Tag Archives: freshly pressed

And Then There Were More

It has been 5 years almost to the day since I started a blog.   Given how ephemeral these electronic flashes of word and image can be, that makes me an elder statesman.  Practically a blogging Methuselah. My first post was … Continue reading

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Next Stop, Total World Domination

It was a busy week around here. The last 7 days brought good news, good times, and lots of stepping out…out of my comfort zone. Good News: I was excited and humbled that my last post, Why I Would Rather … Continue reading

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Take The Bucket O Chicken Challenge To Cure LAFF

The phenomenal success of the ice bucket challenge has brought in a ton of money for ALS, as well as bringing much-needed awareness to this worthy cause.   I’m going to borrow the idea to raise funds for another cause that … Continue reading

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My Best Friend Won The Nobel Prize And I Stayed Home To Watch Toddlers & Tiaras

Imagine your best friend won the Nobel prize.  Dignitaries, family and friends from all over the world would fly in to Stanislav or wherever, just to pay homage to the deserving honoree.  And imagine you didn’t go.  You stayed home, … Continue reading

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A Brief History Of WordPress As It Pertains To Why I Rarely Get Freshly Pressed Anymore

The beginning Whiz kid Matt Mullenweg sits in his parents’ garage, hunched over a computer he crafted from salvaged parts.  He is anxiously looking for signs of activity on his newly launched blogging site, WordPress. “Hey, we have a subscriber!” … Continue reading

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My Sister-In-Law Is STILL Ruining The U.S. Economy

Christmas is all about traditions.  Every year we unpack our favorite, old ornaments.  We unearth our Bing Crosby and Manheim Steamroller CDs.  We watch A Christmas Story, Miracle on 34th St. and It’s a Wonderful Life. Around this blog, tradition … Continue reading

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Freshly Pegged – The Middlest Sister

By now you know what this is all about.  If not, click here to get schooled. Then come right back, quick like a bunny, and meet… ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Nicki at The Middlest Sister.  Nicki’s blog is definitely one-of-a-kind.  She writes a … Continue reading

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Freshly Pegged – Susie Lindau’s Wild Ride

By now you know what this is all about.  If not, click here to get schooled. Then come right back, quick like a bunny, and meet… ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Susie at Susie Lindau’s Wild Ride.  Girl ain’t kidding. Her life IS a … Continue reading

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Freshly Pegged – The Jackie Blog

Have you ever sent a post out into the blogosphere, absolutely convinced it was going to be Freshly Pressed? And then it wasn’t? You’re not alone. I’ve asked some fantastic bloggers to select the post that had them muttering,”THIS One … Continue reading

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Freshly Pegged – Snoring Dog Studio

Have you ever sent a post out into the blogosphere, absolutely convinced it was going to be Freshly Pressed? And then it wasn’t? You’re not alone. I’ve asked some fantastic bloggers to select the post that had them muttering,”THIS One … Continue reading

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