What I Learned From… Love
Howdy y’all!
Well, it’s the first Monday of the month, and you know what that means, don’cha? Yes, you on the left with the pink, fuzzy bunny slippers… Hey, congratulations! You got it in one!
That’s right; it’s time for our next What I Learned From… groupwrite project! (sound of crowd cheering enthusiastically)
I’ll tell ya folks, I almost decided to skip this month. After all, we just finished up with Blogapalooza and all. But with so many new folks droppin’ by around here, I figured, what the hey – let’s go ahead and get back into the rhythm of things, shall we?
Now, for those of you who are relatively new to the Middle Zone, our What I Learned From… groupwrite projects are, as I mentioned already, a regular monthly occurrence here at the Zone. Here’s how they work.
Each month, I choose a topic that suits my fancy. Then if you’d like to participate, all you have to do is write a new post on your own blog this week, telling us about something you learned from the chosen topic.
Anyway, it bein’ February, and with Cupid himself flittin’ around the place and all, it should come as no surprise to you that this month’s topic is What I Learned From…
What I Learned From Love
What should you write, you ask? Well, you can write pretty much anything you like, as long as it relates to the topic. A story, a soliloquy, a poem; hey, you get to choose! No limits or restrictions on length, either. (Trust me on this; we’ve already had one- and two-word entries, so you can be as brief – or as eloquent – as you like. You can even write more than one. Once, one fellah wrote FIVE!)
Here’s all you have to do:
- Write one or more new post(s) on your blog. As I said, feel free to be as eloquent (or concise) as you like. C’mon; show off for us, why don’cha?
- Include a link to THIS POST (uh, the one you’re reading now).
- Send me an email (rhruzek@sbcglobal.net) containing your name, the title of your post, and the permalink of the post. (This is just to make sure I don’t miss it.)
That’s all there is to it! (See? I told you it was easy!) On Monday, February 9, I will post the entire list of entries right here at the Middle Zone, so be sure and drop by to check ‘em all out. (By the way, that list will also have a permanent spot in the WILF archive page.)
As always, groupwrite projects are open to anyone (you don’t even have to have a blog to enter – just send it to me and I’ll post it as a guest post). But again, please remember, we only have two simple rules around here:
For the sake of the general blogging audience, please keep it G-Rated. (Also please note: this is a request, not a demand, since after all it’s your blog and you can do what you want. Fair warning, though: I reserve the right to link to you – or not.)- Be nice.
All right, ladies and gentlemen; you know what to do! Grab the writing instrument of your choice and go for it!
[Further note from the Proprietor - I realize it takes time to write your entries (ordinarily, I announce our topics a week ahead of kickoff day), but would you mind too terribly not waiting until midnight on Sunday night to notify me? When everyone waits to the last minute (you know who you are!) it sometimes gets a little difficult to get them all compiled by Monday's 6 am post time. I surely thank you, and as a token of my appreciation - have yourself a cookie!]
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“Love” image created with the help of a clever little application called Spell with Flikr, by Erik Kastner
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Hi Robert, oh the possibilities of this topic! I love it (ha ha) and can’t wait to read all the entries. Hope you had a great birthday weekend! Glad you survived blowing out all those candles, lol.
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What a great What I Learned From. Consider it done.
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@Karen – Hey, thanks, Karen; can’t believe I still have enough breath to start a new WILF!
@Richie – Hey, way to go, Richie – first entry right outta the box! Hat tip!
music is the best remedy of love…lol
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@Jeff – Hey, who needs a remedy for love, Jeff? Not me!
What the world needs now is LOVE and that’s why we should spread our love to everyone, regardless of races or religions!
I could probably muster up a word on love.
Love makes me weak, no love posts for me!
@Troy – Hey, I figured you’d managed somethin’, Troy. After all, you set the “one-word” standard, Bubba!
@Lovinsane – No wonder you’re insane!
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I’m in, Robert. Hope to have something for you by mid-day Friday, but I will get back to ya when finished. Be blessed today
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@Chris – Hey, lookin’ forward to seeing your entry, Chris!
Robert, This will be my first “Monday of the Month, What I learned from…” I’m eager to participate and challenge my “Lovin’ Brain Colors.” Thank you for the opportunity.
Great to see you here, Sheila! Color me “yee-haw”!
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Robert,
This has got to be one of the all-time best topics for a WILF post! Great choice!
Jeanne
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@Jeanne – Thanks, Jeanne; seemed like a natural for this month, if you get my meanin’. I mean, I HOPE it’s a natural, anyway…
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Robert, here’s mine: The Language of Love
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@Joanna – Hey, thanks, Joanna; yours in in the pile now!
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Oh man, I didn’t even know that this group project was going around. I’ve had serious issues with my email which is ‘blocking’ site, friends, contacts, etc. without my knowledge until one day a friend asked me “Why didn’t you ever respond to my email?”, which I was like “What email?”. After some investigating sure enough it was in the ‘blocked’ file and so were some other contacts, which I’ve never put there. Needless to say I am switching email accounts so I don’t miss out on opportunities like this one. Sorry about missing the email notification.
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Hey, don’t forget to let me know your new email address so you can get future notices, Sarah!
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From love, we can learn much knowledge, and the longtime love need trust and loyalty.
@Grace – That’s so true. There’s really quite a lot we can learn from love!