Category Archives: Thoughty Thursday

Are The Dolphins Flipping Out, or Just Playing Football?

Posted on November 7, 2013 by Jenny Hansen

I’m kind of conflicted about the current controversy happening between Miami Dolphin players Richie Incognito and Jonathan Martin. I grew up with guys. And guys razz each other to show love and friendship. I’m not a fan of bullying by … Continue reading →

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Life is All About…Give Me One Word!

Posted on October 17, 2013 by Jenny Hansen

Anyone who hangs out here at More Cowbell knows I find life and people to be endlessly entertaining. On Facebook the other day, I saw this update from Kelley Harvey: Maxine ALWAYS hits the nail on the ass. I do … Continue reading →

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23 Motivating Lessons from Zig Ziglar

Posted on October 3, 2013 by Jenny Hansen

Several years ago, I went to a motivational seminar and saw Zig Ziglar live. Two words: Life Changing. He wasn’t a young man by any means but he was the guy with the most energy and enthusiasm. I’ve never figured … Continue reading →

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Can YOU Write Your Life Story in 100 Words?

Posted on September 26, 2013 by Jenny Hansen

A few weeks back I read a piece by one of my favorite bloggers, Cate Russell-Cole.  The post, Your Life Story in 100 Words, shared six life stories from a magazine feature done for International Women’s Day. It’s stunning how much these … Continue reading →

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Do You Celebrate Grandparents?

Posted on September 5, 2013 by Jenny Hansen

Grandparents Day is this Sunday, September 8th, so the topic’s on my mind. Grandparents are a nostalgia-filled topic at our house because nobody here has any. Hubby and I both adored ours and would have loved for our daughter to … Continue reading →

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Time Management Tip: “YES Makes Less”

Posted on August 15, 2013 by Jenny Hansen

If you’ve never heard of Steven Pressfield or Shawn Coyne, you’re missing out on some amazing lessons. Pressfield wrote The War of Art (edited by Coyne) and they often blog about creativity. This last week, in Why and How Creative People Say No, they referenced … Continue reading →

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5 Vices I Get To Keep (Sweet!)

Posted on July 18, 2013 by Jenny Hansen

I read a post on vices the other day that made me feel so much better! I just had to share my fabulous find with my posse here at More Cowbell. 🙂 I mean usually, I console myself that my … Continue reading →

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5 Lifesaving Things To Know About Blood Clots

Posted on June 27, 2013 by Jenny Hansen

Welcome to Thoughty Thursday here at More Cowbell! This is the day of the week when y’all get to be privy to whatever thoughts are swimming around my brain. Today I’m thinking about blood clots, of all things. I received … Continue reading →

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Do You Have “Quirky” Habits? (Yep, Me Too.)

Posted on June 21, 2013 by Jenny Hansen

This week, I went to a funeral for a very special writing friend and hung out with scores of writers. Creatives are a bunch of quirky people, so I figured they’d be great research for this post, which I’ve been … Continue reading →

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What Kinds of Blogs Do You Post When You’re Tired?

Posted on June 13, 2013 by Jenny Hansen

Welcome to Thoughty Thursday here at More Cowbell! This is the day of the week when you’re privy to whatever’s flitting through my brain. Only my brain is too tired right now. I’m a single mom this week and Babykins … Continue reading →

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