Category Archives: Weblogs

In Real Life

I’ve been dragging around all day because I stayed up way too late last night gabbing my head off with a bunch of bloggers: Kara, Maggie, Laura, Andrea and JJ.  JJ from The Blah Blah Blahger prepared a beautiful dinner … Continue reading

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Lessons in social media: Delete sh*t. Stop giving trolls credibility. Write for your TRUE audience.

There was a time when I rarely deleted mean comments. I let them stand. I thought I was being “intellectually honest.” I let people call me names. I let people crap all over my thoughts and feelings because, you know, … Continue reading

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Can anything good come out of Internet drama/arguing?

As we approach another election season, I’m half-tempted to stay off the Internet entirely. My whole social network is morphing into a state of near-constant debate (and I’m including myself, here!). So much arguing! And what good does it accomplish? … Continue reading

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Around the blogosphere…

Some posts I’ve read in the last month that I found particularly interesting and thought maybe you’d enjoy them, too: 7 Big Relocation Mistakes: Penelope Trunk’s insightful list of things we often overlook when considering a move to a different … Continue reading

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I’m Speaking At Relevant 2012. My topic: “Blogging Thru Brokenness”

All I can say about this is: God works in mysterious ways. And when Sarah Mae first asked me I was like: huh? what? you realize you’re talking to EE, right? Because. I don’t fit, see. At least. I don’t … Continue reading

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A Handy Guide to People Crapping on your Blog

Greetings, beloved. Since my time is limited today and I can't reply individually to each gracious, loving email, here are my answers to your burning questions! [NOTE: I am culling from multiple emails and deleted comments]  1. Why did you delete … Continue reading

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Getting To Know You…

Blogging is the modern front porch. And for stay-at-home mothers, blogging is nothing short of a God-send. My husband was the one who first got me blogging. “Do it for writing practice,” he said. Little did I know that my … Continue reading

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New Banner!

I posted a new banner in hopes of simplifying my blog. I’m attempting to consolidate the various names of my blog: Small Rain, Three’s A Crowd & Elizabeth Esther into one unifying theme. My goal is to make Elizabeth Esther … Continue reading

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