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There are two reasons I have yet to post about my expectation-exceeding weekend at BlissDom '09: Our internet was down when I got home (until–HORRORS!–Tuesday!). Although I hung out at a local wi-fi hotspot on Monday, I just couldn't get...
Tears of a clown
Speechless. In this moment, I am speechless. I've begun this post a dozen different ways and none of them is "good enough", none of them is "right". Frustrating is that moment when you have so much to say yet words fall ridiculously...
Tears, Escape
The morning grind, as I refer to it in my mind but never out loud, is less a gritty rub and more a familiar and worn pair of slippers. Shaking Sandman and slumber, I roll to my left side, and with weighted lids, focus beyond the window, relishing the last...
iPod Touch. Win one!
It is my privilege…my honor…my delight…to give one of my awesomefabulous readers a $299 iPod Touch. Three ways to enter, details at show & tell & give & take. Get thee hither before...
It’s not about me. It’s about YOU.
I'm chanting the title of this post right now; trying to maintain a healthy and cheerful perspective a) that my readers will benefit, and b) it's really just a few extra minutes of work. Because I have BlogHer ads posted in my sidebar (which I am seriously...
Anticipation, Intimidation and Blogging Conferences
If ever there was a level playing field, it would have to be the land of the world wide web; anyone with a computer and internet access can create a blog in minutes, develop their online persona in weeks and cultivate a following in months. Value is attached...
Psycho deranged elephant doll
Thumbing through the coupon section in Sunday's paper sometimes leaves me shaking my head in disbelief; particularly when it's less about saving money and more about spending money on something no one actually needs. Let's consider Ashton-Drake...
Giveaway getters
THANKS to all of you who entered last week's giveaways! And though I'd love to give a little surcie to all of you who made reading giveaway comments entertaining, congratulations to the following readers who were randomly selected (except for the...
Super dishes!
{Originally posted on 1/25/08. I tried over half these recipes and if you're looking for some FABULOUS Super Bowl Party dishes, you've hit the mother lode! Please add YOUR favorite recipes 'cause I KNOW there are some GREAT ones NOT listed yet!} Are you...