Category Archives: Deep-Fried Friday

Stepping Up and Stepping Out: The Mark of a Man Blogfest

Posted on March 15, 2013 by

I recently participated in August McLaughlin’s Beauty of a Woman Blogfest with my post, Don’t Hate the Skinny Girl. Today’s special entry is part of The Mark of a Man Blogfest hosted by fellow author David N. Walker. I. Love. … Continue reading →

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Don’t Hate the Skinny Girl: Beauty of a Woman Blogfest

Posted on February 22, 2013 by

This extra post is my belated contribution to August McLaughlin’s Beauty of a Woman Blogfest. (Unfortunately, I was unable to post yesterday.) For most of my adulthood, I have been a size 4 or below. Wait! Don’t stop reading yet. … Continue reading →

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Challenges and Changes with the New Year

Posted on January 18, 2013 by

A New Year is a perfect time to reevaluate where you are and where you want to be. Although really, I’ve been analyzing how I use my time and what I want to accomplish for several months. Sometime in the … Continue reading →

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Bond-ing with the Family

Posted on January 11, 2013 by

Welcome back to Deep-Fried Friday! Several months ago, my teen and tween boys asked if they could watch Goldeneye, the James Bond movie of the same name as a Wii video game they wanted. Since I grew up in a family of … Continue reading →

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My WANA Island

Posted on January 4, 2013 by

It’s Deep-Fried Friday, and boy do I have a sizzling something for you today! Yesterday on her blog, author Jenny Hansen announced a party! But before I give you the deets about that lovely event, let’s take a look at the … Continue reading →

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High School Halls: Your Best Memory

Posted on December 28, 2012 by

Welcome to the last installment of my High School Halls series on this Deep-Fried Friday.  For this series, I’ve looked at high school then (when I was a teen in the ’80s) and high school now. If you want to check out any … Continue reading →

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High School Halls: Moving the Tassel, Throwing the Hat

Posted on December 21, 2012 by

We’re coming to the end of the year and the end of my High School Halls series, in which I’ve looked at how high school was when I was growing up (in the 1980′s) and how the experience is today. … Continue reading →

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High School Halls: The Soundtrack of Our Teens

Posted on December 14, 2012 by

Welcome to another High School Halls post on Deep-Fried Friday. I’ve been taking an extended look at aspects of the high school years, both then (when I attended in the 80′s) and now. Today’s topic is a fun one: Music. Of … Continue reading →

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High School Halls: The Hairstyles

Posted on December 7, 2012 by

I’m back on a Deep-Fried Friday with another installment in my High School Halls series. I’m taking a look at the teenage years back when I experienced them and now. A few weeks ago, I covered the fashion trends, but I stated … Continue reading →

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High School Halls: Dating, Young Love, and Breaking Up

Posted on November 30, 2012 by

Welcome to Deep-Fried Friday and my High School Halls series. Today, I’m thrilled to welcome a guest to my blog to discuss high school dating, young love, and breaking up. Lydia Sharp is the author of the young adult romantic comedy novella, … Continue reading →

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