Tag Archives: ROW80

Updating apps and understanding life through #AtoZChallenge

Posted on April 24, 2020 by DWHirschAuthor

. . . —- Updating apps shows me even more memories I may or may not want to remember. Looking at Timehop inspired me to scroll through my apps. Early phone pages should be filled with oft-used, important apps.  Screens … Continue reading →

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Success in writing: Breakdown of #ROW80 Round 4 goals, Part 1 of 3

Posted on October 9, 2017 by DWHirschAuthor

“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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What motivates your? Goalsetting for #ROW80 Round 4

Posted on October 3, 2017 by DWHirschAuthor

“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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Land on my feet or my writing *bleep* as #ROW80 Round 3 ends

Posted on September 19, 2017 by DWHirschAuthor

“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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An almost-birthday writing reflection of #ROW80 this #WeekendCoffeeShare

Posted on September 3, 2017 by DWHirschAuthor

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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A schedule to publish two stories in one month

Posted on August 9, 2017 by DWHirschAuthor

“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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Writing goals are achievable through #ROW80

Posted on August 7, 2017 by DWHirschAuthor

“Art is the triumph over chaos.”~John Cheever, American writer It has taken me, what, 3 years to finally believe that I can do this. Do what?  Everything. Okay, maybe not everything, like walking through a pit of snakes, but my … Continue reading →

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Let’s talk Star Trek, #ROW80 and writing tips

Posted on July 19, 2017 by DWHirschAuthor

“Real knowledge is to know the extent of one’s ignorance.”~Confucius, Chinese philosopher Today’s memoir writing tip: Don’t begin with backstory. Perfect advice as I rewrite my Star Trek MomMemoir. The annual Las Vegas Star Trek convention begins in two weeks, … Continue reading →

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This #WeekendCoffeeShare about reading and unpacking

Posted on July 9, 2017 by DWHirschAuthor

If we were having coffee…. Hello! Isn’t this a nice Starbucks? It’s a Clover store, and they still have my Nicaragua Macarena. That’s not it’s real name, of course, but a barista back in Michigan couldn’t pronounce it, so that’s … Continue reading →

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Writing goals as #ROW80 Round 3 begins

Posted on July 3, 2017 by DWHirschAuthor

“Only I can change my life; no one can do it for me.”~Carol Burnett, American actress This Round 3 is all about writing focus and scheduling. I was late to my Memoir2 group last week, so I couldn’t test my … Continue reading →

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A #WeekendCoffeeShare returning from Miami

Posted on April 9, 2017 by DWHirschAuthor

If we were having coffee… Hi there. Grab a seat. The couches in our hotel room are surprisingly comfy. I’m going to brew a cup of Starbucks Veranda in the Keurig. What would you like? I can microwave water for … Continue reading →

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Boldly stating my #ROW80 goals, Round 2

Posted on April 7, 2017 by DWHirschAuthor

“Whoever fights monsters should see to it that, in the process, he does not become a monster.”~Friedrich Nietzsche, German philosopher Welcome to Round 2 of A Round of Words in 80 Days, running April 2 – June 22, 2017. This … Continue reading →

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Reflections on #ROW80 goals, buying house and coffee

Posted on March 1, 2017 by DWHirschAuthor

“Sometimes just when I say hello the right way, I’m like, ‘Whoa, I’m so cool.’”~Robert Pattinson, English actor It’s been five months since I completed a Photo365 spread, but it feels like forever. The first is the date I would … Continue reading →

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The #ROW80 Website back!! and my ROUND 1 goals

Posted on January 25, 2017 by DWHirschAuthor

“Happiness is not something you postpone for the future; it is something you design for the present.”~Jim Rohn, American businessman Finally, someone has released their vice grip hold on the merits of Facebook! I’m excited to share that the Round … Continue reading →

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Wrapping up #ROW80 Round 4 and my afterthought

Posted on December 27, 2016 by DWHirschAuthor

“We must let go of the life we have planned so as to accept the one that is waiting for us.”~Joseph Campbell, American author Spoiler alert: I only accomplished one of my five ROW80 goals in Round 4. I despise … Continue reading →

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ROWing my life away, missing writing

Posted on November 15, 2016 by DWHirschAuthor

“The whole purpose of education is to turn mirrors into windows.”~Sydney J. Harris, American journalist Education is learning about yourself. The Round of Words in 80 Days quarterly challenge continues to teach me about how I work. 1–Complete a good, … Continue reading →

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A fabulous #WeekendCoffeeShare with friends, football and Frappes

Posted on October 23, 2016 by DWHirschAuthor

If we were having coffee…. Thanks for coming over to my house today. I hope Keurig coffee is okay today. Excuse the mess on the table, but I hosted my annual Halloween Crop at Casa de la Hirsch last night, … Continue reading →

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Defending my #ROW80 progress, or lack thereof

Posted on October 17, 2016 by DWHirschAuthor

“Without a struggle, there can be no progress.”~Frederick Douglass, American author I must be super-progressing because I am super-struggling. I had no idea how much time it takes to pack up a 10-year-worth-of-stuff house. My scrapbook room: yowch! My writing … Continue reading →

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Launching into #ROW80 Round 4 with a deep sigh of writing

Posted on October 3, 2016 by DWHirschAuthor

“Doing the best at this moment puts you in the best place for the next moment.”~Oprah Winfrey, American entertainer It’s that time again: writing success or failure? I started these A Round of Words in 80 Days challenges last year … Continue reading →

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Tossing #ROW80 Round 3 onto the backseat: it has ended!

Posted on September 21, 2016 by DWHirschAuthor

“In the end, it’s not the years in your life that count, it’s the life in your years.”~Abraham Lincoln, American president I’ve participated in A Round of Words in 80 Days for a year now and have yet to accomplish … Continue reading →

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