I ran this poll last year and got good suggestions for other definitions besides the ones I first thought of. I’m also including the slideshow of images in case some of the definitions make no sense (like a Turkey in bowling–who knew that one?) Take my poll–what do you associate with the word ‘turkey’? I … Continue reading
If you write about patriotism in America, nothing says it better than country music. In honor of Veteran’s Day, here’s a sampling: Continue reading
For the past several years, Adrienne Morris, author of the Tenafly Road series, has celebrated family on her blog during the holiday season. I’ll provide a link to this year’s post on how my far-flung adult family stays in touch soon. In our house, family is at the heart of holidays so hold yours close! … Continue reading
This post is for Alex Cavanaugh’s Insecure Writers Support Group (click the link for details on what that means and how to join. You will also find a list of bloggers signed up to the challenge that are worth checking out. The first Wednesday of every month, we all post our thoughts, fears or words … Continue reading
November 1st-30th–National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo to those in the know)–is when the entire world considers becoming a writer. Words pour from pens like ants at an abandoned picnic with the goal of finishing a novel in a month. People stop going to movies, watching TV, making dinner, visiting social media–all in the name of … Continue reading
Oct. 4th, 2018 is National Poetry Day in the UK (America celebrates Poetry Month in April so I may be back on this topic then). I don’t write poetry. You can see in this list of how-to-write-poetry tips why. In short, it requires too much thought for my brain–you have to put so much meaning … Continue reading
This post is for Alex Cavanaugh’s Insecure Writers Support Group (click the link for details on what that means and how to join. You will also find a list of bloggers signed up to the challenge that are worth checking out. The first Wednesday of every month, we all post our thoughts, fears or words … Continue reading
In October 2006, thirteen-year-old Megan Meier hung herself in her bedroom closet after suffering months of cyberbullying. She believed her tormentors’ horrid insults, never thought she could find a way to stop them, and killed herself. She’s not the only one. In fact, according to the anti-bullying website NoBullying.com, 52 percent of young people report being cyberbullied … Continue reading
This post is for Alex Cavanaugh’s Insecure Writers Support Group (click the link for details on what that means and how to join. You will also find a list of bloggers signed up to the challenge that are worth checking out. The first Wednesday of every month, we all post our thoughts, fears or words … Continue reading
Labor Day, the first Monday in September, is an American holiday (though with different names throughout the world) dedicated to the achievements of American workers. Take today to think about it. Me, I’ll take it literally–labor! A keyboard and a six-pack of Red Bull. I’m ready! Continue reading
