Hello there. My name is Barbara Fisher and I am no longer a newbie on the blogosphere. The reason I started blogging is because I can be very opinionated about things and sometimes, it’s just too much for Facebook. I am married and the mother of two adult children, and the grandmother of nine.
I am a Christian. My biblical worldview drives my life. I grew up in church and after being a member of a Reformed Baptist Church, I recently returned to a church of my tradition, a baptist church comprised of mostly African Americans. Somehow, the year 2020 made me yearn for returning to where there is a common understanding of our journey. My faith, however remains the same. I am convinced that God saved me by his grace. Check out my post: What I Believe for more about my beliefs.
I have also been very interested in politics the last few years. I am not a crowd follower. I’m inquisitive by nature, so I don’t believe everything I see on the internet or TV. I love to dig deeper, researching to draw my own conclusions. I recently cut my ties with my political party and opted to vote as an Independent; although I have been a Conservative Democrat my entire adult life. You can check out my rationale.
I was able to retire from state government service after 30+ years, and that has afforded me this opportunity to not overwhelm Facebook with my thoughts. I hope you find my blog – thought provoking, engaging, and interesting. Please let me know what you think. This is the one venue where your feedback is the juice craved to keep going and going.
Barbara, I just perused through this blog, only to find so many people from all over the world contributing, commenting. I am in awe of your willingness to share.
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Thanks, Teri! I have been laxed lately and have to reset so I can regularly publish.
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I was looking for a bridal shower devotional for my son and daughter-in-law to be and found a beautiful one that you have written! I was writing to ask if I may use all or part of that devotional at their upcoming shower. It is so well written and biblically sound.
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I’d be delighted! Which one will you be using?
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Thank you so much! It is titled “A Bridal Shower Devotional” dated November 17, 2018.
I am glad I found this and also your blog 🙂
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I stumbled across your blog while searching for bridal shower devotional ideas and I’m so glad I did. Would it be OK for me to borrow some of your ideas for a devotional I’m doing for a young woman who is getting married?
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Hi there – You certainly may! Glad that it was helpful.
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Pleased to meet your Barbara.
Like you, my voice needed to be heard, hence the blog.
I am not a Christian but Jesus is my “go-to-guy” too.
Stay blessed.
Kind regards,
Kavita
Sunshiny South Africa.
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Wow, so nice to meet you too, Kavita! Thanks so much for visiting my space and following me! I will be checking your space out too.
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Hi Barbara! Thanks for visiting my blog. I look forward to following yours as well. Have a blessed day! – Sherline 😀
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Good day Barbara
Thanks for the follow! How have you been and how’s your blog doing?
I created a blogger tips group to connect with all my long last WordPress blogger friends, and to help all of us to learn from each other. I would love for you to share your knowledge in the group and connect with other bloggers. Here’s the link:
Blogger Tips Group
Finally, here’s a blog I thought you may find interesting:
The Ripple Effect of Blogging
Best regards,
Greta
Founder of Healthy Living
http://www.healthyliving894.com
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What a gorgeous radiant smile you have–shines with His Spirit!! I love the term “conservative democrat”–that must be what I am too, so thanks for helping me out. Hope you’ll enjoy your blogging experience (I’ve had many blogs over the past 5 years–Derelict Heart is my latest…but you’re not obliged to Follow and all that, just an FYI)–God bless you!
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Thanks much, Flavia. I definitely look forward to checking your space out.
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Barbara congratulations on your retirement. That’s a blessing in itself! I can’t wait to read more about your world views. Thanks for the like !!!
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Wow! Thanks for following me. Just read your About Me. You’re quite the accomplished one. I used to love suspense novels, but now I read a lot of Christian books. But I may venture into your Chasing Victoria. I have read many John Grisham and James Patterson. It used to be my escape. It’s been a while. Thanks again for checking out my blog!
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Wow! I just read your About Me you are quite accomplished. Yes, I love retirement, and yes I am opinionated. I may have to check out your Chasing Victoria because I used to love suspense. I used to read a lot of John Grisham and James Patterson, but lately have only been reading books on my Christian walk. Thanks so much for visiting my blog!
