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
Tag: Writing
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
Why I’m Not Sending Everyone a Christmas Card This Year
I feel like that title smells a lot like clickbait. Don't know what clickbait is? It's when a title sucks you into clicking on a link but it really isn't about what the title led you to believe. Here's an example: TITLE- She Thought She Was Getting a Surprise Visit from Santa But Wait Until… Continue reading Why I’m Not Sending Everyone a Christmas Card This Year
When Did The Trees Get So Big?
As I drove through my neighborhood this morning, I noticed the trees that line the streets. When did these trees get so big? I thought to myself. A large portion of my time is spent looking ahead — at the road while driving, at the soccer field where my youngest plays, or through the camera… Continue reading When Did The Trees Get So Big?
Writing Challenge #8- The Night of My 21st Birthday
So I completely failed this month's writing challenges. There was far too much pressure. But I persevered with a couple of writing challenges because I felt compelled to document them. One of them is the night of my 21st birthday. My 21st birthday was going to be unforgettable. I wasn't going to parties or hanging… Continue reading Writing Challenge #8- The Night of My 21st Birthday
The Secret
When I meet people in my everyday life, I don’t tell them about this blog. Most people don’t find out until we become Facebook friends. And at that point, there’s really no hiding it anymore. Because once you’re a Facebook friend, you will eventually find it. I’m required to share my Chicago Parent posts on… Continue reading The Secret