Family Legacy

Posted on February 16, 2012 5:48 pm under General
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My parents felt it was important to leave something for their children. They meant money, of course, and they were concerned that they hadn’t accumulated enough. I never thought of their legacy in terms of cash. Parents, who provide love, support and values for their children, leave a legacy of immeasurable value. I was reminded of that legacy again, when I read about the Hemraj Goyal Foundation. Read more »

2012 Weekend Writers Retreat #7

Posted on February 16, 2012 2:02 pm under Weekend Writer's Retreat
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Clipix: Easy Organization and Sharing

Posted on February 16, 2012 1:22 pm under General
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A couple months ago, we began talking about ways to organize our spices. My daughter hardly has time to breathe, so I did the research. I bookmarked several great ideas, but sharing them wasn’t as easy as I’d hoped.   We had to open each bookmarked page and I had to scan the page to find the item I’d liked.  Then we kept bouncing from tab to tab, trying to compare the different features and prices.  Surely, there had to be a better way.

Since learning about clipix, I know that there is.  Clipix is a free tool that lets you organize all the things you see online and want to save.   It is easy to install and easy to use.  You simply drag the Clip button to your bookmark bar.  Then, when you see something you like, click the Clip button.   You can organize your clips into groups (called clipboards) and choose to share them or keep them private.  

Clipix Comparison and Pricing

I think that clipix is perfect for storing gift ideas.  

Notice that prices are displayed with the gift idea.  This is great for comparison shopping or choosing several items that will fit in my Christmas budget.  Clipix adds the price automatically for most items, but you can also add the price and any other information you desire.

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Immortality

Posted on February 13, 2012 3:27 pm under Microfiction
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Fading Heart
For 50 years, they loved each other and the richness of their simple country life. Then a dishonest man and two bullets ended their lives. (140)

Cold Heart
The robber shoved the rocker against the door, as if they’d escape, and counted the meager nest egg in the sugar bowl. That’s all they had? (140)

Enduring Heart
Ten years later, newlyweds purchased the old house. Soon children’s laughter warmed its walls. Humans are mortal, but love never dies. (136)

And now, one of my favorite songs.

Succinctly Yours offers a weekly photo and word as inspiration for your microfiction. How low can you go? Choose the 140 character or 140 word option.

This week’s word was honest.

Succinctly Yours Week 47

Posted on February 11, 2012 12:01 am under Succinctly Yours
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How low can you go?

Use the photo as inspiration for a story of 140 characters OR 140 words.Click For Details

Photo for Monday, Feb 13th


Word of the Week:honest

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