “Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life.” However, that may not seem so easy to do at fir… Read More
2022-06-12 02:54
As hard as it is to believe, my blog is sixteen years old. I wrote my first brief Hello post on June 11, 2006.
When I first started, blogs were becoming hugely popular, and many people w… Read More
2022-05-31 05:08
I was the oldest child in my family, and my father was not ready for any of babies to grow up and marry. He was especially concerned about his firstborn, a naive country girl. I was marrying… Read More
2022-05-30 05:30
When I was a child, my father, a veteran of World War II, was active in the local American Legion chapter, and my mother volunteered in the Auxiliary. I remember her selling fabric poppies e… Read More
2022-05-25 05:04
If everyone is moving forward together, then success takes care of itself. Henry Ford
This is one of my favorite quotes on teamwork. Because… Read More
2022-05-12 06:15
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Mental illness sometimes is stigmatized in a way that physical illness is not. Consequently, people may hide their problems and not seek help because th… Read More
2022-05-05 05:23
The National Day of Prayer, Thursday, May 5, 2022, is a day set aside to pray for our nation. The National Prayer was written especially for this year’s Day of Prayer by Kathy Branzell… Read More
2022-04-14 18:13
This year the reading plan I’m using for my Lenten devotions focuses on the final week of Jesus’ earthly life. One passage might be the story of Jesus washing His disciple’… Read More
2022-04-04 03:18
I learned about this month from Love for the Least, and although I learned about it late, it’s never too late to pray.
You can find prayer points daily at Daily Prayer Themes &ndas&hell…Read More
2022-03-30 05:29
Being a writer is a beautiful job. It’s creative, fun, and challenging. It also comes with all the perks of working from home or any other place you find inspirational. You can take yo… Read More
2022-03-16 05:02
#John316Day (3/16) is a day to share the most famous verse in the Bible.This year, popular Christian websites FaithGateway.com and BibleGateway.com are partnering with th… Read More
2022-03-07 03:20
Back in 2004, Rita Toews and her co-author Alex Domokos found it challenging to sell their novels in ebook format. She thought authors and publishers collaborating together to draw attention… Read More
2022-03-02 06:55
Today is Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent. Many Christians will attend solemn church services and receive the sign of the cross on their foreheads to demonstrate their penitence.
Dur… Read More
2022-02-19 11:20
Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, March 2, 2022. Lent is a forty-day season of penitence leading to Easter. Many Christians fast or give up something as a Lenten discipline. Adding extra devotio… Read More
2022-02-15 03:31
Today is Valentine’s Day, and husbands and wives, boyfriends and girlfriends are showing their love for each other in special ways. He may bring flowers or candy; she may cook an elabo… Read More
2022-02-09 06:27
I recently read an article about a group of Navy officers and defense contractors who compromised our nation’s security for bribes. It reminded me of an experience I had on my very fir… Read More
2022-02-02 06:33
The first Wednesday in February is World Read Aloud Day. The day is established to encourage literacy, especially among children, around the world. Being able to read and write can be an imp… Read More
2022-01-27 18:17
As a writer, you must learn how to deal with criticism. And if you have worked with an editor ever before, you know how difficult it can be. You work hard on a piece, you feel good about it… Read More
2022-01-20 09:21
I have written about slavery and human trafficking before, and I’ve always been appalled by the fact that these things happen. But it’s always been something that didn’t af… Read More
2022-01-06 09:04
Yesterday was the twelfth day of Christmas, and today is The Epiphany, or the Manifestation ofChrist to the Gentiles. Not many people observe the Twelve Days of Christmas anymore, and often… Read More
2022-01-01 07:27
The calendar has turned over to another year. People are making resolutions and looking forward to a better life. But will flipping a page on the calendar really make a difference?
Unreal… Read More
2021-12-09 08:15
Thirteen years ago, Dani Greer brought together a group of editors to create a blog that would become an amazing resource for writing and editing advice. Although I was unable to keep up wit… Read More
2021-12-01 04:12
November is recognized as National _____ Month for a number of causes. Below are a few of significance to me; each with a link to a search page showing posts I’ve written on the subjec… Read More
2021-11-28 03:03
During Advent and Lent, I generally follow a Bible reading plan. I journal a short meditation and write a brief prayer on each day’s reading. I publish the devotionals in a future year… Read More
2021-11-26 07:24
Although we’re still in the Thanksgiving weekend, Thanksgiving Day has passed. On Thursday, prayers of thankfulness were lifted to Heaven, and families observed special Thanksgiving tr… Read More
2021-11-08 22:22
There’s a great article on GodUpdates about a retired man who took a job as a school bus driver. He had been one of the top-rated FBI agents in the country and later the CEO of a large… Read More
2021-10-28 05:08
Guest Post from Brenda Richardson
Many new freelance writers attempt to make a career out of their writing only to run into multiple hurdles along the way. Frankly, no profession will be… Read More
2021-10-18 04:26
October is Clergy Appreciation Month. Scripture tells us in several places to honor our spiritual leaders.
