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Replacing the Notebook

I realize not many people read (and quite possibly weren’t aware it even existed) my Notebook that logged my daily goings-on (which recently became my weekly goings-on). For over a year, I had an online Notebook that recorded my accomplishments, my learning, my reading, my writing, my projects’ statuses, great things I’d heard, and my […]

Today, I’m thankful for…

Happy Thanksgiving!
Today, we’re supposed to sit around, eat a lot of turkey, and reflect on what we’re thankful for.
I’ve sent notes to a couple of friends this week letting them know I’m thankful for the influences they’ve had on my life this year, but they’re not all I’m thankful for.
What I’m most thankful for this […]

Caution: Television causes laughter

There’s so much comedy on television. Does that cause comedy in the streets?- Dick CavettOur society seems so quick to blame increasing violence in children on television shows and video games. Serious studies are being conducted on this phenomenon, and the findings aren’t terribly encouraging.
Game developers are working to make games more violent because that’s […]

The late link dump

First, I have to apologize you to you guys about Friday. I have no idea why I didn’t blog, except that dealing with Real Life has been something akin to wrestling a dragon. This actually has a lot to do with why the Sunday Link Dump is coming to you on Monday instead of Sunday. […]

Halloween myths

Given that it’s Halloween tomorrow, I thought it would be a fun to share these myth-busting Halloween facts!
However, those said, remember to make sure Halloween costumes allow your munchkin to see and breathe. Make sure to place reflective tape strategically on the costume for those who will be out and about after dark. Travel in […]

More quotes than links this time around

I haven’t done such a great job keeping Reader under control this week. (It’s been insane around here. Or I’ve been insane…hard to keep it straight some days.)
As a result, there are quite a few links to share. Amazingly, though, there are more quotes to share.
There’s the link I’m holding to share with a fellow […]

Shyness isn’t a poison

I’ll admit it, I’m tired of reading supposedly shy people telling the rest of us to stop being shy. Just because you found your inner extrovert doesn’t mean the rest of us want to! Some of us are quite content to sit in the peace and quiet and just think.
The latest offender will tell you […]

Blogging challenge: A holiday memory

This time around, Lorelle’s blogging challenge invites us to talk about something related to the holidays. As she points out, this is the time of year when we not only have to manage our professional and personal lives, but we have to schedule in time for a wide variety of holiday festivities as well.
I thought […]

Sustainable living bites!

In honor of Blog Action Day, I held onto a link for you guys.
Some time back, my mom and I were chatting on IM (as we do when our schedules permit), and she asked me, “Are you a Biter?”
I looked at the screen for a moment wondering what cult she’s joined.
She continued, “I’m a Biter.”
“What?”
Mom […]

Just a reminder

I’ve actually done a pretty good job of keeping my Reader in check all week! THis may have something to do with the fact that bad situations at work have caused me to actually be home at a reasonable hour every night this week.
Sadly, though, there are still links and quotes for us to share […]