Please, Peas ... Where Did I Plant You in This Garden?
It's that time of year again ... and none too soon! Spring has arrived and it's time to start thinking about the garden. One problem all gardeners have is marking the garden rows. Some people shove whatever's handy into the ground to mark the plants, but why do that when there are alternatives for fun, cute plant markers?
For a few unique ideas, go to For the Garden: Ideas for Making Plant Markers. One suggestion involves using broken dishes. It's a great way to recycle!
In case you missed last year's article giving tips for growing tomato plants that give an abundant harvest, check out, Growing Tomatoes: Are You Getting a Great Harvest from Your Tomato Plants? There's a tip there on "tickling" tomatoes. Nope, not to make them laugh, but to pollinate them!
Do you have any secrets for marking plant rows or growing killer tomatoes? If so, take a sec and drop off a comment here or at the articles' sites. I'd love to hear from you.
Until next time ...
~ Cindy Lynn
Author, Poet, and Occasional Philosopher at Associated Content
Dancing With the Stars ... by Cindy Lynn
Does the Show Need New Professional Dancers?
In: Lifestyle, TV
Tags: Dancing with the Stars, DWTS, dancing, dancers
Dancing with the Stars is in its 12th season. Have you picked a winning favorite? I stopped picking long ago because it seemed like my favorites usually made it to the last round or two and then always lost. It's the fan factor that can't ever be counted on in Dancing With the Stars!
All right ... I take it back. I really have picked a favorite; I'm just not counting on them winning. My choice of dancers is Petra Nemcova and Dmitry Chaplin.
But, I digress. This year I've noticed that some of the professional dancers who've been with the show for 8-11 years (that's close to a decade!) are looking a little peaked. Maybe a little bored, too. Who wouldn't after a decade of dancing with amateurs?
At any rate, I published an article out at the Yahoo! Contributor Network about which professional dancers should be replaced. I'll give you a clue about three of them, though, because I had a brilliant idea for new positions on the show for Cheryl Burke, Tony Dovolani, and Louis van Amstel. Well, okay, maybe not brilliant ... but close!
So, I'll pose the question to you ... on Dancing with the Stars ... does the show need new professional dancers?
Until next time ...
~ Cindy Lynn
Author, Poet, and Occasional Philosopher at Associated Content
In: Lifestyle, TV
Tags: Dancing with the Stars, DWTS, dancing, dancers
Dancing with the Stars is in its 12th season. Have you picked a winning favorite? I stopped picking long ago because it seemed like my favorites usually made it to the last round or two and then always lost. It's the fan factor that can't ever be counted on in Dancing With the Stars!
All right ... I take it back. I really have picked a favorite; I'm just not counting on them winning. My choice of dancers is Petra Nemcova and Dmitry Chaplin.
But, I digress. This year I've noticed that some of the professional dancers who've been with the show for 8-11 years (that's close to a decade!) are looking a little peaked. Maybe a little bored, too. Who wouldn't after a decade of dancing with amateurs?
At any rate, I published an article out at the Yahoo! Contributor Network about which professional dancers should be replaced. I'll give you a clue about three of them, though, because I had a brilliant idea for new positions on the show for Cheryl Burke, Tony Dovolani, and Louis van Amstel. Well, okay, maybe not brilliant ... but close!
So, I'll pose the question to you ... on Dancing with the Stars ... does the show need new professional dancers?
Until next time ...
~ Cindy Lynn
Author, Poet, and Occasional Philosopher at Associated Content
Quotes, Quotes and More Quotes
"Busy as a Bee"
By Cindy Lynn
In: Lifestyle, Quotations
Tags: Quotations, quotes, bees
I love quotes—witty quotes, romantic quotes, quotes about love, life, and even loss. Therefore, in honor of spring (which in the Rocky Mountain region flits in and out like a busy bee), here's a quote to bring a smile.
“A bee is never as busy as it seems. It’s just that it can’t buzz any slower.”—Frank Hubbard
Until next time ...
~ Cindy Lynn
Author, Poet, and Occasional Philosopher at Associated Content
By Cindy Lynn
In: Lifestyle, Quotations
Tags: Quotations, quotes, bees
I love quotes—witty quotes, romantic quotes, quotes about love, life, and even loss. Therefore, in honor of spring (which in the Rocky Mountain region flits in and out like a busy bee), here's a quote to bring a smile.