Let the elders who rule well be considered worthy of double honor, especially t… Read More
2021-10-01 04:59
When I login to Facebook, I usually have several messages as well as a number of notifications. A couple of the messages are inspirational memes from family or friends, but the others are fr… Read More
2021-09-23 21:28
Nine years ago today, I was getting out of the shower when I heard a strange sound coming from the bedroom. I hurried in to check on my husband and discovered his breathing had changed d… Read More
2021-09-16 05:07
Customer reviews are extremely important for authors and even sellers of other products on Amazon. The number of reviews makes a big difference in how products appear in search results; the… Read More
2021-09-12 02:04
We will never forget 9/11. May we return to the unity and patriotism that permeated the country in the days following.
The post Never Forget first appeared on Lillie Ammann, Writer and… Read More
2021-07-29 05:21
I’ve lived in a senior retirement community for over a year now. Our oldest resident is over 100, and many are in their eighties and nineties. Although canes, walkers, and wheelchairs… Read More
2021-07-22 05:11
This afternoon, as a friend and I chatted in a sitting area of the retirement community, two other residents arrived and sat down near us. The lady started complaining about how unhappy she… Read More
2021-07-15 05:33
Like most readers, I’ve always loved books. And for many years, books were print books. I began reading at an early age, and I remember my mother complaining that I didn’t answer… Read More
2021-07-04 20:49
Today we celebrate our independence as citizens of the United States. Although we often think that the colonies declared their independence from Great Britain on July 4, the date of the form… Read More
2021-07-01 05:13
Blogging is one of those occupations that are hard to do well unless you genuinely enjoy them. However, what happens when the activity you were once passionate about suddenly becomes a burde… Read More
2021-06-24 17:48
I’ve always wanted to be poised and graceful. Alas, that is not the case. I have always been a klutz. My husband used to tell me, “Be careful! You’re an accident looking fo… Read More
2021-06-16 19:38
Every day, I get friend or connection requests on Facebook and LinkedIn. Today, I have 1,146 friends on Facebook and 2,651 connections on LinkedIn. Obviously, I can’t interact with eve… Read More
2021-06-12 03:23
The last year and a half have been as crazy for me as for the rest of the world. A move from my home of 53 years to a retirement community combined with COVID lockdowns, medical issues, and… Read More
2021-04-02 06:40
This powerful video demonstrates the meaning and significance of Good Friday.
The post Good Friday first appeared on Lillie Ammann, Writer and Editor Read More
2021-02-12 02:23
If you do not come from a liturgical Christian background, you may not know much about Lent. If you aren’t accustomed to observing Lent and would like to know more about it, read these… Read More
2020-11-26 16:26
I haven’t been updating my blog during this crazy time. In the midst of the pandemic, I sold my house and moved into a senior independent living community. I love it here, but we h… Read More
2020-11-26 05:16
Advent begins this coming Sunday, November 29.
If you have followed my blog for more than a year, you know that each year I publish my personal meditations from Advent of the previous… Read More
2020-07-22 23:03
The last few months have been chaotic. I know everyone’s life has been disrupted by the pandemic and the civil unrest. Add to that my move from my home of fifty-three years to a senior… Read More
2020-05-26 03:37
ALMIGHTY God, our heavenly Father, in whose hands are the living and the dead; We give thee thanks for all those thy servants who have laid down their lives in the service of our country. Gr… Read More
2020-04-19 10:01
I’ve been thinking about moving into a senior independent living apartment for a good while now. Every time a problem occurred with the house—such as having to replace the sewer… Read More
2020-04-15 05:37
I saw this newspaper article: “A look back at Michael Yuchnitz, ‘San Antonio’s very own Joe Exotic.'” It reminded me of my experience with this character as a client… Read More
2020-04-04 05:13
Now to him who is able to strengthen you according to my gospel and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery that was kept secret for long ages but has now b… Read More
2020-04-03 05:55
For whatever was written in former days was written for our instruction, that through endurance and through the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope. May the God of endurance a… Read More
2020-04-02 05:00
For none of us lives to himself, and none of us dies to himself. For if we live, we live to the Lord, and if we die, we die to the Lord. So then, whether we live or whether we die, we are th… Read More
2020-04-01 05:29
Besides this you know the time, that the hour has come for you to wake from sleep. For salvation is nearer to us now than when we first believed. The night is far gone; the day is at hand. S… Read More
2020-03-31 05:13
Let every person be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those that exist have been instituted by God. Therefore whoever resists the authoriti… Read More
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