What Is This Thing You Call Subtance?

And what’s wrong with Wrist to Forehead Sunday anyways, I’d like to know. Why shouldn’t I spend one day distressing over the fact that I can’t write a post? Oh, I know. In the first place, I know that there are many days when I have a hard time writing a post, not just once a week. And I know that SOME bloggers are able to write posts of substance every time they choose to sit down at the keyboard (and I would be happy to be directed to any of those lucky bums’ websites) (I don’t imagine I would be able to follow their good example, but I would SO admire to see it).

I can’t say it is a really distressful day, actually. I woke up with a headache, which of course is never pleasant. However, I took my dog for a walk, did the dishes and made two salads. How’s that for productive? I’ve been re-reading an Agatha Christie murder mystery. That is pleasant and educational. You can learn a lot about plotting and hiding clues by re-reading the masters.

Have I done any writing this weekend? Um, that is kind of an awkward question. Have I had any Mohawk Valley adventures that I could write posts about in the upcoming week? Mmmmm… still awkward. Can I offer any justification to my continued use of oxygen on this planet? Ah, a half-baked philosophical question worthy of Lame Post Friday!

In fact, it seems I cling to my Wrist to Forehead Sunday even more than my Lame Post Friday. Is the angst of the end of the weekend more powerful than the exuberance of the beginning of same? More half-baked philosophy to consider.

However, I see than I am over 200 words. I shall return to enjoying the end of my weekend (really, I strive to savor every minute) (I get some enjoyment out of the week, too, never fear). I look forward to a delightful upcoming week when PERHAPS I will come up with more posts of this so-called substance.

I hope you are all enjoying your Sunday.

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  1. “I know that SOME bloggers are able to write posts of substance every time they choose to sit down at the keyboard” – My most successful posts are not at all like this. If I want to write something that people really like, I need at least four days in advance.

    I decide on a topic, think about how I might approach it, outline a few possibilities, and go with the one that pulls me the most.

    I usually write my posts a day or two in advance, so I get enough time to go back over it with a fresh set of eyes before I post it.

    ENJOY THE REST OF YOUR WEEKEND!

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    • YES! that is the way to write a blog! When I started this blog, I often wrote my posts the night before then edited the next day before posting. But I have this weird obsession with posting every day, so sometimes I am composing at the keyboard. In my defense, some bloggers seem to like this method and reward me with Likes. And I do more editing on my magazine articles (“Mohawk Valley Living”) and I shall do much more on my novel (once I finish it). Thanks for the commient.

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