I think it’s fitting, on this last day of 2012, to reiterate my mission statement, if you will, for my blog.
In the last two years, there have been oodles of blog posts about, well, blogging. Some people say writers should always have a blog. Some say it’s a waste of time. I blog because I want to, not because it’s something I “should” do. I like the practice in non-fiction writing, the connection, and the challenge.
I believe in happy ever afters, whether they’re in books or life. To that end, I always try to find the good in every situation, even tragic ones.
I believe that the world is an occasional scary place, one where we need to carve out caves of safety. This is one of those places. No one is ever ridiculed here for their beliefs. All I ask is for courtesy and respect, one for the other.
I believe in the power of the human spirit. I believe that, while there are some true scum bags in the world, and some creatively cruel people who masquerade as sweet and gentle, there are more nice people simply trying to live their lives as best they can. I believe that all these people want the same things I do – to love and be loved, to live honorably, to find happiness, to give something to the world, and to protect those they love.
I believe it’s a sin to be bored in a world filled with information, beauty, and fascinating things around us. I am interested in almost everything. Football is an exception, even though my son has been teaching me bits and pieces.
Blogging wisdom states that I should focus on topics my readers would want to hear about. Well, I think most of my readers are like me. (See above.) With that huge range of interests, why do we need a narrow focus?
Why not talk about:
- Dragons
- Toilets
- Music
- Positive thinking
- My books (of course)
- Funny stuff (and I think lots of stuff is funny)
- Animals, featuring Flash the Wonder Pooch (did you doubt?)
Any suggestions?
Well said!!! Wishing you and your family a Happy New Year!
You, too, Ginny!
That was a good post, I agree it’s nice to talk about a little of everything. I love to hear when others admit to doing something dumb so I don’t feel like the only idiot. lol
Have a Happy New Year and thank you for the blog.
Oh, Rita, you’re in the right place. I’m constantly learning about myself – and making mistakes. Sigh.
One of the reasons I love visiting here, Karen, is because you talk about all kinds of things and I say – keep it going! Toilets? Are we really going to talk about toilets? LOL!!
Happy New Year Everyone!!
I found the most wonderful article that spurred my interest, Amy. Wait, it’s coming…
Happy New Year to you, too!
Looking forward to it!! : )
You are the most positive person I know, Karen! It is nice to go to a blog and be able to discuss something off the wall that is not in the headlines. I think it helps us all to keep our sanity.
By the way, I’m with you on the football. Thank God for books!
Happy 2013 to you, my friend!
Well, off the wall is kinda/sorta my middle name. My mind goes where angels fear to tread.
Happy New Year to you, too, Conniekins!
I too like variety and a little bit of everything. I like that you post when there’s something you want to say and not because you feel you should. That’s how I usually do it as to posting – I do it if I feel I have something I can contribute or the time or it interests me and hopefully nothing too boring for others lol. Thanks for having a place to discuss things. Happy New Year.
I’m sure I’m boring sometimes, but I try not to be.
Happy New Year!
Hi, Karen! Those are the reasons I love your blog. You talk about so many different things, and it is never boring or down. Happy New Year!
Never down, I hope, Cathy. I do erase some of my posts when I’m on a rant. What fun is a rant for anyone other than the ranter?
Happy New Year to you, too!
I like your misson statement, Karen. I really wish I was as articulate as you are. I do have to disagree about football. I am a football nut and watch it as often as I can (which is really a lot!!).
Happy New Year!
You are my football goddess. My son loves Greenbay and despises and LOATHES the Cowboys. I have to hear about how wonderful the former is and how ghastly the latter is. LOL.
Happy New Year to you, too – and you ARE articulate, Karen.
This is one of the best mission statements I ever read. I agree wholeheartedly with it, especially Flash’s adventures which keep me laughing. Happy New Year!
Trudy, what a lovely thing to say. Thank you.
Flash and I had a long talk today. I’m on a hairy deadline and he wasn’t cooperating. I told him that the groomer really loved him and offered to take him if I was ever tired of him. I reminded him that he was the dog and I was the human. If he WANTS kibble, he must allow me to work. He still whined.
I took him outside and he gifted the lawn with five presents. Okay, then. Now, back to work. Hopefully.
Happy New Year!
Hi Karen and Flash!
Best wishes from us both for a Happy New Year!
Your wise comments and refreshing outlook make our day and while most of the time we end up laughing the times that you have also made us cry because of your understanding and outlook have made our year more meaningful and teasured.
Charlie (aka Atilla the cat) has expressed his concern that Flash should actually have equal billing on your posts and his wise wisdom and antics often make his day (his words not mine) and expresses his wishes to hear more from Flash in 2013. (For my sake please try to limit these posts or I’ll never hear the end of how Charlie would prefer to live in Texas with you!).
Wishing you both the serenity of a cool breeze and green lawns (and no fights with mower man) in the year that is just beginning!
Oh, fiddle, I lost my comments again. I swear, it must be something I’m doing.
Thank you for your lovely comments, Jeanne, and I wish you, Charlie, and the rest of your family the very best 2013!
Flash is suffering Fireworks Psychosis. He hates them. My neighbors insist on celebrating anything with fireworks. Much barking is ensuing.
Karen -
Charlie has such a calming effect on other animals (probably because the human’s ire is to Charlie protecting the said animal to be noticed doing unfortunate things themselves) that I’m sure that Flash would welcome him into your home! Why he might even distract Flash from being affected by your neighbor’s fire works!
Please forward any directions to have good old Charlie shipped to you and your preferred method of shipping companies.
Wait, I thought I was going to be able to ship Flash to you!
We’ve been having the “if you don’t shut up, we might have to find you a family with a little boy with whom you can run and play and chase” talk lately. He’s been SO barky.
If the talk doesn’t help, I KNOW he’ll be pleased to visit his pal Charlie.
Karen -
I’d love to have Flash here so he could chase Charlie away from the back door!
Does a grown man who acts like a boy meet your requirements because if not I’ll have to get a divorce and find a younger one to marry to meet your requirements and they’re so hard to break in. Believe me I know because my current model is still learning after being married to him for over 42 years!
So, whadya think is worse? A screaming toddler teething or a badly trained husband?
Why does that – a screaming toddler teething – remind me of the 12 Days of Christmas?
Karen -
The resemblance is that both get irritating after you have to listen to the same thing over and over again!
PS: Screaming toddler versus badly trained husband – too close to call but I’m leaning toward the toddler who would someday grow up and move out!