A poem by Mary Oliver comes to mind when I watch hummingbirds jostle for position. What will you do with the opportunity God gives you? #opportunity #hummingbird #observation #Christianity
Writing
Voices of Native Youth: Not Just Another Blog
“Tell me why you think Native youth don’t succeed.” “What do you mean?” a student asked. “Well, only 17% of Native Americans finish college. The unemployment rate on the Rez is about 43%. Why? Just list things that you think prevent Native youth from finding success.” They looked at each other and one by one …
How to Add a Button that Links to a Landing Page
This visual tutorial will walk you through the steps necessary to create a clickable button for your sidebar that will lead readers to a landing page or post for a series. #write28days #selfhostedWP #blogger
Three Creative Ways to Overcoming Writer’s Block
and Stay Fit in the Process Overcoming Writer’s Block with Exercise This week’s Self-care Sunday installment continues the theme of self-care for creatives. You probably never considered housework as the solution to overcoming writer’s block. Here’s how and why it works. When you think of a creative, what comes to mind? A wild-eyed painter wearing …
How to Install a Tweet Button and Build Authentic Engagement
You might lose out on authentic engagement if you don’t clean up your Twitter act! Learn how to install a tweet button to share your blog content #twitter #blogger #platform
I Still Remember My First Poem
I still remember my first poem. Do you? I’d love to hear your story. #fmfparty #poetry
Regret is the Piranha in My Soul
The Piranha of Regret Regret eats away at the soul, nibbling tiny piranha bites from memories. Unlike the murky waters of the Amazon, though, regret lives solo in the fish tank of our souls. Woulda, shoulda, coulda, form relentless chanting as we shake our memories over the tank. Envisioning different outcomes if only we had …
The Story of the Humble Milkweed and the Mighty Monarch
First the Monarch This post is prompted by the community I discovered at the Five Minute Friday Retreat this weekend. Thank you, each and every one of my new in real life friends! Egg. Caterpillar. Pupa. Butterfly. Metamorphosis. Ugly words, some of them. None of which describes the beauty of a monarch butterfly—orange, black, graceful, …
Granny Geek’s Tips for Building Platform (It’s all About the Visit)
Whether you want to someday write a book or just reach more than your mom, you’ve probably heard the term ‘platform’ before. This post won’t tell you how to make a six-figure income in three months whilst selling your soul to the devil. I can’t even tell you how to bring in thousands of followers each …
Create a Post Template on Your Self-hosted WordPress Site
Granny Geek Strikes Out I fall somewhere between complete computer novice and geek when it comes to the inner workings of WordPress blogs and code. I understand the basics, but I can’t always figure out how to make plugins work. After I read the first paragraph of instructions on most plugins, I realize that I …
