Dark of mind, Anxious of soul, Labelled lost, alone. Desolate, discarded…
Struggling – life with a chronic illness: Cystic Fibrosis —
I have been unsure whether i wanted to write or share this post, but i felt i wanted and needed to share my thoughts.…
The Problem with “Pretty Girls” and Princesses — Discover
“Our world focuses on the looks of girls and the accomplishments of boys.” At OTV Magazine, Angela Noel reflects on the gendered compliments adults…
Adulting Milestone: Paying off Student Loans — The Tiny Terror
A few weeks ago, my husband Clay hit a very significant milestone: Paying off all student loans. In 2007, I graduated from Francis Marion…
Are You Sabotaging Your Blog? — The Art of Blogging
Correct me if I’m wrong: you know you should write a blog post. After all, it’s been a while since you last hit that…
Back to School Shopping for Pre-School — Geek Mamas
I used to LOVE back to school shopping! I would get so excited to have all that fresh notebook paper (maybe I’d get fancy…
silent love — The Lonely Author
silent love . My college sweetheart Was a mute With a warm heart That always spoke to me We held hands in the park…
Four Education Blogs to Explore this Back-to-School Season — Discover
Whether they tackle tough topics or inspire better learning habits, these sites prompt readers to think, question, and engage. via Four Education Blogs to Explore…
Running Away From Home — Bipolar Me
When I was a teenager, I lived in Ohio, and all I wanted to do was leave. The suburb I lived in was homogenous…
10 “Harmless Things” You Say That Hurt Me: Mental Health Awareness
via 10 “Harmless Things” You Say That Hurt Me: Mental Health Awareness
On separation, running, and the college drop-off —
By Dina Elenbogen@dina_elengbogen We didn’t expect to see her again—so soon. We had said our goodbyes in her new dorm room, less than an…
Heart Attack Prediction Tool Created By Dallas Researchers — CBS Dallas / Fort Worth
Researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have unveiled a web page designed to “calculate” a person’s risk level for heart attack or stroke. via Heart…
What Did You Learn Over Summer Vacation?
Pain I learned that getting stung by a jellyfish hurts. I got stung on both legs after playing in the ocean a few weeks…
5 Ways I Made My Blog Go Viral – 2,000,000 Views A Month In One Year! -Michelle Schroeder Gardner-
5 Ways I Made My Blog Go Viral – 2,000,000 Views A Month In One Year!
Savings Galore
It’s that time of year again when certain companies decide to give their loyal followers some serious discounts and good deals. Yay! It’s an…
Summer School Daze — Vampire Maman
My almost 19-year-old daughter Clara is taking a college English Class this summer. They’re reading and writing about poetry and literature. The exact name…
Hi, Art Lovers — Travel Between The Pages
Whenever I visit Washington D.C., I try and make time to stop in at the always amazing Hirshhorn Museum of Art and Sculpture Garden…
Seeking the Wisdom of Successful Writers and Artists
Being a successful author is something that so many writers desire in 2018. What separates the greats from the rest? What do the truly…
For Dementia Awareness Week 2018 — Take It Easy
This post is dedicated to the memory of my Mum, who died ten years ago last week, on 15th May 2008. Sunday 13th was…
Why 30 Million Words Are Critical to Your Child’s Future Success -Laura Lambert-
Why 30 Million Words Are Critical to Your Child’s Future Success
Write Like Yourself — The Art of Blogging
Let’s face it: most people can’t write their way out of a paper bag. Further, most bloggers are boring, most journalists are so heavily…
