photo credit: @megabot via Unsplash Today is my blogaversary. Today, this blog is 20 years old. I started writing in this space on April 15, 2004. Technically, I have been blogging for longer than that but the blog writing space I had before was a) only for family and b)...
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photo credit: @simmerdownjpg via Unsplash Thank you to everyone who has been finding their way to my blog these last few weeks. I am not sure if you subscribe (through another reader than Feedly, where the posts actually show up in a timely manner), if you clicked on a comment...
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Photo by @rawpixel on Unsplash As briefly mentioned in my previous post, my blog URL had been hijacked on Saturday and I am still dealing with the repercussions. However, since you’re able to read this, at a bare minimum my URL is functioning again. I am only semi-happy with the support I received from...
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Photo by Ben Kolde on Unsplash Have you ever recommened or reviewed something on your blog? Have you tagged brands, friends, and places on Instagram? Have you ever thought twice about it? The other week, I posted my ‘Monthly Favorites”. It’s been a regular post on my blog for a while and it’s...
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I don’t know if you blissfully ignored it or if you have been reading up on the topic, but the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) goes into effect in Europe tomorrow (and yes, that also very likely affects you, even though you might not live in Europe). I am sure...
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In February, my blog friend Nancy nominated me for the Liebster Award. I’ve been particularly thrilled, because did you notice that this award contains a German word? “Liebster” means “loveliest” or “most favorite” and it makes me happy to know that Nancy would consider my blog for this award,...
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Oh look! My blog got a little makeover. I didn’t really want to change too much, but I was itching for a little facelift. If you’re reading this through a feed reader, hop on over and check it out and let me know how you like it. I have long...
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{unsplash.com} Is there a better time to write about the state of the blogosphere than during National Blog Posting Month? I don’t think so. Especially when so many people claim that blogging is dead and that people have moved on to other social media platforms. Well, I checked and discovered...
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I was nominated by Courtney, American in Germany and fellow expat blogger, for this award (thank you!) and I happily accept and participate! It’s always a good opportunity to learn some random things about other bloggers, don’t you agree? Here are the rules for this award: 1. Provide a link...
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{source: Unsplash} You guys, I know you’re technically the wrong audience, because if you read this, you probably already believe in the power of blogs and the Internet, but to all the people out there who “don’t get” blogging and think that you can’t make deep, lasting connections with people...
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