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Free and Useful: 750 Words

So in past lives (or previous years, or whatever) I’ve tried morning pages as recommended by Julia Cameron. Many a writer has, and a lot of those that I’ve talked to find morning pages incredibly useful. Some have told me they can’t write three notebook pages longhand first thing every morning, but even most of […]

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I Need a New Brain

Or at least a back-up brain. Please? At work I’ve long used the calendar function of old Outlook to remind me to do things, but I never got in the habit at home–one reason being that I don’t own that version at home. Recently I decided I needed the brain back-up, and started using reminders

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Are We Equals? (Hint: Are We Women?)

Are We Equals? (Hint: Are We Women?)

It’s funny how things come up all at once sometimes. A friend linked this yesterday. This is where I draw the line. This is where I asks moms all over the world who are SICK OF PINK to take a stand and make it stop. I’m making it stop. I’m asking you to say no to

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Best Ever Chocolate Chip Cookies

Best Ever Chocolate Chip Cookies

I did not come up with this; it is from Family Circle’s Best Ever Cakes and Cookies. And these cookies are just that–the best ever. So, in response to the threats of Mr. Chuck Wendig, I give you my favorite cookie recipe. Right after I babble a bit so the picture of the squid ninja

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Psst! Hey, mister/lady, wanna get words?

Psst! Hey, mister/lady, wanna get words?

You should know that I’m not like those other addicts. I don’t drink coffee all day. I can live months without a Diet Coke. No, my habit is under control. Two cups a day, maybe some decaf later, a Diet Coke if I need a cold drink. I don’t need more. I got this. Just don’t hand me instant if you like your kneecaps where they are.

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Joomla!

Joomla!

So I think I mentioned that the Turtleduck-appointed webmistress got eaten by her life. I’ve had pretty good luck at figuring stuff out–I’ve made free websites on AOL, Geocities, Angelfire, and possibly a few more, as well as doing my WordPress through FTP till it got advanced enough I didn’t have to–so when no one

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