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Julie’s post about what she wanted for this year – more fun in her life – made me think about what I wanted in my life for this year. Last year was a very fun year for me. As I’ve mentioned before, my husband retired, and we spent a lot of time traveling.

Last year started and ended in the Florida Panhandle and it did this year too. Seeing family, new places, and long-time friends made me want more of that for this year. Below: I got to see Barb and Jessie in New Hampshire. Christine (the Wickeds Australian friend) in Colorado, sorority sisters in Missouri, and many others as we traveled.

Fortunately, the world is handing the family part of that to me today. Our daughter flew to Florida yesterday. And I know we will get to see friends who we were stationed with as well.

Nature – I saw a lot of beautiful sunsets across the country and a few sunrises. Along with seeing birds, deer, mountain sheep, dolphins and so much more. Maybe this will be my year to see a bear — from a safe distance!

Writing – after almost a year off from writing, except for writing one short story, (I needed a break) I’ve written half of a new novel. The idea for this book has been floating around in my head for a long time. I love the main character and her family. I hope to finish and sell it before the end of the year. I have so many more ideas and partially started projects floating around in my head or on my computer that there isn’t time to write them all. Picking the next one will be fun.

Walking – the app on my phone says I walked more this year than last year. I want that trend to continue.

Reading – I probably average a book a week – sometimes more if it’s really good – sometimes less if it’s a slog. (I do quit reading if I don’t like a book. Why is that so hard?) I’d like to branch out more. I usually read thrillers, mysteries, a bit of women’s fiction, and romance. If you have ideas for me, drop them in the comments.

Readers: What do you wish for more of this year?

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Published by Sherry Harris

Sherry Harris is the author of the Agatha Award nominated Sarah Winston Garage Sale Mystery series and the Chloe Jackson Sea Glass Mystery series.

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  1. I’m excited to hear about your new writing project, Sherry! Have a great year.

    All is wish for is a new prescription in my right glasses lens and lots more family time, plus feet and a body that keep working mostly as designed. Well, and continued inspiration to write.

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  2. SHERRY: I have enjoyed seeing your many trip photos during the past year! Seeing nature is so great, isn’t it? But I would personally pass on seeing a bear, or an alligator/crocodile up close. I’m glad you took a much-needed writing break and you’re now full of possible ideas for new projects.

    For me, I am wishing for more fun (international) travel with plenty of good food, sights and experiences. I have two trips scheduled in April, and am also going to Montreal’s first ever mystery fiction festival in late May. Looks like a couple of online friends may be able to join me there.

    And of course, I want to stay healthy & active in 2024. Last year was the first one since the pandemic that I felt almost normal.

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  3. Sherry, I wish for the same thing every year. Mo’ Money Mo’ Money!

    Strange how more money allows one to do more things, isn’t it?

    As it stands, my 2024 will be pretty much like every other year. Working to pay bills with the occasional foray out to do something like a book signing or got to a concert.

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  4. My main wish for this year is to finally be able to mark off my bucket list the trip to Alaska. We’ve dreamed about it for years. Praying health and word situation allows for our already reservations and hours of planned to become a reality. I also wish for more fun times with hubby and less running the highways to specialist in every direction it seems that highways go. Some complain of having their husbands around so much after retirement, but I can’t get enough of my guy. We love working and playing together whatever we are doing.
    2clowns at arkansas dot net

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  5. I truly wish for less unrest in our world. I wish for people to have more tolerance for one another. I wish for leaders of our country in all areas to be be people who are decent human beings whom we can respect and who can show our young people good values.
    For myself, I wish for good health for myself and family members to enjoy this beautiful earth we inhabit. I wish for time for travel , being with family and, of course, lots of time for reading.

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  6. Love the photos, Sherry! I’d love more book sales in 2024. Wouldn’t we all?
    In all seriousness, I need to get out of the house more, so I want to do more walking this year. Cheers!

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    2. I’m with you, Carol. Been down right slothful since late April 2023…time to move it. May you find the joy of walking!

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  8. Love the photos. What a wonderful year in review. I’m looking forward to seeing your new novel idea come to fruition and to holding the book in my hands.

    For myself, I’m hoping for continued creativity and – yes – more book sales!

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  9. I wish for more Sherry Harris books this year. 🙂 Glad to hear you have half of a novel done. Hope the rest goes well.

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  10. Loved reading about your travels last year, Sherry.

    I am hesitant to say I want more of anything because it seems as soon as I say I want more, I get less! LOL

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