What a ride! Blogtoberfest is over and it was a total success! All I can say is Thank You. Commenters, readers, writers, promoters, contributors of prizes... wow. Just the fact that I have that many *types* of people, let alone specific individuals, to recognize is truly humbling. Again, thanks. I'm psyched to report that every … Continue reading A Blogtober to Remember

Family traditions are always interesting to me - I like to see what other families have been doing for years, and conversely, what's new to their repertoire. I've been part of two holiday gatherings centered on the kids of one family this year, and last week it dawned on me that I should share the … Continue reading File Under Stuff I Learned: Holiday Family Games

Here they are - all of the Blogtoberfest Guest Posts in one place. Now it's your turn to join in the fun - click on the links below to read each of these awesome posts and vote for your favorite! Trick or Treat? Seven Sweet Rewards & Spooky Truths of a Freelance Writing Career, by Kristeen … Continue reading Readers! It’s Your Time to Act!

Blogtoberfest Guest Post #8, by Jeff Cutler It's October for another couple hours and I have to tell you about a terrifying situation. The turkeys came back the other day. On the heels of a hurricane, in a driving rain, they invaded the yard and tormented me with their evil glares. You might question the … Continue reading One Turkey Per Customer

Blogtoberfest Guest Post #6, by Thomas Sitzer Whisky is a spirit suited to a number of occasions, so as the winter months approach the character of your dram might change as well. Light, fruity, floral whiskies like Glenmorangie and Cragganmore are superb drinks to hold during a warm summer evening on the porch. But as … Continue reading Whisky Weather