‘NaBloPoMo Posts’ Articles at Mental Mosaic: Even Home is a Travel Destination

KISS: Keep it simple, stupid (even if you’re a rocket scientist)

KISS: Keep it simple, stupid (even if you’re a rocket scientist)

At breakfast today my boyfriend said, “Did I ever tell you about the special pen NASA developed so that astronauts …Read the Rest

Gotta love Facebook

Gotta love Facebook

I’m not much of a beer drinker, but this ad made me laugh. They had another one a couple months …Read the Rest

British English vs American English and an Uber Cool Blog About Words

British English vs American English and an Uber Cool Blog About Words

I really need to go blog-hopping and see what my tens of readers have been up to lately. It’s been …Read the Rest

Viral vs Meme

Viral vs Meme

Driving home tonight, I heard an interview on NPR with a “meme researcher.” I wonder how a person gets that …Read the Rest

Not on my grocery list

Not on my grocery list

Company’s on the way, so I am tossing up a quickie post just to stay in the NaBloPoMo game, y’all! …Read the Rest

Confessions of a Recovering Barista

Confessions of a Recovering Barista

I often describe myself as a ‘recovering barista,’ because when you have brewed as many shots of espresso and steamed …Read the Rest

This Thanksgiving I’m Thankful for Sarcastic Friends

This Thanksgiving I’m Thankful for Sarcastic Friends

Got this Thanksgiving text message today from my pal, Woofmutt: I’m thankful for text messaging which takes minimal effort yet …Read the Rest

Whatever floats your boat

Whatever floats your boat

I adore the bird paddle boats at Fair Park in Dallas. They have both swans and mallards, but the swans …Read the Rest

Free-writing: Julia Cameron vs Natalie Goldberg – Where’s my mountain, baby?

Free-writing: Julia Cameron vs Natalie Goldberg – Where’s my mountain, baby?

Last night as I drifted to sleep, I began thinking of free-writing, and how Julia Cameron and Natalie Goldberg both …Read the Rest

Does the type of pet you own predict your income?

Does the type of pet you own predict your income?

According to a survey of more than 2300 pet owners, the kind of animal you own says a lot about …Read the Rest

Everett Bogue vs Hugh Hefner: Ditch it All or Keep Scrapbooks?

Everett Bogue vs Hugh Hefner: Ditch it All or Keep Scrapbooks?

I recently read a thought-provoking post called How to Destroy Your Past Lives (Starting Over) over at Everett Bogue’s blog, …Read the Rest

Alix’s Story: Chronic Pain and the Power of Stubbornness

Alix’s Story: Chronic Pain and the Power of Stubbornness

I’m letting my bangs grow out, not because I think it will look good, but because I made a promise. …Read the Rest

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