After the motivational boost I got from participating in NaNoWriMo this year, I’ve decided to do something similar in January, but with blogging. Once upon a time, NaBloPoMo (National Blog Posting Month) was in November alongside NaNoWriMo, as an alternative for bloggers who committed to publishing daily posts for the month rather than writing 50,000 …
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First, I can’t thank enough everyone who subscribes to this blog, whether through an RSS reader or as an email subscriber. After spending several days getting my own inbox and gmail filters under control, I empathize with anyone struggling to juggle too many emails and too little time, and I appreciate that you make time …
“Everyone has his own specific vocation or mission in life; everyone must carry out a concrete assignment that demands fulfillment. Therein he cannot be replaced, nor can his life be repeated. Thus, everyone’s task is unique as is his specific opportunity to implement it.” ~ Viktor Frankl, Man’s Search for Meaning (Update September 20, 2013: …
September is probably my favorite month. The weather turns cooler. School starts up again. By month’s end the world is painted in glorious oranges and reds and yellows. I can wear sweaters. Our son was born in September. My mother was born in September. The list goes on and on. September’s seasonal change always gives …