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Spelling Out Intelligence

The world is a much wordier place than it was when I was a kid. As a writer, I can’t say that I’m entirely upset with the fact that people write more socially than they used to. I rarely got the chance to see my friends’ thoughts literally spelled out for me to read. ButContinue reading “Spelling Out Intelligence”

Coming Up for Air

I have been back from The 21st Annual Southern Fried Poetry Slam since Sunday, but I’m still recovering from the glut of food, friends, and poetry that Southern Fried inevitably brings. If you saw my earlier post about ‘Beignets, Po’Boys and Poetry,” you know what I wanted to eat. I am happy to report thatContinue reading “Coming Up for Air”

About Reckless Acts of Punctuation

While, admittedly, I love words and punctuation and grammar and verbiage and the craft of a beautiful sentence…I can’t base an entire blog on the mechanics of writing. I just don’t have that many florid things to say about comma placement. Let me wax poetic about better things, like puppies. When I thought of theContinue reading “About Reckless Acts of Punctuation”

Small Business Big-Up: Xoxo By Cortni

I love to support other small businesses and entrepreneurs when I can. So, I present to you: Small Business Big-Up! Xoxo by Cortni is a lifestyle photography business based in the Atlanta metro area. (But she will travel, too!) The lead photographer, Cortni, offers flexible family, engagement and wedding shoots with a keen eye forContinue reading “Small Business Big-Up: Xoxo By Cortni”

Beignets, Po’Boys, and Poetry

Beignets, po’boys, and poetry: This is what I’ll be full of this time next week! I’m headed to New Orleans for the Southern Fried Poetry Slam from June 5-8, 2013. I am BEYOND excited. It will be poetry overload for five straight days, and carb overload to boot. I had the opportunity to volunteer my services writingContinue reading “Beignets, Po’Boys, and Poetry”