Robert Hruzek on Sep 15th 2008 at 6:00 am What I Learned From...

All Entries – What I Learned From My Friends

Well, the sun has set (sound of dull thud) on yet another exciting edition of our monthly What I Learned From… groupwrite project.

Yup; it’s kinda like the end of the day on a long cattle drive: we got the herd settled in for the night, the campfire’s lit up, and me an’ the boys are feasting on a hearty meal of chili and beans while sharin’ a tall tale or two. (Helpful hint: If you’re ever in this situation, I suggest you park yourself on the upwind side of things, if you, um, get my meanin’.)

Anyway, let’s give a big ol’ thanks to all the wonderful folks who joined us this month (sound of a rousing chorus of applause and cheering). Our topic this month was What I Learned From My Friends. Thanks again for sharing your stories (and more importantly, your lessons learned) with the rest of us!

This month we had a total of [updated] 18 entries (sound of crowd cheering enthusiastically). Way to go, folks! Believe me, we appreciate each and every one of you! Within a few days your contributions will be archived forever (well, more or less) in the General Body of Knowledge (otherwise known as the WILF Archive page).

I hope you had as much fun as I did, and that you’ll choose to join us next time, too!

Below you’ll find the entire list (in no particular order, other than it’s how I found ‘em). Do yourself a favor and check ‘em all out. Heck, drop by the authors’ blogs and start a conversation, why don’cha!

[UPDATED!]

And last, but hopefully not least, here’s one from yours truly:

Y’all give yourselves a big hand, my friends! And as usual, a big tip o’ the hat to ya! Be sure to tune in next time for yet another exciting edition of What I Learned From…

So, what’s the subject going to be, you ask? Well… that would be telling. But I can assure you – it’s gonna be a good’un!

[Note from the Proprietor: The Middle Zone was temporarily out of commission due to Hurricane Ike's romp through the Houston, Texas area. I've done my best to list every entry, but if for some reason I missed yours, please email me and I'll make sure you get added to the list above. Thanks!]

23 responses so far

23 Responses to “All Entries – What I Learned From My Friends”

  1. # Karin H.on Sep 15th 2008 at 8:04 am

    Nice long list again Robert
    (One link ends up on your wonderful 404 page though – maarten lemmers ;-) Sounds Dutch to me, is he? – but you’ve made it double dutch)

    Karin H. (What are friends for to highlight mistakes, errors, gremlins etc ;-) )

    Karin H.s last blog post..Postive business news from Charing

  2. # Joanna Youngon Sep 15th 2008 at 8:33 am

    Thanks for another great WILF Robert. Does your posting of this mean that you’re back up and running after Ike?

    Joanna Youngs last blog post..What I’ve Learned About Writing From My Friends Online

  3. # Lillie Ammannon Sep 15th 2008 at 10:02 am

    Robert,
    It looks like you made it through Ike unscathed.

    Another great batch of WILF entries.

  4. # Mother Earthon Sep 15th 2008 at 1:58 pm

    Good to be part of the gang again, and I too wondered if the worst of Ike has past.

  5. # Jean Browman--Transforming Stresson Sep 15th 2008 at 3:01 pm

    Welcome back! I’ve been thinking of you. Did you miss my message about What I Learned From Being Dumped By My Best Friend? http://stresstopower.com/blog/2008/09/14/what-i-learned-from-being-dumped-by-my-best-friend/

    Jean Browman–Transforming Stresss last blog post..What I Learned From Being Dumped By My Best Friend

  6. # Ellen Weberon Sep 15th 2008 at 10:24 pm

    Thanks for posting Bob! It was fun to read the other stories and what a world of difference folks take to the topics! Glad I stopped by to see the results. Once again, you made the yarns rock!

    Ellen Webers last blog post..Lehman News – Another One Hits the Bust

  7. # pelfon Sep 16th 2008 at 8:15 am

    ARGH! I am back into blogging, but I did not receive your monthly call for articles so I missed this one. I have definitely learned a lot from my friends..