5 Ways To Tackle Your Post-College Money Troubles — dr.ofwhat?
**In Collaboration** After four or more years of college, the transition into the real world can come as a bit of a shock. Between…
Top 100 Fitness Blogs and Websites on the planet — Chape Fitness
TOP 100 FITNESS BLOGS ON THE PLANET I am so excited by this news that my hands tremble!!! Where do I begin? At the…
The nine stages of dating — The Cat’s Write
Humans that belong to the writer-subtype are a peculiarity of nature. They have certain traits that often result in a very different dating process…
“Tony”: David Simon on Anthony Bourdain — Discover
The creator of The Wire and Treme remembers his years of friendship and collaboration with the late Anthony Bourdain. via “Tony”: David Simon on Anthony…
Working with your Hands
It is truly beautiful to watch people who are good with their hands. There have been so many labors of love come into…
Thanks, Dad
Father’s Day is a special time of year when many children and adults reflect on what their Dad truly means to them. Here…
Sunskrit — Elan Mudrow Photography
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Depression is Real — The Bipolar Writer
Even though mental illness is all in our heads, literally, doesn’t mean that the pain we feel can be dismissed via Depression is Real —…
Finding Full-time Employment is a Difficult Process — Definition of an Adult
If you’ve been reading my blog from the beginning you’ll know that I’ve been having a hard time finding my first full-time job –…
This Is What They Don’t Tell You About College Graduation — Thought Catalog
What you will remember is the last look you’ll have at your apartment, dorm, or house, where you played Cards Against Humanity until 3…
An Orphan at 52 — Essentially Yours by Tammy
I didn’t expect to feel this way, but I do. I lost my father to cancer almost 3 years ago, and I lost my…
21-year-old woman shares incredible story of surviving a stroke — fox8.com
May is National Stroke Awareness Month. In this month alone, some 65,000 Americans will experience a stroke. On Thursday, we visited the Cleveland Clinic…
Purrfect Portraiture: Girls and Their Cats by Photographer BriAnne Wills — Discover
Photographer BriAnne Wills photographs women and their feline companions in their homes. via Purrfect Portraiture: Girls and Their Cats by Photographer BriAnne Wills — Discover
Massive Heart Attack Survivor Shares Emotional Story During Heart Health Month — CBS Philly
February is Heart Health Month, which is dedicated to raising awareness about the leading cause of death in the United States. via Massive Heart Attack…
Thinking of the Special Needs Moms that are Struggling on Mother’s Day
http://community.fireflyfriends.com/blog/article/thinking-of-the-special-needs-moms-that-are-struggling-on-mothers-day by Stacy Warden (Firefly Community)
Mother’s Day and She is…
People from all over the place are connected in reflecting and admiring the ladies in their lives simply known as Mom or Mother.
My name is Wil Wheaton. I live with chronic depression, and I am not ashamed. — Discover
“At that moment, I realized that I had lived my life in a room that was so loud, all I could do every day…
Half Your Income?! How-To Guide to Financial Independence! — Monkey Free Me
Saving half of your income or more sounds impossible for most people, and it was impossible for me too at one point. But, over…
10 Warning Signs of a Heart Attack in Women — Women’s HealthStyle
A heart attack happens to someone about every 43 seconds. It happens when the blood flow that brings oxygen to the heart muscle is…
Nearing a Year of My Blog
As the wise people always tell us, time truly flies by. It has been almost a year since I started this journey into being a blogger. I was your typical reader scanning the internet in random moments in my life when I needed a little entertainment, a few laughs, or a little wisdom.
Seeking the Revenge
Revenge is that word that instantly invokes a strong reaction in people. There are those who seek revenge, and there are those who seek…
After divorce, when a fish is not a just fish —
By Samantha Shanley@Simshanley When I found my son’s Betta fish lying dead at the bottom of its bowl, my first instinct was to take…
“Cancer Is Completing My Life, Making It Whole”: The Blogging Journey of Julie Yip-Williams — Discover
In Julie Yip-Williams’ final blog post at My Cancer Fighting Journey, she recounts her blog-to-book journey. via “Cancer Is Completing My Life, Making It Whole”:…
Life is Interesting
Life is interesting. You often set out to do one thing and some how end up at a completely different destination. With lots of…
Retirement Needs a Rebrand — Our Next Life
My old career involved rebranding organizations, and that was one of my favorite parts of the job. Now, every time I hear someone debate…
The Greatest Fear…
Wise people say the fear of the unknown is the greatest fear of all. So instead of worrying about what could happen, think about…
Three Things I’ve Learned Through Grief — Discover
From Allie Lehman: “In my 20s, I was always waiting for my big break. I used to see others’ success and was convinced (without…
Life is Hard and Yet Here We Are
Life is hard. That’s a fact. No one has it easy in this thing called life. You fall hard or get attacked by…
”Unconditional Love” — Be Blogger (Official)
http://www.bebloggerofficial.com via ”Unconditional Love” — Be Blogger (Official)
Seasonal allergies: A recurring story — Settle in El Paso
I (Dear Mom) grew up without any form of allergy. Then, one fine evening, one of my eyes started acting out. I couldn’t fathom…
I’m a quitter. — cancer killing recipe
So finally I quit my job and I’m very happy about it. As you know from my previous post I was trying to stay…
The Caregiving Cats — Cynthia Reyes
We’ve heard it said often: pets often sense when something is wrong, especially when their human companions are ill. Our family has observed this…
How to Budget | LIFESTYLE — Midnight Madness
Hey babes, welcome back! Happy Tuesday! Today I wanted to talk about Budgeting, as I know that many people struggle with this, especially when…
What Love Looks Like When You’re Sick — I’m Sick and So Are You
I’m getting chemo for Valentine’s Day. At my request, mind you. It’s not like the husband said, “Hey, I found the perfect gift for…
YouTube Channels
I have been a longtime fan of YouTube for obvious reasons. It’s a great way to see some highly entertaining videos and tutorials. I…
The Olympics Unites the World
The Winter Olympics unifies the world.
