The lovely and talented Sophie from “Foodzesty” kindly nominated me for this award. This is the first time I have been nominated for this one, so thank you Sophie! If you have not made it to her blog yet then you are in for a treat! Sophie is a wonderful cook and has shared a number of delicious recipes-go now and plan your dinner!
Here are the rules for accepting this award:
- Each nominee must thank the person who nominated them and link their blog in their post.
- They must include the rules and add the blog award badge as an image.
- Must add 7 facts about themselves.
- Nominate 15 people to do the award
Hmmm, 7 facts about me…
- I am the mother of two young adults, and am very proud of them!
2. You can see from this picture that we like to rock climb as a family
3. I turned 50 last February and got a tattoo to mark the occasion. This is my one and only!
4 & 5. My husband and I like to run half marathons and travel as much as possible.
6. I have a Ph.D. in molecular biology and taught at the college level for 25+ years.

my daughter and I at my graduation from USC
7. A few years ago, I went to culinary school because I enjoy baking and cooking and needed to get better at both!
Now for my nominees! Please do not feel pressure to respond to this award, my intention is to recognize how much I appreciate your blog and your talents!
Everyone Else has the best titles
Thank you all for your friendship, advice and your positivity 🙂
Congratulations. Keep on blogging 🌟
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Thank you!!
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Congratulations…you do have one lovely blog here! Rock climbing looks like a lot of fun and to be outdoors connecting with nature is always so rewarding. Wow you sure have done both a lot of running and traveling, impressive! I must say those pics of the foods you made look delicious…that cake is amazing! I don’t know if you’ve entered menopause and hot flashes yet but if not oh boy that will be your next great adventure!! Thanks so much for the nomination and for your kinds words and visits. It’s very nice to meet you, wishing you a wonderful weekend. 🙂
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Unfortunately that adventure started a few years ago (right around 46) Geez, how annoying!! Now that I am 50 I have started with the dizzy spells, even when I miss a cycle-so unfair! I am ready to be done with the whole deal, just waiting for my body to finally give up on the irrelevant ovulation thing! Love your blog and you have a great weekend too!
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Oh how did you get so lucky to start early!! 😉 I’m all done with the ovulating, now I just have to deal with the irrelevant hot flashes and mood swings!! Thank you again, you’re sweet. I look forward to spending more time visiting and reading more of your posts! 🙂
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Congrats!!! Thank you for the nomination and for being amazing you!! 💚💚
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Congratulations! And thank you for the nomination – I’m really excited about that 🙂
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Congratulations! I’ve enjoyed looking at the beautiful pictures of your family and adventures (and that cake!). Thanks so much for including me in your nominations. I appreciate it!
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thank you 🙂
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Congratulations! Loved this post! Wow, a PhD in molecular biology! That’s so neat! You have so many skills and hobbies and really seem to live life to the fullest, it’s very motivational! Really like the photos too! Especially that cake at the end… 😄 Thank you for the nomination! 💖
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Thank you Arbie (remember I am 50 so I have had lots of time to do stuff!) You are so sweet to say this, I am just starting to pull out of a really bad time in my life, which is why I started blogging in the first place. I am really trying to engage with life and people more-I have met some great people, like you, who make it all worthwhile 🙂
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Hi. Thank you so much for the nomination. I appreciate it. I loved the photos, especially the family ones and that pink cake That looked amazing!!!!! Congrats.
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Waiting for your book James!!! soon? will it be available on net galley by any chance?
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In 2 weeks I hope! Not on NetGalley by I will have many giveaways!
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very excited for you!
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Thank you!
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I meant “but” I will. Not “by” I will.
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Haha, I am so tired I read “but” anyway!
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Hi,
Congratulations on winning the award. Your daughter looks like you. We like to vacation as a family also although we have never gone rock climbing.
I met you at Naya’s blog party.
Maybe you can check out my blog. I blog over at https://mostlyblogging.com.
I have blog parties like Naya’s.
Janice
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Oh wow! I will head over there!
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