Firsts. My Hobgoblin+Cocktails (I love the word “cocktail”).
- By Kelly Diels
- 20 June, 2012
- 1 Comment
There’s a petition at Sakett’s Parlour – “parlour” means teeny-tiny corner store run from someone’s front gallery and gallery means porch – to reinstate the village council “which has been … Continue Reading →
F is for Integrity
- By Kelly Diels
- 17 June, 2012
- 2 Comments
We spend four weeks apart, two weeks together. Four weeks apart, two weeks together. Four weeks apart, two weeks together. Four weeks feels like four years, two weeks like two … Continue Reading →
let’s do it – you know, write it, allllllllllll of it – AGAIN
- By Kelly Diels
- 15 June, 2012
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Got a website you need to write (or rewrite)? I’ve got the answer – and it doesn’t involve dropping several thou on a copywriter. It involves doing the work (fourteen … Continue Reading →
Victims are The Most Dangerous Creatures On Earth
- By Kelly Diels
- 11 June, 2012
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A little black dog has adopted Loverloverman’s mom. Don’t get sentimental. It’s the least attractive dog you’ve ever seen, in both appearance and temperament and his mama has tried everything … Continue Reading →
Help Me Help You (Find a Hook). FREE.
- By Kelly Diels
- 10 June, 2012
- 1 Comment
so, my darling, I’m putting together a guide (based on my course, Artful, Heart-full Blogging) about how to REALLY write a blog post. One of the techniques I teach is … Continue Reading →
What Makes You Feel Rich?
- By Kelly Diels
- 6 June, 2012
- 2 Comments
Back in times, my mother drove a car that I swear to God the B52s wrote a song about: Hop in my Chrysler, it’s as big as a whale and … Continue Reading →
35F. It’s NOT a Bra Size. It’s Better.
- By Kelly Diels
- 21 May, 2012
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I hear the young man from Chicago tell the couple in his row – total strangers now privy to his secrets – that he’s going to Peru to declare his … Continue Reading →
A Tale of Two Driver’s Licenses. A Tale of Transformation.
- By Kelly Diels
- 16 May, 2012
- 3 Comments
“Wait, I’m pretty sure I blinked.” I blink in 97.6% of photos so if you and I ever pose together in a group portrait, I apologize now for ruining it. … Continue Reading →
The Best Meeting EVER
- By Kelly Diels
- 7 May, 2012
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“Let’s have a family meeting!” the five year old called from the other room. Families on Family Channel have family meetings so we should have them, too. Her sister and … Continue Reading →
towards non-shrieky boundaries
- By Kelly Diels
- 17 April, 2012
- 4 Comments
…had ah a-ha moment about boundaries. Many a therapist, coach and wise woman counsel the importance of having boundaries, and as soon as they do, my heart shrivels. I get … Continue Reading →
A Sweaty Kiss Will Keep You Going
- By Kelly Diels
- 3 April, 2012
- 1 Comment
He was either indescribably brilliant or utterly inarticulate because when he spoke none of us understood what he was saying. Since we were all pursuing advanced degrees, we decided to … Continue Reading →
get the one you want
- By Kelly Diels
- 30 March, 2012
- 4 Comments
“If you want him, if you really love him, go get him,” I told her. “Don’t let reason or doing the appropriate thing get in the way. Go all out.” … Continue Reading →







