Author: Tammy

Are You Social Media’d Up?

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Working on some writing today and going back and forth with the different options out there now with our social media and a thought came to me!  If you’re in or near my age range, could you just imagine having a conversation with your grandparents about all this social media “stuff”?
I know my sweet Grandma Meade that I talk about often would probably just smile a great big smile, let out a little “humpf” and say something like, “what’s all this nonsense yur talkin’ ’bout’.  Social stuff on a thingy that just looks like a tv with a typewriter in it.  Why, back in my day when I was a youngin’, ifin’ you wanted to talk to somebody, why you’d jes’ pick up the earpiece, crank the handle an’ wait fer yur friend to pick up. Course, usually two or three times throughout the conversation I’d haf ta say…get off Nelly, I’m not callin’ on you – I’m a talkin’ to Jane.”
Yet, I can still imagine telling her something like this just to see her reaction (yeah, I’m ornery!):
    Well, yes, Grandma, I am now Facebooked.  No, it didn’t hurt, I didn’t actually get a book in the face.  I’ve also been tweeted and have tweeted…NO it’s not watchur thinkin’-don’t go there! I’m all linked in, but for what I’m not totally sure yet, but I’m linked in nonetheless!  I also have Klout – whoohoo for me!  I’m also proud to tell you I have lots of pinterests, what?  No – it’s not the interests of pins.  Oh and I’m all about the hoot suite…no, it’s not the funny room at the hotel. Ahhhh! Wait, Grandma, there is more.  I’m short stacked, too.  I’m blogged down–but it’s a good thing.  I’ve also been  in a word press…no, no – not a wine press.  Oh…forget it.
I’m just too social media pooped out to explain it all.  Sigh…
I’m curious today, what are all of you “hooked in” for social media purposes?  What are the different things you couldn’t live without now that you bit the bullet and signed in/up?  What could you live without?  Please leave a comment below and share with us what your thoughts are on Social Media! Disclaimer:  I’m not actually all hooked into all of those I wrote about above…at least not yet!
…and that’s all I have to say about that!
Tammy

New Writing Digs In The Works!

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I decided back in the winter that I needed to make my writing space a happy place, a well…”Tickled Pink” kinda place.  A place that I’d love to sit in and pull the many thoughts that consistently swim through my head out of there and onto paper, er…onto the screen!  When we built our condo in 2005 (well, had it built-correction!) we only had plans on staying until 2007.  Upon the advice of our Real Estate Agent and of course HGTV, we painted most of our house what I call, “house for sale, beige”!  
I was tired of this boring, beige, no pictures on the wall (because the future owner doesn’t want to see your family on his/her possible new wall) space to try to write and create.  And – we have long passed 2005 and are still parked in this condo! I went on a tantrum off to the paint store by myself and came back with paint.  Poor hubby just looked and wondered what “I” planned on doing with that paint.  I promptly told him that “we” would be painting come spring.  
Of course I’m quite sure if you’ve been around this neck of the bloggy woods for very long, here in my little bloggy world, you can probably figure out what color I brought home.  Yep – orange!  HA!  No, 
your first guess of pink was spot on.
About a month or so ago, the walls were painted.  Some of the accessories have been painted brown to match my writing and computer desks, but not everything is just quite ready for photo sharing just yet.  But I do have something I want to show you.  I know you’re going to crack up, but you will for sure get a little more taste of what a goof I really am!
I got a brainy idea that I wanted a pink typewriter.  I know, I know–they don’t make pink typewriters.  But I can make one!  No, really – I did!  I was given this big ‘ol beat up heavy metal typewriter and figured it just needed some pizazz! Some PINK! Below is the old girl before getting a makeover:
Here she is before being all taped up for painting.
Here she is taped and ready for her makeover!
                                    
And here she is all done up!
Sure, she’s “Tickled Pink”, too!

Then hubby and I had a blast taking pictures with me sitting with my new PINK typewriter! 
My office is coming together pretty nicely.  When my last item gets finished (when I get my bottom downstairs to put it together!) I promise to take photos and share.  Then you’ll know some of the reason for my absence from the blog in spring.  I didn’t want to put it out there and have you all pressure me to finish!  Haha!  Hmmm, in hindsight – maybe that would have been a better idea!
So, tell me folks…where do you create?  Have you set up a space that is just for you and your craft?  Whether it is writing, painting, quilting, cooking – whatever your pleasure is, have you made it your space?  Have you made it a place that makes you smile when you sit down to do your craft?  I have come to believe that it is truly something that matters.  Where you work should make you want to hurry back and pour out your efforts on creating something only you can do.
We all need a space whether it is a corner in a room, a closet or even a whole room where we can let the creative juices flow and feel good sitting in our own little space!  
…and that’s all I have to say about that!
Tammy
Don’t forget to leave your comments below, I’m dying to know where YOU create.  Hey – I’d love photos, too!

I’m Out Visiting Today In Blogville!

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Happy Monday, Blog friends!

I’ve been out and about lately on the wonderful world of Blogville.  One of my writing pieces is up today.

This piece is written for all of my friends who are adoptive parents or, who like me–wanted more children, but could not have them.  Though the one I do have is super special!  Love that girl 🙂 !

My friend Kim de Blecourt writes over at Nourished Hearts, where she shares about adoption.  Her heart to see every orphan in a home is very passionate.  Her book, “Until We All Come Home” is out now.  Check it out!

Come on over and see what I’ve been up to by clicking here!

I’m just so honored and TICKLED PINK to be her very first guest post!  WooHoo!

Thanks, Kim!

…and that’s all I have to say about that!

Tammy