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Tips for Successful Business Networking
Networking is an important business tool. Like all tools, it is most effective when used properly. How can you use networking to your advantage?
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Halloween Treats for a Ghoulish Feast
Fall food and ghoulish goodies make their way to the table for the annual Halloween feast. These recipes for monster tacos, fly soup and sweet eyeballs are guaranteed to make your party a smash.
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Intellectual Properties: Things Every Internet User Needs to Know About Copyright
Bloggers, tweeters and Facebook users are constantly posting, sharing and using creative content. What belongs to you? What belongs to someone else? What is protected under copyright law?
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Hard-to-Find Soda Pop: My Favorite Soft and Not-So-Soft Drinks
Soda pop comes in a lot of flavors and brands not sold at national fast-food chains. Here are my favorite unique soda pops with notes on how to mix specialty adult and kid-friendly libations.
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My Favorite Ghost: A Reflection for All Souls’ Day
The afterlife is a mystery. As a Catholic, I take comfort in my belief in the saints. Since my father-in-law passed away, this understanding has deepened. Here's the story of my favorite ghost.
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The Plot Less Traveled: How to Write Unique Stories
A good plot holds your readers' attention. A poor plot loses your readership. Consider these tips for creating a plot that will intrigue your readers and keep them turning the pages.
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Loose Park: Kansas City’s Urban Oasis
Jacob L. Loose Park in Kansas City is one of the most popular green spaces locally. Take a photo tour of the playgrounds, statues, roses and fountains that grace this historic landmark.
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Social Justice and the Price Club: Great Things You Didn’t Know About Costco
Costco has made headlines for their fair wages and employee benefits, but reasons to shop there extend around the globe. At this store, customers can buy local and support global conservation efforts.
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Liberty Memorial in Kansas City: The Country’s First World War I Monument
Kansas City's Liberty Memorial and accompanying World War I Museum keep the flame of remembrance alive. Learn along with me as I explore the tragic history and intriguing nuances of the Great War.
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What Flash Fiction Isn’t: Writing Tips for Short, Short Stories
Writers new to the genre of flash fiction often misunderstand the point of writing extremely short stories. Read on to learn about common misconceptions and how to avoid them.
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Flash Fiction: A Writer’s Guide
Flash fiction or short, short stories are popular with bloggers and fun for readers. Learn how to pack a punch in 1,000 words or less to get your readers hooked and coming back for more.
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Tit for Tat: The Importance of Interaction Within a Blogging Community
Tips for building the audience on your blog by interacting with other bloggers.
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Online Critique Forums: A User’s Guide
Want to improve your writing? Online critique forums provide fun, affordable ways to connect with other writers and receive valuable feedback. This Hub will help you make the most of the experience.
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Things to Do in Kansas City: A Year of Fun in the City of Fountains, Part 2
There are plenty of things to do in Kansas City. Whether or not you joined us for adventures in the first half of the year, come along for the next adventure in the City of Fountains.
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Gluten-Free Leftover Night: Fried Rice Recipe
Need ideas for gluten-free leftovers? Many GF foods become soggy or gritty when left for later, but you can please all your picky eaters with gluten-free fried rice on leftover night.
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Gluten-Free German Food: Easy Potato Pancakes with Fruit Compote
Quick, easy meals are possible for families who eat gluten-free. Here's a fun German meal you can whip up using a box mix, some apples, and a little dried fruit.
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Gluten-Free Ginger-Lime Chicken Stir-Fry over Rice (with Vegetarian Option)
Do you miss eating at Chinese restaurants now that you have gone gluten-free? Here is an easy gluten-free option for enjoying one of my favorite stir fry recipes.
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How to Watch Children Play Soccer (Football): Parent's Guide
Do you know how to behave at your child's sporting events? Here are some dos and don'ts to help you out, along with a bit of humor to keep you smiling through it all.
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Gluten-Free Recipes: Easy Recipe for Spanish Rice
Need a quick gluten-free meal for your family? Try this Spanish rice recipe. It can easily be prepared in about 15 minutes for your family to eat before running off to scouts, ball practice, or other evening activities.
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Designing on a Shoestring: Home Décor on a Budget
You don't have to spend hundreds of dollars to get a new look for your home. Check out these affordable tips for home decor on a budget.
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How to Enjoy Valentine's Day: Tips for Singles
Single on Valentine's Day? That's okay, so are many others. Let me share some secrets I use to get through the most romantic day of the year with a smile on my face, even without a significant other.
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Time Management for Fitness: A Beginner’s Guide to Efficiency at the Gym
Do you have trouble finding the time to get to the gym? Incorporate some of these workout tips to increase efficiency and maximize time management at the gym.
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Feline Epiphany: A Cat Gets His Revenge
My cats are at it again! This time El Che hacks my computer and types up a list of grievances against Chavez. Will my home ever know peace again?
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Things to Do in Kansas City: A Year of Fun in the City of Fountains, Part 1
Planning to visit Kansas City? Live in or near the City of Fountains? Need suggestions for an outing? There's enough activities in Kansas City to keep you busy all year round.
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Affordable Gluten-Free Comfort Food: Homemade Soups
Who doesn't love a piping hot cup of soup on a winter's day? Here are tips for homemade gluten-free comfort foods that will keep your stomach and your pocketbook happy.
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Two Cats’ New Year’s Resolutions (as recorded by the third cat)
Our cats had fun at Christmas. After his success with the Christmas wish list, Chavez is back to writing again. This time he left me a list of New Year's Resolutions, but the resolutions weren't his to make.
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Daily Minimums: A Successful Goal-Setting Technique
Tired of not reaching those lofty goals you set? Try this minimum goal-setting technique. Minimums are goals you know you can keep, with a small amount of awareness. Here's to success in the new year!
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Water Workout for Weight Loss and Managing PTSD
Physical challenges need not keep you from weight loss. I've found water fitness helpful in facing this and other challenges. Here are some thoughts on using a water workout to achieve personal goals.
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Folk Rock and Australian Country Music: An American’s Guide to Paul Kelly
Can Americans enjoy Australian music? In this introduction to Australia's Paul Kelly, I provide the keys to understanding and enjoying the music and culture he brings to us from Down Under.
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What Do Cats Want for Christmas?
Ever wonder what to get your cats or other pets for Christmas? Our cats left a wish list for us.
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Ten New Year’s Resolutions Anyone Can Keep
Are you tired of failure? Do new year's resolutions leave you anxious or full of guilt? Here's a simple, humorous guide to making resolutions you can keep.
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The Top Ten Ways to Tell if Your Cat Is on Santa’s Naughty List
Looking for some Christmas comedy? Some holiday humor? Let the naughty kitties make you laugh.
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Gluten-Free 101: Eating Out
Gluten allergies and sensitivities can make going out to eat challenging but not impossible. Here are some tips on how to avoid gluten when grabbing a bite during the day or even at a restaurant on date night.
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Gluten-Free Goodies: Surviving the Holidays on a Gluten-Free Diet
Will this be your first Christmas since going gluten-free? Welcome to the club! Here I share some of the discoveries I've made while preparing holiday treats for my family's first gluten-free celebrations.
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Down-Home Cooking on a Gluten-Free, Wheat-Free Diet
When faced with the need to make a radical change in diet or lifestyle, many of us can be overwhelmed. Here is my story of going gluten-free. Included are tips on what to do, what not to do, and how to keep grocery costs to a minimum.
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Jindabyne: The Story of So Much Water So Close to Home, Down Under
The movie Jindabyne starring Laura Lynnie and Gabriel Bryne is the retelling of an American short story. Does it work? Why Australia?