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Robert Hruzek on Jul 17th 2007

WILF

Now, you’re probably asking yourself, “What the heck does WILF stand for?” Why, it stands for the group writing project affectionately called “What I Learned From…” of course! Yep, it’s a regular feature here at Middle Zone Musings, and I figured it would be helpful to create a way for y’all to easily find all the entries from our past projects. A WILF archive, if you like.

Since the theme of Middle Zone Musings is generally about lessons learned from the School of Life, I enjoy celebrating that in a special way by hosting a monthly group writing project designed to allow folks to share something they’ve learned. Each month focuses on a different topic, and it’s open to anyone.

Each new writing project launches on the first Monday of each month, and remains open for contributions through the following Sunday. I then post all links to entries on the following Monday (that’s the second Monday of the month; works nicely that way, don’t you think?)

To participate, all you have to do is write a new article or post about something you’ve learned, at least loosely-based on that month’s topic. (Actually, you don’t even need a blog to submit an entry; once I accepted an article that was posted at Helium. But a blog is better because then you can profit from the links.)

By the way, just to sweeten the pot a bit, I’m accepting suggestions for future topics. The comments have been left open on this page for that very reason. Just submit your idea(s), and if I choose one of them, you’ll be assured of a place in history (plus an extra few links)!

Here are the links to all 803 entries for each of the completed projects:

WILF #1, May ‘07, 16 entries: What I Learned From…

… Teen Girl Squad, by Markk at My Opinions Are Important
… the Mt. Pinatubo Eruption, by Ronald Huerca at Ronalfy.com
… Drugs, by Sam Brougher at Forest Azuaran
… a Mesquite Tree, by Mike DeWitt at Spooky Action
… Drinking Starbucks Coffee, by George Manty at Can I Make Big Money Online
… My Wife!, by Rajaram Sethuraman at Thoughts of a Rambler
… Having a Daughter, by Marco Richter at FitForFreedom
… Norm, by Joe Raasch at The Happy Burro
… my mentors, by Karin H. at The Kiss Business Too
… Procrastinating, by Yvonne Russell at Grow Your Writing Business
… a Squirrel, by G.L. Hoffman at What Would Dad Say
… Blogging, by Gayla McCord at Mom Gadget
… a Weight Problem, by Monique Attinger at Insurance Guide 101
… Taking Out the Garbage, by Michael Chantrel at Mortgage Guide 101 Blog
… RUMMAGING! by William Tully at LOGICal eMOTIONs
… A Light Switch, by Robert Hruzek at Middle Zone Musings

WILF #2, June ‘07, 18 entries: What I Learned From… The World of Work

…Working in a Bar, by Genesis at the At Home Mom Blog
…Unemployment, by Markk at My Opinions are Important
…Working at a Startup, by Alex at Brick Blogging
…Working for the Government, by Lillie Ammann at A Writer’s Words
…The World of Work, by Troy Worman at orbitnow!
…Writing at Work, by Joanna Young at Confident Writing
…a power-cut, by Karin at The Kiss Business Two
…Blogging on Real Estate, by Michael Chantrel at MortgageGuide101
…Roofing Houses, by Nic Darling at Marketing Neophyte
…an Unscheduled Trip to Cleveland, by Mike DeWitt at Spooky Action
…the Corporate World, by Laura Spencer at WritingThoughts
…My First Job, by Pete Aldin at Great Circle
…Work, by Bob Glaza at One Reader at a Time
…Working at a Larger Company, by Jim Estill at CEO Blog – Time Leadership
…Homer Simpson About Jobs, by Jacob Share at JobMob
…a School Student About Business and People, by Yvonne Russell at Grow Your Writing Business
…From Industrial Cleaning, by Benjamin Penfold-Marwick at Hello Internet
…a Manlift, by Robert Hruzek at Middle Zone Musings

WILF #3, July ‘07, 18 entries: What I Learned From… Travel

… Travel – Diversity, by Karin H. at Stop/Start
… Travel, by Benjamin Penfold-Marwick at Hello Internet
… Travel, by themolk at themolk & Michelle’s Blog
… traveling in Mexico, by Joanna Young at Confident Writing
… Traveling In Mexico Without Knowing Spanish, by expatmom at ExPatMom
… my trip to Thailand, by mark at My Opinions Are Important
… Nature’s Amusement Parks, by N.O. Tate (note: this article is actually titled something else… and it isn’t even a blog… but so what? An entry is an entry!)
… the Coyote Hunters, by Nic Darling at Marketing Neophyte
… Travel, by Laura Spencer at WritingThoughts
… Being Abandoned in Mexico City, by Mike DeWitt at Spooky Action
… This Trip was Patience, by GL Hoffman at What Would Dad Say
… Travel, by Monique Attinger at Insurance Guide 101
… Working in Chile, by Terry Starbucker at Ramblings From a Glass Half Full
… Travel Writing, by Yvonne Russell at Grow Your Writing Business
… driving in India, by Rajaram S, at Thoughts of a Rambler
… Travel, by Rosa Say at Joyful Jubilant Learning
… the Passing Lane, by William Tully at LOGICal eMOTIONs
…Er, What Was That I Ate, Anyway?, by Robert Hruzek at Middle Zone Musings

WILF #4, August ‘07, 12 entries: What I Learned From… Vacations

… Forcing Myself to Watch TV, by Genesis at At Home Mom Blog
… Small Indulgences, the Four Seasons, and Ice Cream Sandwiches: What I Learned From Vacation, by GL Hoffman of What Would Dad Say?
… in Sedona, by Troy Worman of Orbit Now!
… Vacations, by Pete Aldin of Freaked Out Fathers
… Have Kids Will Travel: What I Learned, by Joe of Fathered Five
… Zoning Out, by Sam Brougher at Forest Azuaran
… My First Vacation in a Wheelchair, by Lillie Amman at A Writer’s Words, An Editor’s Eye
… an Unscheduled Trip to the Bottom of the Grand Canyon, by Mike DeWitt at Spooky Action
… from two weeks on Skye, by Joanna Young, at Confident Writing
… Summer Vacation, by Nic Darling, at Marketing Neophyte
… Becoming Exceedingly Rich, Travelling the World, Drinking Coffee and Blogging About It, by Markk, at My Opinions Are Important
… What I Learned From Just Hanging Around, by Robert Hruzek at Middle Zone Musings

