(Psst, that’s you.)
So, things are slowing down around here on the blog. I need some ideas to help me keep going.
I’m borrowing an idea from a fellow Pittsburgh blogger, Jim, who writes at Just a Lil Blog. He calls it “Bloggy Doodle Dandy.” Also, you should read his post on the honey badger, because it’s hilarious.
Now he was pretty structured about it, and I’m going to be totally honest: I’m going to be less so. Work is… a lot of work right now, which is one reason this blog has slowed down. I am also about to undertake a heavy writing project not related to work, so daily blogging is not going to be my bag.
Here’s my goal: I’d like to put together a list of 30 ideas, just like Jim did. Leave comments below, or hit me up on Facebook or Twitter.
I’m open to anything, just about. If you have things you want to know about me, go ahead and ask. If you want me to write about how pumpkin jumped the shark (a topic I think I may opine on, h/t @_chrislovett), suggest it. I’ve tweaked Jim’s rules a little bit.
• Nothing X-rated.
• I’m not going to research the topic to hand — I’m just going to write off-the-cuff based on my experience with the topic OR what I’ve heard about the topic OR just my opinion on the topic.
• Day 0 will be when I post a list of the topics.
• As I said, I will post at least 3 times a week until I use up all the topics.
Thanks for playing along!
What topic would you like me to tackle?
Favorite games you played as a kid but don’t want your kids playing.
Role of religion in your daily life (other than the kids school)
Introducing books from your childhood to your kids (alternately TV shows/movies)
bills
clothes your kids love but you hate and visa versa
jeez, I should have this done for me…
I want to read your pumpkin screed.
Here are some other suggestions:
Something you regret getting rid of
Favorite things you have written
Cats you have known
Pickle relish: dill, sweet, or none at all
Guilty pleasures
What is purple?
Squirrels!
Have your kids suggest subjects and/or contribute
The strangest dream you remember
What you want for Christmas
Describe your favorite pair of shoes
Ooh, these are good.
Okay, pumpkin screed is going on the list, as are bunnies.
I need more! 😉
Be trendy and write an incisive yet trenchant analysis of the cultural impact of the return of Twin Peaks. 😉
This is an awesome idea, actually, because I never watched it and don’t plan to start!
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