Be sure to get set, for the biggest 'online' event!
September 4th, 2009
"Feel teal Friday & dance again" for ovarian cancer awareness& research!
Further details TBA........
Further details TBA........
Be sure to go check out our newest inteviews!!!!
Flip Side to Music Ezine- http://flipsidetomusic.com
Also playing videos 24/7 at our Broadcasting Studio
Flip Side to Music Broadcasting -http://www.mogulus.com/flipsidetomusic
Years later, I became a baby boomer diva with women of my own age bracket, women doing remarkable things with their lives, and almost every single one, had a Blog, or two! My interest aroused, I wanted to know more. A Blog was definitely something worth trying, and why not? I wonder if I could do this? Before giving it any more thought, I took the plunge, daring to step outside my comfort zone, to join my sisters by sharing my thoughts and information with the world! One more challenge in life, and one that had been inspired by these incredible ladies to boldly go where I had never gone before.
Here we were, women over fourty flying through cyberspace at ridiculous speeds, taking risks and daring to test the waters on all new ideas, then reporting back eagerly share with others. I was on my way!
Already a published author, the world of Blogs became a vessel to opening more doors, with this, I found it easier to try my hand at other genres, posting pieces here and there, the online readers, posting critique. It was also a great medium for advertising my work, using the simple Blogspot device to start, then moving up to Wordpress, I thank the genius who designed the wysiwyg text editing format!
Just like the boomer nation women, bloggers are always on the move!
My website had to take a back seat while I set up shop, and with advice from each person, I took their tips and began putting to good use, but my first Blog required a title, a name which would reflect me-Freesiafever became the offspring of my website, A Scent Of A Freesia, still sharing similar information on ovarian cancer, but allowing me the space to explore, further expanding my need to talk, encouraging others to follow my lead. That’s what I define a baby boomer as in today’s world, a leader!
We have a wealth of life-experience under our belts, and we also have the skill and knowledge now to take us on greater adventures. The joy of reading a post you can relate to, the fun of hunting down new resources and tools, everything from widgets to feed burners, embedding music and videos, it never ends. I have at last found a place that can carry my voice, and thanks to various Blogs, have set it free! This diva from ‘down under’ has plenty to say, and plenty of Blogs that can meet all requirements.
I continue the ride of my life, meeting new people as I go, collecting new pointers while following links, to even more Blogs.
It’s all about finding what a Blog, can do for you- With work, I have found it a faster tool for hosting, so now Blogging has replaced a website for the music ezine I am affiliated with, it saves us so much more time, less headaches and quicker feedback! So you see, there’s a Blog for every occasion, and if we can do it, so can you!
Check my Blogs here:
Freesiafever: http://freesiafever.blogspot.com
Debbie Stevens/Author: http://mispoetic-debbiestevens.blogspot.c
Dorothy ‘down under’: http://www.dorothydownunder.com
Say it like it is: http://debstar23.blogono.com
A Healthier Awareness: http://freesiagal.wordpress.com
Feminine Print: http://feminineprint.freeblog.com
Wagatale: http://www.wagatale.wetpaint.com
Boomer Awareness: http://boomerawareness.blogsome.com/
Freesiascent: http://freesiascent.blogtext.com
In Australia, we are quite proud of our 'unique lingo', it's what separates us from the rest of the world, but we love sharing and teaching those not so familiar with it, and thanks to Diva Teri Dempski, I can share the Australian 'slang' with you! Teri has many Australian connections, and after our Queen Diva; Beverly Mahone, had raised a question on one particular word, Diva Teri supplied her with the following link:
http://www.koalanet.com.au/australian-sl
Now there is a reason why she took us directly to the 'R' section, but YOU will just have to figure that out! Let's just say, in the U.S.A, there's a word used to show your support for another whereas 'aussies' would say 'barrack'. ie: To barrack for your favourite 'footy' team! So have fun, and don't say you weren't warned!!
And incase you're wondering how the topic arose?? Our 'aussie' Virtual Assitant Founder & Diva; Kathie M Thomas, decided to bring the matter of a particular word's other meaning.........what transpired was nothing short of hilarious as our American divas looked on in dismay!!! Thanks Kathie, we have plenty more where that came from!!
