Tag Archives: Arts

Bonus Post: Lyric Status Friday

Posted on July 6, 2012 by

Time is never time at all You can never ever leave without leaving a piece of youth And our lives are forever changed We will never be the same The more you change the less you feel Believe, believe in … Continue reading →

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Bonus Post: Lyric Status Friday — It’s Still Rock and Roll To Me

Posted on May 25, 2012 by

What’s the matter with the car I’m driving? “Can’t you tell that it’s out of style?” Should I get a set of while wall tires? “Are you gonna cruise the miracle mile? Nowadays you can’t be too sentimental Your best … Continue reading →

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Creative Forces: Gotta Love Johnny Depp

Posted on April 25, 2012 by

I am not one to post much about celebrities. It’s just not my realm of expertise. Further, I’m a bit removed from identifying with those who live to chase, take shots, jabs or whatever to sell gossip. While on a … Continue reading →

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Bonus Post: Lyric Status Friday

Posted on April 20, 2012 by

My cousin Joe prompted me to share just one more post this week. On Facebook, he urged all his peeps to post lyrics as their status for today. So, without a doubt, mine is an excerpt from one of the … Continue reading →

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When I See Something I Like

Posted on March 28, 2012 by

On days when I am outta my writer’s chair, sometimes I see things such as movies, television shows, live theatrical or musical performances, and crazy stuff in my neighborhood. Most of the time, I just go on my way after … Continue reading →

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Book It Party Room: Kate Policani’s The Lustre

Posted on March 15, 2012 by

I am pleased to applaud and cheer loudly for the release of The Lustre, from blogger friend and author, Kate Policani. A short fiction piece that mixes it up with elements from Christian, Science Fiction, and Fantasy genres, introduces the Akataromai, an entrancing … Continue reading →

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Literacy For All Minds

Posted on March 7, 2012 by

In order to develop my own writing capabilities and to better explore literary genres, I read; or at least I try. Sometimes my daily reading is limited to elementary-level readers and picture books. But, hey,  developing a love for literacy … Continue reading →

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Writing for Self vs. Audience

Posted on February 23, 2012 by

Who do you write for? I don’t mean which publication, company or special interest group. I mean who is your audience? Is it you or is it comprised of various types of people? My audience varies. I have written copy for … Continue reading →

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Why I Blog: Seven Reasons

Posted on February 9, 2012 by

There are a gazillion reasons why I blog. Here are seven. 1. Therapy. Like exercise, writing is an outlet for stress, negative energy and toxic thoughts. The act of writing enables me to think more objectively about parenting, marital conflict, … Continue reading →

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NaNoWriMo: In the End

Posted on December 1, 2011 by

At 11:10 pm, November 30, my word count surpassed 7ok. Clearly, I had made the 50k mark in my first annual NaNoWriMo challenge. But, I told myself my form needed polish. The story read like a 5k without that explosive … Continue reading →

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