Musings of an adventurous empty nest mom on everything under the sun.
Did you ever watch daytime soap operas? Those tales of unusually large, wealthy, extended families set in small towns where somehow everyone knew each other yet only found out at just the right time that they were also related in some dramatic fashion. It was somehow supposed to be a reflection of something as... Continue Reading →
Instead of constantly bitching about the shiny object syndrome that hampers nearly everyone's ability to focus, I decided to actively try and do something about it. I had already stopped obsessively reading my twitter timeline daily (yes, I stupidly used to actually try and do that. And? I sadly DID for a long time). I... Continue Reading →
Catchy title eh? Ads a lovely delusion of grandeur to the much more boring reality that I basically stayed put and did chores 😉 OK, not entirely true. I did run out to Starbucks to grab breakfast. My cereal box for the week was empty and I didn't want to make eggs and I have... Continue Reading →
February is the Monday of months according to the always currently relevant Garfield The Cat. It's also clearly Blogging Prevention Month around here. My writing energies are all used up by the pergola site. With the ebook on sale - one book sold last week! - I have to ramp up the promotion which means... Continue Reading →
Unfinished or poorly designed or broken websites. Really, it's 2011 and if your online storefront is not your #1 priority then you are doing it wrong. I'm planning the upcoming August Moms gathering here next weekend and I spent yesterday surfing around restaurant websites and nothing irritated me more than trying to open a menu... Continue Reading →
I've had occasion recently to notice the vast range of differences between individuals. Sure, we all know those exist on a large level, but these were examples that to me were more granular and pretty amusing. Some time ago on Facebook I posted this status "Hey, did anyone catch the license plate # of the... Continue Reading →
Well, you can't be too technophobic if you are reading blogs, right? But then, that is a pretty passive activity. Surfing the internet for info or entertainment shouldn't be too scary. What about internet shopping? Facebook? Twitter? Writing your own blog? Posting pictures on the internet of you or your family? Online banking? Heck, (and... Continue Reading →
Trees & Flowers & Birds! 