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Barbara thank you. I love opinionated people. I have two sisters just as bold and brutally honest. I love a good suspense novels as well. I don’t hold a candle to Grisham and Patterson. My style’s somewhat different. But I’m crafting my skills. I look forward to reading more on your blog! Thanks for following!
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Hi Barbara!
Thanks so much for following my blog! I’m glad you enjoy my writing so I wanted to stop by yours. I really like your style. You have a very focused intent in your posts but also very conversational! Cheers and good luck! I’ll be reading!
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Thanks for following me! I look forward to your posts.
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Hi Barbara. I just nominated you for a Liebster Award. You can check it out here: https://lateralligatorblog.wordpress.com/2016/06/15/the-liebster-award/
Looking forward to reading your Liebster post! Hope you have fun 🙂
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Thank you so much for nominating me for this award!!!!! I am truly grateful to be considered, but I have not been participating in these because it takes me away from my focus. I do appreciate you thinking that I was worthy. Thanks much!
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Happy to nominate you because I enjoy your blog posts. Totally understand not wanting to participate 🙂 Looking forward to more posts from you, happy blogging!
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Thanks so much for understanding. I did not want to appear ungrateful for the recognition.
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Absolutely not! To each his own right 🙂
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I am a relatively new blogger, too. I found your blog today on another site. You left a comment on that site. Your comment intrigued me so I clicked on your blog. You have a lot to say, which is great. I look forward to reading your ‘musings’ in the future.
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Thanks for visiting my blog, and welcome to the world of blogging! I am kind of new too. I started in January. I just checked out your page and am a follower. So nice to meet new bloggers!
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I love the way you clearly explain some complicated issues in your posts (or at least complex to me as I live over the pond!). Looking forward to discovering more on your blog and happy to be connected. Good wishes. Lita
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Thank you so much for saying that, Lita. It’s good especially now to know it helps. Bless you my new friend.
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Very interesting. I look forward to reading your blogs.
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Thanks much!
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Welcome to the blogosphere!
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Thanks for visiting and now following my blog! Just checked out your space and am now following you too.
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So happy I found your Blog! When you said you were opinionated, I knew we could be kindred spirits! I have enjoyed going through your Blogs! What a blessing you already are! Praying for your journey and glad I get to follow it! 🙂
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You should see how excited my face is. I’m glad you found me so that I could follow you. I can’t wait to really sit down and check you out. You are going to be a joy to follow.
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Well I am happy I you’re excited. I am not a huge commenter. I am working on that. I hope you don’t mind all my comments, but I am honestly deeply moved by the things you have written.
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I appreciate you letting me know, and I actually do like to receive feedback, because I think blogging can be a conversation. I don’t comment on all the blogs I Like. Sometimes it’s due to time, or I have nothing to say.
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Good to meet you Barbara 🙂
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The pleasure is mine, Jacqueline, and thank you too for following me!
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I am pleased to meet you.
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And me you, thanks too for following me! Happy blogging my friend!
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You are welcome. I wish you the same.
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Welcome n happy blogging 🙂
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Thanks! I am so enjoying this!
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Welcome to blogging…..found you through your daily post on here and wish you Happy blogging,,!
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Thanks! Enjoying it, even as a newbie.
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Looking forward to read your posts 🙂
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Thanks so much for checking out my blog. I’m a new blogger with just 2 posts. So I like to know how I’m doing!
Thanks
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I love it…Congratulations
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Thank you Damond. Thanks for visiting my site.
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Very interesting Sis. I am looking forward to reading more. I am truly impressed!!
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Thanks for visiting my About Me page, Tammy. I appreciate it! Let me know your thoughts on my blog which is next to my About Me page, Why Sit We Here Till We Die?
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Awesome Sis. Barbara! I’m so glad you decided to do this! I will definitely be following. : )
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Thanks Ebonye! Were you able to see the blog? Why Sit We Here Till We Die? Please share with your mom!
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Very interesting Sis. I am looking forward to reading more. I am truly impressed!!
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I look forward to reading your musings!
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Thanks Karen. I would love to see what you think about Why Sit We Here While We Die? Follow me. Thanks again!
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Congratulations my dear one
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Very interesting good start I look forward to reading more. Good job let God use you praying for you.
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Thanks Issac. Menu button has more. Your feedback is appreciated.
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