You’ve probably heard it before—“Blogging is dead.” In a world of viral TikToks, polished YouTube vlogs, and lightning-fast social media feeds, writing long-form blog posts can feel like shouting into the void. People say, “If you’re not focused on social media, are you even doing anything?” But here’s the thing:[Read more]
I started following blogs – then called online journals – in 1995. They were a glimpse into another life and even their mundane seemed more interesting than mine. Some of them were really well written and the authors went to publish successful books. Some went viral for a short time[Read more]
This week, we’re on our annual lake vacation. There’s limited internet and no cellular service at all. Without all that connectivity, I’ve had hours of time to read, reflect and plan out the rest of the year. One of the things I’ve been reflecting upon is the amount of time[Read more]
I’ve been writing this for a few months now, so I thought to do something that gave you a little more insight into who I am by answering a few questions. If this is the first time you’ve visited, you can also read my “About Me” page! On with the[Read more]
I’ve been blogging since well before there was the word ‘blog’. My last blog was shelved more than two years ago. All sorts of job issues gave me little time for my family, let alone finding time to write a blog post. Something had to give and it was the[Read more]