Category Archives: Blogging

When I chose the name Tales From the Motherland, two years before I ever started blogging, I did so because I’d begun to realize that my entire life is informed and influenced by having raised my children. My role … Continue reading →

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Posted on May 6, 2014 by Dawn Quyle Landau | 43 Comments

Welcome to Friday Fictioneers! Each Wednesday, Rochelle Wisoff-Fields leads our merry band in creativity. This week’s photo prompt was provided by Renee Heath. To read other stories in this week’s series or to join in, check out details on Rochelle’s blog site: … Continue reading →

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Posted on April 30, 2014 by Dawn Quyle Landau | 83 Comments

My first post about Belize focused on the amazing things happening from a boat, from the land, above. However, this trip was all about the water, and what was under the water was beyond amazing! Part II of our trip … Continue reading →

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Posted on April 28, 2014 by Dawn Quyle Landau | 32 Comments

Friday Fictioneers: Música Para Llorar Por (Music to Grieve By)

Posted on April 24, 2014 by Dawn Quyle Landau

Welcome to Friday Fictioneers! Each Wednesday, Rochelle Wisoff-Fields chooses a photo prompt, provided by participants of FF. This week’s photo comes from the talented Björn Rudberg. To read other stories in this week’s series or to join in, check out … Continue reading →

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Posted in Aging, Awareness, Blogging, Death, Fiction, Flash fiction, Friday Fictioneers, Honest observations on many things, Life, Music, Musings, My world, Tales From the Motherland, Writing | 55 Comments

Note: I’ve been having trouble posting photos to my blog for weeks. I’ve been working on the problem, and think I’ve solved it, but it kept me from posting all week. Our recent trip to Belize demands photos! This is part … Continue reading →

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Posted on April 22, 2014 by Dawn Quyle Landau | 40 Comments

For most of my adult life, I’ve gotten by on laughs. I’ve written about it before; laughter is my Teflon™. I’m incredibly sarcastic; I’m self-deprecating to a fault, and I’ve learned to be funny when I’m complimented, uncomfortable, happy, sad, … Continue reading →

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Posted on April 18, 2014 by Dawn Quyle Landau | 66 Comments

I’ve been back from vacation for a week, and I’m still having all sorts of problems with my blog– namely uploading photos. It’s enough to just set my head to spinning and has left me unable to post what I want to … Continue reading →

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Posted on April 16, 2014 by Dawn Quyle Landau | 72 Comments

Each week Rochelle Wisoff-Fields encourages writers from all over to participate in Friday Fictioneers. With a photo prompt, this week provided by D. Lovering, writers are asked to write a 100-word story, with a beginning, middle and end. Check out … Continue reading →

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Posted on April 9, 2014 by Dawn Quyle Landau | 81 Comments

This is a challenging week to write, but I was determined not to miss a single Friday Fictioneers. I’m on a boat off the coast of Central America– Belize. It could not be more beautiful, or peaceful. There is limited … Continue reading →

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Posted on April 2, 2014 by Dawn Quyle Landau | 50 Comments

Welcome to Friday Fictioneers, the best Flash Fiction in town! Check out our ring leader, Rochelle Wisoff-Fields’ blog, Addicted to Purple, to read the other stories, or join the fun. Rochelle provides a weekly photo prompt; participants respond with a … Continue reading →