It's a Drop and Hop Blog Party! It's time for another Blog Party where you Drop a link and Hop to other blog sites. September is all about the change of seasons and the expectation of holidays. There's a lot to write about so why not build your readership? I love bringing my friends together so... Continue Reading →
Discovered with 6 Ironic Twists!
Welcome new blog followers! I hope you'll sit back, relax, and read how a surprising discovery was ironic in six twisted ways when one of my posts was featured on WordPress Discover. Last week, while sipping coffee and checking my Twitter notifications, I noticed WordPress had tweeted my blog post, 18 Best Blog Tips: New Ways... Continue Reading →
How Londoners Fight Terrorism
While Danny and I prepared for our trip to Europe, we heard about the terrorist attack in Manchester, England. Our whole vacation started with London at its heart. I would attend the Bloggers Bash on June 10th. We didn't change our plans. Instead, we drove from Glasgow to Edinburgh, Scotland when I noticed London trending... Continue Reading →
Fate Meets London’s Bloggers Bash
Sometimes fate is created with a hint of timing, a splash of coincidence, and a whole gallon of serendipity. When our ceiling caved in from our demon washing machine, contractors and workers descended on our home. At first, I thought water damaged three rooms. Then we discovered ALL of the wood floors would have to... Continue Reading →
I’m Back, So It’s Blog Party Time!
It's blog party time! I have traveled for nearly the entire month of June and have been off the grid. My last post left off in Scotland. I've got another teed up, but before I launch into telling you about my wild adventure abroad, I want to know what happened in your part of the... Continue Reading →
Wild Conversations Overheard in Malibu and Boulder
I’ve overheard a lot of wild conversations. I’m an eavesdropper by nature. Shh! Don’t tell anyone… It can be very entertaining. Here are three conversations I've overheard. I just had to share: #1. While visiting Malibu, I walked through a parking a lot filled with sports cars and other gleaming top-of-the-line vehicles. A middle-aged couple... Continue Reading →
5 Things You Must Do for Your Birthday!
Hate celebrating your birthday? Always disappointed? I had a very Happy Birthday on the 11th and celebrated it BIG time this year. How? Easy. I depended on myself to have fun. 5 things you must do for your birthday: #1. Take control. Plan your day in advance. Waiting around for someone else to plan it... Continue Reading →
When Death Sits on My Face
I went to a therapist for the first time with the intention of getting over my brother's sudden death after trying to save him. When my father died, it hit me harder the second six months. I needed some coping skills. I wanted to expedite the process of grieving. Get over it faster. "I know you... Continue Reading →
A Cosmic Joke after Trauma
When life becomes a cosmic joke, I'm ready for the punchline. It's more than traumatic when someone healthy dies moments after you speak with them. My mind has been flooded with what ifs and the disbelief that anyone could sit down and pass away from a clot. I'm still in shock after almost three weeks. So... Continue Reading →
I Celebrated a Birthday, But Failed to Save a Life.
Have you ever taken a mouth-to-mouth resuscitation class? I took one for a babysitting badge when I was in Girl Scouts. I remember the plastic dummy and going through the routine while hoping to God I'd never have to use it. Flash forward a few decades. On March 9th, I flew back to Wisconsin for my... Continue Reading →