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Category Archives: Writers
Hello. Hello. A Random Morning Thought!
Good Morning! Do you know moments like this? It’s been months since writing a blog post. Writing a random thought or word about life is due. Heck. But, since it’s been so long; writing this post is almost awkward. It’s a similar feeling … Continue reading
A Case of Winter Snark: Five-Step Recovery Program
For two weeks I have battled a case of winter snark. Despite an appearance of happiness, peace and goodwill my inner voice continues to have more snark as the winter days linger on. Last night, the snark would not shut … Continue reading
Posted in Creative Forces, Fitness, Life, Work It Out, Writers
Tagged exercise, fitness, girlfriends, music, stress, winter, writing
Don’t Go So Easy On Them
Love the posts from Limebird Writers. They are always relevant and make me think about how to improve my writing. This one is about character development. Don’t Go So Easy On Them.
Posted in Writers
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One-Word Wednesday: Chaotic
Since Mama’s Empty Nest takes the top slot with her Wordless Wednesday posts, I figured I would take a stab at a One-Word Wednesday series. Jamie Taylor, a long-time college friend and extraordinary photojournalist inspired the idea on Facebook this … Continue reading
Posted in Creative Forces, Writers
Tagged challenge, chaotic, Facebook, journalist, One-Word Wedneday, photojournalist, photos, Wednesday, Wordless Wednesday
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College Life Replays: Print Journalism Lesson #2 — A Riot Mixing Grain with Grapes
A few moments ago, I came across an excerpt from a quote George Clooney gave during a speech in Houston, recently … “Never mix grain with grape.” As I sit drinking my glass of TerreDomini’s Montepulciano D’Abruzzo 2009 that quote takes me … Continue reading
Posted in Life, Writers
Tagged beer, college, George Clooney, journalism, Life, party, Western Herald, Western Michigan University, wine
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College Life Replays: Print Journalism Lesson #1 — Go For It!
If you hear the song I sing, You must understand You hold the key to love and fear All in your trembling hand Just one key unlocks them both It’s there at your command C’mon people now, Smile on your … Continue reading
Posted in Life, Life Replays, Writers
Tagged college, journalism, media, newspaper, newsroom, Western Herald, Western Michigan University, writing
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Good People Find Good People: Kreativ Blogger Award Acceptance Speech
One week ago I met Susan, author and blogger at Sillyfrog’s Blog. Immediately, I felt an instant connection. The vibrant photo of a frog adorning her header made me think of my daughter Issa’s passion for animals and natural wonders. … Continue reading
Posted in Life, Writers
Tagged author, awards, Blog, blogging, creative, creative accomplishments, Kreativ Blogger Award, people, writing
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A Head Full of Posts
A new blogging friend, Kayla at The Gen Y Girl, inspired the title of this post. She mentioned jotting her millions of ideas on Post-Its. She stores them in her purse for future reference. I do the same. Sometimes I … Continue reading
Good People Find Good People
Well, here it is. As promised, I wanted to call your attention to my updated blogroll. It contains all the blogs I read on WordPress as well as some I picked up through my blogger site. Each of them is … Continue reading




