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Tag Archives: family
Now and Then: What does your laptop say about you?
A recent Montclair Write Group writing prompt got me thinking: Now and Then. I’ve been thinking about the little things in life these days. Nothing deep or philosophical, no life-altering moments where the world comes into crisp focus. I’ve been … Continue reading
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Tagged blogging, DadMemoir, family, memoir, Montclair Write Group, Penn State, Pittsburgh, Starbucks, writing, YouTube
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Puppy and cookies and home, oh my!
“Be grateful for the home you have, knowing that at this moment, all you have is all you need.” ~Sarah Ban Breathnach, American writer “Home” means many things to me. My husband and his family. That includes the puppy, Lucky. … Continue reading
Who sends greeting cards anymore?
Just in time for MegaMeet tomorrow, I wonder: are Get Well cards extinct? MegaMeet starts tomorrow, and I am so excited to be playing with papers and glue sticks in public again I can barely write this. My class schedule … Continue reading
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Tagged Facebook, family, friends, Michigan, scrapbook, social media, writing
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Looking back to look ahead: a Journal entry
A look back into the real world. Interesting that this journal entry was written in the color pink, the same as my journal entry now in 2021. Coincidence? Sat, Jan 3 2015 3:50p SB @ Horsham He wanted to try … Continue reading
Sharing this anniversary on #AtoZChallenge
Stars aligned 10 years ago to create magic, so today I celebrate my website anniversary. On April 22, 2010, I created my original Wolf Howlings blog at the Canton Public Library in Michigan. That historical moment occurred in the 8-table … Continue reading
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Tagged AtoZ Blog Challenge, Blog hops, blogging, family, haiku, holiday, Penn State, Pittsburgh, poetry, social media, writing
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Quit procrastinating in #AtoZChallenge
The 20th way to procrastinate a writer is with Quizzes. You know them; in fact, you’ve probably taken one or more. Women’s magazines were, perhaps still are, stuffed with “Is he the right boyfriend for you? Take this quiz to … Continue reading
Ode to the future in this #AtoZChallenge haiku
/ / / Once order is restored, there is so much to do. / / / / / I will sip coffee with my husband at Track 5 in Cranford. I will drive to Philadelphia to visit my in-laws and … Continue reading
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Tagged AtoZ Blog Challenge, Blog hops, coffee, family, games, haiku, New Jersey, Pokemon GO, writing
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GO get ’em on this #AtoZChallenge
I never, ever thought I’d say this, but I miss being dragged around to PokemonGO events. For those unfamiliar: PokemonGO is a phone app game that encourages activity. It was the first game that required you to play outside, not … Continue reading
Posted in Haiku and poetry, Movies, Music, Vibrant Creativity, Writing
Tagged AtoZ Blog Challenge, Blog hops, blogging, family, games, haiku, Michigan, New Jersey, Pokemon GO
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“B”eing planted in the #AtoZChallenge moment
A gardener by any means I am not, but I cultivate a deep green houseplant forest. . The lawn art my neighbors accomplish humbles me, but endless cycle of pulling weeds is not worth it. Houseplants are as green as … Continue reading
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Tagged AtoZ Blog Challenge, Blog hops, blogging, family, haiku, Instagram, poetry, social media
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Lessons from a Lapras
Sometimes you have to believe, and sometimes you need to be believed in. This is the story of a Lapras, the fighter in all of us. In June 2017, my husband and I were adjusting to life in our New … Continue reading
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Tagged family, flash fiction, games, Michigan, New Jersey, Pokemon GO, writing
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Success in writing: Breakdown of #ROW80 Round 4 goals, Part 1 of 3
“All great achievements require time.”~Maya Angelou, American poet Round 4 goals. Writing, reading, playing and etc, Today I’m focusing on my writing. This is how I plan to break down and work on these goals, in no particular order: WRITING: … Continue reading
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Tagged Blog hops, blogging, DadMemoir, eBook, family, haiku, Haiku Horizons, Instagram, memoir, mommemoir, Montclair Write Group, New Jersey, poetry, ROW80, social media, writing
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What motivates your? Goalsetting for #ROW80 Round 4
