Write it, you'll like it !!

“Use your blog to connect. Use it as you.
Don't ‘network’ or ‘promote.’ Just talk.”
Neil Gaiman

I've recently begun following a few folks on Twitter. Quotes4Writers is one. Neil Gaiman is another. He's a favorite author of mine. I admire his writing, have read his wonderful books, and enjoy the whimsy of many of them. But above is a good piece of advice when it comes to blogging. It isn't about trying to *do* as much as it is to practice your craft.

So many folks are hesitant to sit down and blog. With the folks I've spoken to, I am continually amazed how many say they "have nothing to say". Everyone has something to speak about! It's learning to focus on something, to have something to share.

As most of you know, photography is a huge hobby of mine. And every day, there's a daily challenge with instructions on what to look for when taking the daily picture. Take the other day: "Make a photograph from a high point of view. Get on top of a building, use a ladder, or just look down at a small object." OK, that's specific instructions. But in fact, what do you see when you get on a building or a ladder? My backyard or front yard isn't interesting enough to take a photo of to share. Or is it? Its about learning to think outside the normal way we see things and use a different 'eye' when taking a photo. And I think it's the same with writing.

It takes time to re-learn something we had to do in school. Remember those "What I Did on My Summer Vacation" papers we had to write? It was an exercise in getting our thoughts, our memories, committed to paper in a logical, well written, perhaps even a funny manner.

So if you're thinking you can't write, or have nothing to say, I challenge you to take a moment to think of something to write about. And maybe you'll give it a try!!

HUGS to everyone!

Sex on the Beach and other things....

There's a song by T-Spoon that I like, called Sex on the Beach.
And it got me thinking this is one thing I'd like to have on my 'bucket list'.
But the question would be: What beach??
California and the Pacific Ocean...
Atlantic Coast....
Florida beaches, Miami perhaps...
Bahamas....
Caribbean...
The possibilities are endless --- when one has money!!!

With my luck, it would be more like sex in the sandbox in the back yard!!
*laughs*

Haven't taken the time to blog lately .... not because I don't have much to say, but more that I've just busy enough to make excuses for not forcing the issue. With summer upon us here in the Valley of the Sun, well.... we like to joke "it's not hell, but right next door" :) For the most part, its 'business as usual' until the temps get over 110. Then, its more like the bare minimums get done..... usually while wearing the bare minimums!! heh heh heh

Heard@work: "I do it with Steve. I do it with my husband and father-in-law too!"
We were in the lunchroom, and one of the bosses was discussing ride sharing. Needless to say, when a few eyebrows were raised, she turned red and back tracked to explain very quickly!!

I took the summer off classes, and that's been a real relief. I think I needed the break, and I've been using the time to work on my photography a little more. Flickr has a group called "Daily Shoot" and each day they post a new theme for a daily pix. Some of them are challenging, and some are totally fun. (You can see my pix here.)

I enrolled for classes, but only one class on my library tech list was offered at night this semester. The other night classes, I've already taken. Hmm, wonder if taking classes is going to become more challenging now. So I'm pondering taking something else, perhaps English 102.

That's all for now, readers!

HUGS to everyone!!