Hey everybody! It’s another Use Me and Abuse Me Day.
Is this your first UMAMD? You are welcome to leave ONE LINK or URL from one of your blog posts, photos, video, anything really, in my comment section. (Paste two and you’ll end up in my spam filter. It’s always so embarrassing for me and my guest.)
That’s when the party starts. Say hello to others who stop by. Check out the new faces in my comment section. Click on a few links and tell them, “Susie sent me!” They should click back to your place. Now you know the drill! These parties always last for days and easily a full week, so you can keep stopping back.
DJ KSmash is in the house and spinning. Help yourself to the bar. If you prefer, the barista will make any coffee drink you can imagine. I’ve flown in delicacies from the finest restaurants in New York City.
I hope you have fun meeting my friends!
Now click on the video and dance with me!
Susie Lindau's Wild Ride 
Hi Susie and happy new year! So glad to see you dancing.
Here’s my link – I just love this Kid and I’m sure others will be inspired as well.
http://jansenschmidt.wordpress.com/2013/11/04/the-journey-to-awesome/
Enjoy!
Patricia Rickrode
w/a Jansen Schmidt
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Thanks Patricia! I have to say that I still have a ways to go in building up my stamina. It won’t be long and I’ll be able to dance for hours!
Happy New Year to you!
Loved this video! What a kid!!!! He is smarter than most adults and he has the right idea with dancing!
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This kid rocks!
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Love the video. You got me dancing in my chair! Here’s my the link to my post about celebrating the good stuff–like eating dim sum in Chinatown with (next to?) Jake Gyllenhaal. 😉 http://coleenpatrick.com/change-and-celebrating-the-good-stuff/ Happy new year, Susie!
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Coleen – what would you rather eat – dim sum or Jake? 😉
I knew you would like that place.
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Phil, don’t make me choose.
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Oh, you can tell us. We’ll keep it a secret.
Just a little nibble…….
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What a fun post! Loved reading about your year in reflection.
And you can’t beat Jake!
Happy New Year Coleen! Congrats on your new book!
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Susie, you have such a zest for life that I can’t help but smile every time I think of you. I LOVED your dancing video. You are definitely the epitome of a “live out loud” woman and I think it’s amazing!
As I considered what to share on the first, I decided not to go serious or somber. We’re kicking off a new year and need to do so with humor and an eye for the awkwardly ridiculous…so I decided to revisit my post on the inappropriate moments/crossed boundaries encountered when working with the public. 😉 http://theinnerwildkat.wordpress.com/2013/08/26/crossed-boundaries/
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This is hilarious! I thought I had some crazy experiences in retail, but nothing like yours. Wow! 🙂
Thanks for bringing it to the party! Have fun Kit and don’t forget to hit the dance floor!
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Susie, I’m always dancing. Well, when I’m not tripping over my own feet and falling on my duff, that is. 😉
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Always fun to see DJ KSmash in action! Oh look, there’s his #1 Fan in action. Great Pic of KSmash and the fireworks, Susie. Thank you for the kind invite… here’s one I was proud of last year, written for The Trifecta Writing Challenge… http://tedstrutz.com/2013/02/25/trifecta-writing-challenge-66-one-last-piece/
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I was in action alright! Hahaha!
Great story Ted! It is amazing how much emotion you could pack in so few words. Nice!
Thanks for stopping by with a link. Hope you enjoy meeting the guests! There are some new faces in the crowd.
Happy New Year!
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Always a great place to find new blogs. Thanks for hosting – and Wild On into the new year!
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Thanks for coming by Phil!
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Okay, I’ll be sane this time, try to stay on-point and not ramble. Visit me at http://www.tomwisk.wordpress.com . I’ll be nice.
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Such a funny story Tom! Thanks for sharing! Have fun at the party and don’t forget to dance!
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Susie’s parties are the best ones around! Let’s dance it out like it’s 2014!
Here’s a favorite post of mine from last year that is all about the conception of time. Enjoy!
http://definingwonderland.com/2013/04/14/the-accelerated-crawl-of-time/
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Love this! I wrote about why time passes slowly or more quickly given the situation, but you covered it in a more philosophical sense!
Thanks for bringing it to the party! Have fun and don’t forget to dance!
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I danced so much I got a cramp and a blister. But I’m still at it!
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It’s one thing to arrive fashionably late, but somehow I end up coming to your shindigs after the taco dip is gone and the good champagne has been replaced by vodka and flat 7-Up. Bubbly or not, I’m here to party, and I brought a post/interview with the appendage of an infamous politician. Where are we throwing our coats? Enjoy! http://1pointperspective.wordpress.com/2013/07/29/a-weiner-by-any-other-name/
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This is HILARIOUS!!!!
There are still partiers hitting it hard so come back and link up! Oh. And don’t forget to dance!
