Creativity (Elements of Blogging A to Z)

        Blogging is a creative process that can serve well in highlighting the creativity of the blogger.  Whether it be writing, visual arts, crafts, or music, a blog can be an excellent way to showcase ones creative talents.

         Many of the authors who blog entertain us with book excerpts as well as original short pieces written especially for their blog readers.  What better place than a blog to show off writing in order to entice readers to seek out books that an author has written.

         A number of photography and art blogs are to be found exhibiting work that is worthy of magazine or book publication or display in a gallery show.   I'm frequently amazed by the creative talents of many of these types of bloggers.

         Craft blogs can be found in abundance with how-to posts as well as photos depicting some of the fine work these kinds of bloggers do.

          For anyone who has a creative talent, blogging can provide a way to show others what they can do.  Whether your ability is what you do for a living or just a hobby that you enjoy, a blog can put you in connection with a wide world with which you could not easily access otherwise.

          If you've got a talent, share it with others.   Blogging is one of the best ways to let others know about what you can do.

         What creative talents do you share on your blog?    Do you use your blog for business?    Are there any creative bloggers that you would like to introduce to us?


I think of all blogs to be creative, but here are some that focus on creativity:

Tahoma Beadworks and Photograpy

Lots of Stitches

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Are You Dying Or Living?

        The following is one of those chain emails that you're supposed to pass on to "x" number of people.  I share it today since it does have some good thoughts to it.  As far as I have been able to tell it has been attributed to the late George Carlin.  No matter who or what the source, enjoy and take heed.

The “ending” is a wonderful reminder of how to live life!!!

HOW TO STAY YOUNG
1. Throw out nonessential numbers. This includes age, weight, and height. Let the doctors worry about them. That is why you pay 'them'
2. Keep only cheerful friends. The grouches pull you down.
3. Keep learning. Learn more about the computer, crafts, gardening, whatever. Never let the brain idle. 'An idle mind is the devil's workshop.'
4. Enjoy the simple things.
5. Laugh often, long and loud. Laugh until you gasp for breath.
6. The tears happen. Endure, grieve, and move on. The only person, who is with us our entire life, is ourselves. Be ALIVE while you are alive
7. Surround yourself with what you love , whether it's family, pets, keepsakes, music, plants, hobbies, whatever. Your home is your refuge.
8. Cherish your health: If it is good, preserve it. If it is unstable, improve it. If it is beyond what you can improve, get help.
9. Don't take guilt trips.. Take a trip to the mall, even to the next county; to a foreign country but NOT to where there is guilt.
10. Tell the people you love that you love them, at every opportunity. AND ALWAYS REMEMBER : Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take,but by the moments that take our breath away.


We all need to live life to its fullest each day!!

Worry about nothing, pray about everything!!!

             I hope you are having a Happy Holiday Season!