Category Archives: Commentary & Musing

Let’s Give ’em Something to Talk About

Posted on August 10, 2011 by AmyBeth Inverness

I saw an ad on several social media sites that will allow the service to post status updates for you. Why? Wouldn’t it be better to simply stay silent for days at a time rather than have some kind of … Continue reading →

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Blame it on the Bossa Nova

Posted on August 6, 2011 by AmyBeth Inverness

I wish I was still young enough to know everything. I have a specific memory of being in, oh, probably 2nd or 3rd grade and being handed two worksheets. We were instructed to do the small, easy one first, and … Continue reading →

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Oh My Papa

Posted on August 2, 2011 by AmyBeth Inverness

Here’s this week’s memoir prompt from The Red Dress Club: Everyone remembers that first inspiration or mentor in their lives that made them want to be or do something in their lives, whether you actually followed through with it or … Continue reading →

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Where’s My Jetpack?

Posted on July 30, 2011 by AmyBeth Inverness

It’s 2011. Where’s my damn jetpack? OK, I know. They do exist now, they’re just not exactly available for your average housewife to purchase and go running errands in. Child safety seats are probably a few years behind, anyway. A … Continue reading →

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My Beloved

Posted on July 26, 2011 by AmyBeth Inverness

Yesterday I was feeling somewhat lovey towards my hubby, and thinking about composing a blog post about how much I appreciate his support and love not only with my burgeoning writing career, but life in general. Then he went and … Continue reading →

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Photoshopping Experiment

Posted on July 26, 2011 by AmyBeth Inverness

I got interview questions back from John Quinlan today, and the collection of photos is growing ever larger! One request was to have a pic of John in a kilt, but alas, there is none. John however, being the sweet … Continue reading →

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Pseudonyms

Posted on July 25, 2011 by AmyBeth Inverness

AmyBeth Inverness is not my real name. I don’t even know if Inverness is a surname at all; it’s a city in Scotland. I’ve never been there. I’ve had the nickname Nessie since I was a little girl who collected … Continue reading →

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Wanted

Posted on July 21, 2011 by AmyBeth Inverness

Free hugs for every reader! Continue reading →

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Planned Obsolescence

Posted on July 20, 2011 by AmyBeth Inverness

A few posts back, I delivered a short rant about black buttons on black electronics. I could write a much longer rant on those same electronic devices having planned obsolescence. It’s bad enough that consumers do not have the option … Continue reading →

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Who To Interview?

Posted on July 16, 2011 by AmyBeth Inverness

The idea of posting interviews on my blog was an early idea that has worked out well. I love doing them, and it gives me a good anchor of something I do every week. Only once have I missed a … Continue reading →

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