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4/12/2017

"Hope is a quality that will always remain with us. With hope we always look forward to tomorrow. With advancing age, you see more easily what is important in life--your family, friends, faith and beliefs.

"Yesteryear's desires and wishes have fallen by the wayside. It's no longer important that we never reached the top of the mountain or amassed that fortune. We found peace and contentment along the way."

Mom (Miss Sammie)

Peace and contentment grow more important to me by the day.

I picked up my virtual pen after Mom’s death in May, 2010. The wisdom, captured in her journals, continues to guide me, both in word and the practice of life.

In the Fall of 2012, I dedicated Kylie’s Blossoms to my great-niece, Kylie Samantha, in memory of her great-grandmother, Miss Sammie.

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In case you’re not familiar with the story, here is a snippet from the Introduction:

Kylie learned to love nature by taking walks with her parents. They taught her how to be safe in the forest nearby her home. Now Kylie is old enough to explore on her own. She will take Teddy as her companion.

Momma is so wise. She taught Kylie that you can learn a life lesson from every new friend you meet.

In the Spring of 2016, two more versions of Kylie’s Blossoms were published: Flores de Kylie (translated in Spanish) and Kylie se Blomme (translated in Afrikaans).

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In my notes on the back covers, written both in English and Spanish (thanks to Paula Jamison-Michalek) and Afrikaans (thanks to Martie Coetser Pozyn), I encourage readers of all ages to…

Keep reading your whole life through! It will take your mind to places you’ve never dreamed about.

I’m grateful to my author, illustrator and friend, Sannel Larson, for many reasons. Here are two that immediately come to mind.

Sannel is helping spread Kylie’s journey even further in the world by helping with a Swedish translation of Kylie’s Blossoms. More to come on this exciting addition.
Sannel, publishing three coloring books herself (so far!), has inspired me to do the same with Kylie’s Blossoms, thanks to the talents of illustrator, publisher and friend, Mike Friedman (of Mockingbird Books Publication).

Kylie’s Blossoms Coloring Book and Journal provides opportunities for kids of all ages to express artistic creativity (in or out of the lines) by bringing these beautiful illustrations to life with your choice of pencils, markers, crayons.

If thoughts or feelings emerge as you begin to hear yourself think, there are journal pages that focus on each of the twelve life lessons that Kylie and Teddy discover,including positive energy, trust, dignity and more.

Who knows? One day your children may be as comforted by your journal as I am by Mom’s. There’s no time like now to start sharing your wisdom with those you love.

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Until next week, be peaceful and content, taking good care of yourself,

mar

22 Comments

Kimmie

4/12/2017 09:21:11 am

Dear Mar
How special that your beautiful Kylie keeps giving endlessly across the language barrier and now in coloring books. It is truly timeless and will continue to bless many through many generations!
Have a blessed Easter
Love
Kimmie

Maria link

4/13/2017 08:24:24 am

Thank you, dear Kimmie.

I know Mom would be proud and greatly approve of Kylie's journey - which makes it even more special.

Happy, peaceful Easter to you too. Love, mar

Ruby link

4/12/2017 09:33:32 am

It must feel wonderful to know children throughout the world can read your words and be encouraged, as you were, ( Miss Sammie) Hugs..

Maria link

4/13/2017 08:25:32 am

Yes, dear Ruby.

I'm so grateful to Mike Friedman for helping make this labor of love a reality.

Mike

4/12/2017 11:16:04 am

Hello mar - Congratulations. Kylie certainly has become part of the literary landscape. She is about ready for the prom now, isn't she?

Maria link

4/13/2017 08:27:36 am

Indeed, dear Mike - hope you are 'up' on illustrating prom dresses and such... ;)

The Kylie series would not be possible without your talents and dedication - I am forever grateful to you.

Mike

4/13/2017 02:47:02 pm

The pleasure is all mine. Even though I sometimes pull my hair out (metaphorically) trying to figure out how to accomplish the task.

Maria link

4/16/2017 09:52:27 am

Thanks for the Easter smile, dear Mike!

Michael link

4/12/2017 11:27:08 am

How lovely to have you're mother's journal and filled with such sensible advice.
I'll have to add this to the book list.

Maria link

4/13/2017 08:29:00 am

Yes, Michael...Mom's journals are my most treasured possessions.

Always appreciate your visits and sharing as well.

Peg Cole link

4/12/2017 04:33:10 pm

Kylie has traveled far in her lifetime. I'm thrilled to see yet another adventure for her to undertake. This idea of coloring books is truly imaginative and just what I would expect from someone as inspired as you are. Love this and you. Hugs.

Maria link

4/13/2017 08:31:01 am

Aw thanks, dear Peg. You are such a dear and supportive friend.

Wishing you and all those you love a glorious and blessed Easter.

Love you too and hugs to all, mar

Martie link

4/12/2017 05:06:11 pm

I am so glad Kylie's Blossoms is now also available in a coloring book. Since the beginning I thought she should be a coloring book. May she find her way to many Christmas trees all over the world.

Congratulations, Maria and Mike :)

Hugs,
Martie

Maria link

4/13/2017 08:34:11 am

Thank you, dear Martie - from your lips to Amazon's ears... LOL.

Love you and big hugs to my SA Sista, mar

Gail Sobotkin

4/13/2017 11:27:33 am

Dear Maria,
I love the fact that you included the life lessons and spaces for journaling. This is a truly wonderful addition to the Kylie's Blossoms series. Congratulations on another inspired, and blessed achievement.
Love & Hugs,
Gail

Maria link

4/16/2017 09:54:06 am

Thanks, dear Gail. Your support and validation mean the world to me.

Wishing you and Fred a peaceful and blessed day. love, Maria

Vicki link

4/13/2017 06:18:10 pm

Dear Mareer,
Great to see Kylie's progress through the years. So pleased to see your coloring book too! I had no idea...
Isn't it great to have all these multi talented friends in our lives?
So precious.
Big hugs your way.
Vickster

Maria link

4/16/2017 09:55:52 am

Dear Vickster,
Yes, indeed I am proud of Kylie and Teddy, as they share their life's adventures with us in different ways.
Love you and Happy Easter too, mareer

Sannel link

4/14/2017 02:20:55 pm

Dear Maria,

It was such a delightful surprise to see sweet Kylie and her Teddy now in the form as a coloring book. What a marvelous idea, and I applaud the multi talented team of Maria and Mike for your hard work and accomplishments. Congratulations to you both!

Between the wise words of Miss Sammie and Kylie's new adventure this have been a lovely read this Good Friday. Thank you!

Wishing you a blessed and happy Easter.

Sending big hugs your way,

Sannel

Maria link

4/16/2017 09:51:20 am

Thank you, dear Sannel. You inspire me on so many levels - can't wait to get my copies of your latest (Positivity) Coloring Book.

Happy, peaceful Easter to you and Freddie too!

Shauna

5/9/2017 04:25:32 pm

Mar, this is wonderful news! Simply awesome. I'm so proud of you!

Maria link

5/11/2017 08:01:26 am

Thanks so much, dear Sha - the support of good friends like you mean more than you know.

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