Saturday, August 25, 2012

Etc. Etc. Etc. #3: Stormy Days and Sickness



I think stormy days, and those of sickness, are God's way of slowing us down so we are without excuse and have time to be with him.
 
(Today is one of those for me and the weather report says tomorrow to expect more of the same.)

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Stacy Duplease
Historical Fiction Writer of:
Inspirational American Historical Ancestry Romance Fiction
dba Remembering Your Present, LLC & Family Treez USA



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Friday, August 24, 2012

Etc. Etc. Etc. #2: Fall



Is anyone else ready for Fall--or is it just me?

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Stacy Duplease
Historical Fiction Writer of:
Inspirational American Historical Ancestry Romance Fiction
dba Remembering Your Present, LLC & Family Treez USA

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Etc. Etc. Etc. #1



Do you ever think of where you came from and whom you came from?
 
Who were your ancestors?
 
How have they influenced your life--even if you have no idea who they are? They have, after all.
 
We are connected with our past==even if we do not know it. Our past shaped who we are today.
 
Are we to dwell on the past? No. Not at all. But, knowing one's past helps one to live more fully today. We are a product of our past, whether we realize it or not. And, yesterday is proof of this. What we did, or did not do, yesterday shapes who we are and what we do today.
 
The Bible talks about generational sin and how the sins of our forefathers bear on us today. However, what about the faith of our forefathers? And, how can you lay a foundation of a strong faith today--so the next generations will receive blessing because of your actions today?
 
Appreciate the past, learn from it, and apply the lessons learned. Learn about your ancestors. They have helped shape who you are. You might even have more in common with them than you ever realized--even if it is your twelfth generation grandmother or grandfather.

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Stacy Duplease
Historical Fiction Writer of:
Inspirational American Historical Ancestry Romance Fiction
dba Remembering Your Present, LLC & Family Treez USA

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Praying for the Empire Building Shooting Victims



The victims and witnesses of the shootings near the Empire State Building are in my thoughts and prayers, along with their friends and family.
 
You are not alone and are not forgotten.

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Stacy Duplease
Historical Fiction Writer of:
Inspirational American Historical Ancestry Romance Fiction
  

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Journaling, Writing, Photography, Coffee/Tea, Running, Bible study, prayer, and Digital Scrapbooking



What else can you expect from this blog over time?
 
Let me tell you more about me. I am a journal keeper. It is an important part of my life and I find it helps me to live and practice my faith. I also am a writer of historical fiction. I love to take photos everywhere I go and throughout my day most days. It is one way I use to journal and remember what I have done and seen. I also love coffee and tea. I am a runner and have a body type where I have to constantly watch what I eat and how much I eat. I enjoy doing and writing Bible studies. I strive to pray without ceasing. And, I do digital scrapbooking.
 
What do all these things have to do with this blog? You will see each of these elements on this blog--along with thoughts on marriage, beagles, Orange Maine Coons (cats), turtles, patriotism, voting, pro-military, etc.
 
Mostly, this is my blog about the Family Treez of the USA historical fiction series.
 
Whenever I write about any of these things, I will add the phrase, 'Etc.Etc. Etc.' to the title so you know it's a miscellaneous blog post.
 
I will focus on these elements most, however:
~ Historical Fiction
~ Writing a Novel
~ Journal Keeping
~ A Loyal Faith (Bible study and faithful thoughts)
~ Etc. Etc. Etc.

(Photo Credit: Stacy Duplease. 2012. The picture was taken in Hampton, Virginia--near the Hampton History Museum.)
 
Stacy Duplease
Historical Fiction Writer of:
Inspirational American Historical Ancestry Romance Fiction
dba Remembering Your Present, LLC & Family Treez USA

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Happy Friday and Relaxing Weekend



First of all, Happy Friday!
 
Next, I have a serious question for you.
 
When was the last time you took the day off? Or, let me phrase it another way. When was the last time you took a weekly Sabbath, a day off, so you can refresh, relax, rejuvenate, draw closer to the Lord, and get inspired?
 
Why don't we make a pact and try to take at least half a day off this weekend? If not this weekend, what about the next?
 
If we take time off, we have more to offer during the week and can get more accomplished. This is a fact.
 
Just something to ponder and implement in our lives. (I know I am looking in the mirror as I type.)
 
Enjoy your weekend and relax!

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Stacy Duplease
Historical Fiction Writer of:
Inspirational American Historical Ancestry Romance Fiction
dba Remembering Your Present, LLC & Family Treez USA

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News: A New Blog

I am in the process of trying to brand this historical fiction series and have changed my email and blog to the information below.
 
This blog's information will all be transferred to that blog.
 
http://familytreezusa.blogspot.com is my new and main blog. This one will be closed.
 
I am sorry about all of the changes. Thank you for bearing with me.
 
Have a blessed day.
Stacy Duplease
Inspirational Historical Ancestry Romance Fiction Writer
dba Remembering Your Present, LLC & Family Treez Etc

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