It’s just for a week or two. I strained my shoulder and it would make my physical therapist very happy if I take a brief break from extended writing. It’s important to keep this woman happy, she has the means and the will to inflict torture on my already aching shoulder.
In the meantime, you can find me on Facebook, I’ll be checking in there, probably more often since I’ll have all this extra free time. Ha!
Be back soon!
So sorry to all for the delay. Wild Wednesdays will return this week. Stay tuned!
Just to mix things up, I thought I’d give the ladies out there a little mental break. If you’ve been working furiously over the computer, take a moment and scroll through these fine examples of masculinity.
I love hunky werewolves.
Not into the sometimes furry? How about godlike?
Or if you don’t like fantasy, and prefer sci-fi there’s Battlestar Galactica’s own Apollo.
I’m a little afraid to put up any more. Don’t want to melt anything. Enjoy! And then back to work…
From this website: http://www.lunarplanner.com/HCpages/Venus.html
I’m really not much for astrology. I say that only because I haven’t taken the time to really study it. I have seen some really interesting correlations between personality and sun sign, but I don’t really know how well current stellar occurrences correlate with current events. I’ve heard more than one astrologer state; “I predicted that because of xyz.” However, I haven’t taken the time to follow up and find out if they were correct.
However, current events in the sky have had me pondering the whole question of astrology. A couple weeks ago I wrote about the annular eclipse we had the ‘super moon’ before that, and of course we have the big alignment of our sun with the center of the Milky Way at the winter solstice on December 21st, 2012. Now this week, we have another unusual astronomical phenomena, and it’s also a relatively rare one.
June 5th to June 6th, 2012, the planet Venus will cross the face of the sun. The last time she did this was June 8th, 2004. I say relatively rare because this particular event always occurs in pairs about 8 years apart, every 120 years.
It started me wondering again, if maybe the Mayans weren’t on to something with their calendar. I don’t really buy into the doom-and-gloom apocalyptic aspect that some ascribe to this. Because the Mayans never said the world was going to end, they said it was the end of an age. Which also means the start of a new one.
I find it intriguing that in this particular year, which was so significant to a culture that had intricate knowledge of star movements, and the passage of time would have such a large number of unusual celestial events occurring within it, each one with it’s own distinct significance.
I’m not sure what that means, but in browsing through some different websites that describe what the astrological significance of this Venus transit means I found out that these transits tend to signify an expansion of consciousness, are generally marked by shifts in communication and commerce. For example in the 1519-1526 transit, Magellan’s travels demonstrated that the Earth was a globe, and not flat. From 1631-1639 national mail service was established in Denmark, and the 1874 pairing brought about the telephone.
Currently, we have seen the rapid expansion of the Internet and the advent of the smart phone. People now have a whole new way of connecting and communicating. We’ve all seen the results of this new, near instantaneous communication in the news. Now, with global banking and currency systems trembling, some financial experts are suggesting new financial systems need to be explored. This is apparently related to the fact that these transits occur during either the sign of Gemini or Sagittarius.
However, Venus is named for the Roman goddess of love, and so love in all it’s aspects will also be affected, as well as relationships.
I’m actually kind of excited to see how it all plays out. If you’d like to check out the websites I read through, visit them here:
http://www.theastrologypage.com/Archives/transit_of_venus.htm
http://www.astrologywithgovinda.com/past-articles/Venus-Transits-Divine-Feminine.htm
So many blogs! How do you know which ones to read?
Developing this blog has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my writing career. Through Kristen Lamb’s online class, Blogging to Develop Your Brand my online presence has skyrocketed. Our class was 100 strong, a vital and diverse group and it has truly been a privilege to meet and learn with all of you. I’m thrilled that I keep discovering more and more every day.
Two very talented writers honored me with these blogging awards:
The Liebster Award from Deborah Johnson Krager and The Kreativ Blogger from Jennifer M. Eaton
Thank you to both these wonderful ladies, for bestowing these awards. The best part of winning is, I get to pass these awards on, and introduce you to some very cool writers out there in blogdom!
I won’t keep you in suspense, the winners are:
Alicia McKenna Johnson – Arm Chair Adventures
Colin Falconer – Looking For Mr. Goodstory
Jacqui Talbot – JustJacqui2
Merry Farmer – An Historical Romance
Nicole Maggi – The Journey From Getting The Call To Seeing The Book On The Shelf
Jennifer L. Oliver – World Beneath The Evening Star
SJ Driscoll – Come Site By My Fire
Should you choose to accept, some conditions apply; you too must share the blog love. Thank and link back to the person who gave you the award, and then pass the award on to five new bloggers. Congratulations to everyone!
Congratulations to all the winners, and share that blogger love!
Since October I’ve been participating in an online course in blogging, branding, and social media taught by Kristen Lamb. It’s been eye-opening to say the least, but it’s also been incredibly helpful. Along the way, I’ve found myself in the company of some pretty amazing people, my WANA1011 classmates. I am so new to writing that I had no idea writers formed such warm, supportive communities, but I am so very grateful to have found all of you.
Through the magic of Twitter and Tweetdeck I have learned the use and usefulness of the hashtag. A lowly character, formerly reserved simply as a symbol for the pound now it commands those out in the Twitterverse. For example. we now have #FF for Follow Friday and, #WW for Worth Watching on Wednesdays.
First, I want to introduce you to three wonderful ladies:
Debra Kristi: She’s a geek; she loves science fiction, Joss Whedon and Farscape! A girl after my own heart! Plus, there’s the whole talking to dead people thing. Debra writes from the heart, and her topics cover subjects a variety of topics; from finding inspiration in small objects to home arts and crafts projects. You’ll want to check out her blog!
Deborah J. Hughes: I followed a link on Deborah’s Facebook Wall to Kristen Lamb’s blog. The rest is history. I was already following Deborah’s adventures with the paranormal. She writes clearly and convincingly about the supernatural, and has written a novel that echoes her own her experiences. A writer to watch.
Diana Murdock: Her posts are lighthearted, sometimes…gut-wrenching others, but they will all make you feel something. I love it when a writer can do that, take you on a journey and make you empathize, make you feel what they’re telling you. Well done, Diana!
The WANA group is chock full of talented writers, here are some who are definitely worth watching. #WW.
Myndi Shafer: fun, quirky observations on life.
Angela Peart: thought-provoking questions to ponder.
Gene Lempp: a weekly series called Designing from Bones crafts stories from humanity’s history.
Lynette M. Burrows: she had me with her post on A Wrinkle In Time. Brought back such memories!
Although he’s not in the WANA group,
Chris Hutchins: Very worth watching. A talented singer/songwriter and musician he is also an engaging author. Check out his blog, and his book, Odd Looking Chickens.
I hope you’ll check them out and give them a read. Who would you recommend for #WW?
It’s funny how just when you need something, it drops right into your lap.
I’ve recently finished my first novel and have started on my second. I have at least two other book series in my head, clamoring to be let out. What I’ve been desperately needing though, is some education on how to market myself. Lo and behold, today, this gem just stood up and waved for my attention. Turns out Kristen Lamb teaches how to do this! Joy! And just what I was looking for.
I’m signing up for the workshop she mentions and buying her book, We Are Not Alone – The Writer’s Guide to Social Media.
Will give more details about my book, soon.
