Articles tagged with sandralynn
OLD FART SYNDROME - Spinach & Bean Salad
OOPS! I FORGOT!! Sorry! I posted today my Spinach and Bean Salad recipe and oops, Old Fart Syndrome must have set in early today! It was a recipe I had previously posted in July of this year. If you would like to
Sad and Happy Today - It’s Weird!
Today would be a sad day if I let it. Three years ago today, my husband’s father passed away rather suddenly (it seemed to all of us, though he’d been sicker than we knew). Now I’m going to tear up a bit in the writing of this; I’m
Featured on the Qadabra Blog - WooHOO!
Recently I was asked to interview for the ad network I use on my website. I was surprised by this, as I haven’t been a member there very long and haven’t even officially re-launched my site (though I’m very nearly there and happily sharin
Catching UP - Wrapping UP - Announcing Exciting NEWS!
Hi Persona Paper Peeps! Boy Howdy, it feels like I haven’t been here in weeks. Well, 10 days anyway. I’ve been peeping in here and there but I’ve had to be away a lot and I’ve missed you all. A LOT. Thankfully, I haven’t been
No Google, No McDonald's, No Crying, No Problem?
Anyway. I still don’t use Google to search on the computer for anything. Not at ALL because of the whole AdSense thing. Seriously. But because I use Yahoo. My homepage is Yahoo. I used to write there and still have content at Y!CN - well, for now, an
The Real Google AdSense Scam. Hype or Truth?
I realize that Google is big. And so is AdSense. I also realize that I am small. Relatively. To them, certainly. But come ON. I’m not the only one this happened to. And it continues to happen. Another rumor flying then AND continuing to fly today (in
The Rules - AdSense Rep - Character Matters More?
No copyrighted music - I didn’t use music at all for fear of breaking the rule. No swearing - not ONCE. Credits - linking, crediting others, paying it forward. Whatever the rules were in 2010/2011, I followed them, intent toward becoming a YouTube pa
The Google AdSense Rumor - This is Normal for Them?
The rumors flying at the time (2011) were that I had been swept up in a major housecleaning - Google AdSense’s attempt to appease “someone somewhere” (advertisers or whatever). Lots of folks were affected. Little folks. And some (SOME) bi
I Felt So Dirty, Google AdSense...
I Felt So Dirty, Google AdSense... I felt so dirty. And it was such a load of crud. I hadn’t done anything wrong. If you go back to where I shared their cancellation letter, they C L E A R L Y state that I “poses a risk...”POSES a RISK!N
I’m an Idiot - But Better Late Than Never - Thanks Y!CN
I’m an Idiot - But Better Late Than Never - Thanks Y!CNI last wrote here at this fine Persona Paper, the day before America’s Birthday. Yes, I linked it (that’s why America and Birthday are highlighted and if you don’t know me by no
Happy 4th of July and Best Laid Plans...
Happy 4th of July and Best Laid Plans...This past Sunday I had some GRANDIOSE plans to do this and that and some of the other. Pfft. Because I cannot predict my condition or what may happen because I tend not to know when to say WHEN, I ended up in a horiz
I Just Found Another Plagiarizer and Oh EM Gee How IDIOTIC!
I Just Found Another Plagiarizer and Oh EM Gee How IDIOTIC!Yep - I said I D I O T I C! Here’s why. The bat crap crazy plagiarizer who ON PURPOSE copied and pasted the post I found here at Persona Paper joined a train of about 888 others who stupidly
Catching Up After Our Vacay-Day of Fun!
Catching Up After Our Vacay-Day of Fun!Whew and Boy HOWDY what an AMAZING day the hubs and I had yesterday on our day OFF from his grind. If you missed the why of how we managed that, you can find that right here. But then hurry back so you can hear (read)
I Don’t Cross-Link, Unless...
I Don’t Cross-Link, Unless...By now you may be aware that I don’t follow (supposed) conventional rules for online writing. You know...Healthy parasRefraining from LIBERAL USE of CapsSEO practicesRefraining from occasional text speak (limited, m
I Love My Husband - Right NOW!
