This morning, as I sat down to look at blogs and create my own for the day, I couldn’t pull up the Internet. So, I got up to power cycle the router and decided to go ahead and shred some old tax returns while I was waiting. I went upstairs to shred and discovered that the shredder was full, so I had to get a box to hold all the confetti.
Mondays are often like that, where I start out with the best intentions, but as one thing leads to another, I end up scratching my head wondering what happened.
When hubby and I decided to start traveling, we didn’t know that one thing would lead to another. We hadn’t planned on leaving Houston. I’ve lived here for 30 years, hubby for longer. The more we saw the world, though, the more we asked ourselves where we want to live. Here we are, a few years later, planning a cross-country move.
You may have noticed a change in the look and feel of this blog. Here, too, one thing leads to another. In my case, “A Woman’s Nest” didn’t exactly fit the daily goings-on of this blog. It sounds so nurturing, and there is that side of me, but I need to feel the freedom to express all parts of me. We women at midlife are less “nice” and more “real,” so I felt a little constricted.
I’ve also mentioned being part of the Blooming Late group on She Writes. Last year I joined, then got involved in regular posting, then started making suggestions to our leader, Samantha Stacia. One thing leads to another, and now I’m handling the group’s administrative functions when she’s not available. We’re also working on a project so that we can better promote the many fine writers in the group, which led me to some research, which led me to fellow Texan Kristen Lamb‘s wonderful book, We Are Not Alone: The Writer’s Guide to Social Media…and then to these changes that you see.
One thing leads to another…who knows what will happen next? I think that’s part of the fun, don’t you? Any “one thing leads to another” experiences that you want to share?
Love the new design! I love that we can constantly reinvent ourselves. Makes me so hopeful!
Thanks, Jodi! And so true…I love the word “reinvent.”
While visiting in Texas, my sister gave me a book to read, about a young Indian girl who finds and accepts the Lord into her heart. She also gave me a picture of a guardian angel watching over two children as they walk over a dangerous little bridge. It’s a picture we grew up with. I flew home with a stopover in Atlanta, Ga. While there, I finished the book and went to a bookstore to look for a paperback. There was a lady there who couldn’t find anything to read. She stopped to admire the picture. On impulse, I… Read more »
What a story! Thanks for visiting the blog and sharing.
30 years in Texas and off you go? Sounds adventurous.
Yeah, it’s a little crazy! Plus, we’re moving from the city to a small town (though there are three cities within a few hours, so we’re not totally isolated). Should be fun!
Sounds like a “Mouse and Cookie” story … lol! One thing always leads to another! And so it goes …
Unfortunately, on too many days I let one thing lead to another and don’t get at my priorities (ahem . . . writing). But sometimes going with the flow does lead to something interesting, like moving to Washington. I love your knew look. I’m taking Kristen Lamb’s workshop right now and know I need to make some changes (like switch to WP), but I get scared that 1) it will take forever because I’m not technically minded and, hence, distract me even more from writing, and 2) I will try to make changes and absolutely screw it up. Stay tuned.
Nadine, I plan to come back and read more of your posts sometime soon but I want to say I enjoyed reading this one. However, what I really wanted to say is that I think your entire blog is fantastic. It contains so much information and has so many features. I am impressed with your writing ability and your ability to handle technology. And I confess to being envious.
Glad you came by to visit, Jim — and thanks for the kind comments! Much appreciated.
I took a look at your blog, and it looks like you’re doing just fine! I just subscribed, so I’m looking forward to reading more of your work.