Ever notice when you pick up a bad habit it’s easier to keep it than shed it? Yeah, my bad habit is ignoring my blog. This time, for a couple months. I know. I give no warning. Disappear. Then try to pick up the pieces of a blog that’s feeling the pangs of rejection from it’s very own mama.
Here I offer up my top 5 excuses; or as I like to say to that sweet police office writing me a speeding ticket, my “Mitigating Circumstances.”
1. That cough-up-a-lung illness that was going around. I am a germ-magnet. Not only did I catch it, but it decided we needed to have a “relationship” that lasted 5 weeks.
2. Normally, I teach 2-4 independent studies in the Spring Semester on top of my regular credit hour load. This Spring I did 9. *Thumps Head*
3. Three kids. The oldest is a senior in highschool, the middle one runs on Energizer rabbit batteries, and the youngest is currently channeling Cersei Lannister (the attitude, not the extracurricular activities). I know, it could be worse. Could be Joffrey. Or that Ramsay guy.
4. I started a children’s publishing company with my parents, because you know, I don’t have enough stuff crammed into my life. Then I wrote 2-1/3 books for the publishing company to publish. Yeah, that 1/3 is a WIP I’m still working on.
5. When faced with the choice of writing for the blog or taking a nap, I’ve napped. Because, well, see excuses 1-4.
So why are things different now? Well, my semester is over. My oldest is poised to get his drivers license and his HS diploma. *Fist Pump* My other two kids can play outside all day because the temperature in Rockford is finally above freezing. With a renewed respect for germs, I’m starting to rub elbows instead of shaking hands. And that little publishing company is in its third trimester, ready to birth some books into the world.
LET’S BLOG!
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In case you missed it...
I'm Gonna was That Man Right Out Of My Hair
First, I would like to thank everyone who read and commented on yesterdays post- A Leave Of Absence. Your comments were very kind. If you missed yesterday's post, Ann Clemmons, the blog author of A Nice Place In The Sun, is taking a short leave of absence, due to illness.
But, before she let us rest, she insisted that we inform her blog readers that her absence will be brief. So in meantime, I decided to publish a few of her previous posts in an effort to keep you entertained while she is away. In addition, feel free to request an old post that was one of your favorites.
We had fun reading through her old posts. Most people who know my mother and read something she's written say, "That sounds just like Annie" or "Can't you just see her?" etc...For example, some of these posts sound like her talking to someone in our house, on the phone, one of you, or timing the rhythm of a phrase in a storybook manuscript- It sounds like her.
Often, when we're (her boyfriend James and I) are sitting around the house, we can hear my mom laughing out loud when she is reading one of your blogs and smiling when she is writing a comment.
I've always wished her readers could hear her affectionate laugh, witness her warm smile, and see her kind green eyes, characteristics we are often unaware with writers.
In any event, I'll post a link at the top of the landing page each morning that will take you to a new post everyday until my Mom returns. Everyday will be a surprise...so please stop by and read a few...we will read your comments to her and I know they will make her smile.
Thanks again for reading and especially for your prayers~
Have a great day,
Taylor McCrary
And don't forgot...my mom loves you and insisted that I let you know she will return shortly...
In Case You Missed It...
I'm Gonna Wash That Man Right Out Of My Hair!
Click "read more" to read the first few paragraphs, then click HERE to read the conclusion.
I looked in the mirror after showering today, and saw the first few strands of old lady hair, well actually, white grays that were once blond. I think of things out of the ordinary in the shower and today wasn’t any different. I sang the song, “Gonna Wash That Man Right Out Of My Hair” from the movie South Pacific, and thought about my past. And my past includes my ex-husband, who I think about every time I hear that song. I imagine washing him out of my hair then watching him swirl with the water down the drain in circular motion.
I considered other song titles that would have worked nicely for that South Pacific song, such as, "I ’m gonna cram that man right down the tub drain," or "toss his bags right out the front door"...I’ve come up with a few more, but I don’t want to bore you...
This morning, I contemplated how joyful it would be to have magical powers, like Samantha (Elizabeth Montgomery)Stevens had on the Bewitched Show. A few minutes with super power is all the time I need to shrink him to the size of Stuart Little, like "Andora" Sam’s mother did to Darin (Dick York) on the show. I laughed to myself at the thought of my downsized ex-husband.
Are you ready for the rest of the story? Just click on the link right HERE to read the conclusion.
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I don't think someone even read this post! Annie sounds just like I picture her. Full of laughter and love. I am sure you know you have an awesome mom! Good morning Annie.
Ann you are in my thoughts..take care get well..
I didn't miss this post. It was a good one.
I hope Annie is doing well and getting lots of rest. To her I send a big hug and lotsa lovies. :)