When Bobby Warren, friend and co-worker, returned from his annual pilgrimage to Boston, I knew there would be stories. What I did not know was he would ask me to do a guest blog post for his better half’s popular blog based upon their visit to the Ernest Hemingway exhibit at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum. He was aware I was a fan, but prodded and challenged me to explain… why? Initially, my mind swirled. I knew I wanted to write the definitive Hemingway piece. It had … [Read more...]
5 Takeaways From #BloggyCon16
Wendi and I had the chance to attend our first blogging conference, aptly titled The Bloggy Conference. Bloggers, particularly those who operate within the politics space, have been criticized as basically being people writing in their pajamas in their parents' living rooms or basements. That stereotype certainly was not on display at #BloggyCon16, which was held at the conference center at Cedar Point, not too shabby. I'd like to share five insights from the conference: 1. The Bloggy … [Read more...]
These are a Few of My Favorite Things (Blog-wise)
While raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens might be the favorite things for Maria from the Sound of Music, they don't make the list for me, at least not when it comes to blogging. Although, I guess I really do like whiskers on kittens, along with the rest of those cuddly little fur balls. But when it comes to blogging, my list of favorite things might be a little unusual. Seeing things from the perspective of my dog, Owney. It wasn't until I started my blog that Owney was able to … [Read more...]
What Began It All: A Trip to Niagara Falls
I love celebrating anniversaries. Well, honestly, I like celebrating anything. However, anniversaries are especially fun to celebrate. Gives me a chance to look back and see how the year has gone. So, you can probably guess how exciting it is for me to consider this anniversary. July marks a year since I began Wendi's Weekend Trips and Whatnot. I can't believe it has been a year! I have had a great time and I hope you have, too. But in case you are new to me or perhaps don't remember, I want to … [Read more...]
Wendi’s Weekend Trips & Whatnot Gearing Up for 1st Anniversary
This month marks the one-year anniversary of my wife's blog, Wendi's Weekend Trips & Whatnot. It is a remarkable achievement when you realize she does this for fun as a creative outlet for her love of writing and holds down a full-time job dealing with performance, compliance and quality improvement for a very successful and impactful nonprofit agency in Wooster, Ohio. To say I am proud of what my wife, Wendi Warren, has achieved would be an understatement. Many writers deal with … [Read more...]