Bloganuary prompt: “ Write about your first name: its meaning, significance, etymology, etc. “ Funny that this prompt came up today. I was just thinking about my first name earlier, and where that came from… Seriously. I was thinking about how my kids’ mom and I intentionally named each of our kids with family names …
Month: January 2024
“Lonely Is The Night”
Great song by 80’s rock musician Billy Squier. “Lonely is the Night.” Great guitar intro, it carries you through the song, Funkyish but also honest lyrics, which I’ve turned to over and over since I was a teen, Just a song that spoke to me then, still speaks to me now, Lonely is a feeling …
Passion Play
Bloganuary Prompt : “What's your dream job?” I used to think the life goal had to be finding a job that was infused with whatever your passion is. Decades into my life, I’ve realized the paramount, most important thing, is to identify and pursue your passion; don’t get stuck trying to get paid to do …
Democracy Shines Across Hemispheres
Democracy Shines Across Hemispheres: Guatemala and Taiwan Demonstrate Peaceful Elections, Transfer of Power I wrote this tagline about 24 hours before I saw the podcast at the end of this piece post on NPR… Certainly no secret that I love NPR, #ILoveNPR And as a political scientist. I am delighted to see at the top …
Subtly Supreme
Bloganuary writing promptWhat makes a good leader?View all responses So many bits come to mind, considering what makes a good leader, results only, or the whole enchilada...? Since we all return to dust and The Almighty likely won't consider your wallet or bank accounts, it really must be a wholistic, holistic approach that informs the …
Dark and Light
Funny things about Dark and Light, I seek the Light from within, the Light that inspires and energizes, But I also appreciate the Dark, especially this time of year, Winter in the Northern Hemisphere, as shadows fall early, and Sunrise is late, I like darkness through much of the house, only small lamps on in …
No Nukes
Bloganuary Prompt: “If you could un-invent something, what would it be?” If I could un-invent one thing, it would have to be nuclear weapons. I was going to say “war” or “guns” or “missles” or evil…but those seem too … imaginary … like not possible… But No Nukes …? I can get behind that. For …
And Again, Reset
Every time my kids head to their mom’s, I know it’s for the best and balance and I’ll see them in a couple days (or sooner), And I’m not sure whether it’s with all of us being sick and the bumps of the new year starting off and any other myriad of things, but I’m …
So Much Love!
Bloganuary Prompt: “Can you share a positive example of where you've felt loved?” So timely, this prompt, so overwhelming and humbling is the love, Back to work on-site after the new year, first time since I was home sick, then working from home while my kids were sick, And so SO good to see people …
Bloganuary So Far
Gotta say, so far I'm quite taken, inspired, and enjoying Bloganuary. Just what is "Bloganuary"...? Well, there are MANY greater minds than me from WordPress and the Blogasphere that can likely answer better, but essentially it's a campaign that WordPress highlights each January to prompt blogging and the writers that put up the content. It's a new prompt …
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