I never know what will inspire me to write a blog post, until I’m writing it. Sometimes I plan and think and plan some more; other times something hits me and Ka-boom (see below*), I’m furiously writing! Some posts are deeply meaningful, while others are humorous or whimsical, or informational.
I like Michele W’ at WordPress. Of course I don’t really know her–– though I did meet her at BlogHer 2014, and was enormously amused to realize that her gravatar is a photo! We were chatting at the WordPress help center, and I suddenly felt like a geeky fan, as I made the connection between the very cool photo I’ve always seen, and the real WP guru. It’s not enough that we share a love of semi-colons, but face to face she was super helpful, funny and kind. Ok, so maybe I am a geeky fan, and I may get off topic occasionally–> back on topic:
I don’t do the Daily Prompts very often. That said, they can be very inspiring… which takes me back to what inspires a post. Well, Michele’s Alphabet City prompt inspired me this time. These are words for each of the 26 letters in the alphabet, that represent why I blog; what inspires, impacts, motivates me; how I feel about/when blogging, or what I get from blogging. This is my alphabet of blogging!
- A- Admiration, Acknowledgment
- B- Blog, Blogging, Blogosphere
- C- Connection, Commitment
- D- Delight, Determined
- E- Energized, Exposed, Emotional
- F- Friends, Freedom, Forgiveness
- G- Grief, Gratitude
- H- Honored
- I- Inspiration, Inspired
- J- Joy
- K- Ka-boom!*
- L- Lucky, Linked, Love
- M- Motivated
- N- Naked
- O- Organized
- P- Present, People, Playful
- Q- Qualified
- R- Random, Real
- S- Sincerity, Support, Spontaneous
- T- Thankful
- U- Ubiquitous
- V- Validation, VOTY’15
- W- Writing, Writer, Word Press (see gratitude)
- X- Xanadu
- Y- You, Yes,You!
- Z- Zany
Note: Ok, admittedly, X- Xanadu is weak, but if you know what Xanadu is, then I can say that blogging metaphorically takes me there. But, the link takes you to a video that I couldn’t resist… not the “an idealized place of great or idyllic magnificence and beauty” that the dictionary’s defines it as, and how I feel about blogging (admittedly a teeny bit over-stated). But we can all agree that Olivia Newton John, with a Gene Kelly cameo and those dancers, and the 80s hair and style, are infinitely more amusing, right? Also, of note: L-Linked… I don’t mean linked, like the links I’ve included in this post, but the incredibly awesome links I’ve developed with other bloggers and readers. That, THAT, is really why I blog. Right there. Linked. Final note: only after posting, and getting comments, did I notice that this was supposed to be a photo prompt! What?! Duh! So, here’s a “photo” of ABC:
Again, who knows why one prompt inspires, while other equally good ideas don’t. Today I saw this Daily Post and I felt the ABCs of blogging speak to me. Thanks for the inspiration, Michele. Final note: That last link, ABC– after putting Xanadu, how could I not redeem myself with this? I mean epic. Really, watch it and dance. (Takes me back to a happy time and a mad crush–– when a crush on Michael Jackson was uncomplicated and fringe was so cool. And just like that, I’m down the rabbit hole of YouTube Jackson videos!)
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LOVE that Xanadu video. Here’s one from Tina Marie that only mentions Xanadu. But hey, it’s soul train, so I had to share it. Haaaaaa.
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Bravo! I am lost down a rabbit hole of Soul Train, Dick Clark, Jacksons and other funk! Thanks James!
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Hmm, I’m trying to figure out the naked one…
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Exposed, naked. Well, and I write naked sometimes. 😉
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Hehe.
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Excellent A-zzzip
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Thanks A for Audra! Much appreciated. 🙂
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I thought of the O.N. John song as soon as I read the word. My dad loved her.
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It’s hard not to put the two together! Thanks for reading Joseph!
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That was a fun blog, Dawn–thorough, interesting and fun. 😀 — Suzanne
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Thanks Suzanne! It was fun to do. 🙂
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So glad to have met you here on the Blogosphere, Dawn. And then to get to meet you in person last year! Great, great list!
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Thanks Cathy. It’s been so wonderful meeting so many incredible people, who I feel I know (and can be naked with)… not to mention the joy of meeting in person! That was icing. Butter cream. Icing… oops, not good for naked writers. 😉
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Enjoyed your ABC’s, Dawn, but did you know you’re linked in the Photo Challenge? 🙂
janet
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Nope, did not know that! Ugh. Thanks Janet. Wondered why it didn’t show up.
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Ok, so went to see what I’d done wrong… and, well, it was a photo prompt! Duh, for me. Alas, I linked to the right thing, but was inspired the wrong way. :-p
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I was hooked by what I want to call originality of style. Your style is quite unique. I haven’t quite read something written the way you have written this. Full of fun, wisdom and creativity. You also reminded me it was a photo challenge. I forgot the photo side. Your walk through the A B C is very interesting and creative. Thanks for sharing and getting me inspired.
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Thanks so much for taking the time to read my post, Ngobesing; I appreciate your thoughts and time. I didn’t even notice the photo part… but I had fun writing it.
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Thank you too Dawn. It’s always a pleasure meeting new friends. I tarried on your name because it is the first time I have seen it. Mine too I believe for you. I ‘ ll be happy to know how to pronounce your name rightly. Meanwhile, to our friendship on the web, cheers!
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It is pronounced like Don… it means, the morning: Dawn. I think your name is probably much harder to pronounce! Thanks for connecting; it is always nice to connect with new people, through my writing.
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Thanks for the pronunciation. You are right about my name. I have one of the hardest names to pronounce. Just pronounce as you see it with an s not a z sound in the middle.
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I have to admit, as soon as I saw you were going to list blog-related words for each letter of the alphabet, my first thought was, ‘What is she going to use for “X”?’ ‘Xanadu’ was X-cellent!! I love it. You made my day! – Mike
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I’m not sure if it’s a good thing that ONJ and Xanadu represent a good day, but I’m always happy to hit the mark with you, Mike. Thanks, and enjoy your day!
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Interestingly, ABBA’s ‘Waterloo’ was the song in my head when I responded. Their harmonies pick up where ONJ left off.
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Yes! Totally!
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As a writer you embraced the spirit of the post in your way. 🙂 Love your K entry.
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Thanks Kourtney. I did try to get into the ABC spirit.
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