Category Archives: Inspiration

How To Stay Motivated During “The Dark Times”

Posted on May 16, 2013 by

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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X is for X Chromosome: 18 Interesting Facts About Women

Posted on April 27, 2013 by

In honor of my Baby Girl, mothers, and the “X” in the A-Z Blog Challenge, we’re equating the X chromosome with females today. Let’s celebrate some Girl Power! All of you males with moms, wives and sisters can celebrate along with us. … Continue reading →

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R is for Relics I Want In My Office!

Posted on April 20, 2013 by

One of my very favorite things to do is go to the Selected Shorts performance at the Getty Museum. (Get your minds out of the gutter, it’s got nothing to do with pants.) A few Saturdays back, we went as … Continue reading →

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N is for Never, Ever, EVER Quit

Posted on April 16, 2013 by

The stories I always come back to for inspiration are the ones where people quit right before achieving their goals. They remind me to never, ever quit…even when things look bleak. We all know what that’s like, to feel that you’ve … Continue reading →

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M is for Man Facts ~ Here’s 13 Groovy Ones

Posted on April 15, 2013 by

Anyone who hangs out here at More Cowbell knows that I’m kind of a “dude.” I don’t know if it’s because I was influenced by my big brother (the Bag Whore) or if it’s just because my mama was kind … Continue reading →

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J is for a Jenny Story: What is the Most Important Thing You’ve Ever Done?

Posted on April 11, 2013 by

Yowza! Y’all sure did get your cool discussion on for yesterday’s Introvert vs. Extrovert post. I’m continuing the deep thoughts for today’s Thoughty Thursday blog. Hubby and I got into a discussion this week about the most important thing we’ve ever … Continue reading →

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Why Do The Simplest Skills Take the Longest to Learn?

Posted on March 28, 2013 by

Welcome to Thoughty Thursday here at More Cowbell! Thanks to my toddler, I’ve got learning on my mind. Baby Girl is potty training. And by that, I mean she’s been showing interest in the potty: sitting on it, making us … Continue reading →

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17 Links I Loved To Pieces

Posted on March 26, 2013 by

I don’t know if it’s a burst of creativity from the arrival of Spring or what, but the blogosphere is on fire this month! I’ve seen all kinds of magic. So, of course, I had to share it with y’all … Continue reading →

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When Someone Tries To Pee In Your Cheerios…

Posted on March 8, 2013 by

All around the world today, women are being celebrated. That’s kind of nifty. It’s International Women’s Day, just in case you hadn’t heard. This last week I’ve been working overtime to elevate one of the strong, compassionate women in my … Continue reading →

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What Lights Your Creative Spirit On Fire?

Posted on March 7, 2013 by

Today I’m thinking about creativity, how we nurture it and how we express it. One of the writing organizations I belong to is the Women’s Fiction Writers Association. As you’d expect, we talk a lot about books, creativity and writing. … Continue reading →

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