by PJColando | Jun 13, 2023 | blog post, Purpose
Most languages include “Uhm”, a pause filler that allows one to compose, alter, and stall speaking while in conversation with another. So don’t be so quick to count the use of this phrase to disparage the speaker. Toastmasters’ rules for speech...
by PJColando | May 16, 2023 | blog post, Purpose, Uncategorized
Today’s blog post is a partial cheat because I’ve ‘borrowed’ the best five things about being a writer from a famous writer, Mr. Joe Ide. Note his signature… that makes it real. You may find the list on his FB page (link provided above)....
by PJColando | May 3, 2023 | blog post, Featured, Purpose
Let’s rock the neurotic writing world! Our Twitter handle is @TheIWSG and hashtag is #IWSG. The awesome co-hosts for the May 3 posting of the IWSG are Joylene Nowell Butler, Ronel Janse van Vuuren, Meka James, Diane Burton, Victoria Marie Lees, and M Louise...
by PJColando | May 2, 2023 | blog post, Purpose, sorrow
So, you think you’ve got courage, Constant Reader. Try this on for size: A friend who’d moved to Florida Facetimed me to tell me she was dying. She had courage. She loved me enough to let me know in person. Unable to fly the 3000 miles, she did the next...
by PJColando | Apr 25, 2023 | blog post, Purpose
There are deep pockets, petite pockets, patch pockets, adored-and-functional dresses with pockets and pockets on cargo shorts… Like most women, I carry a purse. My purse is always mid-sized and never leather. I have a multiply-injured right shoulder to protect....
by PJColando | Apr 11, 2023 | blog post, Purpose
If you’ve read my recent blog posts, you’ll recall that I’ve been Spring cleaning, though my efforts have been confined to my closet. I’ve given Goodwill two large bags of clothing, so that others may enjoy the gently worn clothing I’ve...
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