Thoughts, Tips and Tales
I started a personal blog to share my thoughts and bring a lift to other people. Reading a "lifestyle" blog can be like enjoying a letter from a friend or indulging in a good conversation. It connects you with another human being who has the same types of joys, doubts, thoughts, questions and problems as you do. I hope that reading my blog will brighten your day!Subscribe to Blog via Email
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Edible Fruit Bouquets: They’re Easy to Make and Fun to Eat
Anyone who knows me will tell you I’m not into cooking. However, I am fascinated with creating fun things with fruit.
7 Things You May Not Know about Fitbit
Fitbits are so helpful in providing motivation to be more active! I’ve been using one for more than two years now and discovered some interesting Fitbit facts you may not know.
Pass-Around-the-Office Internet Funnies
If you haven’t seen these yet, hope you enjoy! I don’t need anger management. I need people to stop pissing me off! Old age is coming at a really bad time!
Boost Happiness: Bring Back Fun Activities that Fell Along the Wayside
Realized recently that there are quite a few activities I adore but rarely make time to do. It’s time to pump up the happiness quotient and bring on more joy! My neglected “fun things to do” list is below — … Continue reading
Posted in beach, bike riding, fun, inspiration, kayak, ping pong, thoughts tips and tales
Tagged badminton, beach, bike riding, day trips, fun, inspiration, kayak, par 3 golf, ping pong, thoughts tips and tales
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Cruisin’ Solo and Lovin’ It: My First Guest Blog Post
I wrote my first guest blog post — about the great time I have going on cruises alone. It was published Sun., July 3 on Too Timid and Squeamish, an inspiring and amusing blog that I read often. Check it out … Continue reading
Posted in cruising, fun, life, thoughts tips and tales, vacation
Tagged cruise, cruising alone, solo cruising, thoughts tips and tales, vacation
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The Great Adventure: Writing My First Book
A little over 20 years ago when my son was a toddler, I had a brainstorm: write a book about great places to take kids in the area. I was an at-home mom, no product like that existed locally and … Continue reading
Posted in accomplishments, author, books, friends, fun, goals, life, memories, thoughts tips and tales, writing, wtiting
Tagged author, books, goals, memories, thoughtstipsandtales, writing
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Hilarious Online Dating Website Photos and Messages
I had carpal tunnel surgery yesterday and haven’t perfected typing with one hand… so, take a look at these goofy photos and write-ups captured from online dating sites at BuzzFeed. They’ll crack you up! And if you’re married, they’ll make … Continue reading
Posted in dates from hell, dating, fun, internet dating, online dating, thoughts tips and tales
Tagged dating, fun, humor, internet dating, online dating, thoughts tips and tales
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Paper Bag Speed Dating — Would You Do It?
A hot new trend in dating, which began in England, is a variation on speed dating — where an equal number of men and women come to an event and are each paired off with a person of the opposite … Continue reading
Posted in dating, fun, life, miscellaneous, speed dating, thoughts tips and tales
Tagged dating, speed dating, thoughts tips and tales
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Bloggers: Use Your Power for Good
Wasn’t it Glinda the Good Witch in The Wizard of Oz who said, “Dorothy, use your power for good, not evil?” Blogs have power, and they’re the ideal place to inspire readers and lift them up. Blogs give you an … Continue reading
Posted in blogging, family, friends, fun, gratitude, life, thoughts tips and tales
Tagged blogging, family, friends, life, memories, thoughts tips and tales
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Why I Love Personal Blogging
My full-time job involves running a corporate communications blog that provides work-related information to employees around the world, and I enjoy it. But writing a personal blog is a lot more entertaining! The reasons I enjoy personal blogging are: 1) … Continue reading
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Tagged bloogging, fun, thoughts tips and tales
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