A More Positive Perspective (2021) | A More Positive Perspective

Happy Thanksgiving!

Nov 25, 2021 | Gratitude & Other Reflections

Thanksgiving is good time to look around and acknowledge all the things we have to be grateful for in our lives. Even when life isn’t perfect, it helps to be mindful of what we have, over what we lack.

Before Creating a New Facebook Account, Read This First!

Nov 4, 2021 | Humor, Technical & How-To

STOP! It’s a trap. Oh, it’s fine to open a new account, but there are a few things you need to do before sending your first Friend Request.

So You’re NOT Leaving Facebook?

Oct 31, 2021 | Learning, Technical & How-To

If you’ve considered all the reasons to leave Facebook and still don’t think Facebook is more trouble than it’s worth, at least take an hour or so to batten down the hatches and secure your account – and keep your friends safer, while you’re at it.

To Stop a Serial Comma Killer

Oct 17, 2021 | Craft, Humor

It is no secret that I am a fan of the “Chicago comma.” You may know it as the serial comma or the “Oxford comma.” I’ve been on a campaign to rebrand the generic serial comma as the “Chicago comma,” at least on this side of the pond.

Punctuation Check-up: The Doctor Will See You Now!

Oct 16, 2021 | Craft

Your appointment starts now! And relax, this won’t hurt a bit.

Past Perfect, Perfectly Passive-Aggressive Voice

Oct 16, 2021 | Craft, Writing

How to start a flamewar between writers.

Weight Loss/Gain Tracker

Sep 4, 2021 | Fitness, MyFitnessPal

Just a weight loss/gain tracking spreadsheet. Free, as-is, no support offered.

Be Sociable, Be Wary: Blogging, SparkPeople, MyFitnessPal Friends

Aug 21, 2021 | Fitness, MyFitnessPal

Be fit, happy, and sociable! But be wary, too.

How to Create a Manuscript Template

Jul 14, 2021 | Technical & How-To

Use Your Words, Not Your Label-Maker

Jul 9, 2021 | Op-Ed

Don’t say “no offense” when you really do mean to give offense. Just own it.
No, that’s not me giving you permission to be a troll.

Follow It (for Readers)

Jul 7, 2021 | Technical & How-To

If you want a better idea of what it means to subscribe, what a “feed” and “feed reader” are, and how to control what you read in one, please read on!

An Engraved Invitation to Follow.it and Follow Me

Jun 30, 2021 | No-Niche Posts, Technical & How-To