WILF #5, September ‘07, 19 entries: What I Learned From… Change

… Writing Online: It Does Make a Difference, by Rosa Say at Joyful Jubilant Learning
… My Chaotic Life, by Gavin Heaton at Servant of Chaos
… Seth Godin, by Bill Austin at Arizona High Tech Talent Partnership
… Phil Mickelson at the Deutsche Bank Championship, by Herman Najoli at Epic Flow
… (blank), by Patrizia Broghammer at VOIP
… My Client’s Expectations, by Karin H. at The Kiss Business Too
… What Have You Done So Far This Year, by Samara Leigh at Mindful Banter
… Changing My Children’s School, by Pete Aldin at Freaked Out Fathers
… Changing My Blog Template Every 15 Minutes, by Troy Worman at Orbit Now!
… networking out of my comfort zone, by Joanna Young at Confident Writing
… Mother Theresa, by Anna Lenardson at Anna’s Attic
… Change…ing Majors, by Sam Brougher at Forest Azuaron
… Change, by Bob Glaza at One Reader at a Time
… not (quite) changing, by Jon Swanson at Levite Chronicles
… 3 Things I Learned From Change, by Phil Gerbyshak at Slacker Manager
… Phil Mickelson: Applications for Change, by Herman Najoli in a follow-up to his first post listed above at Epic Flow
… Changing My Shopping Habits, by Laura Spencer at Writing Thoughts
… Getting Up Early, by the Homeschool Diva at Homeschool Diva
… Network Marketing, by Robert Hruzek at Middle Zone Musings

WILF #6, November ‘07, 23 entries: What I Learned From… Anything at All

… the Moonflower, by Anna at Anna’s Attic
… My First Sales Mentor, by Brad Shorr at Word Sell, Inc.
… Fighting With My Neighbor, by Genesis at her At Home Mom Blog
… a Currency, by Karin H. at The Kiss Business Too
… Signing Up For NaNoWriMo, by CSS at Here to Create
… John Wayne (or, Pulling the Trigger), by GL Hoffman at What Would Dad Say
… Life, by Patrizia at VOIP
… My 4-Month Old Daughter, by Eric Peterson at Leadership and Other Ramblings
… Starting Several Businesses, by John Crickett at Business Opportunities and Ideas
… Ellen Weber, by Robyn McMaster at Brain Based Biz
… Eavesdropping, by Bob Loch at Leadership Ramblings
… A Hole in the Sky, by Mike DeWitt at Spooky Action
… World Pool, by Derrick Kwa at Sui Generis
… Reading The Age of Conversation, by J. Erik Potter at J. Erik Potter
… Rejection, by Lillie Ammann at A Writer’s Words, An Editor’s Eye
… Robert Hruzek, by Troy Worman at Orbit Now!
… Cloud, by Edith Brown at Jeteak Press Writer Blog
… My Son, by Dana Hanley at Principled Discovery
… Being Downsized, by Jean Browman at Stress to Power
… Podcasting, by Joanna Young at Confident Writing
… Waiting Backstage, by Jon Swanson at Levite Chronicles
… Striking Out on My Own, by Robert Hruzek at Middle Zone Musings
… Bob Ledbetter, by Robert Hruzek at Middle Zone Musings

WILF #7, December ‘07, 19 entries: What I Learned From The World of Sports

… (that’s all; just “What I Learned From…”), by Jackie Cameron at Consult Cameron
… Bloggers Who Think Differently, by Robin McMaster at Brain Based Biz
… Failure, by Pickel at My Two Boys
… Umpires: Calling Balls and Strikes, by GL Hoffman at What Would Dad Say
… Challenge, by Bob, at “Bob” Uncensored
… The World of Sports, by Jim Austin at Famous Quotes – Famous Sayings
… Sports, by Denise Kincy at Freelancing Journey
… Cricket, by Trevor Hampel at Trevor’s Writing
… The World of Sports, by Karin H. at Kiss Business Too
… High School Football, by Sterling Camden at Chip’s Quips
… Being a Bad Wrestler, by Brad Shorr at Word Sell, Inc.
… Quitting, by Sam Brougher at Your Scared Seductive System
… Old Man Soccer, by Jon Swanson at Levite Chronicles
… Sending My Akido Partner Through a Plate Glass Window, by Jean Browman at Transforming Stress to Power
… The World of Sports, by Lillie Amman at A Writer’s Words, and Editor’s Eye
… the language of Football, by Joanna Young at Confident Writing
… High School Sports, by Anna Lenardson at Anna’s Attic
… Youth Hockey, by Mike DeWitt at Spooky Action
… My First (and Only) Home Run, by Robert Hruzek at Middle Zone Musings

Blogapalooza! WILF #8, January ‘08, 30 entries: What I Learned From 2007 [Note: These entries were posted here at the Middle Zone. To read the entry, click on the blogger's name; to visit their blogs, click on the blog's name.]

… Brad Shorr, at Word Sell, Inc.
… Joanna Young, at Confident Writing
… Derrick Kwa, at Sui Generis
… Will Taft, at Will Taft.com – Healthy Living for People and Planet Earth
… Darlene Arachederra, at Creative Careers for Introverts
… John Crickett, at Business Opportunities and Ideas
… Sarah Stewart, at Sarah’s Musings
… Scott Roche, at Spiritual Tramp
… Etta Rose, at Edge of Insanity
… Sam Brougher, formerly at Forest Azuaron and now at Your Scared Seductive System
… Mike DeWitt, at Spooky Action
… Jean Browman, at Cheerful Monk
… Jean Browman (again!), at Transforming Stress Into Personal Power
… Isabella Mori, at Change Therapy
… Genesis Davies, At Home Mom
… Pelf Nyok, at The Giving Hands
… Jackie Cameron, at Jackie Cameron
… Trevor Hampel, at Trevor’s Writing
… Jon Swanson, at Levite Chronicles
… Anna Lenardson, at Anna’s Attic
… Deanna Misneach, at Soul Like a Spider
… Jacob Share, at JobMob
… Karen Zara, at Abaminds
… Lillie Ammann, at A Writer’s Words, an Editor’s Eye
… Pearl, at Fresh Perspectives
… Jeanne Dininni, at Writer’s Notes
… Karen Hanrahan, at Best of Mother Earth
… 2007 – Where has it gone! by Karin H. at The Kiss Business too
… What I Learned From What I Learned From 2007, by Nic Darling at Marketing Neophyte
… What I Learned From 2007, by Robert Hruzek at Middle Zone Musings

