HAPPY
THANKSGIVING!
Thanksgiving has changed for me.
Maybe it's because of dietary restrictions in the house - think food intolerances and digestive issues to an extreme factor (eggs, dairy, gluten, corn - just to name the most annoying ones),
but I started focusing on giving thanks for Thanksgiving.
This year is so different from previous years. Some loved ones are gone. Some have larger families that have invited them into new traditions. Every celebration is different, and yet, I still have thanksgiving in my heart.
My father-in-law sits at the head of the table and tells Sven and Oly jokes.
Everyone is invited to the kitchen, before and after the feast, at my Aunt's house.
This year, we aren't getting together at my Aunt's house. It makes me sad. I'm missing my cousins - three of the younger ones are pictured here. And yes, we are all stuffing our faces on leftovers - just an hour after dinner. :)
This year is so different from previous years. Some loved ones are gone. Some have larger families that have invited them into new traditions. Every celebration is different, and yet, I still have thanksgiving in my heart.
Thank you, God, for giving me life!
Thank you, friends, for giving me cheer!
Thank you, family, for your love!
Thank you.
Thank you.
Thank you.
And, don't worry, I still eat turkey, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, and pie on Thanksgiving. It's just a little more creative.
BLACK FRIDAY
I know that most people see this day as a day of insanity, rioting in stores, etc.
I know a wonderful group of people who see it as an opportunity to share..
On Friday, they have cookies to hand out to shoppers.
They do this every year.
They don't shop.
They go to share love, kindness, and Christmas cheer.
If people want to talk, they might share their faith (but only if asked).
They inspire me.
Who inspires you on Black Friday?
If you don't have enough to do/read/consume this weekend, check out these links that I ran across recently:
Who inspires you on Black Friday?
If you don't have enough to do/read/consume this weekend, check out these links that I ran across recently:
LINKS
How to Write a Headline (for twitter, facebook, instagram, etc.)
Outline and Tracking Tool for Writers
Eight Elements of a Successful E-book Launch
50 Vague Phrases that Have No Business in Your Query
How Authors Can Build Their Audience on Instagram
Although - I have to say - it does matter how many times a day we post on instagram according to my two "in-house" teen experts. Once a day is best, twice is okay. Once a week is good, as long as it's on the same day every week.
The Social Media Frequency Guide
The numbers change on this type of article every time I read one, but it's good to stay updated on the latest data.
Eight Elements of a Successful E-book Launch
50 Vague Phrases that Have No Business in Your Query
How Authors Can Build Their Audience on Instagram
Although - I have to say - it does matter how many times a day we post on instagram according to my two "in-house" teen experts. Once a day is best, twice is okay. Once a week is good, as long as it's on the same day every week.
The Social Media Frequency Guide
The numbers change on this type of article every time I read one, but it's good to stay updated on the latest data.
Black and White Publishing has a new way to publish books through youtube!
Check out this Flash Fiction story, "Breathe," by Milo James Fowler.
Check out this Flash Fiction story, "Breathe," by Milo James Fowler.
I really, really like this video: Know Your Why
And, this is a longer "Know your Why" type video about How Great Leaders Inspire Action
LOOKING AHEAD
Do You Have Goals? - This Friday
IWSG and Dressember - December 7th
Guest Post by Tara Tyler - December 14th
Last Post Before Christmas/The Reader Edition - December 19th
Do You Have Goals? And Early New Year - December 30th
What are you thankful for this year?
Do you know your why?
