Category: perspective

INTUITION VERSUS PLANNING

Blogging Insights # 43 —A Writer's Intuition “Your intuition knows what to write, so get out of the way.” — Ray Bradbury I hate to always be the one who says "both" to yes/no questions, but writing isn't an "either/or" process. It's never "yes" or "no." Intuition gets you started and maybe gives you the … Continue reading INTUITION VERSUS PLANNING

UNUSUAL PERSPECTIVES IN BLACK & WHITE

CBWC: Unusual Perspectives It took a while to find these pictures amid all the others, but I think they offer three unusual perspectives. I mean, how rarely do you get (unless you are an auto mechanic) to look at the underbody of a car? Or looking up at a rocking chair? Or two photographs bonded … Continue reading UNUSUAL PERSPECTIVES IN BLACK & WHITE

FIVE “DON’T DO’EMS”

The following post by Marilyn was previously reviewed, edited, and scheduled for publication today. 5 Things Not to Do This Year Don't always follow challenges. Find your own inspiration and write about that. I want to enjoy writing and not feel that everything needs to be part of a challenge. Don't complain about not winning … Continue reading FIVE “DON’T DO’EMS”

THE ACCUMULATION OF STUFF

Reducing Clutter, by Rich Paschall When my grandfather retired and my grandparents moved back to Tennessee from Chicago, where they had lived for close to twenty years, they gave away many items they felt they no longer needed. Chief among them was a snow blower. "What if it snows, grandpa?" I asked. He explained that … Continue reading THE ACCUMULATION OF STUFF

WHERE WE BEGAN & BECAME “US”

WQ#38: Confusion About Native or Indigenous I'm using you as the quote because this is a question with which -- on some level -- we all wrestle. My question is when does indigenous begin? Are we indigenous to where we were born? Does being native start with where our parents or grandparents were born? Does … Continue reading WHERE WE BEGAN & BECAME “US”

BOOMERS AND OTHER MISCONCEPTIONS

The New Generation Gap, by Rich Paschall Lately, I have been noticing articles on everything that is wrong with the Boomer Generation. Some think we believe and do bad things. We refuse to give up certain outdated practices. We generate conspiracy theories. We are against change. We are the problem with the world! Some younger … Continue reading BOOMERS AND OTHER MISCONCEPTIONS

ONE TO THREE CREATIVE ENERGY

One-to-Three Photo Processing Challenge-October 2024 I found it! I didn't find the post, but I found your link on my comments. Thank you for giving me a way to find you. These came out pretty well. Better than I expected and pretty interesting to look at. Fresh vegetables, the original I actually like all the … Continue reading ONE TO THREE CREATIVE ENERGY

INTERESTING PERSPECTIVES – CFFC

CFFC:  Interesting Perspectives Although there are some weird pictures of people, the strange pictures of birds are the most entertaining.

BOOMERS AND OTHER MISCONCEPTIONS

The New Generation Gap, by Rich Paschall Lately, I have been noticing articles on everything that is wrong with the Boomer Generation. Some think we believe and do bad things. We refuse to give up certain outdated practices. We generate conspiracy theories. We are against change. We are the problem with the world! Some younger … Continue reading BOOMERS AND OTHER MISCONCEPTIONS

WHO AM I? DO I EVEN KNOW?

5 Ways Your Blogging Self Does OR Doesn’t Differ From Your "Real" Self For some people, their blogging persona is different than what they perceive is their "real self." Others reflect their personalities in their blogs. Today I ask you to share how your blog reflects the "real" you -- or doesn't. Most of the … Continue reading WHO AM I? DO I EVEN KNOW?