First published November 5, 2018 I was thinking of things to keep me occupied at home when Mike and I were driving home from dropping Anna off at college, so I wouldn’t miss her as much as I did at that moment. I had an idea while we were traveling through corn fields of central… Continue reading My Dad and “I” Built a Picket Fence
Category: Humor
Hamsters Are Cool-You Should Get One
I had another post ready to reblog today and then on February 4, our dear, sweet Nibbles passed away in Ella's arms on the way to the vet sick call hour. It's been a sad week here because he was so much more to us than just a hamster. Ella said something interesting on the day… Continue reading Hamsters Are Cool-You Should Get One
Quirks? I Got ‘Em By The Boatload
My friend Jeanette, the mastermind behind the vision board, has gotten me to thinkin' again which is never ever good. She wrote a post about 30 Refreshingly Unique Blog Writing Prompts and let me tell you, they are indeed refreshing. So from her list of delightful prompts, I chose #7: A quirk you have. Let's get… Continue reading Quirks? I Got ‘Em By The Boatload
My Top Seven Blog Names If I Ever Start Another Blog
I'm not starting another blog anytime soon—I can hardly come up with enough interesting content for the one I already have. However, over the past eight years, I've casually mentioned several names that would make excellent blog titles, like “That Would Make an Excellent Blog Name” or “If I Ever Start a Niche Blog, I… Continue reading My Top Seven Blog Names If I Ever Start Another Blog
Creating a Blog Bio is Stupid
I spent an unreasonable amount of time a few months ago trying to revamp my Who I Am page on this blog. Spending time that I don't really have attempting to impress strangers who have just started reading my blog. The first place I go to on a new-to-me blog is their Who I Am,… Continue reading Creating a Blog Bio is Stupid
I Went to My High School Reunion and Lived to Tell
A few weeks ago, I wrote about attending my high school reunion and what I didn't plan to do beforehand. That post received a surprisingly positive response, as well as numerous requests for a follow-up post. Mostly because you wanted to know if I told anyone that I trained hamsters in my basement. Sorry to… Continue reading I Went to My High School Reunion and Lived to Tell