I Love My Husband - Right NOW!So, the hubs called a little while ago and he sounded almost mad. He said, “Okay, listen here. It’s supposed to be a beautiful weekend this weekend and you’ve got two choices.”“Ummm...okay...&rdqu
How to Link Properly at Persona Paper!
How to Link Properly at Persona Paper!I often claim not to be very good at telling folks how to do things, mostly because I have a weird and wonderful way of explaining that “how” and it certainly isn’t technical, by any means. That doesn
OMGosh - We Can Now Do Colors Without Changing Source Code!
OMGosh - We Can Now Do Colors Without Changing Source Code!Okay, I’m in the middle of explaining something but I had to stop and give a big SHOUT OUT to Will ( #elitecodex ) for fixing the size and color thingys (what? It’s a totally technical
I Am a Rule Follower - If You Must Know
I Am a Rule Follower - If You Must KnowRecently, I wrote a post upon which a couple of folks commented they were unsure that what I was promoting in that post was allowed at Persona Paper. Oddly enough, I’m not going to link to that post here, even t
Quality is Subjective?
Quality is Subjective?Yep. It is. Well. Now that I’ve answered that, we can all go home early. YAY. Ooops, I’m sorry, I’m getting a tad punchy, I think. And I do want this to be a quick post because I could blather on for days about this
Why You Should Be Back-Linking Too!
Why You Should Be Back-Linking Too!Do you back-link here at Persona Paper? Or anywhere else, for that matter. You should. Back-linking will not only save you time later on, but make you money down the road, too. AND keep old posts from growing moldy.
Agree to Disagree?
Agree to Disagree? (I think) today I will take a break from sharing my sad Google AdSense story and simply spend time writing and sharing whatever pops into my head while rambling around Persona Paper. To that end, here I am. Right now there is a hot topic
Where Did I Go 9 Months Ago?
Where Did I Go 9 Months Ago? &AdrienneJenkins just made me cry a little. I’m not mad at her for that. I’m just sharing a truth. She commented on my last post...Read that here - mostly because it’s important for the PP community!...tha
YOUR Ideal Time - 10-15-30 - Between Posts?
YOUR Ideal Time - 10-15-30 - Between Posts? Recently it was brought up that members would like a wait time in between being able to post here at Persona Paper. There was a poll about it, which I won’t share here because from that poll, we the members
My Response To Persona Paper's Upcoming CHANGES!
My Response To Persona Paper's Upcoming CHANGES!#MaeLou posted recently about new changes she and Will ( #elitecodex ) would like to implement to Persona Paper. As is their AWEsome M.O., she is asking for our help in the way of feedback about these propose
The Final Denial From Google AdSense!
The Final Denial From Google AdSense! 10 days later I received this from Google AdSense: “Hello,Thank you for your appeal. We appreciate the additional information you’ve provided, as well as your continued interest in the AdSense program. How
My Sincere Reply to Google AdSense's Reply...
My Sincere Reply to Google AdSense's Reply... I appealed, Google AdSense replied they were reviewing, I replied with this: “Hello, Thank you for taking the time to review my account. I’m replying to this email, though Im not sure I’m sup
The Lack of Communication Astounds Me, Google AdSense!
The Lack of Communication Astounds Me, Google AdSense! But wait a minute...Because this is taking me some time to write and so there was a sleep or three in there - I had time to mull OVAH. Google AdSense, really. ALL YOU HAD TO DO was take one look at my
Dreaming About the Could Haves with Google AdSense
Dreaming About the Could Haves with Google AdSense We could have gone on to make a SERIOUSLY serious amount of money together, you and I. I was going to give up most everything for YouTube. Oh, I would still have blogged - on Blogger. Isn’t that a G
Do You Not Trust Because You Can't Be Trusted, Google AdSense?
Do You Not Trust Because You Can't Be Trusted, Google AdSense? But oh, I just had a thought. You know how when someone is cheating on you and they just assume that you are cheating on them? I’ve been there, so I know. Had a boyfriend once, back in
Here's a CLEAR Clue, Google AdSense!
