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Mardi Gras and Caribbean Carnivals

Mardi Gras and Caribbean Carnivals

Barb Here The Divas were aghast when Lynnelle discovered that Mardi Gras in the States originated in Mobile, not New Orleans. That’s the sum total of our actual knowledge and experience with Mardi Gras, but if you understand the synergy between Mardi Gras and Caribbean Carnivals, we 

Curb Your Inner Snark. Or Not?

Curb Your Inner Snark. Or Not?

Should you curb your inner snark? Or Not? Barb Here Urban Dictionary says that it’s a combination of “snide” and “remark”, and it may be. Merriam Webster says it was first used in 1999, and that may be when its modern usage first occurred. The 

Podcasting 101

Podcasting 101

Podcasting 101, in which the Divas talk about the how and why of Podcasting. Podcasts are like little (or big) radio shows online. In fact, some of my most loved NPR shows are available as podcasts. It actually boggles my own mind that I haven’t 

Age Delusions, I Recall

Age Delusions, I Recall

Barb here. Recently my dear husband, affectionately known on social media as EW, mentioned meeting a gentleman he described as “elderly” with whom he discussed various boating issues. As he related the conversation, clues about this “elderly” man’s age emerged. I smiled wickedly and asked, 

The Spy Online May Not Love You

The Spy Online May Not Love You

Barb Here Every Online Site Could Be a Spy When we returned to the States in 2016, I was surprised to be overwhelmed by numerous technical issues. After all, we’d had a semi-smart phone that took SIM cards from various countries, an iPad, and a 

You are Freakin’ Awesome! Own it.

You are Freakin’ Awesome! Own it.

Barb Here I am freakin’ awesome and a work in progress. This is exactly what Lynnelle and I have been talking about! Seriously, I had big plans for ending 2017 and for starting 2018. Big plans that were derailed by weather, icky colds, poor planning,