Blogging, Writing

Blogging 101, Day One: Introduce Yourself to the World

For those of you who are new to my site, I am Juli Hoffman, wife, mother, and collector of strange trinkets.  I dabble in photography, herd cats, and eat the finest macaroni and cheese dinner off of Great-Grandma's china.  When I'm not ranting, I'm usually found building furniture displays at my day-job.  I worked as… Continue reading Blogging 101, Day One: Introduce Yourself to the World

Writing

Writing 101: I Write Because…

I write because the world is messy, and funny, and ironic.  When I look at the world around me, I see oddball details, details I feel compelled to show others. I see a story in the woman standing in front of me in the check-out line.  She isn't just some lady with too much lipstick… Continue reading Writing 101: I Write Because…

Baby Steps, Writing

#FirstLineFriday Things Are Looking Up!

*I tried to post this on Friday, but it disappeared into the ether.  Poof!  This Saturday morning, it's back.  A sign?  Perhaps! What a difference a day makes!  I've got newer tread on all four of my tires.  The car's running right.  Check engine light is off.  Got in an eight-hour shift at work today.  And...I'm… Continue reading #FirstLineFriday Things Are Looking Up!