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 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
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?
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
Recently, I started noticing other blogs’ headers. I mean, doesn't everyone? A few days later, I was poking around on Etsy and realized people actually sell blog header packages. Like, this is a whole thing. A market! For headers! Who knew? The prices were around $30 for a “package,” but I didn’t inquire… Continue reading How To Make a Blog Header Without Really Trying
When my friend Shannon called me last fall inquiring if I wished to go to the Erma Bombeck Writer’s Workshop in the spring, it intrigued me. I remember Erma Bombeck from my childhood. My mom and grandma would watch her on Good Morning America. They bought her books and chuckled at her newspaper columns. I… Continue reading Erma Bombeck Writers Workshop 2014
