For my last post of 2011, I’m going to keep things short and sweet. Partially ’cause I figure it’s nice to listen to the industry experts every now and then. But mostly because today I’m auntie-ing it up with my adorable nephew Ollie. By the way, if you missed my sister’s guest post on Wednesday about little Ollie, I highly …
Welcome Mat Wednesday: Amy Reece
Welcome back! I hope everyone had a fantastic Christmas. I looooved hanging out with my fam…Speaking of family, today’s guest for Welcome Mat Wednesday is none other than my sister, Amy Reece! I have been practically bursting with anticipation for today’s post…think Buddy the Elf in the syrup aisle. Ex-cite-ment! I’ve featured Amy and her husband Chip’s son Ollie on …
Welcome Mat Wednesday: Beth Vogt
How excited am I to welcome Beth Vogt for Welcome Mat Wednesday? Picture Frosty the Snowman in Antarctica. Yup, that’s me, jumping for joy right alongside him…in a furry parka. Okay, totally lame analogy. But what’s not lame is the presence of Beth Vogt here at Tag(g)lines. Beth is truly one of those women I look at and think, dude, …
Housekeeping!
When I studied abroad in London, I lived in Vandon House Hotel…and once a week, a housekeeper would clean my room. Can I just say…I miss that! I really, really miss it! As does my current home with its unvacuumed carpet and dusty bookshelves. In fact, I’m a bit scared I’m losing my domestic abilities all together. I decided to …
If you can’t say anything nice…
…don’t say anything at all, right? What if I’m talking to myself? Yes, I do this. Often in the grocery store. When I can’t remember all the items on my mental list. And I’m pretty sure the produce guy loves it. But no, today I’m talking about the kind of self-talk we all do. Maybe not out loud. And maybe …
Welcome Mat Wednesday: Andrea Nell
Welcome to our second Welcome Mat Wednesday …where we welcome guest post-ers and throw around the word “welcome” like tinsel during Christmas season! Today I’m excited to introduce fabulous writer and 2011 MBT Frasier Contest Winner, Andrea Nell (writing as Andrea Michelle Wood). In keeping with our December theme of “gifts,” Andrea will be sharing with us about the gift …
Planes, trains and anything-but-automobiles
As I noted in the comments of Jessica Patch’s blog last Friday, I need a new car. But car-shopping is about as fun as doing my taxes. (If you happen to like doing taxes, sorry that simile falls flat. On the bright side, want to be friends? And maybe hang out? Before April?) I’d really like to avoid the whole …
How a Little Can Change a Lot
First of all, today I blogged at the MBT Ponderers. If you’re willing to brave a scary photo of the ghost of Jacob Marley (A Christmas Carol), check it out here. Secondly, last week I saw a facebook post from one of my author faves, Gina Holmes, asking bloggers to consider “tithing” their blog and re-posting an article. I read the …
Welcome Mat Wednesday: Jolene Philo
It’s our very first “Welcome Mat Wednesday” here at Tag(g)lines, and I’m excited to welcome author Jolene Philo. We’re talking about gifts this month on Wednesdays, and Jolene is going to talk about how her past has allowed her to give encouragement to others. So check out my video intro, and then enjoy Jolene’s post.. Helping Faith Take Root …
Coming up on Wednesdays…
So, for today’s post, I had originally figured on a video blog. Or, vlog, as the people in the know like to say. But here’s the thing: I’m writing this at 5 a.m. and truly, no one should have to see me at 5 a.m. For realz, someday when I’m married, I think I’ll ask my husband to wear an …