“A bee is never as busy as it seems. It’s just that it can’t buzz any slower.”—Frank Hubbard
Until next time ...
~ Cindy Lynn
Author, Poet, and Occasional Philosopher at Associated Content
A Funny Story from Real Life about a Typo
"Ooo, Far Out"
By Cindy Lynn
In: Creative Writing, Humor
Tags: True story, typo, funny story about a typo
Have you ever made an embarrassing typo? Everyone makes them occasionally, but usually a typo is quickly forgotten. This true story about a typo on the acronym, "LDS" will cause a chuckle or two, and bring to mind a typo ... or other blunder ... you've made in life.
Click here to read what happened.
By Cindy Lynn
In: Creative Writing, Humor
Tags: True story, typo, funny story about a typo
Have you ever made an embarrassing typo? Everyone makes them occasionally, but usually a typo is quickly forgotten. This true story about a typo on the acronym, "LDS" will cause a chuckle or two, and bring to mind a typo ... or other blunder ... you've made in life.
Click here to read what happened.
How-to Rental: 5 Questions NOT to Ask when Checking Out a Rental Property
By Cindy Lynn
In: Business and Finance
Tags: Renting, renters, rental application, how to rental
Do you know what questions NOT to ask about an apartment/home rental property? Are some questions liable to incur a denial of your rental request? This list of 5 questions NOT to ask when checking out a rental property may help you obtain that rental....
Click here to find out more in this article from Cindy Lynn at Associated Content.
In: Business and Finance
Tags: Renting, renters, rental application, how to rental
Do you know what questions NOT to ask about an apartment/home rental property? Are some questions liable to incur a denial of your rental request? This list of 5 questions NOT to ask when checking out a rental property may help you obtain that rental....
Click here to find out more in this article from Cindy Lynn at Associated Content.
5 Job Interview Mistakes to Avoid when Applying for a Position
By Cindy Lynn
Tags: job interview, interview tips, how to interview, hiring
Being a small business owner/landlord has given me an extensive opportunity to talk with other managers, to interview people about their qualifications, and to learn of the mistakes made in job interviews. It's safe to say that most job seekers usually know enough about the interviewing process to learn information about the company, show up on time for the job interview, and come prepared with a résumé, but there are a few other tricks of the trade....
Click here to read more.
Tags: job interview, interview tips, how to interview, hiring
Being a small business owner/landlord has given me an extensive opportunity to talk with other managers, to interview people about their qualifications, and to learn of the mistakes made in job interviews. It's safe to say that most job seekers usually know enough about the interviewing process to learn information about the company, show up on time for the job interview, and come prepared with a résumé, but there are a few other tricks of the trade....
Click here to read more.
Spring Poems: A Haiku Poem About a Lily and a Butterfly
By Cindy Lynn
Tags: poetry, poems, haiku, haiku poems
Oh my gosh, I can't believe how long it's been since I posted here. Time flies like an arrow ... and fruit flies like a banana!
So, as penance for not posting more frequently, here's a short haiku poem about lilies and a butterfly for you to enjoy. (A haiku is Japanese poetry of three lines with 5 syllables in the first and third line, and 7 syllables in the second line.)
In the Desert Sun
Sego lilies white
Nodding in the desert sun
A butterfly whispers by
(Author's note: For another fun haiku, read "Summer Poetry: A Haiku About Fireflies.")
And now, if you're looking for poems, love stories, current articles, recipes, or how-to articles, take a gander at my Associated Content page to see my latest writings.
Tags: poetry, poems, haiku, haiku poems
Oh my gosh, I can't believe how long it's been since I posted here. Time flies like an arrow ... and fruit flies like a banana!
So, as penance for not posting more frequently, here's a short haiku poem about lilies and a butterfly for you to enjoy. (A haiku is Japanese poetry of three lines with 5 syllables in the first and third line, and 7 syllables in the second line.)
In the Desert Sun
Sego lilies white
Nodding in the desert sun
A butterfly whispers by
(Author's note: For another fun haiku, read "Summer Poetry: A Haiku About Fireflies.")
And now, if you're looking for poems, love stories, current articles, recipes, or how-to articles, take a gander at my Associated Content page to see my latest writings.
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