Starry Starry Night Cake

If there is one thing that writing about friendship has done for me, it’s made me appreciate my own friends even more. I’ve always been thankful for the friends I have. I’m a big introvert but I do know the value of friends. I like time to myself, but I really enjoy my gal pals, [...]

Mixed Media: Addicted to Love

I’m playing with mixed media this week, and calling this one “Addicted to Love” after Robert Palmer’s famous video. Of course, my girl here is just a little bit more frumpy than those girls in the video, but frumpy needs attention, too! LOL I started with a canvas and put different papers on it, including [...]

Beautiful Words: Psalm 94:19

I’ll say it again, I love the Psalms. (And you’re saying, yes, we know that already Cherie! Okay okay…) So one thing I’ve been thinking about lately is our growth as Christians. My faith has grown as I’ve gotten older. This doesn’t mean I believe more, because I always believed. What I mean is that [...]

New Articles for the Week of January 29, 2012

Recently someone wrote in and asked why I don’t post more writing-related stuff here. One of the questions was about the current projects I work on, so I thought I’d include the weekly articles I write for different places. It doesn’t include all of them, of course, but it does give you an idea of [...]

Favorite Moments of 2011

Last year I did a round up post of favorite writing moments from 2010, but I thought I would branch out and include other things in my wrap up for 2011. As you can see, I’m behind on that. That’s pretty much been the theme of 2011, though, so I suppose it’s fitting. And here’s [...]

Glass Mushrooms

It’s winter, which means I can’t do my bigger glass sculptures because the smell and toxic-ness of the glue is too much to do in the house. So I’m experimenting. I’m trying to work on some smaller glass projects so I can use a different glue and do them in the house. Here’s the latest [...]

Mixed Media Supplies From the Library Sale

I’m way behind on just about everything this week, including new craft projects. But I did manage to go to the local library sale and pick up ten books for under a dollar! Yessiree! That’s the way to get ‘em. Especially when you’re going to craft with them. Well, I guess I did do one [...]

Thoughts on Writing Please!

While I was on my staycation, I got an email from someone that asked why I don’t post more thoughts about writing here like I used to. That was so sweet, wasn’t it? Most of the time I feel like I babble, so a nice little message like that made my day. I do write [...]

Keep an Eye Out for Someone Special

I got this fortune a while ago from a lunch date with my hubby, and it said “Keep an eye out for someone special.” I just loved this thought. I know, Chinese fortunes are dorky and made up, but I dig them anyways. You do too, right? Admit it! Anyways, I decided to make a [...]

Quoted in MSN Money Article

I was quoted recently in an MSN Money article about gifts not to give someone. The article is geared toward the holidays, but I still think it’s good info for no matter when you give a gift. I offer some tips on what to give and not give friends and family members. Check it out [...]

What’s Your Writing Schedule?

I was asked to talk about my writing schedule recently, which I have to say is one of the most common questions I get. I think if you work in the corporate world, you really can’t imagine what it’s like to hop down the hall to your office and get right to work. But that’s [...]

Tales From a Staycation

I’ve spoken (probably too much) that in the last couple years I haven’t taken much time off. I think the reason I stress that is because so many people think you have loads of time when you’re a writer. I know a lot of writers that do it for fun or extra income, and for [...]

Cupcake Plate Stand

I’ve returned from my vacation (or more appropriately, staycation) and that means it’s back to gluing glass together. My obsession continues! For this project, I picked up some vintage dishes at Goodwill. I loved the pattern on these and thought they would make for a pretty cupcake or candy stand. Aren’t they cute?   The [...]

Beautiful Words: Psalm 107:1

No surprise here: the Psalms are my favorite part of the Bible. (Must be that all that beautiful poetry.) So here I am on Christmas Eve and feeling very blessed for my God. I haven’t had an easy life, but He has been with me every step of the way. Sometimes (or more than sometimes) [...]

How to Get Your Parents and Grandparents to Share Their Memories

One of the blessings in my life has been the time spent with my grandparents. I was lucky enough to really get to know them and learn about their life. I’ve been really thinking about them a lot. I guess it comes with the territory around the holidays. I have an article up at Life [...]

Play With Me! Play With Me Now

I think I’ve mentioned my writing partner, Genevieve, here a time or two. She’s absolutely hilarious and keeps me on track (or encourages me to actually step away from the keyboard) just when I need it. I’ve always been amazed at the empathy of dogs, but this one also demands attention when she feels I’ve [...]

Beautiful Words: Proverbs 18:10

Proverbs is a great section of the Bible, and I probably don’t study it enough. But every time I read a piece of it, I find something that inspires or speaks to me. That was the case with this quote. The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous man runs into it [...]

Dating Mistakes People Make at the Holidays

With the holidays right around the corner, you might be feeling a little stressed when it comes to your dating life. The holiday time often comes with expectations that might not mesh with your current relationship. The good news is, you’re not alone. Here are some common mistakes midlife daters make at the holidays, and [...]

Cherie Talks Internet Dating and Real Life Romance

Hey guys, I’m appearing at Shannon Vannatter’s blog this week talking about Internet dating and my real life romance. Please visit if you’re so inclined, and be sure to comment for your chance to win a copy of my book, Internet Dating Is Not Like Ordering a Pizza.

Popular Friendship Articles for December 2011

Wondering what’s popular over at About Friendship? Here are the most popular articles in the last month. Gift Ideas for Your Best Friend – No surprise here. It’s gift giving season and you all want to get the very best present you can for your buddy. These are my suggestions. Quotes About False Friends. – [...]

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