(Blogger's Note: Roni Jackson-Kerr and I became acquainted, interestingly, by way of technology. We connected between her pilgrimage and mine in the fall of …
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He Called Me a WHAT?
“In the end, everyone can understand themselves only. You are the only one to which you never have to explain what you mean. Everything else is …
EL Submissions Guidelines
Our submissions guidelines for Ecuador Living Magazine. Feel free to re-post, or share with anyone who may be interested. …
Ecuador Living…
Coming soon, and we've never been more excited. …
Why Are You So Aggressive Toward the Things You Believe are Wrong?
(BLOGGER'S NOTE: For a writer (at least for me, I should say) there's no higher honor than reader commentary - good, bad or indifferent - it's my cocaine. Last …
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A Biblical Business Model: And I’m Not a Religious Wack-Job
"It’s easy to make a buck. It’s a lot tougher to make a difference." ~ Tom Brokaw I know of nothing more exciting than launching a new business. Taking it from …
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Unexpectedly Self Employed: 10 Pros – 10 Cons
“Failure is the condiment that gives success its flavor.” ~ Truman Capote I'm 46 years old, and for the third time in 24 years I find myself in the wide-open …
What would a “Blog-You-Mentary” look like?
I've developed a web domain hording habit. It's just another quirk in the day-to-day life of an OCD wanna-be-make-a-difference-in-the-world blogger-dreamer, I …
Six Blog Post “Leads” That Will Lose Me in a Second
"Literature is the art of writing something that will be read twice; journalism what will be grasped at once." ~ Cyril Connolly LEAD (OR LEDE) - A lead …
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Pay it Forward: The E-mail I Thought About All Night
"Nobody ever has any success in life without the help of a friend." That's what a successful businessman told me back in 2008 when I was on the brink of …
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Following Has Its Rewards
Follow this blog today, and become eligible for a $25 Visa gift card to be given at 6 p.m. CST tonight. Following does have its rewards. And oh, yes, thanks for …
Blogging Home Runs – Sometimes
Most bloggers would acknowledge a certain sense of satisfaction in receiving "likes" and commentary on the posts they make. I receive feedback a number of …
Wahhh Pig Sooie
[youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b4MRgPETMIk] "Who am I? What am I doing here?" ~ vice presidential candidate, Admiral James Stockdale (1992) The Woo …
I Don’t Always Read Blogs, But When I Do…
"I don't always read blogs, but when I do, I prefer the blogroll at www.stevenwwatkins.com" ~ Dos Aquis Man The best bloggers I've come across know The Great …
(Timing + Buzz) x Tags = Blog Hits
It's a formula that will demand blog hits every time. A recent event in my home town proves it works. Quick Background: On the evening of July 28, a young man …
The Weekend in Photos
*** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** Sophie says this image appears to be a egg. Actually, it's a self-portrait of my latest fashion …
Should You Stir the Pot Just to Get Blog Hits?
(Blogger's Note: This post was inspired from several comments on a recent post at this site, particularly a comment from fellow WordPress blogger Rich Brown. …
A Response to the Reader Who Made Me the Angriest I’ve Ever Been
"I hate rude behavior in a man. Won't tolerate it." ~ Capt. Woodrow F. Call in Lonesome Dove Most who read my work, know that while I'm opinionated, I'm about …
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An Interview with Rev. Jesse Jackson
Tomorrow on this site: An interview with Rev. Jesse Jackson on the death of Chavis Carter in Jonesboro, AR. …
How to Tangle a Blog Reader in a Carefully Woven Web: A Case Study in Thinking Like a Search Engine
Perhaps you're a blogger who's in this game for the purity of great writing. It's admirable, and I love you for it, but if so, this post may not be your …