New life for an old blog?

Life changes. Things happen unexpectedly ... or don't happen the way you want them. Change brings about change.

So it goes with this blog. Changes in my life have meant that my original intentions for my first blog have been, on the most part, abandoned. In my writing pursuit I moved to another blogging site, one where I have more compatibility. But, I have not forgotten this one entirely, nor have I wanted to delete it. My hope is that I can revive it, if only in part. 

Actually, this is where my enjoyment of blogging began. This is where I discovered that I have something to say, to share, if only occasionally. Not that many people have noticed me here, but that's okay, I started in Blogspot and for that I am thankful.

I have often thought that I would like to write more from my faith, perhaps that is what I will do here. Or perhaps I will write about a variety of things ... which is pretty much what I was doing before. Although, when I timidly began my venture into the blogging world, this blog was as an aside or an aid to the business I was setting up, but which now has been set aside by necessity. Once again I was reminded that one cannot do everything. But, it could be that I can bring about new life for this old blog, which could be fun.

Now I must get back to work on a story I am writing .. a rough draft of a manuscript so that I can say I got one done this month for the writing challenge I have taken on.

I hope you will let me know you have read this.

Thanks for reading, and .. Blessings on your day! :)

new year, new chances

Happy New Year!  2010, here we are!

I think we slept away much of today.  It was a quiet day to relax, watch movies and nap. I am very grateful for the long weekend, two in a row, that my beloved husband gets to enjoy away from the stresses of work in the city. Tonight there is another snowfall here, but in this part of Nova Scotia we are not expected to get as much snow as in some other counties of our province.  But, having to go nowhere tonight, it is fine with me.

I must share about another book I asked for and received for Christmas.  It is Lesley Crewe's "Hit and Mrs."  Now this book is laugh-out-loud funny!  I laughed a lot and in a couple of places I laughed till I cried, really!  The action got almost frenzied nearer the end, but it was a good read nonetheless.  I enjoyed this book.

Now, I have a question.  What is the big deal about using the 'F' word in otherwise great writing?  The last two authors whose work I have read have chosen to write it in several times.  To me that is a spoiler.  I know it is a word that has made its way into practically everywhere, but is there anybody who seriously finds it a conversation stopper?  Is it really a necessary word?  My opinion is that people show their ignorance when using the "F" word repeatedly in conversation, and are demonstrating their poor and limited verbal skills.
I suppose to keep story writing up-to-date it seems important to include, but ... does no one see the need for change and positive influence through their writing?  Or is that an impossible dream?

Last time I wrote I mentioned learning about a new publisher.  After sending a query to which I received a prompt reply, I decided to move on it immediately - so on December 30 I sent my manuscript.  Why not?  Now I have two different stories out there to two different publishers, and the waiting game has begun all over again but in a new decade.  2010 is a new year of new chances.

My wish for you this year is that you try something that you have wanted to do for ever so long, something that will push your talents and abilities in a broader way, something that will increase your joy of living.  Be bold, be brave, be not afraid!

I would love to read your thoughts on what I have posted here tonight.

Happy New Year!  Thanks for reading, and ... Blessings on your day!  :)