Cheri Speak

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Rediscovering Art

I know it’s been forever since I’ve made a blog post. Life took me by surprise in a lot of ways and I just haven’t felt much like writing. Instead, … Continue reading

December 28, 2018 · 2 Comments

Build Blog Traffic Easily With Current Events

Blogging is a business. Now, you may be shaking your head saying, “but, but, but, I’m just a blogger, I don’t sell anything on my site.” OK, I get it, … Continue reading

November 14, 2013 · 12 Comments

The Living Dead

There isn’t a day that goes by where I am not somehow reminded of someone who has walked before me. These people may be family members or friends that have … Continue reading

November 13, 2013 · 18 Comments

Fulfilling Promises to a Ghost

Life has an odd way of coming back; sometimes it comes around full-circle, nice and smooth, other times, it zig zags away only to ricochet back like a slap in … Continue reading

November 5, 2013 · 16 Comments

It Is All Rarasaur’s Fault!

Rarasaur it’s on and it’s all your fault! You have inspired me to participate in National Blog Posting Month aka NaBloPoMo. I wanted to play last year, but it wasn’t in … Continue reading

November 1, 2013 · 19 Comments

The First Time I Participated in the WordPress Daily Prompt

My hands were shaking. I was terrified to throw myself into the fray. I have no idea why? I rarely get intimidated, but something about participating in this daily ritual … Continue reading

October 31, 2013 · 3 Comments

Psst…I Need Your Help?

The beauty of blogging is we can make our blogs whatever we wish them to be. The challenge isn’t writing, we all have a plethora of things to write about, … Continue reading

October 19, 2013 · 10 Comments

New Adventures in Separation

For the past year I have been sending prospective clients to view samples here on my blog, but my freelance business has grown to the extent that I have now … Continue reading

October 6, 2013 · Leave a comment

BLOGGER CHALLENGE: A Week of Words

I am issuing a new “Blog Challenge” and sincerely hope everyone participates. TIMELINE OF CHALLENGE:  Starts – Monday September 9th Ends – Sunday September 15th, 2013 12 am PST *This … Continue reading

September 2, 2013 · 24 Comments

Recipe For A Journalist

INGREDIENTS: 1 pkg. thick skin 1 bag tenacity 3 c. integrity 2 c. resourcefulness 2 c. discipline 1 c. business savvy 1 c. commitment 1/4 c. introspection 1/4 c. open-mindedness … Continue reading

July 22, 2013 · 8 Comments

Will You Remember Me?

My life as an activist and journalist has taken me to unusual places and it has provided me with a unique perspective of — not just our government, but also … Continue reading

July 12, 2013 · 6 Comments