About Me
I am a mom, writer, advocate, wife, daughter, sister, aunt, cousin, in-law, outlaw, friend, neighbor, Michigander, Detroit sports fan, moviegoer, music lover, global thinker, and suburbanite of Detroit. I love my husband, children, family, friends, neighbors, dog, country, planet, and Italian-Irish heritage.
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Deep Feeling Procrastination
Remember that ’80s song, Deep Feeling Fascination from Human League? Whenever I am in procrastination mode — like now — that song plays in my head; nonstop. Keep feeling [procrastination]. Passion burning. Love so strong. Keep feeling [procrastination]. Looking learning. … Continue reading
Posted in Fitness, Life
Tagged Elliptical trainer, exercise, Facebook, fitness, health, Procrastination, shopping
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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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Bonus Post: Lyric Status Friday
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
Posted in Creative Forces, Life
Tagged Arts, Dave Grohl, Facebook, Foo fighter, lyrics, music, Rock
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Beautifully Said…
As I battle through Day 7 of my first sinus infection, I wanted to share a quote someone shared on Facebook earlier today. The share was from a long-time high school friend who now lives in Texas. But, I do … Continue reading
Posted in Life
Tagged Facebook, hate, labels, media, politics, prejudices, sinus infection, Stereotype, tabloid
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NaNoWriMo: Week 2 – Where It All Started
It all started in eighth grade, actually. That’s when I really knew I wanted to write. My English teacher was the first to point it out. She read an essay I wrote — to the entire class — about a … Continue reading
Posted in Creative Forces, Writers
Tagged Arts, college, elections, Facebook, journalism, NaNoWriMo, protests, Student, Western Herald, Western Michigan University, writers, writing
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Love-Hate Social Media Relations
I have a love-hate relationship with the social media frenzy. The love comes from the instant connection I have with far-flung family members, long-lost friends, and new acquaintances — who would have remained strangers — from around the globe. As a … Continue reading
