a tiny slice of digital heaven
Feeling happy? I’d like to introduce you to one of the most powerful and naturally occurring drugs: Oxytocin. I can’t even begin to tell you how much you need this drug if you’re on a path of survival. Oxytocin is that incredibly powerful substance created in your brain that is responsible for monogamous pair bonding, social group bonding, smooth childbirth,… Continue Reading…
I had all but forgotten that it’s officially Blogtober. I got caught up in promoting The Genius Blogger’s Toolkit, and totally forgot to start on October 1. It’s October 17, and TGBTK is in hibernation for the year, and I can relax for a minute or two to post this challenge I got from my good friend Lauren at EllDuclos.blog…. Continue Reading…
Warning: I’m about to gush! Also, there are affiliate links in here, and I’ll make coffee money if you decide to pop in and join me in owning The Genius Blogger’s Toolkit. You can check out my disclosures for more information. Y’ALL! I have so much to tell you about this toolkit, and I am super excited and honored to bring… Continue Reading…
It feels somewhat appropriate that one of my first posts on my brand new blog would be a recipe for one of my favorite ways to make the people in my life happy. Yes, I still develop recipes. I just like a good boxed cake mix cookie once in a while. I still prefer cakes from scratch. Tonight, while I… Continue Reading…
Author’s Note: This composition was part of an assignment for imagery in a recent creative writing class. I have since tuned it as much as I’m willing, and now I present to you a bit of my time with my grandmother, Mary F. Walker – Church Deacon, Farmer’s Wife, Restaurateur, Writer, English Teacher, World Traveler, and – as I found… Continue Reading…
It is with great sadness that I let you know I’m very done with A Spork in the Road. That site carried me through some really tough times, and I will always be grateful it existed. As you can see, I retained the spork for my logo here. You may have also noticed softer colors, and a theme that’s more… Continue Reading…
We all have those days (more or less) when we feel not great, and lately mine have come less-frequently. My secret is that I have a list of things I do when I’m feeling not that great; spectacular ways to show myself that I am loved and worthy of care and compassion. These 13 things always make me feel better,… Continue Reading…
I have decided to break a little of the mold, and I am now offering many off-niche group boards on Pinterest. I see so many benefits to making this change, not the least of which is being able to connect with you on one more social media platform. It brings my heart so much joy to see people enjoying their… Continue Reading…
I have been admitted to the hospital exactly 10 times beginning in November of 2017, when my heart decided to start acting like now is the time to do the Atrial Fibrillation Happy Dance. And no, I don’t mean to sound flippant or facetious about the whole experience, because I was scared out of my mind. The only thing that kept… Continue Reading…
We see outrage everywhere. You’re probably upset about something now, if you’re reading this. I know I am. I’m outraged about all the outrage, and that’s not helping me chill about the things I should really be upset about. It doesn’t help that, no matter how I adjust it, my social feed is filled with people complaining about this or… Continue Reading…
Every week, I get together with my favorite co-host, Ted Bauer, and we discuss all that ‘s wrong (and a little that’s right) about Corporate America, Human Relationships, and how they intersect. This is show #2, and we get neck-deep about how corporations hurt themselves with their widely-practiced and accepted hiring processes. How many of us have gone through basically… Continue Reading…
It’s here! It’s here! Click to download and print the 2018 Denver Broncos Season Schedule. You’re welcome.