When Life is a Pain in the…
This week has been a pain in the behind, but today was a subtle nod from the ‘Heavens’ above. I was walking this…
Getting Back to Simple (and paying off debt) — FARMGIRL SCHOOL
We are firm believers in the powers of intention and manifestation. You can paint your life however you wish. We were desperately trying to…
Heart Attacks and What to Do Next?
Heart health, and especially for women is very important to me. Without getting too personal, there is a reason why heart health is on…
What Do You Want to Accomplish This Year? — Discover
Creators on WordPress.com share what they’d like to accomplish in 2018. via What Do You Want to Accomplish This Year? — Discover
Take a Chance, You Just Never Know
Take a chance, you just never know how it all will turn out.
Signing Up for ACA/Obamacare Health Insurance for Early Retirement — Our Next Life
We are officially covered by an Affordable Care Act (ACA) / Obamacare health insurance plan. Though getting covered was not as easy as we’d…
How much extra am I paying for my mortgage — understanding mortgage better — Settle in El Paso — Kristalin Davis’ Musings on the Human Condition
One of the biggest monthly expenditures of most families is mortgage. For many, the minimum payment may not look that big compared to a…
Spending a Life Asking Why?
Anyone who has lost someone dear to them often struggles with questions that are often left unanswered.…
Friday Favorites: What We Loved This Christmas — Still Chasing Fireflies
You did it! You survived the holiday madness once again! I truly hope that your Christmas was everything that you wanted or needed it…
The Full Financial Breakdown at Early Retirement — Our Next Life
Our early retirement savings journey has come to an end, and now it’s time for our very last financial update! This time, I share…
365 Days of Inspiration: Our Readers’ Favorite Stories on Writing and Building Community — Discover
From writing advice to hands-on blogging tips, these are 2017’s community favorites. via 365 Days of Inspiration: Our Readers’ Favorite Stories on Writing and Building…
Please Give Blood!
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Readers Respond: How Do You Say “I Love You?” — Discover
Our readers tell us how they show their love. via Readers Respond: How Do You Say “I Love You?” — Discover
Storytelling With Food — Discover
Love food photography? Let Meera — a self-taught photographer — teach you how to tell a story with food. via Storytelling With Food — Discover
Sight words to develop children’s reading skills — Settle in El Paso
Sight words play a major role in developing children’s reading skills. It is a common practice that early learning centers, Pre-K, and kindergarten classes…
Light and Minimal — Discover
Twin Cities-based Becky and her husband are paring down: [I]t’s not about having a lack of things, but rather about creating space for what…
Audio Version of The Marvelous Mind of Caleb is Live
I am pleased to announce that the audio version of The Marvelous Mind of Caleb has launched and is available on Amazon. I am…
Childhood obesity assessment and prevention — Settle in El Paso
This is one of our awareness posts. This time the topic is — Childhood obesity and overweight. Childhood obesity between ages 2 to 19…
What Do You Want to Be When You Grow Up? That’s What Financial Independence Is All About — Our Next Life
The question, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” has never been far from my consciousness at any point in my…
How to improve reading skills of children — Settle in El Paso
Five foundational reading skills — phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension — are known to be crucial in early learning. While daycares, preschools,…
Travel and Blogging – Is it Work? — livingtheqlife
Almost every blogger’s dream is to turn their passion into a career that can pay the bills and fulfill their desires, whether that is…
Scheduling Happiness — Mitch Teemley
It was 1987, and we were taking our first real vacation, thanks to the tremendous growth of the mutual fund into which I’d wisely…
15 Things I Am Thankful For This Thanksgiving —
Outfit Details: Free People Sweater: Nordstrom | Scarf: Nordstrom | White Jeans: ShopBop | Steve Madden Boots: Nordstrom | Ray Bans: Nordstrom | Lip…
Love is at the Heart — Find Your Middle Ground
“Love is at the heart of all things. How you feel but reflects your decision to accept love or to reject it and choose…
7 Habits of Success That Took Me to 7 Figures in My Bank Account — Social Mirror
7 Habits of Success That Took Me to 7 Figures in My Bank Account Money mentor Denise Duffield-Thomas shares her success secrets. By Denise…
Being This Close to Early Retirement Doesn’t Feel How I Thought It Would — Our Next Life
We officially have so few work days left that we can count them on our fingers and toes. Which means we’re 100 percent fired…
Language, Literacy, Imagination, and Reading-Aloud — Sharon E. Cathcart
Originally posted on A Teacher’s Reflections: People often ask why I chapter read. After all, many of the children in my classroom are are…
Money Management Tips for Freelancers — fashionandstylepolice
It’s great to be a freelancer. Ever since I started my journey as a freelancer I have been earning a comfortable steady income. But…
When a Mother and Daughter Reverse Roles — Longreads
An obsession with an orphaned sea otter helps Marlene Adelstein process her grief over her Alzheimers-afflicted mom. via When a Mother and Daughter Reverse Roles…
Reasons to Be Thankful
There are reasons to be thankful. What are you thankful for?
