One of my cousins shared this picture recently: It’s from one of my recent trips home. Around 2010, I think. I love this photo because it’s so me: dyed hair, hoodie, camera. Plus, you can’t see my face. LOL. That hoodie was one of my favourites, too. It’s still around – just missing most of […]
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WednesDIY: Whimsical Warmth Headband
It’s still pretty warm but I’m getting a head start on my autumn cozy wear. The Whimsical Warmth Headband is a well-written pattern that’s easy to follow. I’m absolutely useless at checking things like gauge and hook size so it’s not surprising that my first attempt ended up being a little too big to be […]
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Guest Spot: John’s School Days Playlist
CATEGORY: back to school, comprehensive school, Eighties, friends, friendship, high school, memories, middle school, music, music is life, nostalgia, playlist, school, songs, You Tube
The back-to-school musical mayhem continues. Today, a friend and former colleague is taking over this spot to share his favourite songs from school. I’m loving all the different bands on our lists. If you like your rock, I think this one’s for you. John’s School Days Playlist John says: I’ve probably missed loads but here goes and in […]
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Guest Spot: Jay’s School Days Playlist
CATEGORY: back to school, comprehensive school, Eighties, friends, friendship, high school, memories, middle school, music, music is life, nostalgia, playlist, school, songs, You Tube
Jay and I were talking about my School Days Playlist yesterday and decided that, because we’re from two different generations, it would be fun for him to make a list of his own. So he did. Check out Jay’s favourite/most important songs from his school years below. Jay’s School Day’s Playlist 1. Tainted love – […]
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Wondra’s School Days Playlist
CATEGORY: back to school, friends, friendship, high school, memories, middle school, music, music is life, nostalgia, playlist, school, songs, You Tube
Since it’s back-to-school time, I thought I’d put together a playlist of school tunes – specifically my school tunes. The songs that I loved when I was in school. I reached out to my friends for this one, challenging them to name a song that they loved in middle or high school. (We’re talking about 1993-2000 […]
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Monday’s Meme of the Week
A friend shared this on my Facebook feed and I really got a kick out of it: Yup. That’s totally me!
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Call for Submissions: Jack O’Lanterns
CATEGORY: a writer’s life, anthology, author, halloween, horror, jack-o-lanterns, open submissions, submission call, Thirteen OClock Press, writer
Jack O’Lanterns Payment: Exposure and Royalties Word Count: Up to 5000 preferred more Halloween horror wanted, in time for this coming Halloween, so get yourself busy! (Your stories need not centre on the pumpkins themselves, it’s a good all inclusive title for all things Halloween without going into the standard cliché ones.) Let’s get a […]
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**Author Spotlight: Chasity Tarantino**
CATEGORY: a writer’s life, author, author spotlight, Chasity Tarantino, debut novel, Warped Love, writer
Chasity Tarantino currently resides in Highland, Indiana. Reading has always been a huge passion of hers. There is nothing better than being able to escape reality for a little while and delve into a new world created just for entertainment to her. To her books are golden and they are the most magical thing in […]
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A Song for Sunday: Celtic Thunder – Whiskey in the Jar
CATEGORY: A Song for Sunday, audiophile, Celtic Thunder, Ireland, Irish music, music, music is life, music video, You TubeI love this song, period. I thought Metallica’s version was my favourite – until I came across this last week. Damn. This song makes me want to dance. And I’m sure it has nothing to do with Irish men in kilts. Did I say damn already?
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