acrostic

dark 'til dawn

2009-10-30T05:03:00.000-07:00

I am excited that my poetry is a part of this great project with decollection called dark 'til dawn. It is a series of designer lamps designed around 30 of my haiku, with each one-of-a-kind piece hand painted by Peter Zhou.

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Reviews of Christian Fiction

2009-10-28T21:47:00.000-07:00

I have started to build a new website with Christian fiction book reviews. The site has reviews of all sorts of titles, whether they be books marketed specifically as Christian fiction, or books that seem like things Christian readers might be interested in. I want to eventually have all kinds of books, old or new, and really aim to feature a breadth of titles, authors, and genres.

I have been posting reviews that I have written, and will continue to do so for as long as the site is up. At the same time, I want other readers to send reviews for inclusion on the website too. It doesn't matter whether the reviewer is a Christian or not. I am open to reviews from anyone, as long as the review keeps in mind that most the people reading at the site will be Christians, and so are written with that readership in mind.

There are a number of books that are already displayed on the site, and if you want to help, you can send a review of one of those, because I do want reviews of the same book from different readers. If you prefer, on the other hand, to send a review of a book not yet listed there, that's great too, as I also want to increase the number of titles I've got displayed on the site.

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Resource for the Serious Shopper

2009-03-14T01:50:00.000-07:00

OK, serious shoppers, you've got to see this: Shop Wiki> provides you the ideal tool for your online shopping needs. It crawls the internet for all the shops available online, and opens up for you a truly broad, practically inexhaustible shopping experience.

Say you are looking for girls' clothing. You key in your search terms, and it draws up a great list — in this case, an extensive buying guide explaining how to choose your product carefully when buying online. (And that's an especially useful skill when buying clothes online — I do it all the time, and have learned that there is a fine art to it!) If you are, for instance, looking for girls' skiwear, you type in "girls skiwear" for your search, and it takes you to a page with tons of options, like the one linked here. And all these items come from shops all over the internet.

Unlike regular search engines like Google, your search results aren't topped by paid listings, but by those that are most suitable for the terms you input. It makes shopping online much easier and more convenient.

Pop by and try it out. It can revolutionize the way you go about your online purchases.

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Prayer

2009-01-08T16:56:00.001-08:00

My blogging friend has started a new blog called Prayer Corner. You can go there and request prayers, "no strings attached."

Stop in if you are needed a prayer offered on your behalf. If you prefer, you can email him at prayercorner [at] ymail.com to request your prayer. (You'll have to change that to a workable address.)

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Tai Shan

2008-12-08T07:44:00.001-08:00

I've been invited by Sloth Jockey to begin a new blog there. I am excited about this, and have agreed to set up a new blog called Tai Shan.

At this new blog, I'll be writing about my experience in and with China, and about all things Chinese. I think it should be lots of fun, and I hope you will come along and enjoy the experience with me!

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Stupid Americans Doing Stupid Things

2008-01-16T19:54:00.000-08:00

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Travels

2007-11-06T18:59:00.000-08:00

Touring a nation
Recording one's
Adventures in a journal
Valuable moments
Expended with the pen
Logging memories of
Spectacular sights

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In My Garage

2007-10-03T19:20:00.000-07:00

There are so many uses for garages that it is really unbelievable. You can convert it into a (hopefully soundproof) place for the kids to practice with their new band. Or you can use it as a work space for whatever hobby you have. Or perhaps you like the traditional keep-the-car-safe option.

For my family, the garage serves a few purposes. It is the laundry room. It is where we keep the huge deep freeze (in which two or three of us could easily fit), so that any excess of food can be kept for the next generation to see what food we eat these days. We keep both cars there, and it is a general storage area for all manner of very valuable junk.

But, primarily, it is our entrance to the house. We seldom use the front door, and almost everyone walks in through the garage and into the back door. Yes.... that means they weave their way through the very valuable junk, between two cars, past our laundry (clean or dirty), past the hulking deep freeze, and into to the door. It is, I suppose, what makes our guests feel like family.

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New Blog

2007-09-27T23:16:00.000-07:00

At last I've gone and done what I thought I'd never do
And so here I am today to introduce to you
A new site that I am keeping, in my own given name
Advancing to the next step in this great blogging game
Stop by and see me whenever you've got the time
Drop me a note, say hi, and tell me you're doing fine
There won't be any lame poetry it the posts over there
So if you're more used to this blog, it'll be a breath of fresh air
I'll write mostly about movies, books, and that sort of thing
And we'll see what sort of interest this new place will bring

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Migration

2007-08-31T23:18:00.001-07:00

I am migrating my travel blog to a site called Peregrine Online. I know, ironic, huh? Well, it seemed like the thing to do, putting it on its own domain.

I will be writing about the same sorts of things I always have, travel around Singapore, China, and other parts of Asia, as well as other spots I've been around the globe.

I'm adding in another section to the blog, which is more on life in Singapore and Shanghai, especially with tips for foreigners staying in one place or the other (I split my time between the two, though I was brought up in the US).

Hope you'll stop by to see me there.

