Monthly Archives: June 2012

I Ain’t Missing You

Posted on June 30, 2012 by

I never thought I’d say this: I miss the blog challenge! I miss the prompts, kicking my ADHD brain into ‘create’ mode. (Oh look … a chicken … in New Jersey …) I miss the incredible depth of subjects and … Continue reading →

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Still Crazy After All this Blogging…

Posted on June 29, 2012 by

It is the last day of the 28 Day Author Blog Challenge, and I have already posted my last entry! Woo Hoo! But I am still crazy. Now I am churning out text and pages for my new website, in … Continue reading →

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Collecting Pandora Beads

Posted on June 28, 2012 by

I love jewelry. OK, I like shiny things in general. My daughter says I’m like a crow; if I see something shiny, I have to at least touch it. Shiny, colorful, glittering things make me smile. Caw. When I was … Continue reading →

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Unexpected Benefits

Posted on June 28, 2012 by

Life is full of unexpected benefits. If you look for them, you can find them. For example; having your child participate in extracurricular activities can lead to scholarships and a lifelong passion for them. You can also meet other parents … Continue reading →

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A Letter for Nora

Posted on June 27, 2012 by

I will miss Nora Ephron. I loved her wit. I loved her view of the world. Even when I couldn’t connect with some of her experiences, I loved how she shared them with the world. Her humor had bite, but … Continue reading →

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Looking Beautiful: Hints and Tips for Finding that Perfect Dress

Posted on June 27, 2012 by

Often, I find myself out of sync with the world around me. It used to bother me, until I learned that it’s normal for most people. True statement! Most of us are working on our own timeline, and somehow are … Continue reading →

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My Eeyore Moment

Posted on June 26, 2012 by

I have a lot of trouble blowing my own horn. A lot. My husband calls it my “Eeyore Moment” – meaning any time I have to promote myself, I do the whole head down, foot wiggle, self-effacing posture thing. I … Continue reading →

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