Fun Holiday Musings

It's National Chocolate Chip Day! Today is a day to celebrate by eating chocolate chip cookies. Whether you bake the cookies, buy some cookies, receive cookies from a friend or loved one, or just eat some chocolate chips we hope you enjoy them today. The chocolate chip cookie came about from Ruth Wakefield who made the cookies and then created a cookbook and also gave the recipe to Nestle Toll House. So today enjoy cookies or just the chips by yourself or which a friend or fa

Today May 13th is Brunch Lunch Day. This is a day for eating Breakfast for Lunch or just eating a quick meal between breakfast and lunch. This day started way back in 1895 and has continued throughout time. A lot of families have used this as a gathering day to see each other and reconnect. If you have never eaten brunch I highly recommend trying it at least once who knows you may find you like it. So whether you like to do brunch as a family or as an outing with friends enjo

Happy Mother's Day! I have written a character blog showing a scene between Karen Dorchester, Georgia Palmer, and Connie Michelson. Connie is briefly mentioned in Antiquities A Dorchester Sister Novel from her Husband Kieth who is the pilot of the Dorchesters Security Services private plane. We get a glimpse of how the three women are connected and a peek at the stories that are still unfolding in the Dorchester Family Legacy Series. So in honor of today have a great and enj

This year like so few years since the 1950s had a historical moment. Astronauts went back to the moon for a moon landing. Since we have started space exploration we have had many ups and downs. We have landed on the moon and fixed the Hubble Telescope and we have also suffered a few loses along the way. But today is National Astronaut Day and we should celebrate it and all the accomplishments we have made along the space exploration path. Remember those who were lose and cele

Happy National Truffle Day! Did you know that the truffle can come in two forms. You can get it as a delicacy or as chocolate. The truffle is very versatile and can be very yummy. You can use truffles in cooking to add flavor or in baking. If you have someone in your life or even if its just for you go out and get you some chocolate truffles. You can use chocolate truffles on desserts or cooking. I hope you spend your day sharing how you use or like truffles with your friends

Jennifer, Kileah & Sabrina Dorchester meet for a sisterly shopping and catch-up day for International Coffee Day. * CHARACTER BLOG SERIES by M. G. Lorraine As Kileah, Jennifer and Sabrina Dorchester stole an unusual sisterly moment for coffee, the conversation went straight to things they loved; each of them had very different preferences. They had each stayed after Kileah and Quinton‘s wedding. It was only been a few days with family time at home in Nebraska, but it was nice

The smiles of children playing together, laughing while out with friends, gathering at barbecues, riding bikes, splashing in the pool; all the smiles of summer, just the thought brings a smile to my own face. "The world needs more smiles now." comments M. G. Lorraine in her M. G.'s Journal Blog. See more about how to connect with National Smile Day and why smiling is so good for you in this heartfelt direction from M. G. Lorraine.

As summer kicks off, vacations and road-trips are underway! M. G. Lorraine shares some life experience and offers four tips for successful roadtrips, too. Learn more in 4 Tips for Road Trips from M. G. Lorraine | National Road Trip Day | M. G. Journal Blog

Since the beginning of time, tales were passed down from the storytellers; I’m all too aware that we often lose these stories too soon. Everyone has a story to tell! Tell-A-Story Day is for preserving these special moments. Launching Fall 2025 new books from M. G. Lorraine Kids! I've been working with Kid Co-Authors who are storytellers in their own right. Bringing their creativity and craft to the public has been a blast! I can't wait to share this with readers of all ages

M. G. Lorraine shares a lighter side with readers about National Banana Day. Insights from varieties of the fruit include its versatile uses, eye-catching merch from Amazon and a 3-ingredient recipe of a fan-favorite banana, oatmeal, chocolate chip cookie!

Crayons: Early Beginnings of Man, Children & Writers | M. G. Lorraine Celebrates National Crayon Day | March 31, 2025

"Layering characters in fiction is much like choosing your favorite style and toppings of waffles." M. G. shares. | National Waffle Day 2025

Dreams are all around us in how we experience life and they fuel passions. M. G. shares how readers help M. G. dream bigger!

M. G.'s thoughts on culture around the experience of film REELs. If these are lost, will we lose the history of movies and storytelling?

"Only a truly unique soul could make such few words, simple worlds & game-changing poetry that will forever change children's books." - MGL

"The elements found in creating the perfect souffle are similar to building the main character of a strong story." shares M. G. Lorraine.

"I’m always in search of the perfect beverage ... sweet treat to pair with characters, events... when I'm writing." M. G. states.

Is the romance of love lost in this holiday? M. G. Lorraine offers insight for lovers; hot to find the romance every day.

I find that the characters I write often curl up with their favorite brew. M. G offers insights on this fave brew shaping the characters.

Is the beauty of communication a lost art in this digital age? M. G. Lorraine shares insight on long term effect of handwritten messages.