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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Jesse says
January 29, 2007 at 11:28 AMIf 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. 🙂
ME Strauss says
January 29, 2007 at 11:51 AMHi Jesse,
Listening was hard once. It’s not hard anymore. 🙂
Tisha says
January 29, 2007 at 12:23 PMSo 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!
ME Strauss says
January 29, 2007 at 12:25 PMHi 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. 🙂
Glenn (Customer Service Experience) Ross says
January 29, 2007 at 3:34 PMHow about, “Fourscore and seven years ago…”
No, wait, already been used.
Nevermind!
Whitney says
January 29, 2007 at 3:51 PMDid 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.
ME Strauss says
January 29, 2007 at 4:45 PMGee Glenn,
And that would have been brilliant!
ME Strauss says
January 29, 2007 at 4:46 PMWhitney is looking for insecure readers.
Just kidding. 🙂
GP says
January 29, 2007 at 10:16 PMHow ’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 🙂
ME Strauss says
January 29, 2007 at 10:19 PMHi GP!
Great to hear that your long day has been rewarding! I like your additions — you know I’m a dancer — right? 🙂
Peter Flaschner says
January 30, 2007 at 6:48 AMLiz 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!
GP says
January 30, 2007 at 10:48 AMPeter, 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
ME Strauss says
January 30, 2007 at 10:53 AMHi 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. 🙂
ME Strauss says
January 30, 2007 at 10:56 AMHi 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.)
Ken says
April 12, 2009 at 9:17 AMThanks 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.