[SOCIAL NETWORKING:It has become so much bother that I have now done what most normal thinking people in this situation do, save on file!? [silly me] I thought I had covered all, but alas, just as I think I'm safe, just as my confidence sticks its head out to brag, my eye catches glimpse of yet one more tool.
Where do all these 'gizmo's' lead?? Do we even really know just what each one does?? I admit, sometimes I find myself adding extras just so my day doesn't feel a waste...I like my fingers in all pots! But hang on, what else am I doing in between??]
As a follow on to this recent post, (one which seems to be a very hot topic across the net) I went in search for other views- After all, if you want to get the most out of this wonderful resource, you want the best tools, right? Me too! So, with the helping hand of Google search, this is what I came up with:- Courtesy of http://www.problogger.net/archives/2006/0
Some of the following I have used for my own use, and for others.*
Many I continue to use, depends upon your own individual need. My mind has already leapt ahead of my fingers, anticipating some here I have NOT tried! It can be alot of fun!
Statistics and Measuring tools:-
SITEMETER:http://sitemeter.com/
Google Analytics: http://www.google.com/analytics/
MY BLOGLOG: http://mybloglog.com/ *
WEB ANYLSE: http://www.webanalyse.fr/
Performing Metrics: http://performancing.com/
AW STATS: http://awstats.sourceforge.net/
MINT: http://www.haveamint.com/
EXTREME: http://www.extreme-dm.com/tracking/
Webalizer: http://www.mrunix.net/webalizer/
Stat Counter: http://www.statcounter.com/ *
Measure Map: http://www.measuremap.com/ *
SLIM STAT: http://wettone.com/code/slimstat *
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BLOG EDITORS
ECTO: For Mac/Windows
http://ecto.kung-foo.tv/
QUMANA: http://www.qumana.com/
BLOG JET: http://blogjet.com/
ZOUNDRY: http://www.zoundry.com/
W.BLOGGAR: wbloggar.com/
BLOG DESK: http://www.blogdesk.org/en/index.htm
POST 2 BLOG: http://www.bytescout.com/post2blog.html
Performancing for firefox: http://performancing.com/firefox *
MARS EDIT: http://ranchero.com/marsedit/
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And some of my favourites: EVERY Blog home should have one, or two......
News Aggregators & News Source
Bloglines: http://www.bloglines/ *
Feeddemon: http://www.newsgator.com/NGOLProduct.asp
Technorati: http://www.technorati.com/ *
Google reader: http://www.google.com/reader/view/
Website watcher: http://www.aignes.com/
BlogPulse: http://blogpulse.com/
Blogarithim: http://www.blogarithm.com/
Topix: http://www.topix.net/
Blog Bridge: http://www.blogbridge.com/
GRAZR: http://grazr.com/ *
Rojo: http://www.rojo.com/today/
Newsgator online: http://www.newsgator.com/NGOLProduct.asp
Memeorandum: http://www.memeorandum.com/
Net News Wire: http://ranchero.com/netnewswire/ *
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PINGING!
http://www.pingoat.com/
http://pingomatic.com/
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Browser enabling sharing and posting Blogs: FLOCK http://flock.com/
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And this little beauty apparantly can keep you organised BACKPACKIT http://www.backpackit.com/
I didn't think I had so many posts to delete, wow! Social networking is escalating to the point I have to sit someday's, and think...Now, where was I going?AH, right! Blogging is so much fun especially with the cool tools that keep us moving along.
The last time I was here, I noticed I'd been a member of one that [at the time] had just started....am sure if I was to drop by I'd be in for a shock!
It's alot of work staying on top of each blog, but I find the most time consuming side is the promotional! How many gadgets can one blog have??? lol I am not kidding when I tell you, in my office, there sits a leather case, filled with login details for a stream of networks!
It has become so much bother that I have now done what most normal thinking people in this situation do, save on file!? [silly me] I thought I had covered all, but alas, just as I think I'm safe, just as my confidence sticks its head out to brag, my eye catches glimpse of yet one more tool.
Where do all these 'gizmo's' lead?? Do we even really know just what each one does?? I admit, sometimes I find myself adding extras just so my day doesn't feel a waste...I like my fingers in all pots! But hang on, what else am I doing in between?? No longer the editor for the defunk, GMS, happily working at a much slower pace, same purpose, same passion, but this time, our music ezine/broadcast show & website, all completely not-for-profit!
