Every year since my mom died, setting up the Christmas tree and tearing it down brings on the blues for me. Normally, I get all sappy and weepy and moody. This year was different, though, and I've been trying to figure out why I've been so damn happy. Was it because it has been six… Continue reading Reflections on sappy post-Christmas tales
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We missed a middle age train wreck
If only we could be prophetic by listening to our bodies when they sound off early warning bells. We hear them, but think they are far off in the distance and not approaching us yet. We're different, we think we can beat the odds. We can skirt our genes and miss the train wrecks of… Continue reading We missed a middle age train wreck
Senior Cat Portrait Session Take 1
It's that time year again. I've (we've - me and my sister Tizzie) turned another year older, another year wiser, and yet, the hooman still tries to get great shots of us for senior portraits. It's a draining experience, but I tolerate it. I don't move as fast now that I've rounded off a bit. … Continue reading Senior Cat Portrait Session Take 1
A twisted tale of MIA cardboard boxes
We all do it. What? We store papers and sh*t in cardboard boxes. Yes.we.do. Wanna know how I know it is so? Sure... Cuz' I'm a reformed cardboardlovinboxaholic (yes, that's a word, and I have proof that I was one at least in this one spot, right here...) Really? Yep. For 2.5 years, I stored… Continue reading A twisted tale of MIA cardboard boxes
How to line up ideas that keep your blog fresh
As a writer, blogger, or photographer, how often do you feel boredom - ho-hum, BLAH...? Just plain ol' blah about your efforts? Hopefully, feeling like that is rare for you. Despite the fact that we all have the freedom of expression at our fingertips, sometimes its hard to find the words to write to keep… Continue reading How to line up ideas that keep your blog fresh
Don’t be a blog monitor, be a blog ninja
Today, we're going to talk about why you should avoid becoming a Blog Monitor. Trust me, you do NOT want to be one. Be a blog ninja instead. Stay in hiding for a bit, get the hang of things, and then when you're ready, pop out and you'll shine as a blogger. Trust me, I've… Continue reading Don’t be a blog monitor, be a blog ninja