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Bagwell's Number Retired

2007-08-27T21:16:00.000-07:00

Jeff Bagwell remains one of my favorite baseball players of all time. It was really great to read about the celebration in Houston earlier this week to retire his number.

It is sad that the fans were so classless as to boo Purpura and Garner at the ceremony. Apparently, that resulted in both being fired the next day. It seems that Bagwell deserved more respect than to have this sort of thing happen during his day in the sun. But then, he's never really liked the spotlight, so I suppose it is fitting. Just a shame it had to be overshadowed by the negatives, but then, so goes 2007 for the Houston Astros.

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How Much is Your Blog Worth?

2007-08-26T05:23:00.000-07:00

I've just come across this fun website, thanks to my friend silken, and I thought I'd give it a look to see how much my blogs are worth. I'll be posting the answer to that on each individual blog.

This one:

My blog is worth $6,209.94.
How much is your blog worth?

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Appliances

2007-08-23T14:07:00.000-07:00

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Paid Blogging

2007-08-23T12:32:00.000-07:00

Are you getting paid to blog yet? It really is easy to do.

One of the places that is easy to use and that pays well is Pay Per Post. And they've got a good deal that helps encourage bloggers like me who are already registered with PPP to tell others about the chance to work with them.

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you can sign up to start writing sponsored posts. The first offer you will receive is a chance to review my blog. You will be invited to write the review, and even better, you will be paid to do it! You'll get $7.50 when the whole thing is completed (it will be one month before you receive payment), and I will also receive $7.50 as a referral fee.

Stop in today and sign up. I am making some decent money by working with PPP, and you can too.

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Spotlight on Silken: Genesis

2007-08-23T07:30:00.000-07:00

I've been talking a lot about my blogging pal, silken. But let me take you back to where it all began... sort of.

Silken used to blog with me under another name, skouba, at a site called Writing Up. She learned the ins and outs of blogging there, like I did. And she really maintained a fantastic blog there.

Sadly, the site is more or less defunct now (though you can find it popping up every now and then). I miss the place there and the fun conversations we used to have. I am glad, though, skouba/silken is now blogging elsewhere. It would be sad to lose her insights in an online setting. Interacting with her at the site is what I most miss about losing it.

I am, though, one of the lucky ones. I know skouba/silken in real life, and have known her all my life. So, for me, at least I won't lose touch with her, even if the whole internet falls apart!

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Florida Hotels

2007-08-23T05:24:00.000-07:00

I mentioned in an earlier blog how much fun it is to travel to Florida to enjoy all the great attractions there. Places like Disney World, Sea World, Epcot Center, Universal Studios, and all of the rest of the fun places there will always attract guests. I highly recommend a trip to the area, especially for anyone who's never been.

But where do you stay when you go to a place like that? How do you choose the best place to keep the whole family? I would say that the best thing to do is to check out the wide range of florida hotels available at orlando.com. You'll find useful information that will help you choose which place best suits your needs as you travel. You can get information about the rooms, the area in which the hotel is situated, and the prices attached to those rooms. You will find all the info you need at the site, and it should be no problem, from there, to make a wise choice about your accommodations.

Stop in and have a look before you set out on your Florida vacation. It will help you make your trip as pleasant as it should be.

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Spotlight on Silken at Communati

2007-08-23T03:24:00.000-07:00

I am continuing on my quest to write a short entry introducing each of the blogs of one of my blogging friends, silken. Her newest one (to my knowledge) is at a new site called communati, which is a community-style blogging site. I like how silken's personality really comes out in this casual setting, where commenting is as important as posting. I haven't gotten into that site yet as much as I would like, due to a busy schedule since the site opened. That means I haven't gotten to read all of silken's entriesat the new site -- not yet -- but I have enjoyed the ones I've read.

Take a look at this post on reading keys, where she shares some ideas about a tool she plans to use as she starts homeschooling her 2 young nephews. I like how she shares there about her own philosophy of focusing on phonics rather than sight words. It's the sort of discussion she often posts there, and is great for anyone who teaches kids (whether parents or teachers).

Stop by and visit silken there. And while you are there, go ahead and sign up and join the conversation. But let me warn you, you might get addicted. ;-)

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Spotlight on Silken: Each New Day

2007-08-23T03:22:00.000-07:00

Silken, the blogger I am presently highlighting here, keeps another very high quality blog at blog.com. She calls this one Each New Day. I love the optimism and sense of hope reflected in that title. It likewise shows up throughout the blog's entries.

Like her other blogs, silken here shares little tidbits of things she finds here and there. I like her post on the Schlitterbahn in Galveston. Her enthusiasm for the fun one can find in life is shown up in this post. She's not going to be scared off by long lines at a summer outing. Instead, she focuses on the fun her family has when they all go out together.

The whole site is pretty much like that, and it makes for a really pleasant read. And, on top of that, you'll probably find out about a lot of things you never heard of before. That's one of the best parts about all of silken's blogs. She has a curious mind, and a willingness to share the things she's picked up here and there. That makes for very fun reading.

