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Don’t be a blog monitor, be a blog ninja

Today, we're going to talk about why you should avoid becoming a Blog Monitor. Trust me, you do NOT want to be one. Be a blog ninja instead. Stay in hiding for a bit, get the hang of things, and then when you're ready, pop out and you'll shine as a blogger. Trust me, I've… Continue reading Don’t be a blog monitor, be a blog ninja

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Don’t worry, you’re gonna love being a blogger!

So you're on the fence and wondering if this blogging thing is worth all the effort? It can be lonely here in the blogosphere, that's for sure. What's got you worried?  Is it fear that your blog will never take off?  Or that it'll feel like you're naked and all exposed to the world?  It… Continue reading Don’t worry, you’re gonna love being a blogger!

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If stained glass windows could talk

As landlords, we have seen it all, at least we think we've seen it all in our 17 years being landlords.  Ah, the stories we could tell. We've seen a lot, but not everything.  We recently experienced the challenges of an eviction.  We won!  Yay us! We cleaned the place (again) and now we're in… Continue reading If stained glass windows could talk

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The benefits of loneliness in blogging

To be a newbie blogger in the world, with 440 million other bloggers, (yeah...a lot of other bloggers) you have to be willing to accept the fact that when you're starting out you'll feel lonely. But, is that such a bad thing when you're starting out? Don't you agree there are some advantages of loneliness… Continue reading The benefits of loneliness in blogging

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7 surprises I’ve discovered about blogging

When I first sat in front of the computer to launch my blog, I had no idea of the surprises I would encounter as a blogger.  All I had to do was spread my wings, click launch, and I'd be discovered. Yep, I got part of that equation right - the moment you click launch,… Continue reading 7 surprises I’ve discovered about blogging

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30 Day Blogging Challenge – How to find your writing style

Ah, it's back to school time.  September is a perfect month to reflect on the summer, get ready for the fall, and chill while the kids are busy doing the hard work of learning about themselves and all that important stuff they learn in school. The world seems to get back to learning mode when… Continue reading 30 Day Blogging Challenge – How to find your writing style