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Monthly Archives: July, 2014

Information Addict

It has come to my attention, as I try to be more mindful of daily activities, that I spend a lot of wasted time in the spirit of learning. I love to research, and can justify surfing any website that discusses writing tips and advice. I want to improve my photography and editing skills, so …

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Sunday Salon: July 20, 2014

We were spoiled rotten this week, weather-wise –  highs in the upper 70s, record lows in the 50s – and I have enjoyed every minute of it.  Of course, such abnormal conditions require a pendulum swing the other way, and today begins our typical triple-digit heat index temperatures.  It sounds like this might be a good …

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WIP – Kansas City

For those of you who follow my Sunday Salon posts, you know that I have maintained a consistent blogging schedule for nearly two months now.  I feel as though I have a rhythm, and I am learning to think ahead and plan accordingly. Specific writing projects, however, are not going as well.  I have not …

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Sunday Salon: July 13, 2014

I am posting this a day late because we decided to take an impromptu trip out-of-town:  no place special and yet extraordinary. We went to Springfield, MO known for the original Bass Prop Shop and boyhood home of Brad Pitt.  It is less than an hour away from Branson, a vacation destination for those living in the …

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Why I Write

I must admit that I have never participated in a “blog hop” but after reading Karen’s post I knew I wanted to join the fun.   I was curious as to when this “hop” originated, but after doing a bit of research and following various links, I was only able to discern it has been active since at least …

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