WILF #9, February ‘08, 20 entries: What I Learned From People

… Salvadore Dali, by Amy Palko at Lives Less Ordinary
… People, by Trevor Hampel at Trevor’s Writing
… Things I have learned from… People, by Sarah Stewart at Sarah’s Musings
… I don’t understand people! – sometimes, by Karin H. at The Kiss Business Too
… “young” people, by Jackie Cameron at Jackie Cameron
… My Business Mentors, by Brad Shorr at Word Sell, Inc.
… No Impact Man, by Karen Hanrahan at Best of Mother Earth
… People Watching, Sam Brougher at Your Scared Seductive System
… People with Down Syndrome, by Debby Y. at Three Weddings
… There’s Only One Word for What I Learned From People, by Joanna Young at Confident Writing
… People: The best mirrors of our lives, by Mike Botz (no blog – guest posted at MZM)
… the People we collectively call “our employees”, by Rosa Say at Managing with Aloha Coaching
… Kung Hee Fat Choy! What I Learned From Clara, by Rosa Say at Joyful Jubilant Learning
… the Blob in the Black Sweater, by Jean Browman at Transforming Stress Into Personal Power
… the Bass Player, by Pete Aldin at Freaked Out Fathers
… People with Magical Thinking, by Lillie Amman at A Writer’s Words, and Editor’s Eye
… a Physician with an Atrocious Bedside Manner, by Jeanne Dininni at Writer’s Notes
… People, by Stephen Sherlock at Quiet Poet
… One of the UK’s Best Known Business Authors, by Andrew Rondeau at Great Management
… a Complete Jerkbrain, by Robert Hruzek at Middle Zone Musings

WILF #10, March ‘08, 15 entries: What I Learned From the Law

… the Law, by ettarose at edgeofsanity.com
… the Law, by Sarah Stewart at Sarah’s Musings
… the law: insure to be sure, by Karin H. at Start/Stop
… the Law, by Sam Brogher at Your Scared Seductive System
… Testifying in Court, by Brad Shorr at Word Sell, Inc.
… Bureaucracy, by Ellen Weber at Brain Based Business
… 10 Things I Learned from Law and Order, by Jackie Cameron at JackieCameron.com
… Not Writing About What I Learned From the Law, by Joanna Young at Confident Writing
… the Law, by Karen Hanrahan at Best of Mother Earth
… What the Law Taught Me About Stress Management, by Jean Browman at Transforming Stress Into Personal Power
… Personal Injury Attorneys, by Debbie Yost at Three Weddings
… the Law of the Playground, by Amy Palko at Lives Less Ordinary
… the Law, by Lillie Ammann at A Writer’s Words, An Editor’s Eye
… the Law as Applied to Writing, by Jeanne Dininni at Writers Notes
…Chaos, by Robert Hruzek at Middle Zone Musings

WILF #11, April ‘08, 43 entries: What I Learned From Odd Jobs (Combined project with Goodword Editing Blog)

Once Upon a Time I Was a Guinea Pig, by Marcus Goodyear at Goodword Editing
Steam Cleaning Carpets, by Brad Shorr at Word Sell, Inc.
Dr. Strangelove and Me: What I Learned From Riding Missiles, by G.L. Hoffman at What Would Dad Say
Lessons from Odd Jobs, by Mark D. Roberts at markdroberts.com
Lessons from Odd Jobs, by Dan King at Management by God
An Odd Lesson, by Shalene at A Proverbs 31 Woman Wannabe
Into the Ordinary, by L.L. Barkat at Seedlings in Stone
I Was a Fast Food BBQ Busboy, by Brandon Sanders at Words of Redemption
Not a Fry Cook on Venus, by Dave Zimmerman at Loud Time
My Life at Labor Temp, by Dan Roloff at Ramblin’ Dan
Odd Jobs, by Merrie DeStephano at Alien Dream
A Real Saturday Post – The Odd Job, by Rebecca Miller at A Christian Worldview of Fiction
I’ve Been Memed! Lessons About Odd Jobs, by Marlo B. Manitoba at The Joyful Christian Wife
My “Not So Odd” Jobs, by Jim Garland at The Genius’ Gumption
Lessons From Odd Jobs: You’re Fired, by Karl Edwards at Bold Enterprises
Snapshots From a Variety of Odd Jobs, by Jim Martin at A Place for the God-Hungry
On Memes and Special Things, by Carl Holmes at thoughtsofagyrovague.com
My First Job, by Gordon Atkinson at Excellence
What I Learned From Two Weeks as a Tomato, by Thursday Bram at thursdaybram.com
What I Learned From Odd Jobs, by Karen Hanrahan at Best of Mother Earth
What I Learned From… Odd Jobs, by Patrizia Broghammer at VoIP
What I Learned From Theatre Lighting, by Sam Brougher at Your Scared Seductive System
Things I Learned Being a Popsicle Man, by Otto Haugland at The OHO Report
Odd Jobs, by Tanya Dennis at In The Dailies
What I Learned From Sorting Apples, by Robyn McMaster at BrainBasedBiz
What I Learned From Pumping Gas, by Chris Brown at Branding & Marketing
What I Learned From Odd Jobs, by Sarah Stewart at Sarah’s Musings
What I Learned From Having a Job for a Day, by Trevor Hampel at Trevor’s Writings
What I Learned From Working in a Sweet Shop, by Joanna Young at Confident Writing
What I Learned From Being a Listening Post, by Jean Browman at Stress to Power
What I Learned From Odd Jobs – How Kids Start Off on the Entrepreneurial Trail, by Yvonne Russell at Home Biz Notes
What I Learned From Picking Zucchini, by Lisa Gates at 360 Alliance
Lessons Learned From Odd Moments on the Job, by Jacob Share at JobMob
My Non-Entry to MZM’s What I Learned From Odd Jobs, by Karen H. at Stop/Start
What I Learned From Odd Jobs, by Jackie Cameron at Jackie Cameron
What I Learned From Being a Pregnant Usherette, by Amy Palko at Lives Less Ordinary
What I Learned From Door-to-Door Sales, by Lillie Ammann at A Writer’s Words, An Editor’s Eye
What I Learned From Sweeping Up Hair, by Drew McClellan at The Marketing Minute
A Lifetime of Odd Jobs, by Chris Cree at SuccessCREEations
The Strangest Job I Ever Had – And Lessons Learned, by Tim Miller at Spy Journal 3.0
Odd Jobs vs. the One Chosen Career, by Markk at My Opinions are Important
What I Learned From Really, Really Tired Feet, Robert Hruzek at Middle Zone Musings
(And from the comment box:) Ria Kennedy used to work in an apiary, which, in case you didn’t know, is a “bee yard”. But here’s the kicker: she used to be allergic to bee stings!

