I mulled over some ideas, I drafted a couple of posts, I had the best of intentions… I promise! But transitioning from a blissful two-week holiday break and plenty of time to myself to the busy-ness of my regular schedule proved to be a bit of a shock to the system… and without a commitment to NaBloPoMo to keep me diligently posting every day, I’m afraid writing – and my blog – took a back seat to living life (and trying to catch up on sleep!).
Unfortunately this coming week doesn’t promise to be a whole lot better, schedule-wise, as I have several irons in the fire including the startup of Italian classes (Level 2!)… but I’ll do my best over the next few weeks to settle into a routine that includes writing and tending to my blog.
Thank you for sticking with me!
In Case You Missed It
Nothing to see here, folks. Move along…
Random Delights & Inspiration
Found in my travels…
- ‘Here Comes the Sun’ In Spanish Unemployment Office – this video is a total day-brightener!
- How To Watermark Images from Your Phone with Marksta. I haven’t given this a try yet, but it’s definitely on my “To Do” list (not so much from a “please don’t steal my photos” perspective as a “please visit my blog if you like this photo” approach).
- The Lumineers – my latest musical discovery, and quite possibly my favourite album of 2012. Modern folk rock, obviously Dylan-influenced, with a hint of Simon & Garfunkel thrown in now and then for good measure… just good, good stuff.
- The Magic Adjustable Ring: A Better Way to Begin Crochet in the Round. It’s a miracle! I still need to give this some practice before I have it mastered, but it’s a brilliant (and attractive) option for crochet projects “in the round.”
- “Bodhisattva in metro HQ” – an oldie but absolutely a goodie. If this video doesn’t make you laugh loud and long… I mean really laugh… you’re made of sterner stuff than I!
Photo A Day Challenge
This month I’m participating in the January photo a day challenge. I’m sharing my photos daily on Instagram, Twitter, and Flickr, and weekly here on Alphabet Salad. (Clicking on any of the photos below will take you to my Flickr account.)
January 7, 2013
Street
January 8, 2013
Something beginning with ‘T’
January 9, 2013
Paper
January 10, 2013
One o’clock
January 11, 2013
Water
January 12, 2013
Surprise
January 13, 2013
Circle
Now, what’s happening in YOUR world?
Lorinda J. Taylor January 14, 2013 at 9:23 am
Great photos, as always! And good luck with the Italian! Keep us informed how it goes!
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Dawn Storey
Twitter: ABCsalad
January 14, 2013 at 1:27 pm
Thank you! I will definitely do that – I’m looking forward to the course (and hope I haven’t forgotten TOO much over the holidays)!
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ElaineLKehoe January 15, 2013 at 7:18 pm
Dawn, thanks for the link to the magic crochet ring. As a relative newcomer to crochet, I haven’t done much work in the round yet (I’ve just learned to make granny squares), but I’ll definitely try this. And great pictures again, as usual. I especially love the water glass, with its reflections and distortions.
Dawn Storey
Twitter: ABCsalad
January 16, 2013 at 10:49 am
Thank you so much! And I hope you find the crochet tutorial useful. I was impressed when I saw it!
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Darius Z. Mendez April 26, 2013 at 2:51 pm
I’ve read too many writing ‘how-to’ books to count. All of them have different interesting ideas and various bits of advice, but it seems that most of them agree on at least one thing: in order to become a writer, you must have a writing schedule. Whenever I read this, the first thought on my mind is “easier said than done.” Even though it can sometimes be a challenge, it’s a good idea. I wrote my first novella without a schedule, but it took me almost 3 years (with huge gaps when I didn’t write) to finish. You may be doing perfectly well without a schedule, and that’s fine. A schedule isn’t mandatory, but it does help a tremendous amount.
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Dawn Storey
Twitter: ABCsalad
April 29, 2013 at 10:52 am
I totally agree! Without a schedule and a commitment, my writing life has fallen to pieces. I need to get organized!
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