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Do You Celebrate Grandparents?
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
Posted in Parenting, Thoughty Thursday
Tagged family, grandkids, Granparents Day, Jenny Hansen, memories
23 Comments
S is for Sound Effects I’d Have Liked To Use on My Brother
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
Posted in Humor, More Cowbell
Tagged brothers and sisters, family, Jenny Hansen, sibling rivalry, siblings
28 Comments
15 Ways To Rock Your Sister’s World
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
10 Writing (and Life) Lessons I Learned From My Dog
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
Posted in Inspiration, The Writing Journey
Tagged Akitas, dogs, family, Jenny Hansen, More Cowbell, pets
56 Comments
5 Signs You Have “Turkey Block”
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
Dirty-Minded Signage…”If You Know What I Mean”
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
Missing The Days of Niffie Poo
“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
Posted in Humor, Inspiration, Thoughty Thursday
Tagged family, grief, Jenny Hansen, moms, nicknames
55 Comments
How Do You Describe “Where You’re From?”
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
Posted in Inspiration, More Cowbell
Tagged family, holidays, Jenny Hansen, memories, nostalgia
84 Comments
Who Cares for the Caregivers?
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
Posted in Inspiration, Life's Challenges, Parenting
Tagged cancer, caregiving, family, health, Jenny Hansen
31 Comments
A Story of Balls and Work-Life Balance…How Do You Prioritize?
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
Posted in Blogging, Inspiration
Tagged family, goals, health, Jenny Hansen, work life balance, writing
36 Comments