Let's Chat About Blogging...

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I want to tell you about how I feel about "blogging"...writing my web log these

past five years. I've read bloggers who say, "I've hit a slump" or "I need to take a 

break" because they don't have anything to say, or they don't know what to write 

about. The only time I've "taken time off" is when I've felt a deep loss - like when 

my sweet, little Corgi, Fezzik died unexpectedly. After all this time, I can still 

find plenty to talk about, and it's really easier than you might think. I'll explain.

When I set up my very first header in 2009, I wanted to have a guideline to follow.

 I kept personal journals years ago, and when I went back to read through them, I

was horrified! I realized that I used my journals as a place to bitch and complain.

I couldn't imagine a loved one stumbling upon those grim books years later. My

life is so much better than those paltry complaints written in my own hand on lined

pages. So, I decided that my blog would be filled with "thoughts on a joyful and

creative life"...sharing my beautiful, wonderful, blessed and love-filled life online.

Do I sometimes find it difficult to come up with interesting and inspiring ideas?

Is anyone always interesting and inspiring? (I know I'm not!) So what I do on

those days is slow down, make a cup of tea and write to you as though I'm sitting

across the table from a few of my wonderful, creative girlfriends...and I just "chat".

I chat about my day. I ask about yours. I show you what I've made recently, or

something I'm working on right now. I tell you about my little dog (or he's at

my feet amusing you all by himself), I walk about life with my Handsome, 

supportive husband and his music...and sometimes I openly share my faith.

But one thing I decided that I would not do with my blog is use it as a forum

for complaining or what I call "holding forth". I'm sure, if I chose to, I could

easily tell off bullies, talk about politics or other injustices in the world, and

not only would you not be interested, I would have lost interest years ago, too.

I don't use the word "depressed" ever in my vocabulary because I believe the 

words one uses often become the life one lives. So, even on those days when

I'm not all sunshine, butterflies and puppies, I act like I am. I don't just do it

for you. I do it for me, too. I want what I send out into the world to be lovely

and joyful. I want my legacy to be remembrances of an honest, well-lived life.

I don't post my Sunday Scriptures from a position of perfection. I post them

because they speak to the person I want to be. I share them because they might

serve as inspiration to others, too. I'm not perfect, but I don't give up trying 

to be a better person. I hope that sharing my faith might help others be happier.

So, all that being said, I imagine that some of you just might start or end

your days with me over a cuppa tea, coffee or hot chocolate. We sit down

together, share a few projects or a laugh or two, and we leave each other a little

better than before. If I manage that once in a while, I think I'll be happy

knowing I accomplished my goal here in my own little corner of cyberspace.

I sure can get wordy, can't I? (giggling) Well, my time is up for today. Let

me give you a (virtual) hug and wish you a glorious, good day. Thank you

for stopping by again to visit with me for a little while. I really appreciate it.

I'll be back tomorrow and hope you will be, too.