WILF #12, May ‘08, 20 entries: What I Learned From Mashing it Up

… Falling Down a Mountain, by Brad Shorr at Word Sell, Inc.
… Writing…, by Marcus Goodyear at Goodword Editing
… the Gifts I Received at SOBCon, by Joanna Young at Confident Writing
… Staying in Touch with Friends, by Jackie Cameron at Jackie Cameron
… Mashing, by L.L. Barkat at Seedlings in Stone
… My Automobiles, by Karen Hanrahan at Best Wellness Consultant
… Connecting Dots, by Robyn McMaster at Brain Based Biz
… Our Trip to Deerfield, by Jean Browman at Stress to Power
… a Bunch of Things, by Karen Putz at A Deaf Mom Shares Her World
… mash-ups, by Karin H. at Kiss2
… messing up with mashing up, by Robert Henru at Reason-4-Smile
… Things That Weren’t Big Things (at the time), by G.L. Hoffman at What Would Dad Say
… Running Marathons, by Tillerman at Proper Course
… Mashing it Up, by Lillie Ammann at A Writer’s Words, An Editor’s Eye
…A Whole List of Things That Impact My Writing, by Jeanne Dininni at Writer’s Notes
The Wrath of the HR Gods Has Me Bouncing and Flapping, by Mike DeWitt at Spooky Action
WILF Mash + Cut Up Machine = Bonus Points, by Troy Worman at TroyWorman.com
What We’ve Learned So Far From Our JJL Movie Mashups, by Rosa Say at Joyful Jubilant Learning
… All Kinds of Stuff, by Robert Hruzek at Middle Zone Musings
… Waiting on Tables, by Robert Hruzek at, well, YOU know…

WILF #13, June ‘08, 37 entries: What I Learned From Animals (Another combined project with Goodword Editing Blog)

What I Learned From Animals, by Audra Krell at KRELLFISH
What I Learned From a Yappy Dog, by Pete Aldin at Freaked-Out Fathers
What I Learned From Shooting a Muskrat, by Brad Shorr at Word Sell, Inc.
Dog Parables, Part 1, by Ruth Hull Chatlien at Ruth’s Visions and Revisions
Dog Parables, Part 2, by Ruth Hull Chatlien at Ruth’s Visions and Revisions
What I Learned From Sam the Border Collie Dog, by Andrew Rondeau at Great Management
They Touch Your Soul, by Marcie Pickelsimer at My Two Boys
What I Learned From Animals, by Christine Sine at Godspace
Look a possum! by Danielle Houghton at sevendaymother.com
Welcome to the Country, by Jonathan Pippenger at Growing Up With The Kids
Who’s Training Who, Anyway? by David Bowles at Writing the Westward Sagas
Life Lessons from SpongeBob Squarepants, by Monica Brand at Paper Bridges
What I Learned From Animals, by Lillie Ammann at A Writer’s Words, An Editor’s Eye
Faith Before Fear, by Debbra Stephens at Garlands of Hosannas
What I Learned From… Bees, by Sam Brougher at Your Scared Seductive System
What I Learned From Dogs, by Karen Hanrahan at Best of Mother Earth
What I Learned About Blogging… From My Granddogs, by Jean Browman at Transforming Stress
What I Learned From Linus, by Gordon Atkinson at High Calling Blogs
What I learned from a dog, by Sterling Camden at Chip’s Quips
We Are Different From Animals, by Kim Quon at Preparation 4 Eternity
What I Learned From Animals, by Lisa Velle at getting it write for you
What I Learned From Animals – A Boy Becomes Like God, by Marcus Goodyear at goodwordediting.com
What I Learned From Mother Robin, by Brad Shorr at Word Sell, Inc.
Molly and Ministry, by Songbird at Reflectionary
How to step out of your normal environment – and step into a new one, by Jackie Cameron at Jackie Cameron
What I Learned From My Cat About the Writing Life, by Joanna Young at Confident Writing
What I Learned From My Dog, by Karen Putz at A Deaf Mom Shares Her World
What I Learned From Animals, by Nancy Janisch at Conversation in Faith Weblog
The Tao of Roo: Lessons in Simplicity From My Dog, by Sara at On Simplicity
What I Learned About Blogging… From Rats, by Jean Browman at Transforming Stress
What I Learned From a Cat, by Luke Gideon at Luke Gedeon
What I Learn From Kung Fu Panda, by Robert A. Henru at Reason4Smile
What I Learned From Ants, by Ulla Hennig at Ulla Hennigs Photoblog
A Cat Autopsy and Animal CSI: What I Learned From Animals, by Samuel Adams at Associated Content [UPDATE]
Well Ain’t That Just the Duck’s Posterior! by Robert Hruzek at Middle Zone Musings
What Are You Saying, Without Saying a Word? by Robert Hruzek at Middle Zone Musings
The First Step to Effective Communication, by Robert Hruzek at Middle Zone Musings

