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Of a Woman: The Journey to Becoming is available now!

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  • Banana Pudding
          • And other sticky situations
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          • Rave Reviews
      • Reading the stories by the other authors had me laughing, crying, and realizing we are not alone in this journey of life. I’m inspired to share even more!
            • what you will learn
    • All of us have been in sticky situations.
    • Who should read Banana Pudding and Other Sticky Situations
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    • The Contributors:
    • Meet Shannon
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Banana Pudding

And other sticky situations
  • 33 True Stories
  • 33 Strong Women
  • Get Inspired
  • Reading Group Guide Included
Get your copy now!
order today! ↦
Rave Reviews
  • Reading the stories by the other authors had me laughing, crying, and realizing we are not alone in this journey of life. I’m inspired to share even more!

    Shannon DalPozzal
what you will learn

All of us have been in sticky situations.

Some situations you can look back on and laugh, however, some stories aren’t so funny, and most all are filled with fear, regret, or embarrassment. Through humorous stories, as well as heartbreaking ones, we can learn wonderful lessons in the oddest predicaments.

In a society where women are made to feel they must be strong and independent, we often find ourselves facing struggles alone and isolated. God did not intend for us to walk through our lives without support.

Join women from different backgrounds as they come together to share their own experiences of disappointment, discomfort, and determination, first-hand and in heartwarming detail. We hope that through their stories, you find you are not alone. Because we all struggle and we have all survived; we hope we can learn to struggle and survive together.

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Who should read Banana Pudding and Other Sticky Situations

Feeling stuck or in an impossible situation? Needing a laugh, or even a good cry? This women’s anthology by Press Ahead Press will inspire readers, entertain, and give the feeling of not being alone. We all have some sticky situations we’ve faced in our own lives. Is it hard for you to let go of what was and move forward? Have you ever been scared when facing a big decision? This book is for you.

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The Contributors:

Tammi Arender, Nelda Arnold, Maggie Blake, Keeley Brooks, Colleen Crain, Vickie Crawford, Shannon DalPozzal, Heather Flynn, Kristi Williams Fontenot, Sharon Carroll Green, Vickie Hall, Amanda Hanegan, Carol Jester, Michelle Jester, Brandi LeBlanc, Venessa Lewis, Jacqueline Meier, Karen Milioto, Kimberly Ohnte, Lynn Pallaske, Nicole A. Parsons, Sherry Reamer, Macy Rushing, Karen K. Scott, Sara Simoneaux, Emily Smith, Megan Paul Taunton, Kristen Trant, Shayla Washington, Yvette Whittington, Kerry Williams, and Cindi Lynn Zachary.

Meet Shannon

In “Banana Pudding and Other Sticky Situations”, Shannon shares a pivotal moment not only in her fire service career, but also her life path. This personal chapter in the newly released Women’s Anthology by Press Ahead Press, an imprint of Rope Swing Publishing, is one of many inspirational stories included by the 33 contributors, featuring vignettes of strong and independent women making some difficult and sometime funny life choices.

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Some bottles of wine come with tasting notes. Othe Some bottles of wine come with tasting notes. Others come with stories. 🍷

A few years ago, James and I were leaving Venice for Naples when a train derailment completely changed our plans. A taxi, a rental car, and several hours later, we found ourselves unexpectedly driving through Tuscany.

Somewhere near Montepulciano, hunger (and curiosity) sent us down a few questionable back roads to a winery I found on the map.

And then there it was: @avignonesiofficial 

We spent the afternoon in the Tuscan sunshine, tasting wine, sharing charcuterie, and laughing about how sometimes the best travel memories are the ones you never planned.

We shipped a case home to Maine, where the bottles have been resting in our cellar ever since.

This week, we decided it was time to stop saving them for “someday.”

We opened the 50 & 50, slightly chilled and decanted, and paired it with grilled tenderloin, fresh corn and asparagus. And over dinner, we traveled right back to that unexpected afternoon in Tuscany.

The wine was beautiful. Dinner was pretty darn good, too. 😉 And the company was the best part.

Maybe we spend too much of life saving the good things for a special occasion.

Open the bottle.
Make the dinner.
Tell the story.

Tuesday is special enough. 🍷🇮🇹
Last night, at the very end of August, we finally Last night, at the very end of August, we finally made it to @primorestaurant in Rockland, #Maine. It isn’t just a meal, it’s an experience. 

I sipped a Summer Spritz with Maine blueberries before noshing on the last of the Squash Blossoms, a golden and flaky Halibut main dish, and a finale dessert of profiteroles filled with salted caramel gelato. Heavenly.

The pièce de résistance? Bringing home fresh zeppoles to accompany my morning coffee while working on September writing assignments here at @thebeehivecottage 

Thank you @chefmelissak and team for this long-lasting culinary sanctuary, sharing your space and talents with visitors and locals alike. We are looking forward to enjoying @primoatgrandelakes during the winter season as things hibernate in Maine. Grazie mille!!!
There’s finally the tiniest touch of coolness in t There’s finally the tiniest touch of coolness in the Maine air this morning… just enough to hint that September is waiting around the corner (tomorrow 😳)

Coffee in a mug that says “Enjoy the Journey.” ☕️

Low tide. Clear blue skies. And from Cushing Harbor, lobster boats are heading out for the day, the low murmur of their motors drifting across the water as they glide past.

No grand plans for this moment. Just coffee, fresh air, sunshine, and a reminder sitting right there in my hands:

Enjoy the journey.

Even the quiet parts. Maybe especially the quiet parts. ❤️
My Saturday: Maine Traffic 🦃 Vineyard Views 🍇 Proo My Saturday:
Maine Traffic 🦃
Vineyard Views 🍇
Proof of Life 😊
F&W Menu 🍷
1st Course 🍜
2nd Course 🦪
3rd Course 🐔
Dessert that literally made me cry 😭 
Odd Alewives for a birthday party 🎂
Pickle Pizza 🍕
Sometimes courage looks like taking the leap. Som Sometimes courage looks like taking the leap.

Sometimes it looks like staying.

Sometimes it looks like letting go of what was, trusting what’s next, and giving yourself permission to not have all the answers yet.

This morning, courage looks like hot coffee, a quiet view, and another chance to begin. ☕️
Enjoying my girl lunch in the back yard, watching Enjoying my girl lunch in the back yard, watching lobster boats and the fog rolling in from a distance. 🥂
Guest Diaries: I love reading entries left by our Guest Diaries: I love reading entries left by our guests sharing their experience at @thebeehivecottage 🐝🥰 #Maine #Vacationland
A latergram from @cellardoorfarmmaine - wood fired A latergram from @cellardoorfarmmaine - wood fired pizzas daily + weekend F&W pairing w/ Chef @mattleddy77 #Maine #Vacationland
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