Here's a CLEAR Clue, Google AdSense! Because here’s a clue. Google AdSense. If you had...truly and completely investigated my account...You would have clearly. And I mean C L E A R L Y(No apologies for spelling it out, I get all loud and a little gh
Blah - Blah - Blah - Google AdSense!
Blah - Blah - Blah - Google AdSense! So, Google AdSense replied on the 16th that they had received my appeal and were currently reviewing my account. Blah. Blah. Blah. If you don’t know by now, the blah blah blahs indicate that I may think you are L
Tips on creating a Persona Paper poll
So, I just created my first Persona Paper poll. Was it done correctly? Hmmm, as always it was live and learn. I made a few goofs, and ended up deleting the first one. Still had one goof in the second one, but I won't mention it and maybe you won't notice!
Give Them a BREAK, Would Ya?
Give Them a BREAK, Would Ya?I cannot STAND negativity. OMGoodness it drives me bat crap crazy. To the point that I will literally stop, sometimes mid-thought or mid-sentence - mid-WORD even - and simply walk away. Like my brain just completely shuts down.
WELCOME NEWBIES to Persona Paper!
WELCOME NEWBIES to Persona Paper!WELCOME! We are happy to have you join us along this new and most fabulous journey. I reckon lots of you have been anxious to get in for a couple weeks now at least and boy HOWDY aren’t we all glad that #MaeLou and #e
Fired UP, Google AdSense - And I've Got MORE to Say!
Fired UP, Google AdSense - And I've Got MORE to Say! Whew! Well, I told you I was a mess, didn’t I? I don’t know, had the week not started so emotionally, if I would have been any better. I imagine not. I was so green then, in the writing worl
My Google AdSense Appeal - In Part...
My Google AdSense Appeal - In Part... I won’t include it all here, just where I was able to add comments, etc. They ask a series of 30+ questions relating to the cancellation. After answering all the pertinent stuff... # 28 asks... Advertiser Valu
Ridiculously Clueless - Getting Ready to Appeal to Google AdSense!
Ridiculously Clueless - Getting Ready to Appeal to Google AdSense! So I was willing to do just about ANYTHING to be reinstated to Google AdSense. I was still writing some for Triond at the time; but if they were responsible for any sort of nefarious behav
It Wasn't Triond, It Wasn't Me - Here's My $140, Google AdSense!
It Wasn't Triond, It Wasn't Me - Here's My $140, Google AdSense! I was devastated and quite honestly, there wasn’t anything G could say to talk me down. Google AdSense had canceled my account for no stinkin’ good reason, taken my......wait for
Google AdSense Doesn't Care - They're Google...
Google AdSense Doesn't Care - They're Google... If I remember correctly, the first thing I did was click that ridiculous link they provided in their email. AND, if I remember correctly, the link provided NO HELP at all. Just a bunch of other very sad and
Falling Apart - Hitting AdSense Radar - Pulling it Together?
Falling Apart - Hitting AdSense Radar - Pulling it Together? The Google AdSense thing. If I’d stayed small, earning my pennies per MONTH, rather than per hour or minute, I never would have hit the AdSense radar and I’d probably still not be an
PLAGIARISTS BEWARE!
PLAGIARISTS BEWARE!Okay, so I don’t get mad very often but I’m STEAMING right now. #elitecodex JUST POSTED an update - which you can read right here - about several things but also included a very CLEAR note about what will happen if you p
YouTube Views Cause Google AdSense Account Disablement?
YouTube Views Cause Google AdSense Account Disablement? Especially where YouTube was concerned. I’d just made partner (trial basis, new sort of partner program they were rolling out) at YouTube and I was so excited about that. My videos were startin
Go Ahead - Call Me a Big Fat Whiney Cry Baby Pants
Go Ahead - Call Me a Big Fat Whiney Cry Baby PantsI can over dramatize this sad Google AdSense story until the cows come home and I may do just that. But this is - was - my BUSINESS. On top of the very horrific other thing (calling it that seems to down pl
Yes, Google AdSense, My Left Eyelid Has This Spot...
