A Heart-Felt Thank-you

A heart-felt thank-you because  of your support and warm encouragement, blogging opened the doors to the world of writing for me. Actually I can hardly believe that I feel free enough today to stand up and boldly yell, ” I love writing and I want to help others start writing by encouraging them to blog.” It…… Continue reading A Heart-Felt Thank-you

NaBloPoMo: Bloggers Nurturing Bloggers

November is a big month for writers — you’ve probably read about NaBloPoMo, which kicked off yesterday. I will be alternating writing posts here on my Catholic blog and on my more secular blog, mother of nine9. I have been been writing  on all sorts of different topics lately but I want to concentrate on all…… Continue reading NaBloPoMo: Bloggers Nurturing Bloggers

CatholicMom ‘s Sarah Reinhard Interviewed Me

  Who Me? How ironic is this? This computer illiterate was interviewed for a column called Tech talk! Catholic Blogger Melanie Jean Juneau By Sarah Reinhard Our Catholic Blogger today, Melanie Jean Juneau, maintains two blogs: Joy of Nine9 andMother of Nine9. She’s a Catholic wife and mother who lives on a hobby farm and whose computer…… Continue reading CatholicMom ‘s Sarah Reinhard Interviewed Me

Charity: Bloggers Helping Bloggers

I have often begged for  help during my first year on the internet.  I barely understand 21st century technology and the instructions on the web assume that you have a basic understanding of their dialect.  Other writers always answer my how to questions.  More importantly, fellow bloggers comment on articles and promote my blog without expecting anything…… Continue reading Charity: Bloggers Helping Bloggers

Deo Optimo Maximo: The Catholic Best Moment Award

Deo optimo maximo, often abbreviated D.O.M., is a Latin phrase that originally meant “to the greatest and best god”, referring to Jove, when the Romans were polytheists : IOVI OPTIMO MAXIMO (I O M). Centuries later, after the Romans had become monotheists via the adoption of Christianity, the phrase was used in reference to the Christian God, and meant “To God, most good, most great.” Its use continued long after…… Continue reading Deo Optimo Maximo: The Catholic Best Moment Award

Fun and Games With Awards

I have once again taken great liberties with these awards- not out of disrespect but because mu poor brain cannot handle trying to figure out who should receive which award. The list is at the bottom of this post and i will add to it over the next couple of days The Versatile Blogger Award I received…… Continue reading Fun and Games With Awards

8 Awards in Three Days?: Let’s Break the Rules!

I do not want to insult anyone or minimize the honour other bloggers have showered upon me but I simply CANNOT COME UP WITH ABOUT 80 UNIQUE, HUMOUROUS OR INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT MYSELF. In fact, readers have heard me talk about myself ad nauseam. I am trying for a puke green shade to stress my point. I do…… Continue reading 8 Awards in Three Days?: Let’s Break the Rules!

Blogging Opened The Door To Writing

. Actually I can hardly believe that I feel free  enough today to stand up and boldly yell, ” I love writing and I want to help others  start writing by encouraging them to blog.” It took me years to finally decide to start writing again. I had taken a 30 year sabbatical since leaving…… Continue reading Blogging Opened The Door To Writing