Life After a Heart Attack- What Comes Next? — a cooking pot and twisted tales
Heart problems are the biggest causes of preventable deaths in the western world, a frightening statistic. Heart attacks, heart disease and other cardiovascular issues…
What’s Next?
It is now November. What are you going to do next? What are your dreams, and what are you doing to try to reach…
What May Come
Source: What May Come
Miles 23 and 24 — Discover
The first friend I ever had in recovery was a heroin addict. When she first tried to befriend me I thought, Umm, I’m nothing…
The Legend of Scarlett and Ryman
The Legend of Scarlett and Ryman introduces children to the dynamic fox and zebra duo as they seek adventure.
Ovarian Cancer Symptoms In Real Talk — Stupid Ovaries
I so wanted to do this blog post in the month of September for Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month but my emotions wouldn’t let me.…
Teenage Athlete With PCS Writes About The Death of Kosta Karageorge — The Knockout Project – 21st Century Concussion Education
{Editor’s note: I received the following piece from a teenage athlete who suffers from Post-Concussion Syndrome. I speak to this person often, and they…
The Desire to Entertain
Entertainment holds a place in society. When life is full of tragedy and suffering, people want to escape into their music or favorite movies.…
Should Youth Football be Banned? — Longreads
Esquire writer Luke O’Neil recalls playing tackle football as a kid, where “you can hit so hard that you knock yourself out.” via Should Youth…
Navigating my ambition as a single mother —
By Katherine Sargent When I found out that I was pregnant with my first child, I had been awaiting different news. My daughter was…
The Price of Tuition-Free College — Longreads
Tuition-free college is a reality in California. The catch is that eligible students can’t always afford rent, food, or books. via The Price of Tuition-Free…
The World of Disabilities in Relationships
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Life in Full Throttle
It is well into September now, and many of you find yourselves deep in life. You are back in school, or perhaps your children…
Pay Yourself First — Studio EB
When it comes down to it, you need to take care of yourself first. I know this seems counter intuitive. Think of it when…
One Phone Call Can Change Everything
Source: One Phone Call Can Change Everything
Natural Disasters and Other Uncertain Times
Natural disasters share one thing in common. That is the level of uncertainty that they bring into people’s lives. No one knows for sure…
Scream Or Enjoy The Ride? The Heart Failure Roller Coaster — A Heart For Chelle
The roller coaster is the heart center of most amusement parks. It gives us the thrill of adventure, a rush of adrenaline and an…
On the Walk Home Book
A while back, I simply could not sleep. An idea for a children’s book had suddenly popped into my head with a sense of…
Wanting to Leave An Impression
What impression will you leave after you are gone?
The Power of Reading
One aspect of being human that I am passionate about is the ability to be able to read. Being able to read is so…
Oh, What Could Have Been…
Death has a way of stealing people’s futures. Anyone who has lost a loved one be it a parent, a sibling, a child,…
Do You Believe in Premonitions?
One topic of human nature that seems to be surrounded by mystery is the ability to foresee the future and having premonitions. Do you…
The Desire to Pursue
It is human nature to want to pursue people and things. We pursue true love. We seek happiness. We pursue success professionally, academically, and…
Charisma of the Cinema
One of the more exciting aspects of being human is eagerly waiting for the release of a new movie. Perhaps it is the sequel…
Panicked
There are times in a person’s life when they may experience the feeling of being panicked. It can come on so suddenly and with…
Colds and Sickness
Obviously one of the things that remind us that we are human is that we…
Creativity is Contagious
Creativity is contagious.
Pain (The Ache of Pain)
Most of us have experienced some form of pain in the course of our existence here on planet Earth. Some have experienced great physical…
So Very Tired
One common theme of life is being tired. Tired from working too hard. Tired of pulling parenting duty. Tired of partying too hard. Tired…
Art is There…
Art is very relevant in 2017 all over the world. For each person, art will have some meaning to them on a personal level based on their childhood or some other reason. Why is that?