May you embrace joy and love in every moment to come.
With love, from the Pala family.
Congratulations to Person of the Year 2024 Dominik Pala.
Below is pictured Person of the Year 2024 Dominik Pala as nominated by his peers Ella Chavent, Josephine Palova and Samuel Chavent.
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I lit the second Advent candle this morning after logging in 503 words in my personal @NaNoWriMo December challenge reimagined. The balmy morning on the driveway uncovered beautiful winter sunrise as I rejoiced in the joy of the Advent season.
Advent is inspiring me to create in the peace of the days. Everything is silent. No disturbances in the air or heart.
The second Advent candle is burning strong in the stillness of my beloved sunroom. I 
We spent a peaceful Thanksgiving with my parents Eliska & Vaclav Konecny, and my brother Vas.
They are all the major players in my book Greenwich Meridian Memoir.
The dessert log is a Czech classic.
We wish everyone a happy Thanksgiving.
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I will be at the Lowell Area Historical Museum during Christmas Through Lowell this weekend, starting Friday through Sunday, along with seven other vendors.
The hours are: Friday 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The museum is located at 325 W. Main St. in downtown Lowell. It is stop K on the downtown map in the CTL flyer, which is located at all 68 stops on the tour.
Plan well for the tour as it extends over 21 miles from the northernmost location to the south. There are several locations with multiple vendors for a total of 350 crafters and artisans stretching from Grattan Township to 84th Street.
On Saturday, Nov. 16, @Moravian Sons Distillery of Lowell will be offering free samples of spirits and signature cocktails at Showboat Spirits & Fine Wines from 6:15 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. It is designated as stop U on the downtown map.
Indulge in the tastes of Jack Rose, Applejack Rabbit and Blueberry Crush, all made with our spirits.
https://moraviansonsdistillery.com
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I got off to a rough start but ended up writing 1,263 words in two sessions. Some research put me behind, and I must do more tonight.
I found the ad below very helpful. Go figure, why? The more I write the less I understand the process. Stay with me on this wild 50K word journey into November. My neighbor Jody has been cheering me on.
I attended All Saints Day Mass, which I am grateful for.
Ad for steamship Bon Voyage built by Rogers & Bird
Listen in for a chance to win signed copies of books. I am looking for sponsors for holiday episodes in November and December. Comment below or email Emma.
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Happy October. Brrr….
I am excited about my October author guests: Nancy Besonen, Mikel Classen, Peg Herring, Allison Spooner, and Craig Brockman.
Sponsored by Doc Chavent and Moravian Sons Distillery https://moraviansonsdistillery.com
The October lineup is a delightful mix of fiction and non-fiction authors from all over the USA. Spooky and non-spooky. Let’s start the month with funny UP author Nancy Besonen, a journalist with a weekly column Off The Hook. I will go live on Halloween with author Craig Brockman and his novel Dead Silence at 5 p.m. Mark your calendars.
Besonen is a former Chicago South Sider whose problem with fishing landed her in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, reporting for the L’Anse Sentinel to help support her habit. Her weekly humor column titled Off the Hook filled vital white space while having raucous good fun with every aspect of Northwoods living, and beyond. Nancy and her husband, Don, have three children and a small herd of grandchildren who provide love, laughter, frequent spills, and abundant inspiration.
Stay tuned for a post about upcoming special episodes about the times we live in.
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Join us tomorrow for Art in the Park Saugatuck from 10 am to 4 pm.
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As we mark the 23rd anniversary of the 911 attacks, I reflect on that ominous Tuesday. I still remember exactly where I was: I was covering the Ionia County Board of Commissioners, their finance committee meeting for the Ionia Sentinel-Standard.
County administrator Mark Howe announced the bad news to a speechless audience. Then we quickly dispersed.
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Join us in Wick’s Park in Saugatuck on Sept. 14 from 10 am to 4 pm.
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