WILF #14, July ‘08, 10 entries: What I Learned From Transportation

What I Learned From Transportation, by Ulla Hennig at Ulla Hennigs Photoblog
My First Startup, or I Got My Corvette, by GL Hoffman at What Would Dad Say?
What I Learned From Riding Trains in Europe, by Brad Shorr at Word Sell, Inc.
What I Learned From Watching Ferry Boats, by Joanna Young at Confident Writing
When Panic Attacks Take Over Your Life, by Jackie Cameron at Jackie Cameron
Transportation in the Midwest – A Love Story, by Mike Botz (guest post at Middle Zone Musings)
What I Learned About Learning… From a Rafting Trip, by Jean Browman at Transforming Stress to Personal Power
What I Learned From Airplanes, by Luke Gedeon at Luke Gedeon
P4E.081 What I Learned from Driving Cars, by Kim Quon at Preparation 4 Eternity [UPDATE]
Three Amazing Truths, Part 1, by Robert Hruzek at Middle Zone Musings
Three Amazing Truths, Part 2, by Robert Hruzek at Middle Zone Musings

WILF #15, August ‘08, 19 entries: What I Learned From Metaphors for Life

Life is a “House” Episode, by Brad Shorr at Word Sell, Inc.
Life is Chaos, by Ulla Hennig at Ulla Hennigs Weblog
This Mystery Called Life, by Jean Browman at Cheerful Monk
Life is Like a Moon Bounce, by Karen Swim at Words for Hire
Meta-metaphor, by Chip Sterling at Chip’s Quips
Life is: A Group Writing Project, by Joanna Young at Confident Writing
Life is a Piece of Cake, by Lillie Amman at A Writer’s Words, An Editor’s Eye
Mission Impossible, Life Changing Metaphors, by Grant Stone at StoneWriter
Life is not (a) fair. It is a Circus, by Luke Gedeon at Luke Gedeon
Life is Like a Game of Golf, by Jackie Cameron at Jackie Cameron
A Day for 8: Life is Like a Game You Cannot Lose, by Rosa Say of Talking Story With Say Leadership Coaching
Life is a Garden Maze, by Glenda Hyatt Watson, at Do It Myself Blog
Life is like a stop/start journey, by Karin H. at Stop/Start
If only your life is a Wordpress project, by Robert Henru at Reason-4-Smile
Life As a Shared Adventure, by Jean Browman at Stress to Power
Life is a Stinky City, by Luke Gedeon at Luke Gedeon
Life is Like a Float Trip on a River that a Superhero Won’t Save You From, by Sam at Samwrites2’s Weblog
Life is a Game of Dodge Ball, by Robert Hruzek at Middle Zone Musings
My Darlin’ Clementine, by Robert Hruzek at Middle Zone Musings
Motorcycle Mechanic on Wheels, by Robert Hruzek at Middle Zone Musings

WILF #16, September ‘08, 18 entries: What I Learned From My Friends

Two-Footed Questions for Ten Friends, by Ellen Weber at Brain Based Business
What I Learned From a Good Friend, by Ulla Hennig at Ulla Hennig’s Weblog
Friends Come and Go, by Karen Hanrahan at Best Wellness Consultant
Making Hay While the Sun Shines, by Jean Browman at Cheerful Monk
What I Learned From a Friend – I am Arrogant, by Luke Gedeon at Luke Gedeon
What I Learned From My Friends, by Maarten Lemmers at Musings
What I Learned From My Friends About Advertising, by Brad Shorr at Word Sell, Inc.
Friends Come From All Walks of Life, by Karin H. at Stop/Start
Three Ways Friends Help Me Improve My Marketing Results, by Chris Brown at Branding & Marketing
What I Learned About Writing From My Friends Online, by Joanna Young at Confident Writing
Embracing What I Learned From My Friends, by Rosa Say at Say Leadership Coaching
What I Learned About Life From My Friends, by Karen Swim at Words for Hire
What I Learned From Being Dumped by My Best Friend, by Jean Browman at Stress to Power
I’m Sorry I’m Sorry, by Tabetha Gedeon at Denim & Silk
What I Learned From Friends, by Robyn McMaster at Brain Based Biz
What I Learned From… My Friends, by Jeanne Dininni at Writer’s Notes
What I Learned From My Friends About Allergies, by Monique Attinger at Be Allergy Wise
What I Learned From a Few Friendly Words, by Robert Hruzek at Middle Zone Musings

WILF #17, October ‘08, 44 entries: What I Learned From Stress

What I Learned From Stress…, by Maarten Lemmers at Musings
The Art of Saying “No!” by Ulla Hennig at Ulla Hennig’s Weblog
What I learned from stress, by Luke Gedeon at Luke Gedeon
What I Learned From Being Tortured by a Dentist, by Jean Browman at Cheerful Monk
What Churches Learn From Stress, by Blake Coffee at Church Whisperer
What have I learned from stress? by Gerrard Fess at Deep Thoughts by Gman
What I’ve learned from stress, by Dan King at management by God
Stress lessons, by Susan McCool at Life is Copy
What I’ve Learned From Stress on Mondays, by Thomas at Everyday Liturgy
What I’ve Learned From Stress on Tuesdays, by Thomas at Everyday Liturgy
What I’ve Learned From Stress on Wednesdays, by Thomas at Everyday Liturgy
What I’ve Learned From Stress on Thursdays, by Thomas at Everyday Liturgy
What I’ve Learned From Stress on Fridays, by Thomas at Everyday Liturgy
What I learned from stress, by Jackie Cameron at Jackie Cameron
Beat the Clock – Please! by Brad Shorr at Word Sell, Inc.
What I Learned From Stress, by Em Dy at Pulse
Learn What Really Stresses You Out, by Chris Cree at SuccessCREEations
Stress and Prayer, by Dan Roloff at Ramblin’ Dan
Stress Facts, by Karin H. at kiss2
Learning From Stress in Times of Financial Crisis, by Christine Sine at Godspace
Let It Be, by Susan Murphy at SuzeMuse
Stress Versus Rest, by Dena Dyer at Mother Inferior
What I Learned From Writing Under Stress, by Joanna Young at Confident Writing
10 Signs to Know You’ve Gone Off the Stress Meter at Work, by Anita Bruzzese at 45 Things
What I Learned From Stress, by Monique Attinger at Be Allergy Wise
Stress – Screeching Strings or Beautiful Music? by Karen Swim at Words for Hire
Traits of Stress-Hardy, Resilient People, by Jean Browman at Stress to Power
A Mediator’s Take on Stress, by Tammy Lenski at Conflict Zen
Stress-busters to remember by, by Annalyn Jusay at Ajay’s Writings on the Wall
Stress makes you see things that aren’t there, by Luke Houghton at Problem Solving Blog
What I learned from stress, by Jon Swanson at Levite Chronicles
What I learned from… STRESS, by Danielle Houghton at sevendaymother.com
What I Learned From Losing Loved Ones, by Jean Browman at Stress to Power
Alco-stress, by Scott Carver at The Ever-Changing Thought
Stress Steals Important Nutrients From the Body, by Karen Hanrahan at Best of Mother Earth
Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Conquering Stress Addiction, by Amy Derby at Write From Home
Stress Out? Read This. by Mark Goodyear at Goodword Editing
What I Learned From Stress, by Karen Putz at A Deaf Mom Shares Her World
A New Perspective on Life, by Tabetha Gedeon at Denim & Silk
What I Learned From Stress, by Lillie Ammann at A Writer’s Words, An Editor’s Eye
Bearing the Burden of Stress, by Robert Hruzek at Middle Zone Musings
Then and Now, by Robert Hruzek at Middle Zone Musings
What To Do When You Have No Idea What To Do, by Robert Hruzek at Middle Zone Musings
Crisis… and Restoration, by Robert Hruzek at Middle Zone Musings