Yes, Google AdSense, My Left Eyelid Has This Spot... They sent that Google AdSense Cancellation email in the evening of the 12th, but as I said, it was a crazy sad week. I didn’t open the email until early the next morning, August 13th 2011. Eye bal
You Don’t Bring Me Flowers...Anymore!
You Don't Bring Me Flowers...Anymore!Which is fine, really. Flowers are beautiful and they smell great and they look lovely upon the table or dresser. But flowers tend to die after a time. A new wireless keyboard and mouse, on the other hand, will last qui
My Actual Google AdSense Cancellation Email - Read HERE!
My Actual Google AdSense Cancellation Email - Read HERE! And then came the email. Now. If you must know, in the retelling of this story, throughout the last three years, I’ve said......WRONGLY (sorta), I recently discovered, by going back through my
THIS is MY Google AdSense Story...
THIS is MY Google AdSense Story...I remember it like it was yesterday. Yes, I do. As it happens, the week I got my “we are canceling your Google AdSense account for no stinkin’ good reason” email, was a fantastically horrific week already
Love Google/Hate Google/Couldn't Care Less?
Love Google/Hate Google/Couldn't Care Less? My point is, no matter where you are in all this: Love GoogleHate GoogleCouldn’t care less about GoogleGoogle Scams and Doesn’t Care about People......yikes, I could make that into a Persona Paper po
My Google AdSense Story is NOT Endorsed By Persona Paper!
My Google AdSense Story is NOT Endorsed By Persona Paper! And who knows. Google AdSense is not famous for THEIR transparency. Quite the opposite, in fact. But before I get started attempting not to trash them too badly - I’ll explain that better in
Google AdSense Threatens - The Curvy Road - I'm Getting There!
Google AdSense Threatens - The Curvy Road - I'm Getting There! And now Google AdSense was threatening to take that away. Again. No. I wasn’t leaving Persona Paper. And, if I could help it, they weren’t going to get away with it. Not without ot
JUICE - It’s What’s for Breakfast!
JUICE - It’s What’s for Breakfast!Because of my health issues (I’ll be getting to that, rather than just hinting about it, soon enough - probably) I try to tend toward healthier “eating” habits. Most of the time. One awesome h
JUICE - It’s What’s for Breakfast!
JUICE - It’s What’s for Breakfast!Because of my health issues (I’ll be getting to that, rather than just hinting about it, soon enough - probably) I try to tend toward healthier “eating” habits. Most of the time. One awesome h
JUICE - It’s What’s for Breakfast!
JUICE - It’s What’s for Breakfast!Because of my health issues (I’ll be getting to that, rather than just hinting about it, soon enough - probably) I try to tend toward healthier “eating” habits. Most of the time. One awesome h
JUICE - It’s What’s for Breakfast!
JUICE - It’s What’s for Breakfast!Because of my health issues (I’ll be getting to that, rather than just hinting about it, soon enough - probably) I try to tend toward healthier “eating” habits. Most of the time. One awesome h
JUICE - It’s What’s for Breakfast!
JUICE - It’s What’s for Breakfast!Because of my health issues (I’ll be getting to that, rather than just hinting about it, soon enough - probably) I try to tend toward healthier “eating” habits. Most of the time. One awesome h
JUICE - It’s What’s for Breakfast!
JUICE - It’s What’s for Breakfast!Because of my health issues (I’ll be getting to that, rather than just hinting about it, soon enough - probably) I try to tend toward healthier “eating” habits. Most of the time. One awesome h
Exchange Rate Drop - Stickin' Around - No Pressure at Persona Paper
Exchange Rate Drop - Stickin' Around - No Pressure at Persona Paper Now. I know some folks were bummed that the exchange rate had to be dropped. I might even be correct in saying that we are ALL bummed that it had to be dropped. Including #Ashley. Hello?
Despite Google Sadness - Mutual Persona Paper Love Abounded!
Despite Google Sadness - Mutual Persona Paper Love Abounded! I remember that day three years ago, opening my own Google AdSense email from H E double hockey sticks. It was as though my whole world was falling apart. A dream that had taken years to build,
Some SERIOUS Google Adsense Flashbacks!
