2017 - Frankly, My Dear . . .

Frankly, On Faith: Dig In To Life

Oct 1, 2017 | 1 comment

Frankly, On Faith.

You’re weary. A little unsure, a little keeping yourself in the shadows. There’s a lot on your plate and you don’t know how to manage it all.

But you know what? Look around: You’re not alone. Everyone has their own shadows. Everyone has their own food to chew. So don’t compare yours to theirs. And don’t be afraid. The dark is a little scary. Those lumpy potatoes are not what you asked for.

But look! There’s light ahead.

Take a deep breath, and step up to the plate.

‘Cause you know why?

You got this.

This thing called life and everything it brings to the table? Grab your fork and dig in!

‘Cause you got this.

“So let’s not get tired of doing what is good.
At just the right time we will reap a harvest of blessing
if we don’t give up.”
~Galatians 6:9 NLT

You just keep pushing off that wall, taking those steps. Any forward movement is good. Even if it’s a zig-zag pattern. Even if it’s a circle. Because sooner or later that circle will take you forward. And when you get there, grab the next one and leave the old behind.

‘Cause you got this.

And He’s got you.

Promise.

Frankly, On Faith: Dig In To Life

TWEET THIS: This thing called life and everything it brings to the table? Grab a fork and dig in! @RealMojo68 #franklyonfaith

And Frankly, My Dear . . . That’s all she wrote!

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Social Media Saturday: Scheduling

Sep 30, 2017 | 1 comment

by Molly Jo Realy @MollyJoRealy

Scheduling and time management is huge whatever task you undertake, but especially so with social media postings.

Whether it’s a blog, a visual, or a link, the first rule to remember is don’t drown your audience. That is, don’t link post after post after post within a few minutes of each other. Think of social media as a busy street: Traffic flows in several directions and it’s your job to not create gridlock. Let others get on the road, too.

I use several scheduling apps to post for me when I know I’m otherwise unavailable. TinyTorch and Hootsuite are my two favorites. You can easily set up your links for the future, through each of the social media accounts you manage. And, bonus, you can repeat schedule.

Frankly, My Dear . . . : Social Media Saturday: Scheduling

Let’s say you write a post about the benefits of berry-infused water. And you just know around New Year’s Eve you’re gonna want to share some health tips with your peeps. But this is only September. Even now you know you prob’ly won’t want to babysit your media posts on a major holiday. Am I right? [Just this time, let’s pretend I am.] Hootsuite to the rescue! Bam! Your post is scheduled for this weekend, New Year’s Eve, and the first day of next summer. Pretty awesome, yes?

But wait! There’s more! What if you want this one post to be on Facebook today, Twitter next month, and Google+ in December. Yup, your scheduling apps can make that happen too.

Super Bonus: Your apps can often suggest when to schedule your posts, and suggest what types of posts to share at a certain time. Schweet, yes?

Now if y’all will excuse me. I have some scheduling of my own to do.

TWEET THIS: How do you schedule your #socialmedia? @RealMojo68

With a smart app and a water bottle,
Happy posting.
~Molly Jo

And Frankly, My Dear . . . That’s all she wrote!

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Five Things Friday: National Coffee Day

Sep 29, 2017 | 1 comment

by Molly Jo Realy @MollyJoRealy

Let’s just start by agreeing any celebration that includes coffee is awesome, am I right? I mean, I celebrate every day with coffee. But to actually have an official reason? Have mercy!

I’m an experiential person. That means I don’t just go through life, I live it. Fully, wonderfully, scarefully (is that even a word?). I feel it, my body absorbs it, my mind is constantly processing and connecting dots. And, yes. Sometimes making up the dots to connect.

But coffee. It’s just perfect. In celebration of National Coffee Day, here are some great non-coffee related dots that you’ll soon connect.

Movies. Say, what-what? you ask. What do movies have to do with coffee? Well, there are a few great movies that feature coffee. Let’s take Breakfast at Tiffany’s to start. That iconic pose of Holly Golightly with her croissant and coffee cup in front of the 5th Avenue store. You know what I’m talking about. Can you get through a TV sitcom or cop drama without the characters having at least one cup o’ joe? I think not. But more importantly: why would you watch such a show?
Frankly, My Dear . . . : Partytime: Bunco at Tiffany’s
Jack Johnson. The surfer-turned-singer. Not everyone’s heard of him. But he’s got some pretty catchy tunes. His album, As I Was Saying, has more than a few songs on it that have inspired some of my writing. Plus, it’s pretty good driving-with-the-windows-down tunes.
Food. What’s that? Did I just hear you groan, “Duh.”? Well. For your information, I don’t mean coffee goes with food. I mean, coffee in the food. That’s right. Who can forget my awesomely flavorful smokey paprika rub? Let me tell you, chicken never tasted so great.
Frankly, My Dear . . . MoJo Spice Blend: Turmeric, Smoked Paprika, Ground Coffee
Laughter. It’s aerobic, yes? What’s better than circling the table with friends and family, pouring a hot one, and sharing life’s moments. We were meant for community coffee moments.
Me-Time. And by Me-Time, I mean You-Time. Or, really, Anyone-and-Everyone-Time. Coffee is your five-minute-break time. Your I-need-to-get-things-done time. Your life-is-good-let’s-take-a-breath time. It’s pretty much the I-don’t-need-a-reason-for-it beverage. And that just makes it all the more better. Yes?