Victoria Ponders

Party Time!

Hey, friends! It’s party time!

I wish I could invite all of you to the launch party for “Surviving Sue“. Celebrating this milestone with the fabulous humans who helped the book become a reality is incredibly joyous. Color me grateful.

The next couple of days will be all about food, friends, family…and love. Try as I might, I haven’t figured out how to poof my blogging friends into the experience, but many of you will be there in spirit.

I promise to share another “Peek Inside” post soon. Thank you for your support – your comments and reviews, referrals and sharing of “Surviving Sue“. (Coming soon? Good news to share about the eBook, too!)

Over the next couple of days I may not be as active here on WordPress but I look forward to catching up on your posts soon. Take care!

Vicki 😊

Learn more about “Surviving Sue” here or stop by to leave a review or comment.  Thank you so much for reading the book, the blog posts and/or listening to the podcast.  My greatest hope is that my mom’s story will help others. 

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Hi — I’m Vicki and I’m a big believer in the power of connection – taking time to share what matters most. I love pondering…thinking about work, family and home life and I enjoy blogging about all of it. Cheers!

45 responses to “Party Time!”

  1. Read Between the Lyme Avatar
    Read Between the Lyme

    Congratulations, Vicki! Enjoy the celebrations. You deserve it all! ❤️

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    1. Victoria Avatar
      Victoria

      Oh…Thank you so much, Belle! xo! 🥰

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  2. Esoterica Avatar
    Esoterica

    Congratulations again, Vicki!! Enjoy your time with loved ones! We’ll all be there in spirit. 🥰🥰🥰

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    1. Victoria Avatar
      Victoria

      I believe that to be true! Thanks, Erin! 🥰

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  3. Wynne Leon Avatar
    Wynne Leon

    Can you imagine how many people you’d have to plan for if you could invite all your blogging friends?? I hope you have a wonderful launch party and have at least one millisecond to drink in all the well-earned applause for your beautiful book.

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    1. Victoria Avatar
      Victoria

      In the spirit of Wynne Leon…and your recent blogging-buddy-meet-ups….I say we just need to build a big tent, start a caravan or something. I’m a believer in the ‘more the merrier’. If only we didn’t have actual time and distance working against us! LOL! 🥰

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      1. Wynne Leon Avatar
        Wynne Leon

        A big tent – I love it and you, dear Victoria!! ❤ ❤ ❤

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  4. LA Avatar
    LA

    Good luck and congrats!

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    1. Victoria Avatar
      Victoria

      Thanks, LA! 🥰

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  5. E.A. Wickham Avatar
    E.A. Wickham

    Enjoy your celebration of “Surviving Sue.” You certainly earned it, not only with your book, but your real life of surviving Sue.

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    1. Victoria Avatar
      Victoria

      Thanks, Elizabeth! xo 🥰🥰🥰

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      1. E.A. Wickham Avatar
        E.A. Wickham

        😊

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  6. Deb Avatar
    Deb

    I wonder, does an author break a bottle of champagne over a book at launch as is customary when a ship sails for the first time? Have a plastic bag handy before you christen your Sue and officially send her out into the world 🙂 Congrats again Vicki! Have a wonderful and fun-filled launch!

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    1. Victoria Avatar
      Victoria

      You’re funny! I hadn’t thought about that…but maybe I’d better be prepared? There’s an open bar and some of my friends/family have a wicked silly pranksters. Hmmm….I like your idea about being ready – just in case. Thanks, Deb! xo! 🤣

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      1. Deb Avatar
        Deb

        Always thinking ahead Vicki- that’s my motto! I just find it ironic that the term launch is used both for a ship and a book release. It has nothing to do with wasting a perfectly good bottle of champagne, scratching up an ocean liners paint job, or sadly destroying an amazing new book 😉

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          Victoria

          I love how your brain works…and I think your right-on! We should investigate…I’m sure there’s a historical nugget somewhere that ties a first-sailing of a ship with the release of a book? I needed your humor today! My introverted side needs to suck it up and play along for a couple of days and a good giggle helps a bunch. 🥰

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          1. Deb Avatar
            Deb

            Glad to help! There are always quiet places to retreat to as, and when needed. Make sure you have a few scoped out but I know your ability to push through with grace will guide you even in the stressful moments Vicki. Hugs!

