Word(less) Wednesday: Total Eclipse of the Heart

Lunar eclipse December 21, 2010

“So they are no longer two, but one flesh. Therefore what God has joined together, let no one separate.” Matt 19:16 December 21, 2010: Solstice Lunar Eclipse Geoff Chester of the US Naval Observatory inspected a list of eclipses going back 2000 years. “Since Year 1, I can only find one previous instance of an [...]

My Interview with the Pillsbury Dough Boy at Blogher in New York!

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I have had the privilege of interviewing some pretty cool people since I’ve been blogging and hosting MomTV. There was Carl at High Country Honda, my dynamic six year old, Scott Stratten, of UnMarketing, and many more. But I think you will agree that I have reached the pinnacle of my career with this interview [...]

Just Put BlogHer Down… OK, Now Step AWAAAY From the Conference…

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As I sat on the plane at LGA yesterday, trying to put some coherent thought together, all I got was a cloud of faces, events, products, messages from panels, candid conversations, dancing, etc, clamoring for a space in my brain. And those were just the thoughts! The emotions were a whole new story!  I tried [...]

Prayer for Christian Bloggers at BlogHer Conference

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Whenever I go to a big social media conference, I prepare by packing, RSVP-ing to events, connecting with people I want to see. OK, I go shopping too.  But I don’t want to forget one of the most important parts of preparation- PRAYER. I saw a tweet that asked if we see our blogs as [...]

Last Minute Prep for BlogHer: What to Print?

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I am in FULL Prep Mode for the BlogHer 2010 Conference in New York City this week! THIS WEEK! Can you believe it?  Yes, there are tons of blogging/social media conferences, from the huge BlogWorld & South by Southwest, to the more intimate ones like TypeAMom and Relevant (I’m speaking at those two!), and we [...]

A New Kind of Blog Conference: Relevant 10

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For a few years now, I’ve heard lots of Christian Bloggers wanting a blogging conference that covers issues unique to them. I have felt the same way, as well, on occasion. Although I am more than comfortable around all types of bloggers, it’s can be nice to be in the presence of true kindred spirits. [...]

Will You Count Your Kids in the US Census?

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“[An] Enumeration shall be made within three Years after the first Meeting of the Congress of the United States, and within every subsequent Term of ten Years, in such Manner as they shall by Law direct.” ~The US Constitution So this is it: 2010, the year of the census. Now, being a conservative libertarian (this [...]

2009 Blog Recap

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I am so excited that Jo-Lynne from Musings of a Housewife is doing her Blog Recap Carnival again this year!  It really is one of my favorite times to look back at some of my work/fun from the last year!  So here’s what we do: write the first line of the first post of each [...]

Professional Goals for 2010

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It has been such a crazy year for me, and my brand new business.  It started as a hobby, which earned me a little spending money, and now, it has blossomed into an endeavor which I must call a “business,” but which has yet to make a significant profit.  I think this is mainly due [...]