At this time next week, I'll be in San Jose after experiencing BlogHer 2014. It's my fifth consecutive BlogHer conference and every one has been a little different. There'll still be a couple of celebrities (see me and the Jimmy Dean sun above from 2010) and a few parties, but … [Read more...] about Weekly Chronicles: BlogHer Edition
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Weekly Chronicles: Memorial Day Edition
Sometimes I think Americans overlook the reason many of us have a long weekend. Like many of us, my family has a rich history of military service. If you're not already participating in a Memorial Day ceremony or event please take a moment to remember those who have served our … [Read more...] about Weekly Chronicles: Memorial Day Edition
Weekly Chronicles: Birthday Edition
Today is my birthday and it's one of those "special" ones that end with a 5 or a 0. My husband is giving me the royal treatment all weekend especially after it started with the root canal Friday afternoon. My dentist did an emergency procedure last Monday but referred me to an … [Read more...] about Weekly Chronicles: Birthday Edition
Weekly Chronicles: Back to School Edition
School starts back up next week here so that means parents will be busy this week getting ready. I remember going shopping every August for school clothes and supplies. As the oldest kid I took over this chore as soon as I got a driver's license since our mom worked. That was … [Read more...] about Weekly Chronicles: Back to School Edition
Weekly Chronicles: BlogHer Edition
I'm leaving for BlogHer 2013 in Chicago Wednesday evening and the last two weeks have been a blur of party chat, invitations and strategizing! I used the photo above to tweet for Advil congestion relief which was the winner of a folk up bicycle that I've used ... wait for it... … [Read more...] about Weekly Chronicles: BlogHer Edition