Tag Archives: family

S is for Sound Effects I’d Have Liked To Use on My Brother

Posted on April 22, 2013 by

I grew up the younger sister of an older brother who was six feet tall in the 6th grade. He’s always had the wingspan of an albatross and feet like gunboats. (Note: This is the Bag Whore, whom most of you … Continue reading →

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15 Ways To Rock Your Sister’s World

Posted on March 4, 2013 by

Although Sister Appreciation Day falls on August 4th this year, I got my present five months early. Yesterday, my baby sis posted this on Facebook. Things my sister Jenny Hansen taught me: How to savor good coffee How to put … Continue reading →

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10 Writing (and Life) Lessons I Learned From My Dog

Posted on December 11, 2012 by

This weekend would have marked the 17th birthday of my pal, Hoshi. (Isn’t she cute??) For Techie Tuesday today, I’m going to share her with you, since she’s on my mind. (I previously posted this at Writers In The Storm.) Hoshi … Continue reading →

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5 Signs You Have “Turkey Block”

Posted on November 20, 2012 by

I have a confession… I am afraid to make a turkey. Seriously, it’s like writer’s block…only instead of a fear of the page, it’s a fear of the bird. My brother, the Bag Whore, talks about his Thanksgiving Bird like … Continue reading →

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Dirty-Minded Signage…”If You Know What I Mean”

Posted on October 15, 2012 by

I hosted my WANA pal, Karen McFarland, for an impromptu dinner last Thursday night. She and her hubby are TONS of fun, and she got me telling stories. Specifically, she got me going about my trip to Missouri last year to see … Continue reading →

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Missing The Days of Niffie Poo

Posted on September 13, 2012 by

“Some people come into our lives and leave footprints on our hearts and we are never ever the same.” ~ Flavia Weedn Welcome to Thoughty Thursday here at More Cowbell! This is the day of the week when y’all get to … Continue reading →

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How Do You Describe “Where You’re From?”

Posted on August 23, 2012 by

Ever since I read Sharla Lovelace’s nostalgic post, “Where I’m From,” I haven’t been able to erase it from my mind. As I read her amazing debut novel, The Reason Is You, I really can’t get it off my mind. … Continue reading →

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Who Cares for the Caregivers?

Posted on August 9, 2012 by

Is rest a distant dream for you? Photo credit: ecooper99 ~ WANA Commons Welcome to Thoughty Thursday! This is the day of the week that y’all get to be privy to whatever thoughts are kicking around in my brain. Today, … Continue reading →

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A Story of Balls and Work-Life Balance…How Do You Prioritize?

Posted on August 2, 2012 by

Hamster Ball by Jordan L Hawk from WANA Commons Welcome to Thoughty Thursday! This is the day of the week that y’all get to be privy to whatever thoughts are kicking around in my brain. Today I’m thinking about work-life … Continue reading →

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Traffic Jam to the VaJayJay?

Posted on July 23, 2012 by

Last week Hubby and I were talking about getting out for a date, which is always a MAJOR subject when you have small children. There’s childcare and logistics and the packing of all the crapola that small kids need. Really, … Continue reading →

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