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OMG! This was perfect! Definitely tickled my funny bone.
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Thanks Kitt! Who couldn’t benefit from a little tickling now and then?
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Heh! Ain’t that the truth? (and if you heard a thud, that was just my mind hitting the gutter)
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The gutter isn’t the worst place to be, at least we’ll have lots of company.
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LOL! True.
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This was just to fun to read!!!!! LOVED IT!!!!!
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Thanks – just goes to show that Weiner humor never really goes out of style.
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NEVER out of style!! LOL!!!
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By the way, speaking of coffee as we just were, here’s a link to my second choice for Susie’s party (if you’re interested, no pressure) http://1pointperspective.wordpress.com/2013/02/10/ill-have-a-venti-mocha-latte-where-the-sun-dont-shine/
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Happy new year Susie! Looks like it has been great so far.
I have never participated in a UMAAD and love your blog. You are an inspiration and I love you writing style. I cannot wait to read all the posts that have been offered here! I decided that the first part of my 2013 recap would be a good start for anyone interested in reading Monday Montage: Memories of 2013 | And Three To Go
http://andthreetogo.wordpress.com/2013/12/30/monday-montage-memories-of-2013/
Thank you for doing this and Happy New year!
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Thank you so much!
Love your look back at 2013 in pictures! Have fun clicking on links and don’t forget to dance!
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So much fun when you have there parties. Let me share tonight’s post, which talks about a surprise that almost shook me out of my toga!
http://moviewriternyu.wordpress.com/2014/01/02/befuddled-blogger-demands-recount/
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Congratulations! That is a huge work award and timely with the bad weather predicted to come into your state.
Hope you have fun meeting the guests! There are a lot of new faces in the crowd and just keep on coming!
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I love making new friends. 🙂
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Hi Susie. Thank you for this UMAMD. Always fun. My Thriller My GRL went live for print on Amazon. Here is the link to the author page https://www.amazon.com/author/johnwhowell
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Congrats on the first of the trilogy! Even better that the second one will be published! I have several short stories. Hoping for a novella in > http://kindredspirit23.wordpress.com/2014/01/02/friday-fictioneers-blasted-from-the-past-carolyns-adventures-r-1314/
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Hi, John: Thanks for bringing your new thriller to the party! Best of luck with My GRL and the rest of the trilogy,
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How cool are you???? CONGRATULATIONS!!!
I will check it out! I love thrillers!
Have fun clicking on links and meeting my friends!
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Looks really great! Are you going to ebook it?
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Congrats, John! Gave your author page a like while I was out there. 🙂
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Happy New Year Susie and thank you for our first dance! You’ve got some moves girl! Thanks for the opportunity to join your party.
Beth Rice
http://www.AnimalTalesBlog.com
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Thanks for stopping by the party Beth! I love your golf conversation. Hilarious!
Thanks for bringing a link to the party! Click on a few and introduce yourself! Tell them, “Susie sent me,” and they should click back!
Don’t forget to dance!
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Haha! The Golf story had me grinning.
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Aloha and Happy New Year! You throw the best parties!
http://www.amazon.com/Galen-Rose/e/B008G4ZM8C/ref=ntt_athr_dp_pel_pop_1
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Congrats on the book! I have several short stories published. Perhaps, a novella on the way – > http://kindredspirit23.wordpress.com/2014/01/02/friday-fictioneers-blasted-from-the-past-carolyns-adventures-r-1314/
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The book looks great! Congrats and best of luck (from fellow writer).
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Congratulations on the publication of your book! Have fun clicking on links and meeting the other bloggers. A crowd is still partying down. Don’t forget to dance!
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One should never forget to dance!
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Congrats! I liked your author page. 🙂
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Thank you!
Galen
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I may be a late for the party and a big thank you for this….I saw your link on Kitt site so I thought to share a funny story:):)
http://amadiex.wordpress.com/2013/05/29/to-wing-or-not-to-wing/
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Hahaha! I love this story. Talk about Awkward Husband Moment. 😀
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I thought it would be a good laugh, I can’t pull out one of “those” without laughing!
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True!
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Susie I gotta to say I loved your dance video and I would be right there dancing with ya!!!! Love it!
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I love reading your blog Susie! Happy New Year and keep on dancing! This is a post of mine where I tried to figure what to do next when you think you have achieved it all – enjoy! http://lemonadejargon.wordpress.com/2013/12/28/the-lowlights-of-living-the-dream/
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Dancing into the party a little late, but I am here to dance, socialize and share:) http://cravesadventure.wordpress.com/2014/01/04/the-beauty-of-words/
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Fun stuff. Missed the party but am nominating you for Sisterhood of the World blogger award. Cheers!
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How fun, love the video and images Susie – 🙂
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