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Credit Cards

2007-08-23T02:24:00.000-07:00

I get credit cards in the mail all the time. When I start reading through all of the fine print, I get a little bit of a headache. I just don't know which one best suits my needs. How can I decide which of the many cards out there offers the best option for me? It is hard for me to choose. I mean, I might be looking for Balance Transfer Credit Cards , or one that has no annual fee, or maybe one that has a low interest rate. And, for me, one that works with my airline's frequent flyer milage program is greatly appreciated.

More likely, I might be looking for a combination of all of these. So, how do I know which card offers me the best total package?

The good news is that Credit Card Search Engine will help you choose between a multitude of different cards. While you are deciding, you can compare the perks that one card offers over against those of another. By putting two different cards up on your screen side by side, you'll be able to better see the different benefits of each. It sure takes the headaches out of choosing a good credit card.

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Spotlight on Silken: Sowing Seeds

2007-08-23T01:15:00.000-07:00

I am continuing to highlight my blogging friend, silken, and I have reached one of my favorites of her blogs. It's not at blogspot, but at a different blog site (blog.com), and I like how she's kept this one very thematic. She calls this blog Sowing Seeds, and she focuses on raising kids, using the growth of a plant or seed as the metaphor that shapes the paradigm she is focusing.

One of her recent entries, Mutation is a great example of what I like about this blog. Look at the insights she draws from the simple definition offered when she applies it to teenage kids. It's simple, and that's where the beauty of this blog lies.

A lot of times at this blog I will learn of phrases I hadn't heard of before, not being much of a gardener myself, like dethatching. It's great how silken is able to define terms like this and make them understandable, and then apply them to her role as a parent.

I really love the approach she has taken here. This is, in my estimation, a top-notch blog.

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Spotlight on Silken: Rhyme Time

2007-08-23T01:13:00.000-07:00

I am continuing to highlight my blogging buddy, silken, and the great work she does in keeping up her little blogging kingdom that she has built up. I've reached one of her spaces where she seems to just be having a good time. At her Rhyme Time, she enters cute rhymes, and they are often very entertaining. I find myself getting a little laugh out of them all the time.

I keep 3 different blogs filled with rhymed poetry myself, as well as this one with acrostics, so I know that maintaining a fun, lighthearted poetry blog is not as easy as it sounds. But silken does it very well. Whether writing about Fish Camp or about rainy days, you can see that silken is having a good time doing it.

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Executive Search

2007-08-23T00:35:00.000-07:00

Finding a job at a certain level requires more than just flipping through the classifieds. Similarly, trying to feel posts at that level requires more than digging through a large stack of applications. There's a finer touch needed to match qualified employees to high level executive positions that such an approach as that might entail. And if you've ever been an out-of-work executive, you know how stressful it can be trying to find a suitable position.

When you read the Executive Search Firm Blog, you will find advice and help from specialists whose only concern is helping to match executives to suitable jobs. They particularly focus on jobs in the fields of financial and risk management services, legal and legal support services, communications and technology, human resources consulting, and luxury products. A.E. Feldman Associates, Inc. has been operating since 1967, successfully matching employees with suitable qualifications and experience into precisely this level of job (from middle to executive to top “C level” management).

If you are looking for a job at this level, or if you are looking for an employee to match your needs for such a position, stop in and check with A. E. Feldman Associates.

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Spotlight on Silken: Kidbits

2007-08-22T23:07:00.000-07:00

As I continue highlighting the work of one of my favorite bloggers, silken, I've come to one of the most fun blogs you'll find. Silken's daughter keeps this one, and it is called kidbits. If you've read the mother's blogs, I think you will see lots of the mother in the daughter's work too.

A lot (but not all) of the entries are in 10-point format (like one of her mom's blogs), and all have interesting ideas and info (again, like at mom's blogs). I enjoyed reading what the girl had learned about 9/11 and the World Trade Center, and equally enjoyed her list of ideas for Mother's Day.

This blog, like her big brother's, is apparently on holiday at the moment. With the school year picking up and the kids being back to work (does that mean they remember how to read and write again???), I suspect it will pick up. Stop by to visit, and tell her I sent you!

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Spotlight on Silken: Family Night

2007-08-22T23:04:00.000-07:00

I am still highlighting one of my favorite bloggers, silken. She keeps lots of useful and interesting blogs. One of the really nice resources she has is Family Night, where she shares lots of great ideas for things that the whole family can do together.

Just look at this entry on treasure hunts. She includes some great photos there, and gives a good explanation of the activity she writes about. This is not something just thrown together. Rather, you can tell it comes from a parent who has lots of ideas and is eager to share them. Her quality of writing is of the highest, and I think you will enjoy the activities you see listed there.

The family fun runs sound like lots of fun to me. And take a look at what she says about letterboxing. Doesn't that sound like a ball?

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Simmons, Jannace, and Stagg

2007-08-22T22:19:00.000-07:00

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When you deal with Thomas E Stagg and Simmons, Jannace & Stagg, LLP, you can be sure that you have reliable, hard-working, competent counsel on your side. They listen to their clients' needs, and work to further their clients' best interests. Their goal is always to find an efficient and cost-effective solution on behalf of their clients.

If you are in need of good counsel, contact Simmons, Jannace, and Stagg today.

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