Author Archives: Donna Gwinnell Lambo-Weidner

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About Donna Gwinnell Lambo-Weidner

I am an adventure seeking explorer of the mysteries of the universe, children's book author (represented by Stephen Fraser of the Jennifer DeChiara Literary Agency), and lover of anything involving armor, archery, or swashbuckling.

Illumination

Posted on January 12, 2013 by Donna Gwinnell Lambo-Weidner

The sun shows her face for only a moment, illuminating the way home, pointing out that we always have a choice…

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AUF WIEDERSEHEN – Until We Meet Again

Posted on January 10, 2013 by Donna Gwinnell Lambo-Weidner

RUTHLESS. What a curious word. And how did it ever come to mean ‘cruel, heartless, pitiless.’ Could it have been coined in a gal leaves guy country-western ballad—Cold and callous, she ground his heart like the butt of her Camel … Continue reading →

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GOOD DAY MOON

Posted on January 3, 2013 by Donna Gwinnell Lambo-Weidner

On top of Round Hill, in a land called Marin, December’s sun coaxed a new day to begin. As she climbed, bit by bit, up into the sky, Sun noticed the Moon, waiting patiently nigh. “Is something wrong, brother?” she … Continue reading →

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JUMBLE ALL THE WAY

Posted on December 29, 2012 by Donna Gwinnell Lambo-Weidner

A jumble is defined as an untidy heap—a farrago, a gallimaufry (try using those in Words With Friends). As far as my self-imposed deadline for my adventures in Blogdom is concerned, I’ve failed miserably. I’ve come up with bupkis—nada, nichts, … Continue reading →

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To Camp, Or Not To Camp? That is the question…

Posted on December 14, 2012 by Donna Gwinnell Lambo-Weidner

What self-respecting adventurer (adventuress just sounds wrong) can call themselves as such if they have never been camping? Being an adventure seeker as a child, I had always wanted to be a boy scout for exactly that reason. They got … Continue reading →

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STONES FROM THE RECTUM—A Tail of Adventure

Posted on December 5, 2012 by Donna Gwinnell Lambo-Weidner

“No. We already have a dog. One is enough,” I said. Once, twice, a quadrillion times. It wasn’t even the kids asking anymore. It was Ronald, my hubby dearest. I thought of suggesting he go get himself a fish if … Continue reading →

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INNER SPACE—THE FINAL FRONTIER…

Posted on November 29, 2012 by Donna Gwinnell Lambo-Weidner

…These are the voyages of a being named Donna. Her life-long mission: to explore strange new worlds, to seek out her authentic self, embark on new adventures and to push herself beyond her limitations, to boldly go where no man … Continue reading →

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THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES

Posted on November 21, 2012 by Donna Gwinnell Lambo-Weidner

If I had to rate holidays in order of their appeal factor, Thanksgiving would be my number one. Why? My taste buds are the first to roar in unison, because of the food, duh… Horrified at such a base answer, … Continue reading →

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FOUR DAYS, FOUR NIGHTS—

Posted on November 15, 2012 by Donna Gwinnell Lambo-Weidner

Alone—no food—no drink—no watch, phone, electronics of any kind—no reading, or writing—being silent—these are the general rules of a Vision Quest. Day 1:  In silence, I was led to my spot in the forest—a small thicket at the foot of … Continue reading →

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What Do Promises, Hurricanes, and Soldiers Have in Common?

Posted on November 8, 2012 by Donna Gwinnell Lambo-Weidner

As I lay in bed this morning, the Star Spangled Banner played in my head. Strange—I thought, but maybe being back in the United States and inundated with all that’s red, white, and blue, struck up the band in my brain. Who knows? … Continue reading →

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