Thank you to everyone who participated in the “Where in the World is Daniel?” Contest during the month of August. You all were great at guessing Daniel’s location, but only one person can win the prize package: a collection of sixteen postcards by wildlife photographer Thomas Mangelson (Remember how Daniel gave Alli a gift of a Thomas Mangelsen photograph, Maroon Bells …
In Others’ Words: The Blues
“I merely took the energy it takes to pout and wrote some blues.” ~Duke Ellington (1899-1974), composer & big band leader Y’all know I love quotes. I especially love the quotes that set me back on my heels and make me go, “Huh.” That’s how I reacted to what Duke Ellington said — only I smiled when I said, …
Contest: Where in the World is Daniel? (Final Postcard!)
Today’s the last day of Daniel’s travels around the world! Join the “Where in the World is Daniel?” fun one last day and then come back on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012, to find out who wins the prize package! Don’t forget to leave your comment below or on my Author Facebook page for chances to win a prize …
Contest: Where in the World is Daniel (Postcard #8)
After today, there’s only one more postcard in the “Where in the World is Daniel” Contest! I’ll announce the winner on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012! Don’t forget to leave your comment below or on my Author Facebook page for chances to win a prize package worth over $100. (Share on Twitter and your FB for extra entries. Be just sure …
Taking the Challenges: The Letter “T” & Twenty-five Things about Me
I know, I know. This is a blog about quotes — not about me. And usually my blog posts are short. But I’ve been invited by other blogging friends to “list x number of things about yourself” — and never complied. I’ve always been too busy … pushed to the max by deadlines and “to dos” and … really? …
Contest: Where in the World is Daniel? (Postcard #7) & a brief vlog
Daniel’s been the traveling man this month — and we only have two more postcards to go before the “Where in the World is Daniel?” contest is over and a winner is selected. So tell me: Where is Daniel today? httpv://youtu.be/u0908ppBwjY Don’t forget to leave your comment below or on my Author Facebook page for chances to win a prize package …
Contest: Where in the World is Daniel (Postcard #6)
Daniel wandered a little farther a-field today: Where in the world is Daniel? Leave your comment below or on my Author Facebook page for chances to win a prize package worth over $100. (Share on Twitter and your FB for extra entries. Be just sure to let me know!): a collection of sixteen postcards by wildlife photographer Thomas Mangelson (Remember how Daniel …
Contest: Where in the World is Daniel (Postcard #5)
Daniel stumped a lot of people with his last postcard, so let’s see how it goes today: Where in the world is Daniel? Leave your comment below or on my Author Facebook page for chances to win a prize package worth over $100. (Share on Twitter and your FB for extra entries. Be just sure to let me know!): a collection of …
Contest: Where in the World is Daniel? (Postcard #4)
A new week — and a new postcard from Daniel to Alli! So, let’s guess: Where in the world is Daniel today? Leave your comment below or on my Author Facebook page for chances to win a prize package worth over $100. (Share on Twitter and your FB for extra entries. Be just sure to let me know!): a collection of sixteen …
In Others’ Words: Wake Up (Guest post)
Today I’m at the MOPS Convention in Dallas, teaching a workshop on cyberbullying. So writer Susannah Friis shares a favorite quote with you. “I wake up every morning determined to both change the world and have a [heckuva] good time. Sometimes that makes planning my day difficult.” ~ EB White (1899-1985), American writer I love this quote because …