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7 surprises I’ve discovered about blogging

When I first sat in front of the computer to launch my blog, I had no idea of the surprises I would encounter as a blogger.  All I had to do was spread my wings, click launch, and I'd be discovered. Yep, I got part of that equation right - the moment you click launch,… Continue reading 7 surprises I’ve discovered about blogging

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To be a traveler, or not to be…

As a bee in flight to find pollen, the radius covered is less than 5 miles, typically 2-3 at the most.  From a bee's perspective, that's a damn big world. And as my Mr. always says, "I wouldn't want to paint it."  The world is a big place to travel, no matter who you are.… Continue reading To be a traveler, or not to be…

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Who is the boss of your blog?

Quick the boss is coming, act like you're working!  Stop watching YouTube videos, get back to work! Who's the boss anyhow? Aren't YOU the boss of your blog? You don't need to hide or act like you're not doing anything. You're the BOSS. I'm my own boss, my own editor, my own shooter, my own… Continue reading Who is the boss of your blog?

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A burning desire to overcome fears about blogging

The sparks of desire burn in all blogger's heads and hearts.  When we start out, we have thoughts piled up in our heads, every word delicately stacked just ready to burst into the one (or every) blog post that will go viral.  And then it smolders... Before it takes off, we realize we have to… Continue reading A burning desire to overcome fears about blogging

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If you skip writing does it mean you don’t care?

It happens to every blogger (writer).  I suspect more times than we'd like to admit to.  It's called the day(s) we skip. We skip writing. We skip posting. We skip on purpose. We walk away from the screen or paper and say, "To hell with it, no one cares if I write or not, I… Continue reading If you skip writing does it mean you don’t care?

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Why did you start blogging?

When you sit down at your computer, notepad, phone, or whatever medium it is that you use to write your blog posts, do you know why you show up every time? Do you know why you started your blog in the first place? Do you know? I sometimes wonder why I show up...?! Why is it that… Continue reading Why did you start blogging?