Author Archives: laurelrainsnow

About laurelrainsnow

A retired social worker, I have turned to an old love--writing--and now have five novels published and available on Amazon.com. I am luxuriating in the writer's life, but I also enjoy spending time with family--four grown children and seven grandchildren--and traveling, collecting unique objects, and going to the movies.

TUESDAY POTPOURRI: WHAT IS HAPPINESS? — MAY 29

If you have visited any of my blogs before, you may have noticed my fondness for the artistic renderings of Mary Engelbreit. My fascination is not just about the colorful images, or even the quirky sayings:  when I’m gazing upon … Continue reading

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FRIDAY POTPOURRI: TIDBITS FROM THE EDGE — MAY 25

Welcome to Friday Potpourri, during which I will share snippets about reading, life, etc. I’m currently reading Objects of My Affection, by Jill Smolinski:  a book about a woman who takes on the task of decluttering the home of an … Continue reading

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TUESDAY INTROS/TEASERS: OBJECTS OF MY AFFECTION — MAY 22

  Welcome to another Tuesday celebrating bookish events, from Tuesday/First Chapter/Intros, hosted by Bibliophile by the Sea; and Teaser Tuesdays hosted by Should Be Reading. Just grab your book and share the opening lines; then find another excerpt that “teases” … Continue reading

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WEEKEND POTPOURRI: WHAT LIES AHEAD? — MAY 18

Photo Found on Pinterest What do you see when you look at this picture?  Precious collections, cozy clutter, or a horrendous mess that needs to be straightened? I see precious collections and a bit of cozy clutter…I am constantly struggling … Continue reading

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HUMP DAY POTPOURRI: WAITING ON WEDNESDAY — OBJECTS OF MY AFFECTION — MAY 16

Time for another Hump Day Potpourri!  Today I’m very excited about some of the upcoming releases I’m discovering at Waiting on Wednesday. If you love discovering new books, hop on over and check it out. The book I’m spotlighting today … Continue reading

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TUESDAY POTPOURRI — EARLY MORNING THOUGHTS — MAY 15

  Don’t you love this photo?  I found it on Pinterest, of course—a place I seem to haunt these days, looking for images and connections. As if I didn’t have enough of that on my blogs, on Facebook, etc. For … Continue reading

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THURSDAY POTPOURRI: TIDBITS — MAY 10

Good morning, and welcome to Thursday Potpourri, in which I talk about an assortment of thoughts and feelings.  Sort of the definition of potpourri. First I finished a book that really took me outside myself and into the midst of … Continue reading

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HUMP DAY POTPOURRI: WAITING ON WEDNESDAY — OCEAN BEACH — MAY 9

Time for another Hump Day Potpourri!  Today I’m very excited about some of the upcoming releases I’m discovering at Waiting on Wednesday. If you love discovering new books, hop on over and check it out. My feature today is a … Continue reading

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MONDAY POTPOURRI: MUSINGS — MAY 7

Welcome to another Monday Potpourri, with today’s focus on Musings, hosted by Should Be Reading. Today’s Prompt: If you were going to write a book, what would you write about? Would it be fiction, or nonfiction? *** Since I actually … Continue reading

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HUMP DAY POTPOURRI: SHOWCASING FAVORITE BOOKS — MAY 2

  Every week, there are at least three or more memes that spotlight books we’ve read, are reading, or are waiting for, like today’s Waiting on Wednesday event. Today I’m featuring a book that will be released around June 5, … Continue reading

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