Adventures · Cheers

A blogger confesses to using click bait

True confessions from a learning-as-I-go-blogger (aka, ME, who started late in the '.com' of blogging) about using click bait. So, how is it going figuring out this crazy deal (ordeal) of blogging?? Let's see, there are a couple of things that are going well.  Considering, you know, that I don't really know what the hell I'm doing.… Continue reading A blogger confesses to using click bait

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2 Liebster Award nominations in one day…oh, my!

I'd love to walk quietly into the office of every new blogger, creep up behind them at their computer, (while they are all engrossed in writing their masterpiece), tap them on the shoulder, (scaring the shit out of them 'cuz that's what creepers do), and then ask..."Are you dreaming about becoming nominated for the Liebster Award?"… Continue reading 2 Liebster Award nominations in one day…oh, my!

Adventures · Cheers

Who’s the boss in your house?

What motivates you to get up every morning and show off your most extravagant boss-like self? Is it your dreams and aspirations; your alarm clock and job; the sounds of a baby crying; your aging bladder?  Wait, no, that's me and Copper. It's me. But, typically, it's later in the morning.  Not 3:30 am. Today, it… Continue reading Who’s the boss in your house?

Adventures · Cheers

The Dubious Minimalist Skinny Jeans Diet

Well, today's the day.  The big reveal.  Will there be a miracle on the 34th step on the scale? It's been 34 days since I began my Dubious Minimalist Skinny Jeans Diet TM (DMSJ).  Has it worked? I don't know yet... What? Nope, I'm still standing here in my cozy robe (because, duh, that is my… Continue reading The Dubious Minimalist Skinny Jeans Diet

Cheers · Emptying the nest

Best presents aren’t found under the tree

This first week of celebrating an empty nest Christmas causes me to pause and reflect on what I've come to treasure at this stage in life. As I recover from my binge snacking, movie watching, and napping on Christmas day, I'm happily reviewing the pictures we took while we were together.  No matter what people… Continue reading Best presents aren’t found under the tree

Cheers · Emptying the nest

A mild Christmas morning

I wasn't sure I could do it...or even why?  Why write a post on Christmas? Jeez...why not take a break?  It's Christmas morning, I should have better things to do. Writing every morning has been my new habit for several months.  Even though it was a late night, with all the Christmas Eve festivities and celebrations,… Continue reading A mild Christmas morning