Category Archives: Nothing to do with kidneys

The Earth is Tilting

It’s December already, right? I wasn’t sure because my Christmas shopping isn’t done yet. I am not sure how it snuck up on me but it did. So here I am, about to fill up a shopping cart online probably. … Continue reading

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Loving on boots, y’all.

I am thrilled to tell you that I was able to pick a random winner for the Country Outfitter gift card giveaway! Congrats Leslie M.! Thanks everyone for entering, I am loving clicking through to meeting all of you on … Continue reading

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I want to French kiss @CountryOutfittr

I know! But it’s the 20th and just after 11pm but I made it! I had planned on reminding you that you could possibly own these boots by linking to the Country Outfitter Hello Lover Giveaway. Trust me. You want … Continue reading

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Friday Photo Fun, Day 9

An intense decision That one Or this one A devil or a bum A zombie or a Witch Several minutes passed Maybe an hour A zombie princess, no a zombie prom queen A deliberate choice for one Who sees doctors … Continue reading

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Hello, Lover!

There was a time just a few years ago I didn’t wear boots. It’s surprising, I know. I didn’t have the guts to wear them. Why? I ask myself this very question now because they make me feel awesome. Funky … Continue reading

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Some of my people.

I’m at the Aiming Low Noncon and it’s terrific. It is a small conference intended to encourage engagement. Discussions. Connections. It is exactly that. It’s a privilege to be here (I was a round table leader today) among people who like … Continue reading

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Her Thank You

I want to first thank my friend Julia for her generosity and kindness to put our story out there.  It was scary to have our story out there because it has been long and heartbreaking.  However, pushing through and taking … Continue reading

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Can you help my friend? UPDATED BELOW, AGAIN

Update: Wednesday, July 11.  – I’m in awe of the Internet Peoples (that’s Quinnlin’s term for you all) and for what they gave to J and her sons to help protect them. Just this morning she texted me that the … Continue reading

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PKD, Bears, Social Media and Work

Travel – I’m trying to finish up some work things tomorrow because I am headed out for two social media conferences next week. I’ll be accompanying and helping my good friend Anissa with travel. She’s in a wheelchair and for … Continue reading

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Thanks to the “Mommy Wars” I want to thank you.

I don’t know when it happened, when women started beating each other up for their choices. I know my mom didn’t have to go through that in the 70s. She worked and a neighbor used to welcome us kids in … Continue reading

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