Start with a Few Words
Sometimes a few words can get a whole lot started.
- When I look at the people around me . . .
- If I could, I’d invent . . .
- It happens the same way every time . . .
- When I sit down with the news every morning, . . .
- Every relationship has an ROI. . . .
- When I was kid, I always thought that by now . . .
- Can you help me out here? Is this a new thing? . . .
- In this economy, anyone . . .
- If you want to have a meaningful conversation with . . .
- At this very moment, somewhere in the world, . . .
–ME “Liz” Strauss
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If you want to have a meaningful conversation with me…
come to me, and you’d better come across as sincerely interested or I’ll stay in my shell.
Tag, you’re it. 🙂
Hi Jesse,
Listening was hard once. It’s not hard anymore. 🙂
So true Liz!
On a slightly different note…I usually get a two or three word idea which I immediately write down and develop later on. Problem is I have about a hundred like that 🙂
We should get together to sing and dance sometime!
Hi Tisha!
I have a file like that too! I go back to it when I need something to write about.
Yeah, we should get together to put on a show. Bet we could stir up quite an audience. 🙂
How about, “Fourscore and seven years ago…”
No, wait, already been used.
Nevermind!
Did you know……?
If the answer is “no”, readers invariably have an unstoppable compulsion to read further about the thing they didn’t know. These readers want to learn.
If the answer is “yes,” at least half those respondents will keep reading to see if what they thought they know is right, and to see if there’s a detail they didn’t know. These readers are (for the most part, but not exclusively) looking for a bit o’ affirmation and assurance.
Gee Glenn,
And that would have been brilliant!
Whitney is looking for insecure readers.
Just kidding. 🙂
How ’bout one of my favs (for me anyway).. life’s a dance you learn as you go… sometimes you lead.. sometimes you follow…
or I used to be different… now I’m the same
GP in Montana who’s a had a looong but rewarding day here in Big Sky Country 🙂
Hi GP!
Great to hear that your long day has been rewarding! I like your additions — you know I’m a dancer — right? 🙂
Liz and Tisha: I have a file like that too. The problem is, when I go back and look over it, I often have no idea what I meant!
Peter, LOL , I do the same thing… I go back and expect voila… a great entry just about ready to roll and instead look at it and think huh?
Two steppin’ eh Liz, ballet, jazz ???
GP in Montana
Hi Peter!
Great to see you!
I use a lot of photos and words. Often I just let them mean new things or like a little kid, I just make up what they’re supposed to mean. 🙂
Hi GP!
Fourteen years. Most of them trained by a classical dancer ballet, tap, jazz — Mrs. Wright played the piano until she retired. I started assisting in 7th grade and managed the recital program for 600 students when I was around 14 or 15.(Only had 1 every 3 yrs — don’t learn much that year was the thought.)
Thanks for the 10 ways, I needed a kick in the pants. I came across your blog while looking for some inspiration. Love your blog….I will be a regular.