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Dawn Quyle Landau
Mother, Writer, treasure hunter, aging red head, and sushi lover. This is my view on life, "Straight up, with a twist––" because life is too short to be subtle! Featured blogger for Huffington Post, and followed on Twitter by LeBron James– for reasons beyond my comprehension.
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Weekly Photo Challenge: Let There Be Light.
The light that came through the leaves in Hawaii, made magnificent trees even more stunning. The gray sky light through the leaves makes patterns that are magic. This is for WordPress Weekly photo challenge; check out other entries here.
The Last Day… I Didn’t Know.
When Kelly at Are You Finished Yet contacted me and asked if I would co-host this week for the Remember The Timers, a few things happened. First, I was tickled pink. Really, little ole me? Why I’d be honored, I … Continue reading
Posted in Aging, Blog, Blogging, blogs, Daily Observations, Death of parent, Honest observations on many things, Huntington's Disease, Life, Musings, My world, Parenting, Personal change, Tales From the Motherland, Weekly Writing Challenge, Writing
Tagged #RTTbloghop, #WPLongform, death of a parent, Long posts, loss, Memories, Remember The Time..., Tales from the Motherland, The Last Day
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Weekly Photo Challenge– Layers
It was hours and miles to travel– layers of time and history. It was layers of distance up: first by plane, then by car, and finally on foot– Layers of air, up in altitude, that made our muscles ache and … Continue reading
Posted in Adventure, Beauty, Blog, Blogging, Life, My world, Natural beauty, Nature, Tales From the Motherland, Weekly Writing Challenge, Wonderful Things, Writing
Tagged Dawn Quyle Landau, Inca ruins, Machu Picchu, Peru, Photo challenge, Photography, postaday, Salkantay, Tales from the Motherland, travel, WordPress
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Friday Fictioneers: Today and Tomorrow…
Here’s Friday Fictioneers, the greatest free show in town! Rochelle Wisoff-Fields runs this band of merry writers, where participants are asked to write a 100-word story, with a beginning, middle and end, using a photo prompt. It’s a wonderful challenge with … Continue reading
Posted in Aging, Blog, Blogging, Friday Fictioneers, Honest observations on many things, Life, Yoga
Tagged Age, Cusco, Flash Fiction, Friday Fictioneers, Inca, Tales from the Motherland
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Friday Fictioneers: A Hero’s Destiny
Here’s Friday Fictioneers, the greatest free show in town! Rochelle Wisoff-Fields runs this band of merry writers, where participants are asked to write a 100-word story, with a beginning, middle and end, using a photo prompt. It’s a wonderful challenge with … Continue reading
Something Slutty This Way Comes… Seriously?
Ok, I admit it; I’m getting old. I find myself lost in the crazy world of progress. Some days lately, I sound like an old lady even to myself! Look at all those naked butts! These black leggings have got … Continue reading
Friday Fictioneers: Something’s Fishy Here
It’s time for Friday Fictioneers again, the greatest free show in town! Rochelle Wisoff-Fields runs this band of merry writers, where participants are asked to write a 100-word story, with a beginning, middle and end, using a photo prompt. It’s a … Continue reading
Much Appreciated: I’d Like To Thank The Academy and Tons of Other People
When it comes to blogging and writing, I’ve had both talent and luck on my side. I tend to be Teflon™ when it comes to compliments, hence my very self-deprecating sense of humor. I will acknowledge here, on this post … Continue reading
Posted in Awards, Blog, Blogging, blogs, Daily Observations, Freshly Pressed, Honest observations on many things, how blogs work, Humor, Musings, My world, Tales From the Motherland, Writing
Tagged #WPLongform, Blogging Awards, Freshly Pressed, Gratitude, Humor, Most Influential Blogger Award, Sunshine Blogger Award, Tales from the Motherland, The Versatile Blogger Award
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Friday Fictioneers: Go Bold, or Don’t Play
It’s Friday Fictioneers! Rochelle Wisoff-Fields runs this band of merry writers, posting a weekly photo prompt for us. Using the photo for inspiration, participants are asked to write a 100-word story, with a beginning, middle and end. It’s a wonderful challenge … Continue reading


