A church visit, a first viewing of *The Princess Bride*, Nutcracker memories, and writing inspiration—this week was packed with discovery, reflection, and creativity.
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Holiday Memories and a Living Room Wedding
Oldest Daughter and Lego Dude tied the knot at home, adding another branch to the family tree. Amid Nutcracker rehearsals, tree decorating, and holiday traditions, life felt beautifully full. Writing and social media plans took a backseat to the season’s bustle, leaving room for reflection and future creativity.
Bluesky and Beyond: New Tools and Writing Prompts for Creators
I’ve added Bluesky to my ever-growing stable of social media platforms. My handle there is @bobmueller, which should be no great surprise if you follow me anywhere else. It feels very Twitter-like, by design, I’m sure. No ads (although I’m running AdBlockPlus, so I wouldn’t see them anyway), but no sponsored posts, either. I’ve rediscovered Read More
Patriotism: Love for Country or Blind Loyalty to Government?
What does it mean to be a patriot? True patriotism is love for one’s country, not blind obedience to its government. Can opposing harmful policies be patriotic? In a world where “woke” is often misunderstood, it’s worth reflecting on how love, protest, and civic responsibility shape our identity and actions.
Introverted Writers and Promotion Paralysis
I swapped shifts at the fireworks stand with Middle Son, because he’s driving up to Ohio to visit Number Three Son for a few days. That means I’m writing part of this post very late Friday night and very early Saturday morning. I’ve written quite a few posts like that, mostly back in some dark Read More