“…There is inculcated in us such a fear of being out of everything – out of touch, left behind. This fear is a form of tyranny…” …The conviction is that it is precisely in these … Read More
Why My Blog is Going Ad-Free
I’ve always wrestled with the notion of advertising on my blog. FlowerDust.net has decent traffic, and many of the other blogs with the kind of readership I have advertises (or has “partners” or “sponsors.”) When … Read More
I’d Rather Have Fewer Readers
I have been working on writing this post for a few days now, and somehow (probably due to late-night blogging) it accidentally was published yesterday. I took it down about an hour after it went … Read More
Quick Question – Five Seconds of your Time
I have a quick question for you. Technically two. And it will take you five seconds to answer. Ten seconds, tops…if you’re a slow typist. :) Are you male or female? And what’s your age? … Read More
Exposing Everything on My Blog
Several months ago, Leadership Network and Catalyst did an online event called “The Nines” where they asked 70+ leaders to make a quick video focusing on one message they had for other leaders. I felt … Read More
How to be the Best Blogger EVER!
Just. Be. Yourself. Yes, there are strategies. There are things like telling good stories, and being practical. A nice blog layout never hurt anyone. But without being yourself, your blog will never be the best … Read More
You Ask, I’ll Answer
It’s been a while since I did a post where you guys ask me any question, and I’ll do my best to answer. The questions can be about writing, speaking, life, spirituality, or why possums … Read More
Do You Feel Alone?
My “theme” for 2009 was “Listen More, Talk Less.” For this year, it’s “We Are Not Alone.” Sometimes, I fail at living up to my theme’s implications, but it’s something I try and keep in … Read More
On Sex, Social Media, and Bipolar
After reading through my Google Reader this week, it appears writing about your ten most clicked on posts for the year is the smart blogger thing to do. Anyway, I thought I’d see what my … Read More