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WANTED: MORE HOURS IN MY DAY

4/12/2017

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PictureTouching up my program notes for a stop in Centerville tomorrow night.

When my hairdresser moved my appointment from 10 to 11:30 this morning, I was happy. I thought I could fly through the day-off to-do list before settling into the chair.

Surely I’d have time to straighten the house (I am officially the messy one in this household); tinker with my script for tomorrow night's program about this writing journey; to whip up a blog (which I’m doing as we speak) and to squeeze in a couple of other chores such as finding a recipe online for an Easter dish my daughter-in-law requests I make, rescheduling a dental visit and starting my week’s Bible Study Fellowship lesson.

Clearly, I over-estimated what I could accomplish, and under-estimated the time it takes, as I tell Brian, “to be me.”

I seem to work best mornings, then get a new burst of morning energy at night. Today I’ve got to get busy this afternoon too because this morning won’t cut the must-do list, let alone the more ambitious want-to-do one.

I could scrap the blog post today, and who would care?  As much as I enjoy having people tell me they read my blog or someone I would least expect will make a reference to a post, I suppose that the answer is, I would be the one who would care if I didn't post.

This is my twice-a-week sharing of randomness about what’s going on around these parts.

If you are a writer yourself, you’ve probably read articles or even books about what a writer or author should do to promote his or her work. The general name for this is “building a platform.” That means creating a place where your readers connect with your writing, get to know you, and hopefully, want more.

Blogging is a huge expectation within a platform, and a big no-no is to leave readers hanging. We are to be consistent in posting. So if you read this out of curiosity, are just stopping by for the first time, or have been reading my columns in the New Castle Courier-Times for years, welcome and please visit again.

If you want more information about the speaking programs I offer or where I’ll be on this promotional road (spring is by far my busiest season) check out the CONTACT tab above. Maybe we’ll connect along the way.

Until then – or until my next post – I’d best get busy and try to get at least one more thing done before these roots get covered!

By the way, if you are a blogger and read my posts, would you please take a moment and share your links and plug your own blogs and websites? I’d love sharing those with my readers and also check out your work for myself.

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Susan M Sparks link
4/12/2017 09:44:28 am

Hi Donna - fellow blogger (and Henry County native) here. I do read your blog! Like you, I wonder if anyone would notice if I missed a week, but just like the baker, people will notice if the most current post on your site is from 2012. Keep up the good work!

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Donna Cronk
4/12/2017 02:34:00 pm

Thanks Susan! I'm curious about your work. Would be happy for you to share your website. I have people regularly ask if I could recommend an editor for their books.

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Blaise Doubman link
4/12/2017 08:46:34 pm

Hello Donna! I love reading your blog and look forward to each post! I'm curious - what Easter dish - and did you find the recipe!? On my Easter food list this year it's - Pepsi ham, macaroni and cheese, mashed potatoes, broccoli cauliflower salad, pickled eggs, yeast rolls, chocolate cake, lemon pie and coconut cream pie. My Aunt will bring the rest! There's always enough for leftovers - which much like Thanksgiving - is always something to look forward to! People can check out my blog at http://blaisethebaker.com and email me at blaisethebaker@gmail.com I have a cookbook that's currently in it's second printing! They will be officially arriving in a couple weeks! Thanks Donna for this sharing opportunity!

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Donna Cronk
4/14/2017 06:30:34 am

Fun to hear your Easter menu, Blaise! I still need to find the broccoli crunch recipe ... and make a pie too. Those are for tomorrow to get done. It's a pitch-in and will be delicious. Your second printing! How marvelous.

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Debbie M. link
4/19/2017 05:10:57 am

Donna, I enjoy your blog because it is my reminder to savor the moments and the little things that oftentimes are the biggest joys in our lives! I wish I was more consistent in posting on my blog. I guess I am in a "phase" where posting feels like a deadline. It will pass and I'll be back to posting on a regular schedule.

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Donna Cronk
4/19/2017 05:49:35 pm

You are your own boss with your blog posts. I always enjoy them whenever they pop up! Thanks for being so faithful to look in on and comment on mine.

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