Ten Trite Things for Which I'm Thankful
[a continuation of the One Thousand Gifts that I'm listing over time--this, a far less spiritual grouping]3. Free range turkey for Thanksgiving.4. Chocolate chip cookies straight from the oven. Very...
View ArticleFive Writing Strengths
I was tagged a while back for a writer-meme.The Instructions:So, here’s the challenge: make a list of five strengths that you possess as a writer/artist. It’s not really bragging, it’s an honest...
View ArticleA Mind Alive
Cerebral calisthenics.Brain Fitness.Brain food.Miracle-Gro for the Mind.These phrases seem to complement (or trump) my “Six Ways to Refresh Your Mind” post from long ago. I hope to keep my mind...
View ArticleThree Tips for Efficient Periodical Perusing
The Belgian Wonder had accumulated a lot of frequent flyer miles, but not quite enough for a free flight, doggone it. He said they would expire at the end of ’07, and we were able to apply them toward...
View ArticleBloggy Giveaway and Other Fun
** IMPORTANT UPDATE **I’m so impressed with the response to my book giveaway–thank you for your interest and great comments! I’ve decided to accept entries until 4:00 p.m. this Saturday, February 2....
View ArticleOfficial Bloggy Giveaway Winner Declared
The drawing for a copy of The Contemplative Mom was held today at 4:50 p.m. Eastern Time. The Belgian Wonder, a certified Project Manager and Computer Science major, oversaw the entire process. He was...
View ArticleThe Simplicity of Reading
I recently came across a passage in a book called Graceful Simplicity.In a chapter entitled “The Politics of Simplicity,” in a section subtitled “Education for Simple Living,” the author claimed that...
View ArticleOnline, Are We Really Reading?
The New York Times had an article in Sunday’s paper entitled “Literacy Debate: Online, R U Really Reading?”It reminded me of the post I wrote about the Atlantic’s article, Is Google Making Us Stoopid?...
View ArticleCuriosity Journal: June 8, 2011
I’m recording an occasional Curiosity Journal, a recap of the past week or so. Tag words are: reading, playing, learning, reacting and writing. ::: Some of you have mentioned that you may begin posting...
View ArticleCuriosity Journal: July 13, 2011
Each Wednesday I’m recording a Curiosity Journal, a recap of the past week. Tag words are: reading, playing, learning, reacting and writing. ::: Some of you have mentioned that you’re keeping a...
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