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            1. Victoria Avatar
              Victoria

              Wow! Thanks, Deb – you just said the most perfect thing. The venue is a beautiful old historic mansion — restored and gorgeous and until you mentioned the ‘quiet places to retreat’ I hadn’t realized why the walk-thru was so important. Yes — finalizing locations for food, drink, program, check-in and all of that but I was also eyeing some quiet corners. You got me! 🥰

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    Jane Fritz

    Happy launch, Vicki. I think your readers will be helped even more from your story and Lisa’s story than from your mother’s. You both survived Sue admirably!

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    1. Victoria Avatar
      Victoria

      What a lovely thing to say, Jane! Thank you for that. If only I could whisk you in for the evening. Even though it’s all a tad overwhelming, it feels celebratory, and your good wishes mean a lot! 🥰

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  8. drgeraldstein Avatar
    drgeraldstein

    All good wishes, Vicki, for both your creation and its celebration!

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    1. Victoria Avatar
      Victoria

      🥰thank you!🥰

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  9. WritingfromtheheartwithBrian Avatar
    WritingfromtheheartwithBrian

    I love it. Yes, happy celebrating. You deserve it. A book is hard work. Memoirs even more so. I’ve just started your book, but based on what I’ve read so far, I don’t know how you did it. It would’ve killed a lot of other. Celebrate and enjoy!!!!

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    1. Victoria Avatar
      Victoria

      Thank you so much for reading, Brian, and for your good wishes! 😊

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      1. WritingfromtheheartwithBrian Avatar
        WritingfromtheheartwithBrian

        I’m hooked. My biggest reaction: how did you call it this week, your natural state is happy. In light of what you’ve gone through, just wow.

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        1. Victoria Avatar
          Victoria

          Aw…thank you. I think my experiences made me appreciate light and love. 🥰

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  10. DM Avatar
    DM

    Excited for you! I’ve been to one album launch, but no book launch. Sounds like the perfect venue. I’m a big believer in celebrating the big and small events of life. Can’t wait to hear how your celebration goes. DM

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    1. Victoria Avatar
      Victoria

      Thank you, Doug! 😉

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  11. Awakening Wonders Avatar
    Awakening Wonders

    Cheers to a beautiful book launch celebration! I am sure it will be a grand success!

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    1. Victoria Avatar
      Victoria

      Thank you, Mary! 🥰

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  12. Brenda Avatar
    Brenda

    Good luck and enjoy the launch parties 🥳

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  13. Todd Fulginiti Avatar
    Todd Fulginiti

    Awesome! Go Vicki! 💪🏻💪🏻

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    1. Victoria Avatar
      Victoria

      Thank you so much, Todd! 😊

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  14. Maggie Avatar
    Maggie

    Congratulations! I wish you continued success with your book!

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    1. Victoria Avatar
      Victoria

      Many thanks, Maggie. Your support means so much! 🥰

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        Maggie

        🥰

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  15. Julia Preston Avatar
    Julia Preston

    Happy launching dear Vicki, and congratulations again. My body won’t be there, but my spirit most certainly will. Here’s to a raging successful launch! I hope we’ll all be able to read all about it!

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    1. Victoria Avatar
      Victoria

      Thank you, Julia! It’s been a fun whirlwind…and yes, yes. I plan to share many fun photos and details. And I felt your presence! xoxoxo! 🥰

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  16. Ally Bean Avatar
    Ally Bean

    Hope it is [or was?] a happy event. 🥳

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    1. Victoria Avatar
      Victoria

      Yes…yes…so much fun…food, friends, family, readers…terrific in every way. Thanks, Ally! 🥰

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  17. Julia Preston Avatar
    Julia Preston

    Hope you sold a ton of books!

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    1. Victoria Avatar
      Victoria

      Oh my goodness – yes! Many more than I expected and a delight to hang out with folks who love the topic, are interested in learning more – reading and sharing. So grateful! Thanks, Julia! 🥰

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      1. Julia Preston Avatar
        Julia Preston

        How wonderful Vicki! Good for you and good for them! 🤗

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        1. Victoria Avatar
          Victoria

          💕💕💕

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  18. ParentingIsFunny Avatar
    ParentingIsFunny

    A launch party? How cool is that? Have a blast!

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