GIVEAWAY – Profitable Blogging for Beginners
Winner – Holly. Congratulations! Future giveaways will be announced first in my e-newsletter. Subscribe today. I’m a writer. I’ve written news reports, magazine articles, books, among other things. How...
View ArticleWordPress tweaks for writers
I’ve been writing various blogs for nearly ten years, and have used WordPress for most of them. Why? It fit well with the writer me. I could tweak copy and images without having to tinker with code....
View ArticleA first good investment
I consider myself lucky. In 2008 and 2009, we had a financial advisor who gave us warnings and solid advice based on our needs. She had many of the attributes of a good financial advisor that John...
View ArticleSoul food to have again and again
Have you ever forgotten how much you enjoy a particular food until you’ve had it again? Whether it’s days or years between, you think, “Hmm, why don’t I eat this more often?” The servings that Marjorie...
View ArticleHave joy in one “easy” step
I’m full of joy. I mean full to overflowing. Oh, how I long to share my joy. But few would accept it. You see my joy has come in trials and tribulations. James, the brother of Jesus, wrote, Consider it...
View ArticleI hear you, Pete
Pete sure had a lot to say this morning. As I said my good mornings to Shana, Georgia, Hope, and Mabel, Pete hollered repeatedly letting me that he was there also — “Please, please. I’m over here. Pay...
View ArticleGlobal School Play Day?
Global School Play Day. Hmm. My first thought was “That’s a good idea. Children need more time to play at school or anywhere for that matter.” Then on second thought, “What? We need a special day to...
View ArticleLet’s Celebrate! Read an E-book Week
March 1 kicked off Read an E-book Week. The Week was officially recognized by Chase Calendar of Events in 2004. Of course, the purpose is make readers aware of the potential of e-reading. I was one of...
View ArticlePreparing for God’s re-direction
I’m not a fan of a single sentence on a website that says “Under Construction.” I thought about “Remodeling,” which is what is going on. Really, though, what’s going on here is “Re-direction.” Due...
View ArticlePractical Preparedness List
September is National Preparedness Month. Often when talking about preparation, prepping, thoughts turn to be ready for a disaster of some kind. There are other ways that you can, and maybe should, get...
View ArticleDid you prepare for today?
As National Preparation Month continues, we find that “prepping” involves more than just being ready for the next disaster. Many of us just finished back-to-school preparations. Our family begins...
View ArticleCan you always be prepared?
I consider myself prepared for most anything; whether it’s a flat tire (tow service) or a natural disaster (back-up power). But as I’ve thought about these preparations this month, I wondered if there...
View ArticleDo we need Worldwide Day of Play?
“Will you PUULLEEZZE go outside and play?” Words I remember from my childhood. Not because I was sitting in front of a video device too much, but because I was probably playing and running through out...
View Article7 National Book Month Activities
Who remembers hiding under the blankets with a flashlight to keep reading a book after lights out? I certainly do. When my grandkiddos visit, I see a faint glow of an e-reader after bedtime has been...
View ArticleWhat is socialization?
I take a look at my kids’ Facebook pages and wonder, “Why is the socialization question still being asked of homeschoolers?” My kids, all 30+, have a predictable group of social media friends: family...
View Article“I Believe in Homeschooling”
On my return trip from the 2:1 Blogging Conference, I threw one of my carry-ons into the bin at the security screening. I heard behind me, “Look, she believes in homeschooling.” I turned around to be...
View Article4 Ideas for Your Mission Statement
This post contains affiliate links. I serve God and others by offering real-world solutions based on my real-world experiences. I strive to be open, honest, and practical to inspire others to move...
View ArticlePoetry – Have no fear
This post contains affiliate links. I enjoy poetry. I wanted my children to enjoy poetry. Sadly, I never really learned to write lovely verses and, consequently, I don’t think I did an adequate job of...
View Article5 Editors Tackle the 12 Fatal Flaws of Fiction Writing – A Review
This post contains affiliate links. Where there is no guidance the people fall, But in abundance of counselors there is victory. Proverbs 11:14 – NASB I’m going to take a little liberty...
View ArticleThanksgiving – Coping with mental illness
“Be cheerful no matter what; pray all the time; thank God no matter what happens.” I Thess 5:16-18 (MSG) What? I’m suppose go around with a happy face pasted on? Days when our loved ones’ mental...
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