It’s 2020 ya’ll! Here we are in the first official week of January in a brand new decade. That should make you feel good. (Since this post went live, I have edited it, referring you to the first comment by Mr. Walker below. That said, I stand corrected – you are not welcome to a new decade.) But, at least the awkward teen years are behind us. Whew! It’s onward and upward from here. My hope is that each and every one of you finds the good in everything that life has to offer. Don’t sit around and wait for it to come to you – go out there and get it! As Roman poet, Horace, said? “Karpe Diem!!” Although he probably didn’t use the exclamation points. (more…)
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There’s Smart and Then There’s Smart
Posted in blogging, cancer, Family, friends, goals, humor, inspiration, Jansen Schmidt, laughter, love, motivation, redneck, resolutions, success, writing, tagged don't give up, don't quit, drop out, faith, family, father, fathers, Goalcast, inspired, keep standing, love, On Common Ground, On Hallowed Ground, school, smart, third grade, video, wisdom, wise, wise man, Youtube on September 16, 2019| 4 Comments »
My blog today comes courtesy of YouTube (Goalcast). I didn’t have anything prepared last night so I consulted the internet for inspiration of some sort to share with you and I found this amazing video. It’s long (about 10 minutes), but so worth it. (more…)
4 Life Lessons From Walt Disney
Posted in Disney, Disney World, Disneyland, dogs, Family, Fiction, friends, goals, humor, inspiration, Jansen Schmidt, laughter, love, motivation, singing, travel, trivia, vacation, Walt Disney World, writing, tagged best friends, brave, death, Disney, emotions, friendship, Frozen, Genie, grieving, joy, life, life lessons, moods, Mowgli, Mushu, sadness, sidekicks, trivia, Walt Disney, Youtube on August 12, 2019| 7 Comments »
As you all should know by now, I’m sort of a Disney nut. I’d like to think of myself as a Disney aficionado but, whenever I attend any Disney trivia-type things I NEVER score well, so I guess that only makes me a Disney nut. But, I’m okay with that. (more…)
The Things You Find In The Name of Research
Posted in acting, authors, beach, blogging, books, camera, Family, Fiction, friends, grammar, humor, Jansen Schmidt, laughter, social media, travel, words, writers, writing, tagged discovering, facts, funny, funny songs, funny video, Google, learning, parody, rabbit hole, research, time suck, wasted time, Youtube on July 15, 2019| 4 Comments »
As a writer I spend copious amounts of time researching. Yes that’s right. Even though I write fiction, there are things that still have to be researched because, unless I’m writing about a completely made-up world, people are going to know if I’m not describing a person, place or thing correctly. Ergo – research.
On the Twelfth Day of Christmas
Posted in Baer House Inn, blogging, breakfast, Christmas, Family, friends, Holidays, humor, Jansen Schmidt, musical theater, singing, Uncategorized, Vicksburg, writing, tagged acappella, choir, christmas music, funny christmas songs, funny holiday songs, funny songs, mens acappella, mens choir, music, music video, straight no chaser, video, Youtube on December 24, 2018| 12 Comments »
Happy Christmas Eve! I hope you’ve all got plans to be with family and loved ones this evening and tomorrow. I’ll be enjoying some peace and quiet here at the inn. (more…)
Back Away From the Buffet
Posted in awards, blogging, breakfast, dessert, desserts, dieting, drinks, Family, food, health, humor, Jansen Schmidt, resolutions, soup, travel, vacation, words, writing, tagged adventurous, all-you-can-eat, buffets, burgers, comedian, dieting, dining, food, funny, funny video, humor, John Pinette, losing weight, meat, New Years Resolutions, overeating, pizza, potatoes, restaurants, taste buds, Youtube on December 17, 2018| 10 Comments »
I don’t know about you, but I love to eat. I like all kinds of food and I like to try new foods. I know there are a lot of people, some of my readers included, who are basically burgers and pizza kind of people, but I’m adventurous when it comes to trying food. Oh sure, I like meat and potatoes as much as the next guy, but I also like to try stuff. Within reason. Some things I’m pretty sure I won’t eat. (more…)
Men Are Like Cats
Posted in authors, books, dogs, Family, Fiction, friends, health, humor, Jansen Schmidt, love, reading, success, words, writers, writing, tagged authors, body aches, book signing, books, cats, comedians, dogs, labrador retriever, labs, losing a dog, malaise, men, quiet house, sore throat, speaking, speaking engagement, Youtube on November 5, 2018| 10 Comments »
I’ve had a hard couple of weeks. Some of you know, my super sweet, almost 15-year-old Labrador Retriever, Sherlock, had to be put to rest on the 11th of October. It was one of the hardest days of my life. I’ve never had to make THAT decision before. Here’s a picture of him in his glory days.
Sherlock and miniature Thor. Photo by P. Rickrode.
It’s Almost Time!
Posted in Amazon.com, authors, books, cowboys, Fiction, friends, goals, humor, Jansen Schmidt, reading, romance, social media, success, words, writers, writing, tagged Barnes & Noble, book launch, book signing, book trailer, debut novel, fiction, fiction writing, first book, Google Play, Kobo, Literary Titan, On Common Ground, party, romance fiction, video, Youtube on October 22, 2018| 10 Comments »
It’s finally here – almost! Launch day for my very first full-length novel On Common Ground. Some of you might be sick of seeing the cover so I won’t be posting that again, but I will be providing some helpful links for those of you who haven’t yet pre-ordered your copy. You’ve still got 2 days to pre-order. Launch day is Wednesday – 2 days from now – so go. Go now.
Here are the links:
Amazon: https://amzn.to/2NPqohX
Barnes & Noble: http://bit.ly/2QmC60i
Kobo: http://bit.ly/2RfA0kf
GooglePlay: http://bit.ly/2QfmUlA
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