“The foot feels the foot when it feels the ground.”~Buddha, Indian leader When do you deserve to treat yourself? I use bribery to motivate myself. If I go through emails, then I can spend time on Instagram. If I write … Continue reading
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Tagged Blog hops, blogging, DadMemoir, eBook, family, games, haiku, Happy Planner, Instagram, memoir, mommemoir, Penn State, planner, poetry, Pokemon GO, ROW80, scrapbook, social media, writing
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Land on my feet or my writing *bleep* as #ROW80 Round 3 ends
“There is a fountain of youth: it is your mind, your talents, the creativity you bring to your life and the lives of people you love.”~Sophia Loren, Italian actress It seems I’ve been stuck in a lot of things lately. … Continue reading
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Tagged Blog hops, blogging, eBook, Facebook, family, haiku, Haiku Horizons, Happy Planner, Instagram, linkedin, mommemoir, planner, poetry, ROW80, social media, Twitter, writing
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A Penn State birthday #WeekendCoffeeShare writing & eating ice cream
If we were having coffee… …we would NOT be having coffee. Oh my gosh! Didn’t I tell you Penn State atmosphere is electric?!? Shoulder to shoulder crowds, the bars, the random football cheers, the street music. This town is too … Continue reading
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Tagged Blog hops, Facebook, family, games, Instagram, Michigan, Penn State, Pittsburgh, Pokemon GO, social media, Swarm, WeekendCoffeeShare
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An almost-birthday writing reflection of #ROW80 this #WeekendCoffeeShare
If we were having coffee…. I’m glad you could stop in. This little Starbucks, as you know, is the place we normally say faretheewell to my in-laws before our 12-hour drive back to Michigan. Now that we’re 2 hours away … Continue reading
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Tagged Blog hops, blogging, coffee, eBook, family, games, holiday, memoir, mommemoir, Montclair Write Group, New Jersey, Penn State, Pokemon GO, ROW80, Starbucks, WeekendCoffeeShare, writing
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Sharing the most interesting writing idea this #WeekendCoffeeShare
If we were having coffee…. I’m glad you could meet us here in Cranford. Today is my day for a Celebratory Frappuccino. I caught another Moltres and my first Tyranitar. I had poor luck yesterday while my husband rocked the … Continue reading
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Charged up and critique comments this #WeekendCoffeeShare
If we were having coffee…. Hey, how are you? Glad you could join me here at Den 10. The Bookstore Man is here is here again, sipping some tea, I think. Why I’m drinking a Café Vanilla Frappuccino in here, … Continue reading
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Tagged Blog hops, blogging, coffee, family, games, Happy Planner, memoir, mommemoir, Montclair Write Group, New Jersey, planner, Pokemon GO, Star Trek, Starbucks, WeekendCoffeeShare, writing
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Writing & activity successes–and not–this #WeekendCoffeeShare
If we were having coffee…. Grab a seat. This is one of the most comfortable Starbucks I’ve been in. Of course it’s cold–every Starbucks in this universe is–but it blends spacious and cozy here. We’ve got plenty of time to … Continue reading
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Tagged Blog hops, blogging, coffee, DadMemoir, Disney, eBook, family, games, NFPW, Pokemon GO, social media, Starbucks, Swarm, WeekendCoffeeShare, WiiFit, writing
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A pyramid of possibilities promoting on Twitter
“To hold a pen is to be at war.”~Voltaire, French writer Last week, I missed my crystal promotion moment everywhere. My Star Trek MomMemoir that I’ve been rambling about for weeks that takes place in Las Vegas has the perfect … Continue reading
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Tagged blogging, eBook, family, holiday, Instagram, mommemoir, social media, Twitter, writing
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A schedule to publish two stories in one month
“A good beginning makes a good end.”~Louis L’Amour, American author I can do three things at once; at least, I used to. Reflecting on this past Weekend Coffee Share post, my writing and editing process reminded me of Comm 242 … Continue reading
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Tagged Blog hops, blogging, DadMemoir, eBook, family, holiday, memoir, mommemoir, Montclair Write Group, Penn State, Pittsburgh, ROW80, social media, Star Trek, WeekendCoffeeShare, writing
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