The day after…
I awakened this morning before my alarm, but I didn’t start writing a blog post in my head or on … Continue reading The day after…
Tag: NaBloPoMo
My reflections on NaBloPoMo…
My alarm awakened me at 4:30 this morning for the first time this month. I haven’t missed that blaring sound … Continue reading My reflections on NaBloPoMo…
Getting a bit more fit…
Thanks to my FitBit, I not only feel tired, but I also have proof that I had a terrible night’s … Continue reading Getting a bit more fit…
SEO and so what?
In my work as a technical editor working on marketing campaigns for new inventions, SEO is considered an important part … Continue reading SEO and so what?
Black Friday matters…
In years past, I hustled to Walgreens on Thanksgiving morning with the sole purpose of buying a local newspaper — … Continue reading Black Friday matters…
Thoughts upon awakening Thanksgiving morn…
I awakened to the scale alerting me I’d gained 1.5 pounds since my last weigh-in 24 hours ago, and it’s … Continue reading Thoughts upon awakening Thanksgiving morn…
Turkey trauma: Me, myself and my memories…
Am I the only one on American soil who isn’t thankful for Thanksgiving? The turkey cooks my goose every year as … Continue reading Turkey trauma: Me, myself and my memories…
If a gift falls in the forest…
If a tree falls in the forest and no one is near enough to hear it, does it make a … Continue reading If a gift falls in the forest…
When furniture shows your age…
When you have lived in one house for years and years, you don’t need much in the way of furniture. … Continue reading When furniture shows your age…
More time is not the answer…
My toenails need to be cut. My legs needs a shave. My eyebrows need waxing. My hair needs a trim. … Continue reading More time is not the answer…
The end of the twin era…
I always wanted twins until I got four children at one time. When I was young, I played with my … Continue reading The end of the twin era…
In fact, we are not entitled…
I was with my two colleagues as we drove across the university campus. Because we were lucky enough to have … Continue reading In fact, we are not entitled…
My surprise “happily ever after”…
Today I made a new friend as I stood at the makeup mirror, and as I told her my professional … Continue reading My surprise “happily ever after”…
Don’t skimp on the showers…
While my friends add their “thankful” posts to Facebook daily in November, I am choosing to do something different. Complain. … Continue reading Don’t skimp on the showers…
Construction criticism (or where have all the detours gone?)
Constructive criticism is the art of offering feedback on work performance to help a person improve. Construction, specifically road construction, … Continue reading Construction criticism (or where have all the detours gone?)
When everything feels like straw…
I left the meeting feeling overwhelmed. Sad thing is that I was leaving a meeting I led. Sigh. Afterward, I … Continue reading When everything feels like straw…
If she only knew…
Sometimes it’s better not to know. For instance, when your husband thinks the dress you wore to work that day makes … Continue reading If she only knew…
How our Mitsubishi van became blue…
As I was entering my daughter’s new-to-her minivan yesterday, I noticed something. “Ah! It has a sunroof,” I stated. It … Continue reading How our Mitsubishi van became blue…
