Plotting out a novel is outlining and mapping out the events in a story before drafting the manuscript. It is the shortest step in my writing process behind drafting and editing the novel, but it’s crucial. Without a robust plotting process, the editing process would be a nightmare. In most […]
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I have been bombarded with questions since I mentioned in my Coping With ADHD post that I play games on the Nintendo Switch. I have been asked to share what games I am playing and my friends code so my readers can reach out and play games with me. At […]
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AirPods Max are wireless over-ear headphones designed by Apple Inc. They were released on December 15, 2020. They are not cheap at $549.00 but are my go-to Bluetooth headphones at home. My pair of AirPods Max were a gift from my parents for my birthday in July 2021. The AirPods […]
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The Nintendo Switch is a portable video game console developed by Nintendo and released on March 3, 2017. It’s the successor to the WiiU and the DS, merging the two product lines into one unit. Users can play the device in handheld mode, and in the case of the full-sized […]
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Brainstorming or mind mapping is one of the keys for most writers. It is the beginning of the process. For years I used Scapple, a brainstorming app from the makers of Scrivener, Literature & Latte. While I love this app, its lack of an iOS app made me want more. […]
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What Is ADHD Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder or ADHD is defined by the CDC as “one of the most common neurodevelopment disorders of childhood. It is usually first diagnosed in childhood and often lasts into adulthood. Children with ADHD may have trouble paying attention, controlling impulsive behaviors (may act without […]
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Recreational Horizons is a nonprofit organization that provides trips for individuals with intellectual disabilities. They are currently celebrating 45 years of trips. Recreational Horizons offers trips to ambulatory intellectually disabled individuals who can function behaviorally in a three participants-to-chaperone ratio. The trips aim to increase the participants’ independence and enhance […]
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As readers of this blog may remember from the What’s In My Backpack – Summer 2024 post, I was carrying an Xbox Controller for games on Microsoft’s GamePass and Xbox Game Streaming services. After Microsoft decided to raise rates of Xbox GamePass pricing for the fourth time this year, I […]
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I am committed to not shopping at the less than 15 percent of retailers that don’t accept Apple Pay. It’s not because I’m an Apple fanboy but because I cherish my privacy. I have had my credit card information stolen two times, and both times, while the FDIC and bank […]
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My earliest memory is of watching the 1984 classic Ghostbusters over and over again on the carpet of the basement at home. The movie came out nearly a month before I was born, June 8, 1984. From my earliest memory to this day, Ghostbusters is still my favorite movie. Even […]
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