Tag: Serendipity

EVERY NOW AND THEN

Some Gentle Reminders, by Rich Paschall Marilyn's articles are reposts from the recent past. Before I schedule them, I read them closely, every word. I might add a comma or fix a typo. Marilyn would have told you that she was much better at editing other people's work than her own. I am too. We … Continue reading EVERY NOW AND THEN

THE SERENDIPITY PLAN

Carrying On, by Rich Paschall In the past two months, I have probably talked to Marilyn more by phone than I had in the previous few years, probably longer. We talked about a variety of topics, including writing, editing, photography, current events, and, of course, politics. We noted that our topical efforts were like preaching … Continue reading THE SERENDIPITY PLAN

JOINING SERENDIPITY

The Unexpected Passage of Time, by Rich Paschall When I tried to get serious about blog writing a dozen years ago, I noticed many people were working together. Blogs and vlogs were joining forces. "How about you write something for my blog, and I will write something for yours?" Or "You appear on my vlog, … Continue reading JOINING SERENDIPITY

IF THIS ISN’T SERENDIPITY, I DON’T KNOW WHAT IS – by Tom Curley

This blog is about serendipity. Not because it’s on a blog called Serendipity, Seeking Intelligent Life On Earth (the last part is asking a lot). It’s about actual serendipity. The dictionary defines the word Serendipity this way: “The occurrence and development of events by chance in a happy or beneficial way.” This story is a … Continue reading IF THIS ISN’T SERENDIPITY, I DON’T KNOW WHAT IS – by Tom Curley

SUDDENLY SERENDIPITY

SERENDIPITY I am serendipity. It's the name of my blog and it's my life. I was up at 3 this morning. I couldn't sleep. Even though I had an alarm set, I was afraid to miss my chance at getting a vaccine. You'd think after all the carrying-on about how ridiculously difficult getting a vaccine … Continue reading SUDDENLY SERENDIPITY

WHY SERENDIPITY? – Marilyn Armstrong

For seven years, Serendipity was the "official" name of this blog. One day WordPress decided the money I paid wasn't enough to protect the title of my blog and we disappeared. Vanished. To emerge back into the light, I had to come up with a "more unique name" so readers could find us. In between, … Continue reading WHY SERENDIPITY? – Marilyn Armstrong

SERENDIPITY IN MATURITY – WHAT’S NEXT? – Marilyn Armstrong

WHAT'S NEXT? I had been having the same depressing dream for a while. I'd wake up, fall back to sleep and there that stupid dream was. Again. When I opened my eyes, finally realizing I wasn't going to close them again, I thought: "Forget about fixing the universe. I should just fix me." I have … Continue reading SERENDIPITY IN MATURITY – WHAT’S NEXT? – Marilyn Armstrong

WORD PROMPT: SERENDIPITY ARE US – Marilyn Armstrong

Word Prompt: Serendipity For six and a half years, Serendipity was the name of this blog. One day WordPress decided the money I pay per wasn't enough to protect the title of my blog and for months, we disappeared. Eventually, I had to come up with a "more unique name" so readers could find us.  … Continue reading WORD PROMPT: SERENDIPITY ARE US – Marilyn Armstrong

SIX YEARS AND A MILLION MILES TO GO

According to WordPress, I started this blog on February 4, 2012. That's not entirely accurate. I picked the name and signed up with WordPress on that date, but all I did was write a couple of paragraphs that basically said "I have no idea what I'm doing or why I'm doing it." It took until … Continue reading SIX YEARS AND A MILLION MILES TO GO

POPULARITY

ONLINE POPULARITY This has been an exceptional year for SERENDIPITY. As of today -- October 1, 2017 -- we have gotten more views for this year than for any previous year. Having other writers helped -- and especially, it has helped me. Moreover, this has been a strange year. A difficult, frightening year for many … Continue reading POPULARITY