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Category Archives: Writing
Unboxing Uppercase August 2016 delightfulness
“It is not only fine feathers that make fine birds.”~Aesop, Greek writer I cancelled my OwlCrate subscription because I found better book box kits. I’m frustrated with OwlCrate. Everything in their boxes is Harry Potter-themed, repeating vendors and impractical trinkets. … Continue reading
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Finding writing inspiration from cheesy sleazy motivational speaker
“Motivational speakers are used car salesmen without the wheels.”~D.W. Hirsch, soon-to-be-World-Famous author I get pumped after a good motivational speech, which is the point of them. My writers group hosted a speaker this weekend who left me wanting more, which … Continue reading
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Tagged books, coffee, family, Michigan, Motown Writers Network, Starbucks, writing
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The beautiful unboxing of Beautiful Madness Book Case, Chapter 3
“Education is not preparation for life; education is life itself.”~John Dewey, American philosopher I’m so glad I found Beautiful Madness Book Case subscription company tucked in the back of Aisle 1 at BookExpo America 2016 in Chicago. The owner was … Continue reading
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What is the key to balancing social media?
“It always seems impossible until it’s done.”~Nelson Mandela, S. African statesman Yesterday, I was reminded why I dis-Like Facebook: I spend too much d@=# time on it. I have a social media schedule, one that continues to evolve. For now, … Continue reading
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Tagged blogging, coffee, Facebook, haiku, Haiku Horizons, planner, poetry, social media, YouTube
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On cloudwatching, ice cream and PokemonGO
“People may hear your words, but they feel your attitude.”~John C. Maxwell, American clergyman My month began and ended with clouds. I remember those two moments specifically because of a comment my husband made. “Look at that sky,” he said, … Continue reading
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Tagged blogging, coffee, family, games, holiday, Penn State, Photo365, scrapbook, social media, Starbucks, Swarm, Timehop, writing
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How I’m removing #ROW80 stress at this #WeekendCoffeeShare
If we were having coffee…. Hi. I’m glad you could come over today. My husband’s out of town for a few days. He left way early this morning, and it’s quiet and a bit lonely here. I’ve still got some … Continue reading
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Tagged Blog hops, blogging, coffee, family, Happy Planner, planner, ROW80, Starbucks, WeekendCoffeeShare, writing
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Sharing my Facebook social media tips this #WeekendCoffeeShare
If we were having coffee…. Hey, nice of you to join us here. I haven’t been back to Moonwinks since the start of my first job here in Michigan. Back then, we weren’t into coffee, just sweet flavored coffee drinks, … Continue reading
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Tagged Blog hops, blogging, books, coffee, Facebook, family, Happy Planner, Instagram, planner, ROW80, scrapbook, social media, Star Trek, WeekendCoffeeShare
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Do you remember your first time? A momentous #TBT
“We know what we are, but know not what we may be.”~William Shakespeare, English poet Today is a momentous Throwback Thursday: July 21, 2009 is the day of my first Facebook post. I was with my Journal Club writerfriends at … Continue reading
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Tagged ATCs, Blog hops, blogging, coffee, Deadwood Writers, eBook, Facebook, haiku, Happy Planner, Instagram, planner, poetry, ROW80, scrapbook, social media, Starbucks, Swarm, Twitter, writing
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Another #WeekendCoffeeShare of productive #ROW80 goals
If we were having coffee…. Hey there! I’m glad you can join me so late this night. It’s a gorgeous night for a walk, and we just came back from one in Plymouth. The park area all around the fountain … Continue reading
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Tagged Blog hops, blogging, coffee, Facebook, family, games, Happy Planner, Instagram, Michigan, planner, social media, Starbucks, Twitter, writing
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Writing productivity with #ROW80 for this #WeekendCoffeeShare
If we were having coffee…. Oh, I’m so glad you made it. This is so bizarre, isn’t it? A coffeeshop inside a movie theater, and not just a counter but a real sit-down coffeeshop with tables and pastries and you … Continue reading
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Tagged Blog hops, blogging, books, family, Motown Writers Network, Penn State, ROW80, social media, WeekendCoffeeShare, writing
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Writers, ask yourself this one question
“The best way to predict the future is to create it.”~Peter Drucker, American businessman Is your book actually a book? This is the Fiction Journey. That initial question posed at tonight’s Ann Arbor Emerging Writers workshop did not make me … Continue reading
Be accountable for your writing: my #ROW80 Round 3 goals
“I am always ready to learn, although I do not always like being taught.”~Winston Churchill, English statesman Here we go again. A Round of Words in 80 Days, Round 3 for 2016 runs from July 4 – Sept 22, 2016. … Continue reading
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OwlCrate unboxing June 2016: Royalty
“Find a place inside where there’s joy, and the joy will burn out the pain.”~Joseph Campbell, American writer Wow. This makes two mostly-satisfying OwlCrate boxes in a row. I think it’s the longest streak since my subscription began with “Spooky” … Continue reading
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Why I like Mondays
“The privilege of a lifetime is being who you are.”~Joseph Campbell, American writer I like Mondays. Today is not the end of a weekend; it’s the deliciously selfish start to my week. Two scheduled work shift bookmark my day, guaranteeing … Continue reading
TBT from a #TBT
“I never said most of the things I said.”~Yogi Berra, American athlete Here’s a look back to 2010. Good stuff. Sad stuff. It’s nice to know it happened.
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Appreciating friends and loved ones: Part 2
“Love isn’t something you find. Love is something that finds you.”~Loretta Young, American actress This morning, my husband woke me up, held my hand and whispered, “Happy 14-year Engagement Anniversary.” Sometimes I forget how sentimental he is. We sit in … Continue reading
Emerging perspectives for emerging writers
“The true sign of intelligence is not knowledge but imagination.”~Albert Einstein, German scientist I now understand why beta readers are so important to writers. Since I moved to Michigan, I have relied on my Deadwood Writers Group for input and … Continue reading
Hopeful or hopeless: this week’s #ROW80 post
“Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future; concentrate the mind on the present moment.”~Buddha, Hindu leader Where did I leave off with A Round of Words in 80 Days? I totally lost sight of my … Continue reading
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Appreciating friends and loved ones
I found out about my friend’s brain surgery on Facebook today. What the *BLEEP*!?! I just happened to be on Facebook after, oh, it’s been a few weeks, and her status update just happened to be the first in my … Continue reading
Five important social media protocol to remember, plus 1
“Live as if you were to die tomorrow; learn as if you were to live forever.”~Mahatma Gandhi, Indian leader Social media: think you know everything? I don’t, but I thought I knew more than I did. Tonight’s Emerging Writer’s Workshop … Continue reading