  8. # Robynon Sep 16th 2008 at 2:19 pm

    Hi Robert, are you sure you have all the entries? I created one for you this month.

    Robyns last blog post..Celery and Green Peppers Work Wonders for the Brain

  9. # Joanna Youngon Sep 16th 2008 at 3:40 pm

    Jean, Robyn I see from an earlier post that Robert was going to get this ready to publish before he had all the entries in ie before the hurricane. I’m sure he’ll update the list once he’s back

    Let’s hope things get better soon for him and everyone else affected. I don’t know about you but I certainly miss his voice around the blogosphere!

    Joanna Youngs last blog post..3rd Annual Top 10 Blogs for Writers Contest

  10. # Robynon Sep 16th 2008 at 8:56 pm

    Hi Joanna, thanks for letting me know about Robert in reference to the hurricane. I trust all is well there and he’ll soon be back. I really miss his voice that’s for sure. No one muses like he does!

    You are great to write this note! Thanks so much.

    Robyns last blog post..Celery and Green Peppers Work Wonders for the Brain

  11. # Jean Browman--Transforming Stresson Sep 16th 2008 at 10:19 pm

    Thanks, Joanna. Now that you mention it I did read that. We miss you, Robert!

    Jean Browman–Transforming Stresss last blog post..What I Learned From Being Dumped By My Best Friend

  12. # Jackie Cameronon Sep 17th 2008 at 5:50 am

    Sorry to have missed this one! I was on holiday ( in Canada – it was great) …

    But I would love to add my own tuppence worth if that is OK? From my online friends I have learning so much about social media – which in turn allows me to connect with this community – which is a joy!

    Keep up the good work Bob

    Jackie

    Jackie Camerons last blog post..Prepare for the worst – take responsibility for your own career

  13. # Wilson Ponon Sep 17th 2008 at 6:14 am

    I’m glad you’ve made it through, Robert…

    WoW, it seem like I will have to spend some times to read on every posts here, as I think all of them will be very interesting, though!

  14. # Karen Swimon Sep 17th 2008 at 9:42 am

    Hi Robert, I missed this yesterday but I’m assuming you are not yet back up and running. Thoughts and prayers are with you and I hope you and Mrs. MZM are doing well. We miss you and are anxiously awaiting word from you.

    Karen Swims last blog post..Hurricane Life

  15. # Jean Browman--Transforming Stresson Sep 17th 2008 at 1:41 pm

    I agree with Karen, the longer this goes on the more anxious I am to hear how you’re doing. I’m assuming you’re all right and that we’ll all be celebrating when you come back online.

    Jean Browman–Transforming Stresss last blog post..What I Learned From Being Dumped By My Best Friend

  16. # Middle Zone Musings » Gettin’ Back to Normal - Sortofon Sep 17th 2008 at 4:00 pm

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  17. # Robyn McMasteron Sep 17th 2008 at 7:27 pm

    Great to know you’re back [almost], Robert! Thanks so very much for adding mine. I can see why your mind would be in a whole different place. You are a great friend, Robert and I join others in hoping you and Mrs. MZM will be back to normal very soon.

    Robyn McMasters last blog post..Write Inclusively to Welcome All

  18. # Jeanne Dininnion Sep 19th 2008 at 11:05 am

    Robert,

    Thanks so much for adding my entry after the fact! Just couldn’t resist participating in this one! :-)

    Jeanne

  19. # Robert Hruzekon Sep 19th 2008 at 11:14 am

    Hey, no problem, Jeanne! You know I couldn’t leave you out in the cold. :-D

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  21. # MOinon Sep 19th 2008 at 4:25 pm

    i agree with you friend’s are the ultimate source of information, love, courage, hope and many more things that are so important to live a good life. if there is no good friend there is no good life. just excellent article robert.

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  22. # Robert Hruzekon Sep 19th 2008 at 4:44 pm

    Thanks, MOin. I’m just glad you found the Zone – hope you come back real soon!

  23. # Jeanne Dininnion Sep 20th 2008 at 7:10 pm

    Thanks, Robert! I truly appreciate that!

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