What does that mean to the artist you ask? It means absolute, 110% guaranteed networking and exposure, totally FREE!
Introducing: Flip Side To MusicThe last time I was here, I noticed I'd been a member of one that [at the time] had just started....am sure if I was to drop by I'd be in for a shock!
It's alot of work staying on top of each blog, but I find the most time consuming side is the promotional! How many gadgets can one blog have??? lol I am not kidding when I tell you, in my office, there sits a leather case, filled with login details for a stream of networks!
It has become so much bother that I have now done what most normal thinking people in this situation do, save on file!? [silly me] I thought I had covered all, but alas, just as I think I'm safe, just as my confidence sticks its head out to brag, my eye catches glimpse of yet one more tool.
Where do all these 'gizmo's' lead?? Do we even really know just what each one does?? I admit, sometimes I find myself adding extras just so my day doesn't feel a waste...I like my fingers in all pots! But hang on, what else am I doing in between?? No longer the editor for the defunk, GMS, happily working at a much slower pace, same purpose, same passion, but this time, our music ezine/broadcast show & website, all completely not-for-profit!
What does that mean to the artist you ask? It means absolute, 110% guaranteed networking and exposure, totally FREE!
The next big thing in music ezines, and this time hosting our own Show! Again, internationally based....myself, here in Sydney where I manage interviews and our advertising, and of course, the up keep of both Ezine pages and the Official website! My partner is based in West Harrison, Indiana, always chasing up local artists and abroad....Tracy Lewis is the 'hostess with the mostest!' Do yourself a favour and pay our station a visit when you have five minutes to spare-FSM BROADCAST SHOWS Check out the latest videos and join others in chat!
Don't by-pass FSM EZINE
If you need exposure for your work, whether an author, singer, in a band, photographer, WHATEVER! I'm your lady!
See The FSM Official Website
Be back to chat more later.......the waves are up!
- Location:Sydney, AU
- Mood:
artistic - Music:"The Music Goes Round My Head"
- Music:ove
This is the first edition now currently available at http://www.i-proclaim.com Also available now "Wise Cat"-Special Edition See: http://www.lulu.com/freesiagal
For now, please enjoy your time here with a real 'aussie classic'!
MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL FROM SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA
The following comes from a quaint little book, one I love as it has the most adorable drawings and the layout is just so clever! It is pretty much a book filled with lovely words of inspiration, written using the 'apple' as its main theme. I am sure you will enjoy!
The book's title is "An Apple A Day" by Karla Dornacher
Here's just a snippet which I thought might be a nice drink for the holiday season~
Appleberry Tea
This delicious, fragrant tea would be wonderful served for a luncheon or any large gathering of ladies
It's easiest to prepare this delightful brew in a 30~cup coffee maker.
Simply combine the following ingredients and heat:
1 gallon of apple juice
32 rasberry tea bags
16 regular tea bags
1 quart of water
2 teaspoons of lemon juice
1/2 cup of sugar
Just a tip:
Pour hot water into your teapot as you prepare the tea
When ready, pour out the hot water and fill with tea.
This will heat your teapot and keep your tea from cooling before serving.
For fun: If they're in season, add a couple of fresh rasberries to each cup for a splash of colour!
- Mood:
busy
Today has ended lovely~
I started out slightly apprehensive, unaware of the great news which was about to land in my lap!
Many of my readers would know by now, I am part of the Baby Boomer Divas.
And for those who DON'T, well, please get yourself into gear and hightail it over there!
http://www.babyboomerdivas.com
Meanwhile, moving right along.....the host of a Global show in Texas;Women Power Talk Radio, the divine Raven Blair Davis, kindly emailed me to suggest I have a go at something to do with health...what news could I report about Health????? AHA! OVARIAN CANCER!
So, even with a massive electrical storm hanging over our heads here in Sydney, I took the challenge, and dared to beat the odds...it worked! This coming Wednesday, my brief but worthy report will be aired on Raven's radio programme. What a hoot and what another amazing day working alongside the BBD'S!
If you can, be sure to tune in and hear the QUEEN Diva herself, the one and only, Beverly Mahone! Oh and keep your ears open for my very VERY important mesage!
Cheers to all you divinely powerful women everywhere!
http://www.womenpower-radio.com
- Mood: creative
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