Tag Archives: writing

What’s Up With Profile Pics?

Posted on August 29, 2017 by Barb Knowles

Even on WordPress/Gravatar I worry about my profile pic.  I started out as a duck. That’s not exactly true.  I have always been a human.  But I started out with a profile pic of a duck, thinking that my blog … Continue reading →

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3 Year Anniversary

Posted on August 18, 2017 by Barb Knowles

No deep thoughts or reflections here.  I just want to thank you for taking the time to read my blog, and WordPress for giving me the platform in which to write my blog. I love writing, I love reading, and … Continue reading →

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Fog

Posted on April 29, 2017 by Barb Knowles

I’m living my life in a fog filled with despair. Tears running down my face eyes blurry tissues at my side. Pollen

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Top 10 Reasons People Like Top 10 Lists

Posted on April 22, 2017 by Barb Knowles

Easy to read Easy to comment upon Easy to skip the uninteresting topics Easy to scan without being caught Easy to agree with Easy to disagree with Easy to enrage Easy to engage East to disengage Easy to rhyme  write … Continue reading →

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WOW !!!!!!

Posted on March 31, 2017 by Barb Knowles

I was so happy that in January that I was asked to be interviewed for Discover.   And ecstatic when it was published on March 16, 2017. Then, scrolling through Instagram today, I see this….  O.M.G. After I screamed and … Continue reading →

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This Is A Real Question

Posted on March 27, 2017 by Barb Knowles

How do fellow writers out there have time to work on writing a book or getting it ready for publishing, keeping the blog that they love up-to-date, working and doing all other life things? I’m at the AAAUUUGGGHHH stage.  Too … Continue reading →

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Drive Slow?

Posted on March 26, 2017 by Barb Knowles

  This sign drives me crazy. As soon as I see DRIVE SLOW, I wonder do they want me to drive slowly?  Or does the condo complex want me to drive like a moron? We know what they mean, but … Continue reading →

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Harry Potter Saved Me

Posted on March 20, 2017 by Barb Knowles

One of the hardest things I’ve done as a mother is to drop my son off at college his freshmen year.  I was so proud of him.  And he was only going to be a 3+ hour drive away. I … Continue reading →

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Commas Are The Bane Of My Existence

Posted on February 21, 2017 by Barb Knowles

I love to write.  Love, love, love to write.  I can write my blog posts very quickly.  Usually in 15-20 minutes.  Except the memoir essays.  They take a lot longer and are usually emotionally grueling.  But a post like this? … Continue reading →

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Lesson Learned

Posted on February 17, 2017 by Barb Knowles

I’m learning a lesson as we speak.  It is impossible for me to write a good article while waiting in the busy service area at the Ford dealership.  That’s all folks.

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