WILF #18, November ‘08, 25 entries: What I Learned From Government

What I Learned From the Government About Allergies , by Monique Attinger at BeAllergyWise.com
What I Learned From Plato’s Republic, by Jean Browman at Cheerful Monk
Yes, no and sorry – and political leadership, by Jackie Cameron at Jackie Cameron
No government can save us, by Robert Guyer and David Rupert at Red Letter Believers
Learning From the Writing on the Wall, by Joanna Young at Confident Writing
What I Learned From Government, by Ellen Weber at Brain Leaders and Learners
I Like Politicians Up Close, Not So Much From a Distance, by Jim Hughes at Difficult Seasons
People in Governments Care; Systems Do Not, by Gregory Allen at The Antijerk
What I Learned From Government – it’s time to stay engaged, by Marcus Goodyear at Goodword Editing
Group Writing Project What I Learned From Government, by Tim at Spy Journal
Freedom? Not Me! By Karin H. at Stop/Start
What is the High Calling of Government and Government Work? by Sally at Sally’s Words
Top Twelve Things I Have Learned From Government, by Drew Hill at coffee with Drew
Top 10 Things I’ve Learned From Government! by Gerrard Fess at Deep Thoughts by Gman
What I Learned From a Government Deportation Program, by Robyn McMaster at Brain Based Biz
WILF – Government: The President is Irrelevant, by Luke Gedeon at Luke Gedeon
What I Learned From Government, by Lillie Ammann at A Writer’s Words, an Editor’s Eye
Election Reflection, by Tina Howard at spaghettipie
Grace, Government and Sovereignty, by Mary DeMuth at Mary DeMuth
What I Learned From Government, by Christine Sine at Godspace
Thus Teaches the Government, by a sower at A Sower’s Heart
What I Learned From What Jesus Had to Say About Government, by Erica Hale at These Three Remain
What I Learned From Government, by Joy Messimer at Life in the Making
Parents Versus Big Brother, by Tabetha Gedeon at Denim & Silk
Winners and… the Other Guys, by Robert Hruzek at Middle Zone Musings

WILF #19, December ‘08, 30 entries: What I Learned From the Generosity of Others

The Generosity of God – Fish and Loaves for all , by Christine Sine at Godspace
What being kind to others can do for your own wellbeing, by Jackie Cameron at Jackie Cameron
The Year I Believed There Really is a Santa, by J.Sewell Perkins at Success Coaches Institute [submitted as a guest post right here at the Zone]
The Karen Economy, by Karen Hanrahan at Best Wellness Consultant
My silver seminary – WILF 1, by Jon Swanson at Levite Chronicles
Something to Stand On – Generosity 2, by Jon Swanson at Levite Chronicles
a second look – generosity 3, by Jon Swanson at Levite Chronicles
How I Was Blown Away by a Stick of Gum, by Jean Browman at Cheerful Monk
What I’ve Learned From the Generosity of Others, by Monique Attinger at AllergyWise
The Meaning of a Family, by Giovanna Garcia at Imperfect Action
What I Learned From Social Media, by Victor Bello at blacktone vb
Ten-Dollar Blessing, by Jennifer Duke Lee at Getting Down With Jesus
Is It Far Better to Give Than Receive? by Karen Swim at Words for Hire
What I Learned From Uncle Earl’s Generosity, by Robyn McMaster at Brain Based Biz
Pass the Generosity, Please, by Tabetha Gedeon at Denim & Silk
The Generosity of Bloggers, by Brad Shorr at Word Sell, Inc.
Generosity brings life into the world, by Marcus Goodyear at Goodword Editing
The Gift of Time, by Ulla Hennig, at Ulla Hennig’s Weblog
What I Learned From the Generosity of Others, by Cheryl Smith at CultureSmith Consulting
What I Learned From the Generosity of Others, by Anita Bruzzese at 45 Things
What I Learned…, by Nancy Kourmoulis at Treasures of Darkness
Generosity: in 2 Syllables or Less, by Joanna Young at Confident Writing
What I learned from the generosity of others, by Pelf Nyok at Pelfism is Contagious
Generous Bloggers, Career Coaches and Writers: Thank You, by G. L. Hoffman at What Would Dad Say
What Hitchhiking Taught Me About Generosity, by Jean Browman at Transforming Stress Into Personal Power
What I Learned From the Generosity of Others, by Luke Gedeon at Luke Gedeon
Delivering What We Promise, by M. Keefer at MKeefer’s Weblog
What I Learned From the Generosity of Strangers, by Karen Swim at Words for Hire
The Generosity of Others – where would we be without them/it? by Karin H. at Start/Stop
What I Learned From a Generous Heart, by Robert Hruzek at Middle Zone Musings

WILF #20, January ‘09, 128 entries: BLOGAPALOOZA!

