Author Archives: Mary

Overcoming Writer’s Block

So I know this blog’s name is The Writer’s Block. But I didn’t choose that because I actually suffer from it. (No. I just thought it a cute play on words.) From time to time, however, I get writer’s paralysis, … Continue reading

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It’s Been a Year

Hi. It’s been a year since I’ve written over here. It’s been a few months since I’ve blogged, period. Anyway, I was getting a little bit homesick, I guess you’d say. And I have an idea. I think I’m going … Continue reading

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New Year, New Blog

I have a new blog. It’s called Look In Your House. I invite you to check it out, subscribe, and tell your friends. Every new subscriber from now until January 31 will be entered to win a great Winter Survival … Continue reading

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Why I Am a Mac Snob and Proud of It

Last week as I was working on my MacBook, it froze. When I tried to reboot, the computer offered me a white screen. I couldn’t get it up past the white screen. I didn’t panic because I knew the guys … Continue reading

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On Becoming a Better Writer

I majored in broadcast journalism in college. I spent oodles of time working on my voice and fretting the fact that everyone thought I looked 12 on camera. But I had the good sense enough to chase after the thing … Continue reading

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Two Things You Need To Do

I spend a lot of time online. I work online. I play online. I gather information online. You do, too. I’m pretty sure if you’re reading this blog, then you’re also probably online a lot. In case you’ve been under … Continue reading

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Easy Yokes

“For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.” —Matthew 11:30 (ESV) I’ve spent much of this year feeling as if I was walking through molasses. I have a tendency to finagle (isn’t that a great word, by the … Continue reading

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Cranberry Sauce and the Resurrection

photo credit: busbeytheelder I noticed bags of cranberries in the produce department at the grocery store last week. It’s not even Halloween, and already holiday meals are anticipated. Most people may not even notice the bags of fresh cranberries in … Continue reading

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More to Come!

I’m up to something over here at The Writer’s Block. Stay tuned. I’ve moved my blog from Blogger to self-hosted WordPress, and I’m having a few glitches as I get the blog settled here. Anyway—welcome. I’m excited about new directions … Continue reading

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I Belong

God’s been dealing with me lately about the idols of my heart—those things that I tend to value more than him. Those things that tend to thrill my soul when all is going “right.” And those things that tend to … Continue reading

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