by PJColando | Apr 8, 2025 | blog post, Purpose
As a music lover who could have been doing productive things my entire life rather than playing albums and going to concerts, I revel in my avocation. Whether it’s the simple and sweet lilt of “Happy Birthday” or the powerful, uplifting strains of...
by PJColando | Mar 25, 2025 | blog post, Purpose
How many of these trite slices of advice have you heard, Constant Reader: “Think Positive” Visualize Your Success” “Believe in Yourself” “Just Do it!” I’ve heard my share, especially during periods of extreme challenges....
by PJColando | Feb 18, 2025 | blog post, Purpose
A dozen years ago, I began writing. While I’ve had many hobbies in my adult life, I called writing “my elegant hobby.” The ideas free-flowed from my fingers in a stream-of-consciousness style, likely stored fragments of everything I’ve ever...
by PJColando | Jan 8, 2025 | blog post, Purpose
Purpose of this group: To share and encourage. Writers can express doubts and concerns without fear of appearing foolish or weak. Those who have been through the fire can offer assistance and guidance. It’s a haven for insecure writers of all kinds! January 8 question...
by PJColando | Dec 17, 2024 | blog post, Purpose
This is not original content written by yours truly, but a cut-paste so I can recall the hundreds of new words added to our ever-evolving lexicon – 2024 was a year like no other. Read on – From arts and entertainment we get freestyle, “an improvised...
by PJColando | Dec 3, 2024 | blog post, Purpose
Behold half of our merry gatherers for our Friendsgiving this year. The couple across the table from my husband and I are longtime friends who’ve hosted us for Thanksgiving for a dozen years. They allowed us to reciprocate because they’d recently returned...
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