1. Thou shalt not waste readers’ time. Offer up thy readers a worthy sacrifice that they might take and leave satisfied. 2. Thou shalt honor thy muse. Be prepared in season, out of season to seize inspiration when she comes that ye might write, dance, photograph, paint thy bliss. Be not caught without thy scroll,… Read More The Ten Commandments of Blogging
1. To ward off dementia. 2. Stay in touch with my roots. No such thing as overworking with Koreans. Rest? Psh. That’s what the grave is for. 3. You’ve saved me money on therapy. I didn’t have to go this year. 4. I don’t want to clean. Who in their right mind would choose mopping… Read More The Real Reasons I Blog
Please respect my wishes. I. Do. Not. Want. Your. Like. On. This. Can I be any clearer, well-meaning friends? Tell you what. I will let you know when I really want it. I’ve hidden the button under the post so please don’t go tapping it on your Reader. We’re not done with beauty. But on… Read More Readers’ Choice
Holisticpedia: [Blog-eye-tis] Blog withdrawal refers to a group of symptoms that may trigger from prolonged hiatus in posting after sustained blogging. There is no way to predict how an individual will respond in the abstinence. If you plan to break for a month after blogging drunkenly for a minimum of a year, you should consult… Read More Blogitis
Make me cry Make me wonder Give me chills, my assumptions sunder. Make me bellyache and slap my lap, not wince. Convince me you’re the real deal. Mix me a drink Hold the sugar. I have expensive taste, please – richer, fuller Teach me something high or low, so much I don’t know We don’t… Read More I Challenge You
Mr: I’ve had these thoughts on death. If I ever blogged, it would be a post. I think death is necessary because “….” What do you think, honey? Mrs: Nod. Hmmm. Mr: So can I guest blog on your site? Mrs: Without missing a beat. Nope. Mr: What did you say? Mrs: Nope. (Writing’s not… Read More My Husband Threatened Me
Early this year: “Birds fly. Horses run. You write.” “Awwww, honey. SO sweet!” But wait. Two weeks ago: “So dya see my post?” “Oh, yeah. It was GOOD. Sounded like you plagiarized or something.” ????? My Biggest Fan, Part 1
Writing is treasure mining, isn’t it? The sifting of options among all that language has to offer. In the process, leave the hollow expressions that lie buried from overkill to rest in peace. Settle on what’s attractive and weighty. Don’t clutter your collection with dry, ossified castoffs of nature that add nothing to your art.… Read More The Writing Process II, Part 2: Let the Clichés R.I.P.
While I’ve been sad and frustrated, I am not sorry about having broken my record for the longest breath I’ve held (not writing, that is) on this blog. “I’m sorry I haven’t posted in a while.” I shake my head at these earnest apologies. Sweet and courteous of you, I think, but you really believe… Read More What I’m Not Sorry About
1. Your username sounds like your real name. To you. 2. Friends will reach you faster through a comment than email. 3. Readers start showing up in your dreams. 4. Your sweetheart quotes you from your posts. “It’s not aBoUT you, k?” 5. The dish pile has become part of the furniture. 6. You know… Read More Ten Signs You’re a Real Blogger
A Holistic Journey 