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Enjoying the Everyday---and how books can ruin that
Photo Credit to Tara Tarr This week, I am pleased to introduce you to one of my friends, Tara. She came to me with this post idea, and...

Autumn Grace
Apr 18, 20254 min read


Sunshine Blogger Award #2
Two of my blogger friends, Cecelia of Craft, Coffee and Cake and Lizzie Hexam of Starlight and Saucepans , tagged me for the Sunshine...

Autumn Grace
Apr 10, 20257 min read


It wasn't quite like the movie, but...
At the time of this post going live, my family and I will be at the beach in North Carolina, enjoying a nice spring break. However, as...

Autumn Grace
Apr 4, 20253 min read


Q & A with Armatrod
Welcome, Armatrod. We're so glad to have you on Shades of Art for this interview. Thank you for coming! You're welcome, Autumn. Thank you for having me. I am excited to share a bit about my life with your readers. I have read the questions they sent in; answering them will be an acute pleasure. Yes, there were some good ones, weren't there? Before the interview, would you mind sharing a picture with my readers? I'm sure they would be interested in knowing what you look like

Autumn Grace
Mar 28, 20256 min read


What can Pirates of the Caribbean teach us about movies?
All of my family (except my mom) enjoy watching the first three Pirates of the Caribbean movies. They are funny, action-packed stories...

Autumn Grace
Feb 24, 20254 min read


Where have I been? (An explanation, apology and poll)
Since it's been almost a month since I last posted on my blog, I figured you deserved an explanation. A glance at the cover photo for...

Autumn Grace
Feb 14, 20252 min read


What has God done for me and my blog?
What a day to call my Blog Anniversary: Martin Luther King Jr. Day and the Inauguration of President Donald J. Trump. 😅 In the midst of...

Autumn Grace
Jan 20, 20254 min read


The Doldrums
"The doldrums," as defined by the Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary is, "A spell of listlessness or despondency," or "a state or...

Autumn Grace
Jan 17, 20254 min read


Reflection (An Original Poem)
I turn to join the world of men — I know I'll see that girl again. To me she is a constant friend. When I approach, she’s there again....

Autumn Grace
Jan 10, 20251 min read


My Top Ten Movies of 2024
This past year, I watched a good variety of new movies, from football movies to war movies to romantic comedies. (I also watched a couple...

Autumn Grace
Jan 2, 20254 min read
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