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NaNoBloNoMo
I knew it would happen. When I signed up to the challenge of NaBloPoMo, I already anticipated the end of the month payroll and bookkeeping tasks, Thanksgiving, and a visit from the grandchildren. Throw in all the cleaning, cooking, Christmas … Continue reading
Perfectly unclear
“This is (name garbled) and could R please call me at (number garbled)? We have a (garbled) (garbled) break and I need to talk to R right away.” Click. So is this…. a water main break, an equipment break, are you … Continue reading
Dressing Up the Angel
Kissing autumn goodbye. I know it’s still officially autumn until the winter solstice arrives, but the weather has finally and suddenly turned colder and snow flurries are in the forecast. My little cherub sits in my kitchen window and blows … Continue reading
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Tagged boomer blog, cherub, grapevine deer, Lincoln Highway, Midwest Living, NaBloPoMo, Winter stolstice, Yard sale
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Hello…. Audience, are you there?
I confessed in my last post that I didn’t always follow the rules of blogging. I must have hit a nerve with other bloggers because that was my highest viewed post since I began the NaBloPoMo journey. I was totally … Continue reading
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Tagged audience, blog, boomer blog, confessions, NaBloPoMo, site stats, WordPress, writing
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Do you follow the rules?
I’m not a good blogger. In fact, when I became a blogger I didn’t even know you could be a good one or a not so good one. I just wanted to get my thoughts in written form before I … Continue reading
Deliver De Letter De Sooner De Better
Send me a postcard, drop me a line, stating point of view, Indicate precisely what you mean to say, Yours sincerely wasting away… Even before I fell in love with the Beatles and their incredible lyrics, I wrote letters. I … Continue reading
Good Advice
When you feel like quitting, think about why you started. Just a few days ago, I spotted this quote on facebook. It’s good advice. When I was about six years old, I wanted to learn how to ride a … Continue reading
Mother
Tiny Florence trembled. Damp, cold air wrapped around her like a shroud. The light from the open grave grew brighter but held no warmth for the young orphan. “Oh miss?” her teeth chattered as she spoke. “When will it … Continue reading
Day 10 NaBloPoMo
This is the first challenge I have taken as a blogger and I have to admit, it’s not as easy as I thought it would be. Blog every day for a month. That’s all. You are even given a … Continue reading
Sage
Last spring I purchased a pretty little sage plant marked down at a local nursery. I always have these big intentions of using herbs in my cooking and I do sometimes, but I always hate to cut the fresh herbs … Continue reading
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