Too many to list! For the entire list of all 128 entries and authors, see this page

WILF #21, February ‘09, 19 entries: What I Learned From Love

My Resolution, by by Richie Lawry at An Arkie’s Musings
What I Learned from My Father’s Love, by Ronnica at Ignorant Historian
What I Learned from … Love-(ish-ness), by Elizabeth Howard at Letters From a Small State
Puppy Love, by Steve Woodruff at Steve’s Leaves
It’s All About Love, by Chris Godfredson at Experiencing Grace and Peace
What Dogs Taught me About Love and Stress Management, by Jean Browman at Stress to Power
A Song of Love and Hate, by Ulla Hennig at Ulla Hennig’s Weblog
Put a Little Love in Your Marketing, by Brad Shorr at Word Sell, Inc.
What I Learned From Love, by Karen Hanrahan at Best Wellness Consultant
What Would You Do for True Love, by Luke Gedeon at Luke Gedeon
The Language of Love, by Joanna Young at Confident Writing
Real Love, by Tabetha Gedeon at Denin & Silk
The Spark of Love, by Sheila Glazov at Sheila Glazov
Lessons From Love, by Annie at Hope42Day’s Blog
What I Learned From Love, by Lillie Ammann at A Writer’s Words, An Editor’s Eye
The Hand Holders, by Jennifer Dukes Lee at Getting Down With Jesus
What I Learned From Love, by Karen Swim at Words for Hire [Update]
Holding Hands, by Robert Hruzek at Middle Zone Musings
What is Love? by Robert Hruzek at Middle Zone Musings

WILF #22, March ‘09, 32 entries: What I Learned From Love

What I Learned From a Sidewalk, by by Nancy Kourmalis at Treasures of Darkness
Taking Time to Notice What is Around You, by Jackie Cameron at Jackie Cameron – Coaching and Communication
What I Learned From… a Sidewalk, by Linda at E-flections of an Educator
Lessons From the Top of the Stairs, by Terro at Plum Duff
What I Learned From a Sidewalk, by Chris Dawson at cdawson
Shakin’ What You Got, by Rich Bordner at Pugnacious Irishman
Move, move… You’re Stepping on My Sidewalk, by Meryl Evans at meryl.net
What I Learn From the Footpath, by Kristin Milton at On the end of my rope
A Gift From Our Driveway, by Jean Browman at Cheerful Monk
What I Learned From a Pavement Conversation, by Joanna Young at Confident Writing
The Writing on the Sidewalk, by Ulla Hennig at Ulla’s Hennig’s Weblog
Pounding the Pavement is One Tough Way to Sell, by Brad Shorr at Word Sell, Inc.
Sidewalk Surprises, by Karen Swim at Words for Hire
What I Learned From a Sidewalk, by Paul Merrill at Paul Merrill
What I Learned From a Sidewalk… sortof, by Karen Hanrahan at Best of Mother Earth
What I Learned From a Sidewalk, by Jon Swanson at Levite Chronicles
Take a Walk? By Deb Brown at Deb Works
Sidewalk Lessons, by Annie at Hope42Day’s Blog
Lessons From a Sidewalk: Form Without Function – Message Without Meaning, by Luke Gedeon at Luke Gedeon
The Dark Side… Walk, by Randal W. O’Rourke at Pinhole’s Blog
What I Learned From a Sidewalk, by Annalyn Jusay at Ajay’s Writings on the Wall
Writing Lessons From the Sidewalk, by Terry Heath at Terry Heath
Affirmation of Faith, by HS at On the Horizon
What I Learned From the Sidewalk Adventures, by Scott at The Ever-Changing Thought
Outstanding in Your Field, by Robert Hruzek at Middle Zone Musings
From There to Here, by Robert Hruzek at Middle Zone Musings
Reflections, by Robert Hruzek at Middle Zone Musings
The Shadow, by Robert Hruzek at Middle Zone Musings
The S.H.I.N.E. Syndrome, by Robert Hruzek at Middle Zone Musings
Cut! by Robert Hruzek at Middle Zone Musings
Squished! by Robert Hruzek at Middle Zone Musings
The Path Not Taken, by Robert Hruzek at Middle Zone Musings

WILF #23, April ‘09, 35 entries: What I Learned From Adversity

Adversity? What Adversity? by Lillie Ammann at A Writer’s Words, An Editor’s Eye
Digging for the Treasure, by Jean Browman at Cheerful Monk
Planted in Adversity, Harvested in Hope, by Karen Swim at Words for Hire
Shaped by Adversity? by Terro at Plum Duff
What I Learned From the Fire, by Ronnica at Ignorant Historian
What Have You Learned From Parenting and Adversity? by Marcus Goodyear at goodwordediting.com
God charged with “crimes against humanity”, by Alexander Estrom at Day 8 Debate
Win a Free Weekend to Heaven for Your Family, by L.L. Barkat at Green Inventions Central
What I Learned From… Adversity, by Matthew Hayward at A Writer’s Journey
Facing Adversity Without Lessons Learned, by Meryl Evans at meyrl.net
Partners in Adversity, by Scott Roche at Spiritual Tramp
Transforming a Negative into a Positive: What I Learned From Adversity, by Avil Beckford at The Invisible Mentor
When Have I Grown? by Andy Cottichio at The Narrow Road
Testimony, by Buffalopine at Buffalopine’s Blog
The Gift of Anger Between Friends, by Tammy Lenski at Conflict Zen
Lessons Learned From Adversity, by Hilda Carroll at Living Out Loud
Never Too Old, by Andy Cottichio at The Narrow Road
What I Learned From Adversity, by Geoffrey Philp at Geoffrey Philp’s Blog Spot
What I Learned From Almost Being Mugged, by Andrew at Good Honest Dollar
Still Standing, by Ulla Hennig at Ulla Hennig’s Weblog
Adversity, by Dan Roloff at Ramblin’ Dan
The Monster, by Emma Newman at Post-Apocalyptic Publishing
Women are Normal, by Luke Gedeon at Luke Gedeon
What I Learned From Adversity, by Karen Hanrahan at Best of Mother Earth
What I Learned From Not Having a Nintendo, by Luke Gedeon at Luke Gedeon
Adversity and Me, by Robyn McMasters at Brain Based Biz
Of Flower Power and Eastern Luckies, by Kyle McCreary at As the Mind Wanders
What I am Learning From Adversity, by Luke Gedeon at Luke Gedeon
In Which I Learn From Adversity – A Lot of Adversity, by Sherrie Sisk at How to Build a Writer
What I learned from two friends with cancer, by Jackie Cameron at Jackie Cameron
Overcoming Adversity in Sales, by Brad Shorr at Word Sell, Inc.
What I Learned From Adversity, by Deb at Deb Works
Why I Like Adversity, by Susan Murphy at suzemuse
The Trouble With Trouble, by Robert Hruzek at Middle Zone Musings
Turning Point, by Robert Hruzek at Middle Zone Musings