Some SERIOUS Google Adsense Flashbacks! Now, I don’t know about you but this was MONUMENTAL for me. One of those “I remember where I was the day...” moments. Yep. And I do remember. G and I had just come back to the hotel from watching h
Good News/Bad News - Why MY Google AdSense Story NOW at Persona Paper!
Good News/Bad News - Why MY Google AdSense Story NOW at Persona Paper! Bottom line here? Good news - I won’t bog you down with each individual post; they WILL be linked together, neatly. So even if I seem to stop in the middle of a thought, you&rsqu
Overloading, Bad News, Whiney Cry Baby - Fine!
Overloading, Bad News, Whiney Cry Baby - Fine! That is NO SPACES - I’ll be using my Mac Pages program to verify; double checking when I transfer each over for publishing to Persona Paper. THAT way, I won’t over load anyone at any ONE time with
Google AdSense Story at PP in 500 Character Bursts
Google AdSense Story at PP in 500 Character Bursts Yep. I’m going to tell my sad Google AdSense story. MY way. I do have a bit of good news for you, if you hadn’t already noticed it. I’m going to share this ridiculous......it’s NOT
So Horribly Drama and Cheesy?
Horribly Drama And Cheesy? At the time, I did speak of it a tiny bit, but I never went into a whole lot of detail. It’s time. Gosh, that sounds so horribly drama and cheesy. Yep. I’m going to tell my sad Google AdSense story. MY way. I said. A
My Own Sad Google AdSense Story...
My Own Sad Google AdSense Story...Of course I have a ridiculously sad Google AdSense story and it is high time I told it completely. What better time than the present, here at Persona Paper. In light of what has happened recently and given that the situati
Our Film Festival Honeymoon Weekend
Our Film Festival Honeymoon WeekendJust popping in to let you know that I’ll only be here and there for the next few days. The Mr. and I are off to a FAB Film Festival to show his latest AND spend a few relaxing days “taking our honeymoon&rdquo
New to Persona Paper, I Would Like to Introduce Myself
It always seems to be a bit awkward to know what to say when introducing myself. I feel this way whether I am walking into a job interview, writing my bio for a speaking engagement, meeting new people at an networking event, standing in front of a cr
Sorry for the Smileys - But Not Really. Really?
Sorry for the Smileys - But Not Really. Really?Okay, true confessions time. I have a habit. It’s not a bad habit. Or a good one. Necessarily. Just a habit. I like smileys. And I like to use them. Especially when I’m commenting upon posts. What
My First Persona Paper Dollar
My First Persona Paper DollarI might frame it, I don’t know. I haven’t actually “made” it yet (into my hands, ya know...). But it’s been earned and I’m wicked excited. So much so that I wanted to share :) And yes, that t
Waterlogged - There's an App for That
Waterlogged - There’s an App for ThatHow many ounces of water do you drink per day? Are you getting enough? How do you know? Am I asking too many questions? Do you know how important it is to drink enough water? It is and you should know. I’m n
There's An Elephant In The Room at Persona Paper
There’s An Elephant In The Room at Persona Paper...And maybe we ought to talk about it before there’s a stampede - of sorts. A LOT of us have come to Persona Paper from another place. Some with a bit of trouble in our heads and hearts for that
Good Morning Thursday
Good Morning Thursday Good morning Persona Paper Peeps! :) I hope this post finds you well and happy on this lovely Thursday morning. I came here to say hello and how do you DO today? Are you feeling it yet? That excited itch to wake UP and WRITE? Did
You Don’t Bring Me Flowers...Anymore!
You Don’t Bring Me Flowers...Anymore!Which is fine, really. Flowers are beautiful and they smell great and they look lovely upon the table or dresser. But flowers tend to die after a time. A new wireless keyboard and mouse, on the other hand, will la
Hi, My Name Is... Bubbling Over at Persona Paper
Hi, My Name Is... Bubbling Over at Persona Paper Well, it took me a few days to get here, to writing an introduction to all of you fine folks. But here I am and boy howdy am I glad to be here. Whew. I’m seeing a bunch of family and friends from arou
