Author Archives: Jenny Hansen

About Jenny Hansen

Avid seeker of "more"...More words, more creativity, More Cowbell! My passion is finding those qualities that are unique in every person and every piece of fiction. Founding blogger at Writers In The Storm (http://writersinthestorm.wordpress.com). Write on!

Video Fun: Who’s Your Favorite?

Posted on May 24, 2013

This is the cutest video I’ve seen all week. Not because of the topic, because of this baby. She’s turbo squeezable. What’s your favorite video or link so far this week? (Please DO share down in the comments!) My favorite … Continue reading →

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Why “Special Princess Panties” Are Rocking My World

Posted on May 23, 2013

It’s Thoughty Thursday and I can’t think about anything but panties. Why, you ask? We’re potty training at the Hansen House (that’s PT, when we don’t want the kid to catch on to the conversation) and Mommy might die. Seriously, … Continue reading →

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Writing Inspiration Both Old and New

Posted on May 21, 2013

The Vicious Texas Flu, as we’re calling it in my house, has turned everything loose but my voice. I still sound like an adult film star. I’m totally not kidding. All weekend, I had people standing kinda close giving me … Continue reading →

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Two Phrases I Never Thought I’d Use In A Sentence Together

Posted on May 20, 2013

Two things I never thought I’d use in a sentence: “Detachable Penis” and “Sea Slug.” Seriously? I SCUBA’d for years and I had no idea I was missing out on all this magic. Continue reading →

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What’s The “Must-Have” on Your Desk?

Posted on May 17, 2013

I saw my Dream Desk on Twitter the other day, courtesy of Russ Linton. I need that mug! And that secondary computer. I need that huge-o monitor…and those cool colored Post-its!! But mostly I just need that mug. Although my … Continue reading →

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How To Stay Motivated During “The Dark Times”

Posted on May 16, 2013

Welcome to Thoughty Thursday here at More Cowbell! Thanks to more than a week down with the flu, I’ve got motivation on my mind. I need some BAD, to get me moving from my bed this week when pretty much I … Continue reading →

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Return of the Feverish Laughing OMG Jedi

Posted on May 13, 2013

Hey, y’all! Hubby and I brought the flu bug back from Texas so it’s been a very long week here at Hansen House. But I missed you guys too much to stay away any longer. Plus, it’s Monday, and it’s … Continue reading →

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Are You a Big Ho for an Amazon Card?

Posted on May 2, 2013

I am such a Ho for an Amazon card. Seriously, Hubby knows…forget the new purse, earrings or flowers, and go for the Amazon card. I heap him with love and compliments every time I “one-click.” Of course, when it came time to … Continue reading →

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Z is for Zorino, Zatch and 12 Other Zany Words I’d Never Heard Of

Posted on April 30, 2013

You know why I do the A to Z Blogging Challenge every year, despite the extra work? Because it makes me stretch and learn. Hubby and I were talking over “Z” words (especially after yesterday’s Scrabble post) and trying to … Continue reading →

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Y is for Y Chromosome: Man Motivation (or How I Get My Dudes To Play Scrabble)

Posted on April 29, 2013

Whether it’s testosterone, perversity, or just plain curiosity, most of the men I know are fiercely competitive. That’s been both a blessing and a curse when it comes to me and Scrabble. You see, I looooooooove to play Scrabble. And … Continue reading →

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