RedWrites

Why the Ravens are My TEAM

I did not grow up loving football. I didn't dislike it, but it wasn't something that took up much of my weekends in the fall either. My good friend L-Ray's parents always had a Super Bowl party, but I don't remember much besides the food and the adults having a good time. I was more interested in playing than watching the game. Where I come from, the teams most people supported for were from Philadelphia. People from my town loved the Eagles, the Phillies, and the Flyers. Even though my family … [More...]

Me Now vs Me Then

I know lots of people with birthdays in January. My friend Bird turns 40 next week. I tease her that she beats me to the race to turn 40 and am thankful she will be there to greet me with open arms when I finally arrive later this year. And when I told her about my quest to be in the best shape of my life by the time I turn 40, she decided to try for the same. Since then, she's lost 30+ pounds and looks amazing. I'm kind of jazzed that my goofy quest has inspired someone else to get in better … [More...]

Let the Journey Begin

Next year I turn 40. There. I said it out loud and on the internet. It's official to those not in the know. I am turning 40 in less than 11 months. And if the last 39 years and 40-something days have taught me anything, those months are going to fly right on by in a blink. Funny, I'm not actually caring so much about turning 40. There's a certain calmness to it that is almost strange. I like who I am becoming far more than who I was back then, and I have no desire to relive any parts of my … [More...]

3 Secrets to a Successful Marriage

Yesterday, my good friend virtuallinda got married (cue the instrumental version of "Dancing Queen" ) in Baltimore, MD. It was a beautiful ceremony, and I had the privilege to speak during part of it. It seems appropriate to make this a blog post in honor of the newlyweds. Mawage is wot bwings us togeder tooday When you asked me to speak at your wedding I was truly touched. And, Linda, since I consider you one of the most detail oriented people ever, I figured you would have something very … [More...]

I Remember 9/11

Each year as the 9/11 date gets closer, I am a little more solemn and more aware of the world around me. But as the 10th anniversary of that tragic and painful day looms, I find myself reflecting a little more on the significance of that day and how life is today. It's not that I only think about that day once a year. I think about it every time my husband needs to be gone from our family for 2-3 weeks at a time. I think about it every time I fly and have to deal with TSA drama. I think about it … [More...]

5 Tips To Effective Web Design

Effective web design is as important to a website as inexpensive web hosting. The goal is to keep visitors from leaving your site and going somewhere else. Use these tips to increase your site's desirability. Navigation A good website is user friendly. The ability to navigate your site easily will help keep visitors from bouncing away. If a visitor can't figure out how to get around your site, they will leave. Use clear menus, a search box, and a sitemap to help visitors find their way … [More...]

The Trouble with Online Dialog, Hiding Behind an Online ID, and Viewing the World Through Personal Bias

Holy Crow! That is quite a mouthful of a title. If the title is intriguing enough to make you want more, then I've done my job. You are about to get some personal insight into the life of yours truly: RedWrites. Have you ever read something on the internet that got you so fired up that you just HAD to add your two cents? I have. It happened today, and despite the fact that I KNEW there would be intense backlash I would have to deal with, I responded anyway. i admit that I was motivated by … [More...]

Everything & Nothing

Why the Ravens are My TEAM

Me Now vs Me Then

Let the Journey Begin

3 Secrets to a Successful Marriage

I Remember 9/11

5 Tips To Effective Web Design

The Trouble with Online Dialog, Hiding Behind an Online ID, and Viewing the World Through Personal Bias

Why the Ravens are My TEAM

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