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Finding Followers on Twitter~My Top Ten Tips

First, you may want to review why I think that Twitter is a great tool for writers.  I’d like to add to that post today with a focus on how to gain followers on Twitter.  This post is for everyone, not … Continue reading

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Daytripping in the Granite State

Nothing like hitting the road on a fall weekend!  Especially when the destination is the lakes region of New Hampshire.  Confession, as soon as we crossed the border I became obsessed by notion of cider doughnuts.  We stopped at the … Continue reading

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Squirmish? Don’t Read On.

So often in my life, art imitates life.  It’s the oddest thing. It’s almost like I manifest stuff for myself.  Let me be clear: I don’t seek out these random bad situations for myself, they simply happen. Last Monday, I … Continue reading

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Weekly Waffles!

I’ve found that if you simply approach the school week as if you are heading to a deserted island– and no matter what happens you cannot go back to the grocery store– that I have a tad more piece of … Continue reading

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Fort Knox for Halloween

There are just so many historical sites that take themselves too seriously.  That’s why when I noticed the Fright Night at Fort Knox I knew that I had to highlight it on my blog. Even though I grew up in … Continue reading

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The Trap (Thoughts on Social Media)

Did you know that 90% of Americans participate in some kind of social media?  Astounding isn’t it? I’m wondering how many of those people really think about the creation of their on-line profiles?  I’m teaching this in my class this … Continue reading

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Family Backpacking Weekend

Sometimes I like to let my travel pictures sit for a bit, then when I finally dig them out its like being there all over again.  Over Labor Day weekend we all made our way to New Hampshire for a … Continue reading

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A Back to School Speech!

When I was still teaching in the public school system, I always felt pure excitement for the start of a new school year.  It’s more than the freshly cleaned room, sharpened pencils, and new texts that set my belly a … Continue reading

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Another Trip Back to The Well

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Red Light, Green Light and the Rev 3 Triathlon

Maybe you noticed that I haven’t been blogging lately.  The reason? I’ve been in training for a couple of different races. The first is the Rev3 Triathlon; the second Red Light, Green Light. Random, I know… I did the Rev3 challenge … Continue reading

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