I feel very strongly that you should write your own history. Get help if you need it. But try it out on your own first.
Blog as Memoir
Yes. I say, “If it talks from your perspective, about you, then it is memoir.” Memoir snobs, and in this current decade memoir is big, so authoritative opinions about what is, and is not memoir are everywhere. I suggest ignoring them. Unless you think that your life is best-seller material, I say, “Don’t worry about […]
Women Who Curate and Publish – Part 1
I recently attended a small (200+ attendees) gathering of people who curate and publish via a blogging platform. Today I am talking about general aspects of writing conferences in light of the existence of blogging. So yes, this was a blogging conference, but it was also a writing conference, but it was not like the writing […]
Oh Blog, I've Missed Thee!
I know my constraints, both limiting and enabling. I prioritize in a three tier system, must – should – fun to do.
Security Recommendations for Blogging
Here a Hack, There a Hack, Everywhere a Hack, Hack (Updated 2015 version) In this world where hacking seems to be de rigueur, it is becoming more and more difficult and important to have a secure blog. The attacks that began a couple years ago on WordPress sites left an especially sinister taste in my mouth. […]
What A Freakin' Amazing Week!
After several weeks of living in a funk I have re-emerged with energy and ideas. Watch out world! TED Women – TEDx Tucson Women I was lucky to be invited, or have an invitation wrangled for me by my friend Pam Vaner of My Sassy Notions, to a gathering organized by Mary Reed, TEDxTucson Leader extraordinaire, to catch […]