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Category Archives: Writing
Perceptions and misconceptions of New Jersey
“At the end of the day, life is about being happy being who you are.”~Kim Kardashian, American celebrity I’m in New Jersey now, and I’m surprisingly happy. I lived in NJ for almost 10 years before getting married and moving … Continue reading
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Reflections on #ROW80 goals, buying house and coffee
“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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Tagged 17 in 2017, Blog hops, blogging, coffee, family, New Jersey, Photo365, ROW80, writing
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Should you write about everything?
“Be happy for this moment; this moment is your life.”~Omar Khayyam, Persian poet I made it to the other side. The 2-day move from Michigan to New Jersey was casual. April weather in February accompanied me my entire drive. My … Continue reading
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Tagged coffee, Deadwood Writers, family, memoir, Michigan, New Jersey, Pittsburgh, Starbucks, writing
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On being “Home” this #WeekendCoffeeShare
If we were having coffee… Hey, good to see you. **Hug** Thanks for meeting me so late. I’ll be at my in-laws in a few, but their coffee is from some big box warehouse store, so I always stop here … Continue reading
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Tagged Blog hops, coffee, family, Michigan, New Jersey, Penn State, Pittsburgh, WeekendCoffeeShare, writing
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My Farewell #WeekendCoffeeShare from Michigan
If we were having coffee… Hey, I’m glad you could join me and my husband at Starbucks. This is one of my last times writing here. Actually, I’m coming tomorrow, Monday, for my last Swarm check in streak. I know, … Continue reading
Posted in Movies, Music, Vibrant Creativity, Writing
Tagged Blog hops, blogging, coffee, family, Michigan, New Jersey, social media, Swarm, WeekendCoffeeShare, writing
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Writerly goodbyes are on the horizon
“Saying goodbye doesn’t mean anything; it’s the time we spent together that matters, not how we left it.”~Trey Parker, American artist My phone is filling up with Goodbye Selfies. I met my writerly friend, Erin, today for a writing adventure. … Continue reading
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Tagged Blog hops, blogging, coffee, haiku, Haiku Horizons, Michigan, Starbucks, writing
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A flood of writing emotions
“Walking with a friend in the dark is better than walking alone in the light.”~Helen Keller, American writer I arrived at Barnes & Noble early enough for tonight’s Deadwood Study Group. The format has changed over the years, and right … Continue reading
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Tagged Deadwood Writers, eBook, flash fiction, haiku, Haiku Horizons, poetry, writing, Zentangle
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My first writerly goodbye, and my steel cut emotions
“The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.” Mahatma Gandhi, Indian leader Damn, these goodbyes are getting harder. Today I said goodbye to John, the moderator of my Deadwood Writers Group. He challenged … Continue reading
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Tagged DadMemoir, Deadwood Writers, memoir, Michigan, New Jersey, Starbucks, writing
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The #ROW80 Website back!! and my ROUND 1 goals
“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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Tagged Blog hops, blogging, books, DadMemoir, Facebook, family, letters, Motown Writers Network, New Jersey, ROW80, social media, Twitter, writing
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The secret code: Happy National Handwriting Day
“Writing, to me, is simply thinking through my fingers.”~Isaac Asimov, American scientist I realize that to create a secret code, write in cursive. As a scrapbooker, it continues to stun me that other paper artists hate their handwriting. Yes, they … Continue reading
Posted in Art & Scrapbooking, Movies, Music, Vibrant Creativity, Writing
Tagged family, haiku, Happy Planner, letters, planner, poetry, scrapbook, writing
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Returning to #WeekendCoffeeShare and writing goals.
If we were having coffee… It’s good to be back and see you again. Enjoying the Clover coffee? I totally love supporting local coffee shops, but sometimes I like the consistency of big box stores. The Reserve coffee makes this … Continue reading
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Tagged blogging, Christmas, coffee, family, holiday, New Year's, Starbucks, WeekendCoffeeShare, WiiFit, writing
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Why you should not make New Year’s Resolutions
“It is important to stay positive because beauty comes from the inside out.”~Jenn Proske, Canadian actress Why wait for a new year to make a new you? ‘Tis the season for reflection and afterthought and future goals. John McCarthy over … Continue reading
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Tagged blogging, books, Deadwood Writers, holiday, New Year's, writing
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The end of the year & dancing in that
“There is a crack in everything; that’s how the light gets in.”~Leonard Cohen, Canadian songwriter I’m not literally dancing, but like everyone else, I’m reflecting. Today I opened Facebook and read that another friend died. Then I received an email … Continue reading
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Wrapping up #ROW80 Round 4 and my afterthought
“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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Tagged Blog hops, blogging, DadMemoir, eBook, family, holiday, Michigan, New Jersey, ROW80, scrapbook, Zentangle
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Are you feeling the holidays?
“It is not in the stars to hold our destiny but in ourselves.”~William Shakespeare, English poet Today is December 25. Tomorrow is December 26. We’re driving to my in-laws that day. Yesterday was December 24, and Friday was December 23. … Continue reading
Free yourself from email clutter
“If stupidity got us into this mess, then why can’t it get us out?”~Will Rogers, American actor This week I have been doing something bold and freeing: unsubscribing from emails. I apologize if yours was one of them. It’s nothing … Continue reading
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Tagged blogging, Michigan, New Jersey, scrapbook, social media, writing
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Lessons on selling a house: why I’m not writing
“Every day is a journey, and the journey itself is home.”~Matsuo Basho, Japanese poet Once we listed our house, I thought I’d get my life back; I did, but I lost my mind in the process. Some people would argue … Continue reading
Feeling nostalgic about writing and missing crayons
“If you carry your childhood with you, you never become older.”~Tom Stoppard, English writer I’ve been feeling nostalgic lately. Maybe it’s the packing and seeing my previous life end up in boxes. Touching these things that are or were precious … Continue reading
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Tagged blogging, books, games, Michigan, New Jersey, Penn State, Pittsburgh, poetry, scrapbook, writing, Zentangle
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How I learned to like coffee
“Coffee is a language in itself.”~Jackie Chan, Chinese actor I never used to be a coffee drinker, but now I am. My parents gave me a sip of their black coffee to satisfy my curiosity, and I found it to … Continue reading
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Tagged Blog hops, coffee, family, haiku, Haiku Horizons, Penn State, poetry, Starbucks, writing
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A #WeekendCoffeeShare where I remember buying books
If we were having coffee…. It’s been a long week. Thanks for joining me here at home. What flavor K-Cup coffee would you like? I hope you can squeeze in here at the table. I know, the living room is … Continue reading
