Writing is my first (and forever) creative love. My earliest memory of being drawn to the written word was around the age of three (ask me about my dad’s old Underwood typewriter!), and the passion continued throughout my youth and adulthood, taking shape in different forms from diaries to poetry to stories to articles and, most recently, to various online journals and blogs.
While in recent years blogging has taken a back seat to my focus on visual art and teaching Zentangle classes, in the past I have done product reviews, sponsored posts, article writing, and editing.
Product Reviews, Sponsored Posts, and Giveaways
- Review & Giveaway: Gifts & Goodies from Zazzle
– December 10, 2014 - Review & Giveaway: ActiFry 2in1 from T-fal Canada
– August 11, 2014 - Review & Giveaway: Date Ideas from Datevitation
– May 12, 2014 - Book Giveaway: Spinning Straw, Weaving Gold
– July 4, 2012
BlogHer Original, Syndicated, and Featured Member Posts
Unfortunately for me, BlogHer has undergone a major restructuring since my blogging days, and the changes mean that my posts are no longer available on their website; however, in all but one case I had also shared the post on my own blog, and for the other I was able to find a version of the original article in the depths of the internet – so I do have a record of my writing.
Though the BlogHer links below won’t lead you to any of my articles, I’ve decided to retain the information here as a historical record.
- 3 Ways to Use Your Blog to Stick to Your Resolutions
– BlogHer Original Post – December 29, 2015
– Wayback Machine archive – 3 Ways to Use Your Blog to Stick to Your Resolutions – December 29, 2015 - 5 Ways to Incorporate Your Art Work Into a Blog Post
– BlogHer Syndicated Post – April 7, 2015
– Alphabet Salad repost – 5 Ways to Incorporate Your Art Work Into a Blog Post – May 7, 2015 - 20 Things I Love About Working from Home
– BlogHer Featured Member Post – September 3, 2014
– Alphabet Salad original post – My two cents’ worth on working from home – August 28, 2014 - 12 Reasons Why YOU Should Sign up for NaBloPoMo in February!
– BlogHer Featured Member Post – February 3, 2014
– Alphabet Salad original post- 12 reasons why YOU should sign up for NaBloPoMo in February! – January 30, 2014 - In Praise of Blank Books
– BlogHer Featured Member Post – January 10, 2014
– Alphabet Salad original post – In Praise of Blank Books – January 9, 2014 - On Repeat: Songs I Listen to Again and Again
– BlogHer Featured Member Post – December 4, 2013
– Alphabet Salad original post – Every Single Time: My “Second Helping” Songlist – December 4, 2013 - Stepping Out from Behind a Pseudonym: Starting to Blog Under My Real Name
– BlogHer Syndicated Post – October 24, 2013
– Alphabet Salad original post – What’s in a name? – real names vs pseudonyms – October 10, 2013 - The Joys Of Working From Home
– BlogHer Featured Member Post – March 7, 2012
– Alphabet Salad original post – The joys of working from home – February 20, 2012 - Finding Community in a New Town
– BlogHer Featured Member Post – March 6, 2012
– Alphabet Salad original post – Every Single Time: My “Second Helping” Songlist – December 4, 2013
Windsor Square Column
Shortly after moving to Windsor in 2011 I was approached about contributing a column to an online publication called Windsor Square. My column was called “Why Windsor?” and was written from the perspective of a newcomer to the city. While the publication no longer exists in its original form, the articles I wrote over the span of several months were all republished in my own blog and are linked below.
- So, I’m here. Now what?
– Windsor Square “Why Windsor?” Column – December 29, 2011 - First Impressions
– Windsor Square “Why Windsor?” Column – January 3, 2012 - Home Sweet Home
– Windsor Square “Why Windsor?” Column – January 10, 2012 - The Cost Of Windsor Living
– Windsor Square “Why Windsor?” Column – January 17, 2012 - Gettin’ Around Town
– Windsor Square “Why Windsor?” Column – January 25, 2012 - Casino Newbies
– Windsor Square “Why Windsor?” Column – January 25, 2012 - Ciao Everybody!
– Windsor Square “Why Windsor?” Column – February 7, 2012 - It’s All About Perspective
– Windsor Square “Why Windsor?” Column – February 14, 2012 - Becoming A Responsible Citizen
– Windsor Square “Why Windsor?” Column – February 21, 2012 - Windsor Politics 101
– Windsor Square “Why Windsor?” Column – February 28, 2012 - A Challenge To Make Windsor Better
– Windsor Square “Why Windsor?” Column – April 3, 2012