Category Archives: FAMILY

THERE WILL BE NO DRAGONS AT THE BAY AREA BOOK FESTIVAL FAMILY DAY this Saturday, May 4th

Posted on May 1, 2024 by Donna Gwinnell Lambo-Weidner

I am thrilled and honored to be part of this year’s Bay Area Book Festival Family Day! I can’t wait to share my debut picture book, “There Are No Dragons In This Book” with you at 2:30 on May 4th … Continue reading →

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3-2-1 MISSION ACCOMPLISHED

Posted on January 31, 2024 by Donna Gwinnell Lambo-Weidner

The 31 day countdown began on December 1, 2023. I thought I could do it…write my next blog post before the holidays. After all, twelve years ago I began blogging once a week. A few years later it reduced to … Continue reading →

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MOMENTS OF SANITY – A Thanksgiving Day Thought

Posted on November 22, 2023 by Donna Gwinnell Lambo-Weidner

Chile-red neon streaks the ridge line separating the sleepy mountain from the grey-washed sky With one swift brush stroke, the sun announces the start of a new day Will it be turbulent? Will it be peaceful?   The curtain of … Continue reading →

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‘Tis A 2022 CHRISTMAS BLESSING

Posted on December 28, 2022 by Donna Gwinnell Lambo-Weidner

‘Tis often the time of year my inner grinch hangs about But this time ’tis different I’ve news of a new sprout T’was the night of his birth… No… not that blessed one. The he here is Theo, the first … Continue reading →

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ONCE UPON A TIME IN MEXICO – A Triple Decker Celebration

Posted on August 31, 2022 by Donna Gwinnell Lambo-Weidner

Where does the time go? Not only has it been forty-one years since I and ‘Mr. Man’ (as my kids lovingly refer to their father) tied the knot, but an entire year, that’s three-hundred-sixty-five-and-a-quarter days, has flown by since the … Continue reading →

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SUNDAY PAWS – A Debut Water Experience

Posted on July 31, 2022 by Donna Gwinnell Lambo-Weidner

There’s a first time for everything…a baby’s first step, first smile, first word. A child’s first day of school, first best friend, first date. A first love, first heartbreak, first…you name it and there’s a first for it. Sometimes that … Continue reading →

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BREAKTHROUGH MOMENT – A Tail of Tenacity

Posted on June 30, 2022 by Donna Gwinnell Lambo-Weidner

There are times in life when we are faced with, at least what we perceive to be, an insurmountable obstacle preventing us from attaining a specific goal. We hit a brick wall and see no way forward. We moan. We … Continue reading →

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JOE DOG and LOLLIPOP – A Pandemic Memory

Posted on May 28, 2021 by Donna Gwinnell Lambo-Weidner

JOE!

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‘Tis Time For An Other ‘Twas

Posted on December 23, 2020 by Donna Gwinnell Lambo-Weidner

‘Twas the day before Christmaswhen I realized this poem ’twas ready for the trash bin(after stifling a whopping groan).But then I asked myself,  “What’s Christmas, without a fun ’twas?”So I grappled with this rhymer thinking, I’ll just add a disclaimer clause. Okay, there … Continue reading →

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THIS Weekend! Visit the BAY AREA BOOK FESTIVAL From Home!

Posted on April 30, 2020 by Donna Gwinnell Lambo-Weidner

Attention Book Lovers! #BayAreaBookFestival #Unbound is bringing authors and programs to the comfort and safety of your home starting May 1-3. “Our aim is to bring you a meaningful slice of literary goodness: one we hope will be a powerful … Continue reading →

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