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Tag Archives: Starbucks
Stressed and slothed this non-writing #WeekendCoffeeShare
If we were having coffee… Thanks for meeting me here at Starbucks so late. I’ve been wiped out all weekend. Packing for the move has sucked the soul out of me. I’m not writing, I’m not hanging out on social … Continue reading
Coffee, beach balls and World’s Greatest Ribs this #WeekendCoffeeShare
If we were having coffee…. Glad you could meet, especially now that I-275 North is open. I like this Orchard Lake Rd. Starbucks because it’s another Clover location. I can’t stay too long. I just came from a Saturday work … Continue reading
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Tagged Blog hops, blogging, coffee, family, haiku, Haiku Horizons, holiday, Penn State, Photo365, Pittsburgh, poetry, ROW80, Starbucks, WeekendCoffeeShare, writing
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A writing exercise: Is looking back looking backwards?
“A woman’s mind is cleaner than a man’s; she changes it more often.”~Oliver Herford, American writer Have you ever reviewed your life one month at a time? The Photo365 app–for iPhone, definitely, maybe Android–gives me that opportunity. Take a photo … Continue reading
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Tagged blogging, coffee, family, flash fiction, games, Instagram, Photo365, scrapbook, social media, Starbucks, Swarm, writing
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This #WeekendCoffeeShare: come in from the rain
If we were having coffee…. Hi. How are you today? Thanks for making it out in this rain. Downpour. I’ve never been to City Coffeehouse before. My husband’s gonna join us after he’s done record browsing. I recommend the Organic … Continue reading
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Tagged AtoZ Blog Challenge, Beautiful Madness Book Case, Blog hops, blogging, books, coffee, family, games, Happy Planner, Jimmy the Burglar, Michigan, Penn State, planner, ROW80, social media, Starbucks, subscription box, WeekendCoffeeShare, writing, YouTube
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The appeal of writing in coffeeshops
“You can’t blame gravity for falling in love.”~Albert Einstein, German scientist Coffeeshops are my office. Some people find the noise distracting. I find the background noise comforting. The conversations and overhead music soothes me, connects me to the outside world … Continue reading
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Tagged Blog hops, blogging, coffee, Coffeeshop Chronicles, Deadwood Writers, haiku, Haiku Horizons, poetry, Starbucks, writing
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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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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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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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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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Tagged books, bookstore, coffee, Facebook, Michigan, social media, Starbucks, Swarm, Timehop
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