Category: This and that

Another Ghost of My Blogging Past

~ Lenore Diane ~ 38 Comments

I have spent the day wondering what I would write about in my next post. One topic brewing relates to the word ‘fair’, but the topic is still cooking and needs more time to simmer.

As I flipped through various  news stories and headlines, I started noticing more and more ‘year in review’ headlines. While scanning the blogosphere, I am seeing an increase in posts related to resolutions.

Christmas day has come and gone, and Hanukkah’s 8th night is tonight. After today, all eyes will be on New Year’s Eve, New Year’s Day, gym memberships, and a rebirth sought through resolutions.

Well, I won’t play that game.

Though I may try to stay awake until midnight on December 31st, I have no grand plans for ringing in the new year. I am not joining a gym, and I am not making any resolutions. Continue reading “Another Ghost of My Blogging Past” →

What I would say to James Lipton

~ Lenore Diane ~ 39 Comments

Today, I am participating in Monday Listicles, a weekly creation started by Stasha at The Good Life.

On Mondays, Stasha thinks of an idea for a list, or she enlists the help of her fellow bloggers to think of an idea for a list. For instance, the idea for today’s list comes from Bridget at Twinisms: Answer the 10 questions James Lipton asks of his guests during the show “Inside the Actor’s Studio”. Because I have a habit of talking to myself, an interview-related list seemed right up my crazy alley.

Continue reading “What I would say to James Lipton” →

The Proverbial Bridge

~ Lenore Diane ~ 19 Comments

Patti left me a comment. She wrote, “I don’t know if you “do” awards, but I have one for you on Thursday’s blog if interested.”

When I read her comment, I chuckled to myself. Who doesn’t appreciate a kind word? Who doesn’t appreciate a special nod, letting you know that what you do makes a difference in the life of someone else?

Don’t get me wrong, I am not equating a nod from a friend to curing Polio or winning the Nobel prize. However, if you are able to make someone smile, help him/her get through a rough day, or just give someone’s stress filled mind a bit of respite for a moment or two, is that not something to appreciate? Continue reading “The Proverbial Bridge” →