Tag Archives: Social Media

Hashtag of the Week: #MadPooper

Twitter has been blowing up this week over a Colorado Springs woman, dubbed The Mad Pooper, who is copping a squat on people’s front lawns. Now, as insane as that is, that’s not the funny part. She’s been doing this … Continue reading

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The Best Tweet I’ve Seen This Month

How was your summer, everybody? I’ve been writing and writing, road tripping and writing. I’m desperately trying to finish editing a book before I attend Cruising Writers with Lisa Cron and Angela Ackerman. [Excuse me while I have a fangirl … Continue reading

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Why I Freaking LOVE Twitter

I’m a pretty big fan of social media across the board, but there is something about the 140 character limit that brings out the clever in people. Case in point, a hashtag that is trending right now: #ChangeAConsonantRuinAMovie. I’ve been laughing … Continue reading

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7 Reasons to Be Happy You Grew Up Before Social Media

The seven reasons I am MOST grateful I grew up before social media. See if you agree! Continue reading

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A Shout-Out To The More Cowbell Posse!

I love to draw attention to the Top Commenters on this blog. The posse here just makes my world sparkle, so this is my chance to give a little back. (I promise we’ll get our Monday funny on another day … Continue reading

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

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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News Events I Shouldn’t Laugh At (But Do) — Michael Douglas, By The Tweets…

I’m not sure how many of you have heard the bruhaha over Michael Douglas’ interview with the Guardian about his throat cancer two years ago. When the Guardian interviewer expressed that his throat cancer was likely caused by years of drinking … Continue reading

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L is for Learning: The Best Writing Teacher I Know + a Milestone

Most of you here at More Cowbell know that I teach computer classes in my day job. I am a huge fan of learning and growing your understanding of any topic. Last weekend, I posted some Freaking Great Writing Advice … Continue reading

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I is for Introvert: How Do You Know if You’re an Introvert or an Extrovert?

We’re doing Thoughty Thursday a few days this week due to the #AtoZChallenge. Today I’m thinking about personality types and blogging. It’s hard for most of us to maintain our passion for “the old blog.” I hear writers talk about this all … Continue reading

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C is for Cowbell: The Cowbell Chonicles Are About to Begin!

In today’s A-Z Challenge post, you knew the “C” couldn’t be anything else, right? But I’ve got surpises for y’all!! TWO surprises as a matter of fact. Since this April is my blogiversary month, in addition to the A-Z Challenge, … Continue reading

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