Shutdown Watch
It's shameful to exploit our veterans for political gain and the American people will see through it. via Congressman Pete Olson What is it about our Congressional Representatives that forces them to actually tell the truth as they lie about what happened? Here we have my Congressman, Pete Olson, calling shame upon the President and Democrats for doing something that…
Learning To Blog
Consider this yoga for your blog. ~Welcome to the New Blog Exercises « Lorelle on WordPress. I forget exactly when and where I first stumbled in front of Lorelle and was hit by her juggernaut of WordPress information and love... But, boy am I glad I did. This year she is starting a new program she is calling New Blog Exercises. From what…
This Is The Wallpaper On My Computer Now
This is the Chapel at the Old Rose Emporium in Independence, Texas. If you are ever in the are take a look...It's a great place to spend a day or an hour. The season doesn't matter... There is always something in bloom. For the past month or so this is the image that greats me when I turn on the computer. I…
The Zen of Creativity: Cultivating Your Artistic Life
For many of us, the return of Zen conjures up images of rock gardens and gently flowing waterfalls. We think of mindfulness and meditation, immersion in a state of being where meaning is found through simplicity. Zen lore has been absorbed by Western practitioners and pop culture alike, yet there is a specific area of this ancient tradition that hasn’t…
Optimize: How to Attract and Engage More Customers by Integrating SEO, Social Media, and Content Marketing
Attract, engage, and inspire your customers with an "Optimize and Socialize" content marketing strategy. Optimize is designed to give readers a practical approach to integrating search and social media optimization with content marketing to boost relevance, visibility, and customer engagement. Companies, large and small, will benefit from the practical planning and creative content marketing tactics in this book that have…
Strange Behavior Of WordPress Dashboard
Has anyone else been noticing a strange switch from three column layout to two column layout on your WordPress dashboard? It happens as you watch...I only noticed it in the last few days.
Mountain Memories Wallpaper
Driving through the mountains of northwestern North Carolina in November of 2010 this image flashed past on my left. I had to turn around and drive back to snap a few shots. This is the one I liked best.