All Entries: What I Learned From Community
A big ol’ Texas-sized Waa-hoo (sound of big ol’ Texas sized Waa-hoo) for all you wonderful, talented (and no doubt extremely good-looking) writers who joined us for this month’s group writing project: What I Learned From Community!
Hey, I appreciate that you’ve chosen to share your stories (and more importantly, your lessons learned) with the rest of us! This month we garnered a total of 16 entries – a mite on the low side, but hey, who cares, right? I say - Way to go, y’all! (Sound of crowd cheering enthusiastically, sound of fireworks)
Now, for your edification you’ll find each and every one of ‘em listed below (in no particular order, other than it’s how I found ‘em). Do yourself a favor and check ‘em all out.
Heck, why not do something really out of the ordinary – why not drop by the authors’ blogs and start a conversation, why don’cha? You just may be glad you did!
- What I Learned From… Community by Matt Hayward at A Writer’s Journey
- Three Things I Learned From my Community, by Ulla Hennig at Ulla Hennig’s Weblog
- Community Creativity: “Let’s Put on a Show”, by Fred H. Schlegel at Frog Blog
- 4 Blog Styles that Nurture Community: Guest Post by Brad Shorr, by (of course!) Brad Shorr at Confident Writing
- Building Community: A Lesson Learned, by Dan Roloff at Ramblin’ Dan
- What I’ve Learned About Communities, by Terri Choate at Plum Duff
- What I learned from… Community, by Maarten Lemmers at Musings
- What I Learned From Community, by Paul Merrill at Shiny Bits of Life
- Communities: Four Lessons Learned, by Deb Brown at Deb Works
- What I Learned From Community, by Jon Swanson at Levite Chronicles
- Community Comes and Goes, by Karen Hanrahan at Best of Mother Earth
- The Power of Shared Vision, by Andrew at Good Honest Dollar $$
- Lessons from Community, by Lillie Ammann at A Writer’s Notes, an Editor’s Eye
- What I have learned from my online community, by Jackie Cameron at Jackie Cameron
And last, but hopefully not least, here’s two more entries from yours truly:
- Moseyin’ Around Downtown Chicago, by Robert Hruzek at Middle Zone Musings
- Community: Is it Time to Come Out of Your Shell? by Robert Hruzek (The actual post is published at Confident Writing)
Y’all give yourselves a big hand, my friends, and as usual, I salute you all with a big ol’ tip o’ the hat! Be sure to tune in next month for the next exciting edition of the What I Learned From… groupwrite project. And fair warning, y’all – it ain’t that far away, y’hear?
So, what’s the topic going to be, you ask? Well now… that would be telling.
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Hey Robert – love what YOU are doing for community!!
paul merrills last blog post..Life is now complete
Well Robert ya done did it again.
Look at the community you brought together. Amazing and eclectic.
This is such a great series. I’m looking forward to reading these.
Cheers
George
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@Paul – Thanks, Bubba – hey, just doin’ my part…
@Tip o’ the hat, George! Here’s the formula: Just get a cup of your favorite beverage, have a seat in your favorite chair, prop yer feet up, and just enjoy the read…
Great Post! Keep up the good work. Looking forward to reading more of what your doing for the community:-)
Sarah in Planos last blog post..Why you should invest in your first home.
Robert, thank you! You lead by example. You have created a place that is welcoming, supportive and encouraging. Community is truly a theme that hits the zone where it lives. I can think of no better way to celebrate than to reach out and say Howdy to neighbors of the zone. Awesome round-up of posts from a group of genuinely good people.
@Sarah – Hey, nice of you to say so – and a tip o’ the hat for dropping by!
@Karen – Y’know, forming a community was not something I “set out” to do; it kinda sorta just happened. But wow, now that we’re all here, am I glad it did! And that you’re an honored member is just finer than a frog’s hair!
Robert,
thanks for all the work you are putting in WILF! You know that I like to compare blog communities with pubs – of course the crowd coming in is important, but also the landlord who creates a nice, friendly, welcoming atmosphere. And the beverages are important, too – which means, in your case, your most entertaining posts.
Ulla Hennigs last blog post..Memories and Old Stuff
@Ulla – I like the visualization of communities as pubs, Ulla. In my mind (which admittedly may be a very strange place) it’s a homey place, filled with comfortable chairs, a roaring fireplace, good friends and great stories. My kinda place!
[...] now (gotta take at least one shoe and sock off for this one)… counting down from the top of the list of entries leads me to… Lillie Ammann with her insightful entry Lessons From Community. (sound of crowd [...]
Hi Robert,
Well this was fun. I’ve enjoyed reading all the posts your community has submitted and got over my fear of submitting to the project. Thanks for what you’re doing here, it really helps keep the creative juices flowing.
Fred H Schlegels last blog post..Physics, Ideation, Community & Entanglement
Hmm…, beside of your own posts, I’ve read Brad Shorr, Ulla Hennig and Lillie Ammann’s entries as well! To be honest, all the entries were fabulous, and I enjoyed reading it, Robert!
@Fred – Well, it was great to have you join us, Fred! Like you said; lots of fun all around!
@Wilson – Keep readin’ there, Bubba!
I really appreciate your work, your efforts to bring the community closer. Life really need such efforts. Thanks a lot
@Ashok – Hey, thanks for sayin’ so, and a tip o’ the hat to ya!
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