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You Can't Teach An Old Dog…

31 Days Project, Balance Image by Mark Brannan

It’s good to learn something new every day.  Some days just being a parent, I learn lots of new things about myself, my husband, my child or even the world around me (yup, my kid is smart and does teach me a few things) but today I tried to teach myself about Pinterest.  If there was a test on it, I’d fail big time.

It should be easy.  It’s visual bookmarking, right?  Find what you like, pin it […]

By |December 27th, 2012|

Sick Day

If I hadn’t committed to writing every day for 31 days, I’d definitely not be writing today because I’m feeling like this:

31 Days Project, Balance Image by Bukutgirl

Between my back injury and now having this cold, I’m a bit fed up.  I’ll be taking the rest of the day off to get better so my focus can be back tomorrow.

By |December 26th, 2012|

Happy Holidays From A Child of the 70's/80's

This is the only way a child of the 70’s and 80’s who loves music could wish readers a Happy Holiday.  Band Aid began the second wave of music for charity and it features so many Brit-Pop 80’s favorites (and US based Kool And The Gang).

I remember waiting to hear and see Simon Le Bon sing his part every time I heard the song or saw the video.  This is not my favorite Simon look (I can say that now but wouldn’t then) but his voice is still stellar.

How many people from this video have […]

By |December 25th, 2012|

Xmas Eve Tradition Continues Bicoastally

31 Days Project, NY-LA Image by Pirate Johnny

Every year for many years, Jay and I have had the traditional Chinese Food take-out Xmas Eve dinner with our closest friends in New Jersey.  We’ve been through many iterations of life together and we were all sad at the thought of not having a holiday together.

Thanks to Skypewe were able to continue the tradition with our friends tonight.   I’ll admit that we were definitely missing New York Chinese food but we were so very happy to continue one of […]

By |December 24th, 2012|

Holiday Differences – NY/LA

It’s difficult when you go from this scene at the holidays:

NY-LA Image by Listen Missy!

To this:

NY-LA Image by Iain Buchanan

I’m not complaining but it is strange to go from a cold, snowy winter to seeing blue skies, palm trees and gorgeous fruit all around.

It’s my family’s first winter holiday in Southern California and while we are all enjoying not wearing winter coats and accessories, it doesn’t feel quite like home yet.  I miss the energy of New York (but not […]

By |December 23rd, 2012|

StumbleUpon: Pinterest with Content?

31 Days Project, Social Media stumbleupon.com Image by: ebayink

So I’m into my 22nd of my 31 Days of Blogging Project and only today, did I learn about Stumbleupon.com.

In my mind this is Pinterest with content.  I love that you get to choose areas you enjoy and by pressing the StumbleUpon button, it brings you to sites/content/visuals that comport with the information you chose.

What a great way to add to my already terrible insomnia. I may never sleep again.

In my excited state, I’ve […]

By |December 22nd, 2012|
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