Tag Archives: #WPLongform

The Last Day… I Didn’t Know.

Posted on November 21, 2013 by Dawn Quyle Landau

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 →

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Much Appreciated: I’d Like To Thank The Academy and Tons of Other People

Posted on October 27, 2013 by Dawn Quyle Landau

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 →

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An Open Letter To My (almost) Adult Children

Posted on October 25, 2013 by Dawn Quyle Landau

Dear guys, It’s time for us to have a little talk.  Of course, it’s my platform here, so I’m talking and maybe you’ll listen. You are all almost adults now, and well, that requires some adjusting. For all of us. … Continue reading →

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Who Are You; And Why Are You Following Me?

Posted on October 4, 2013 by Dawn Quyle Landau

You, yeah, you, I see you following me. I noticed you slip in, and I’m aware that you’re there, hovering in the shadows. I noticed the abstract name, the mysterious links.  I admit it, it was a little thrill to … Continue reading →

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Becoming The Clichés I Mocked

Posted on October 1, 2013 by Dawn Quyle Landau

Hindsight is indeed 20/20; so is your vision, when you’re young— or for many of us, it is. It’s only later, much much later, that you start to look back on so many things, and say: Oh, now I get … Continue reading →

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If You Love Me, You Will Feed Me… And Other Dysfunctional Notes.

Posted on September 26, 2013 by Dawn Quyle Landau

This is another contribution to the wonderful Blog Hop, hosted by Emily and Kelly. Each week they post a prompt, for the ongoing theme of “Remember the time when we…”. This weeks prompt is food: a memory, a recipe, a … Continue reading →

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Picture This…

Posted on September 13, 2013 by Dawn Quyle Landau

This post is part of the ongoing blog hop, over at The Waiting. All posts are reflections on earlier times, with an added weekly prompt. I’ve enjoyed participating, as often as I can. Check out the other wonderful stories, here. … Continue reading →

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Chasing the Dream, On Bucket List Publications

Posted on September 10, 2013 by Dawn Quyle Landau

I am so excited to announced that I will be writing a weekly featured post on Bucket List Publications. Lesley Carter, the founder and Bucket List dream maker, has created a really amazing site, where others can come along on … Continue reading →

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The New Year: A Time for Reflection, Change, and a Gas Mask

Posted on September 5, 2013 by Dawn Quyle Landau

Last night we welcomed the Jewish New Year, Rosh Hashanah, with a full house, at worship services.  There was much singing; everyone arrived in their High Holy Day finest; and our Rabbi shared thoughts and words that were deeply meaningful … Continue reading →

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A Middle Aged Woman Walks Into a Sex Shop…It’s No Joke.

Posted on August 23, 2013 by Dawn Quyle Landau

Warning: If you are prone to tisk tisk’ing; if you might run into me in the grocery store and wonder; if you are friends with my kids; if you are an in-law or relative; or, if you are one of … Continue reading →

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