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About Joe Cummings

Aquarius. Traveler. Gamer. Writer. A New Parent. 4 of these things are easy. One is not. But the journey is that much better for the new people in my life. A life I want to share with others, to help them, maybe, to make them feel less alone, sure, to connect with the greater world, absolutely.

Self-Publishing – 5 Questions To Start

Posted on July 24, 2014 by Joe Cummings

It’s not what it used to be. Self-Publishing – 5 Questions To Start.

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Adventures in Parenting – Home Alone

Posted on July 13, 2014 by Joe Cummings

Being By Yourself Hey, this is not an easy skill to learn. There are many adults who haven’t mastered it. But The-Oldest is taking this one on. He’s been booted out of daycare for the crime of being too old. … Continue reading →

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Adventures in Parenting – Swimming Lessons

Posted on July 10, 2014 by Joe Cummings

Pool Party A week has passed. It’s time to see if the boys can swim, if they’ve passed their tests. The youngest, as always, is pretty sure he passed, but he’s also pretty sure he should be teaching swimming to … Continue reading →

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What Makes a Writer a Writer?

Posted on July 10, 2014 by Joe Cummings

Yes, there is an answer. via What Makes a Writer a Writer?.

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Adventures in Parenting – Swimming Lessons

Posted on July 5, 2014 by Joe Cummings

Sink or Swim Literally. After the pool experience in San Diego, where the youngest claimed he could swim and basically dog paddled his way to the bottom of the pool, it was clear that proper training would be required. So … Continue reading →

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And the Band Played Ball of Confusion

Posted on July 2, 2014 by Joe Cummings

And the Band Played Ball of Confusion Ok, so just because school is out doesn’t mean that there aren’t stories still to be told. This one was from early June.  Going to a school band concert is like drowning in … Continue reading →

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Shake It, Baby, Shake It

Posted on June 26, 2014 by Joe Cummings

A way to look at shaking up a character in any story Shake It, Baby, Shake It.

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To Toss or Not to Toss

Posted on June 19, 2014 by Joe Cummings

Learning the fine art of throwing things away. Writing, too.  To Toss or Not to Toss.

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Adventures In Parenting – Let’s Get Ready To Rrrrrrrumble!

Posted on June 17, 2014 by Joe Cummings

Let’s Get Ready to Rrrrrrumble!! The boys’ first lesson in Jujitsu was about to begin. Would it be a complete disaster, the type that gets a billion hits on youtube? Or would they find it fun, would they learn something, … Continue reading →

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Post 100 Celebration

Posted on June 13, 2014 by Joe Cummings

2 Blogs running. The 5/5/5 just hit a milestone Post 100 Celebration.

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