Blogger and author Kate Hall talks about her new book, how she got it done in two months, and how she built up a base of over 30k followers for her hilarious blog. Go buy her book now! -> http://djp3.me/hall
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What the Hell, Let’s Get Back to It
I was at the Ren Faire recently - I could have written about this insanity. I should have.
It’s amazing how quickly I lost the willingness to write.
In 2012 I challenged myself to write every day for a year. The first month was trying but after that I became proficient. My mind started searching during the day for topics to write later. I’d be riding the subway and an idea would hit and I start typing furiously on my phone. Now I just listen to Howard Stern. At home I write a few Twitter jokes and then to bed.
Fun With Yahoo Answers
I needed a new distraction.
God forbid I actually sit down and improve my skills as a serious writer. That would be worthwhile and intelligent. For some reason this year I’ve had the hardest time getting motivated to do much.
I usually just go for candy and writing one-liners on Twitter.
Bloggers are Weird – Heidi Cave – Fancy Feet
Heidi Cave spends an hour discussing losing her legs in a horrific car accident, why it’s okay to want to be pretty, and how she made the decision to stay alive. A true inspiration.
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Bloggers Are Weird – M. Elizabeth Evans – Surviving in Italy
M. Elizabeth Evans talks about marrying into an Italian family while living in Florence, the gratitude she has that the in-laws don’t read her blog, and reverse-culture shock visiting the US.
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I Ate Live Octopus
D.J., watch this video of live chickens being slaughtered. It’ll make you become a vegetarian.
No, that’s okay. Not interested.
Don’t you care about chickens being tortured and killed?
(minute long pause to soul-search for an answer) No. I guess I don’t care.
New Video Series Starting Tonight!
Announcing a brand new video-series with my friend Melany from MelanysGuylines.com!
We have some fun ideas planned – but, first we need your help before we shoot tonight…
Do you have a story of a friend that went crazy?
I know you do. I do. Hell, you might even be the person who went nuts! We want to hear it! Also, we’re going to discuss it on the air.
Bloggers Are Weird Podcast – Kim Bongiorno – Let Me Start By Saying
Kim Bongiorno, blogger, author, and speaker talks to us about writing personal stories and non-fiction, getting published, what it takes to be a successful blogger, and why children should refer to their parents’ friends as Mr. and Mrs.
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Sadness is Flowing Through Me and I’m Totally Cool With It
...then she sent this immediately after. Good one, skank.
I was introduced to the idea of “mindfulness” around four years ago by my therapist.
Now it’s all the rage and there are books on how to be mindful in business, weight loss, parenting, and even extreme kiteboarding.
Basically it boils down to just paying goddamn attention to what’s going on inside.