WILF #24, May ‘09, 16 entries: What I Learned From Community

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
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)

WILF #25, June ‘09, 23 entries: What I Learned From a Mountaintop Experience

Walking Back from the Mountaintop or: The Powers of Nature, by Ulla Hennig at Ulla Hennig’s Weblog
Sales Tip – When You Find a Winning Formula, Drive It into the Ground, by Brad Shorr at Word Sell, Inc.
What I Learned From a Mountaintop Experience, by Maarten Lemmers at Musings
A Life-Changing Experience, by Keith Legg at Pike’s Peak or Bust
Post-Mount-Carmel Nosedive, by Monica at My Big Three
Vision from the Mountaintop, by Nancy Kourmalis at Treasures of Darkness
Big Wheels Keep on Turnin’: Calabash ‘09, by Geoffrey Philp at Geoffrey Philp’s Blog Spot
Big Wheels Keep on Turnin’: Calabash ‘09, Part 2, by Geoffrey Philp at Geoffrey Philp’s Blog Spot
Fear Factor On The Way Up, by Andrew at Good Honest Dollar
The Mountaintop is Easier After the Treadmill, by Marcus Goodyear at GoodWord Editing
A Great Place to Learn Humility, by Jean Browman at Transforming Stress into Personal Power
Sitting on Top of the World, by Joanna Young at Confident Writing
Climbing to the Top, by Andrew at Good Honest Dollar
Cautions From a Mountaintop, by Amy LeForge at Earnest Parenting
What I learned from a mountaintop, by Paul Merrill at Shiny Bits of Life
Lost on a Mountaintop, by Luke Gedeon at Luke Gedeon
Go Tell it on the Mountain! by Terri Choate at Plum Duff
It’s All Down-Hill From Here, by Luke Gedeon at Luke Gedeon
Are You Looking Up or Down? by Tabetha Gedeon at Denim and Silk
Head in the Clouds, by Jennifer Lee at Getting Down With Jesus
Lessons From a Mountaintop Experience, by Shari Smothers at Telling Stories
There’s Gold in Them Thar Hills, by Luke Gedeon at Luke Gedeon
Mountains and Valleys, by Robert Hruzek at Middle Zone Musings

WILF #26, July ‘09, 16 entries: What I Learned From Bloopers, Mistakes, and Practical Jokes

“Bad” Words and Storytelling, by Geoffrey Philp at Geoffrey Philp’s Blog Spot
Following Instructions, by Fred Schlegel at Frog Blog
What I Learned From a Blooper, by Lillie Ammann at A Writer’s Words, an Editors Eye
Don’t Let Testimonials Dictate Your Marketing Strategy, by Brad Shorr at Word Sell, Inc.
What I Learned From Bloopers, Mistakes, and Embarrassing Moments, Day 1 – by Luke Gedeon at Luke Gedeon
What I Learned From Bloopers, Mistakes, and Embarrassing Moments, Day 2 – by Luke Gedeon at Luke Gedeon
What I Learned From Bloopers, Mistakes, and Embarrassing Moments, Day 3 – by Luke Gedeon at Luke Gedeon
What I Learned From Bloopers, Mistakes, and Embarrassing Moments, Day 4 – by Luke Gedeon at Luke Gedeon
What I Learned From Bloopers, Mistakes, and Embarrassing Moments, Day 5 – by Luke Gedeon at Luke Gedeon
Happy Birthday 2009 – Tabetha, by Luke Gedeon at Luke Gedeon
Oops – now what have I learned from that? by Jackie Cameron at Jackie Cameron
Oops, by Jean Browman at Stress to Power
What I Learned From Blowing Up a PC, by Joanna Young at Confident Writing
I Worked in an Adult Bar – Lessons Learned, by Deb Brown at Deb Works
The terrible tale of the cinema trip without a handkerchief, by Emma Newman at Post Apocalyptic Publishing
What to Do When You Mess Up Bad, by Robert Hruzek at Middle Zone Musings

WILF #27, August ‘09, 16 entries: What I Learned From Plants

Talking Dirty, by Steve Woodruff at Steve’s Leaves
What I Learned From the Plant World, by Patrizia at VOIP
Two Important Lessons From Plants, by Deb Brown at Deb Works
What I Learned From the Death of My Bosai, by Ulla Hennig at Ulla Hennig’s Weblog
It May Look Easy, by Paul Merrill at Shiny Bits of Life
What I Learned From the Plant World, by Nancy Kourmoulis at Treasures of Darkness
8 Things I Learned About Sales From the Plant World, by Brad Shorr at Word Sell, Inc.
The Art of Paying Attention, by Joanna Young at Confident Writing
What I Learned From the Plant World, by Lillie Ammann at A Writer’s Words, and Editor’s Eye
What I Learned From a Bunch of Spinach, by Luke Gedeon at Luke Gedeon
What I Learned From the Plant World – Restoration, by Elizabeth Spitter at Made for Something Greater
Cold Comfort, by Sam at Future Nostalgic
What I Learned From the Plant World, by Meryl Evans, at meryl.net
And the Day Came When… by Amy Palko at Less Ordinary
Bloom Where You Can, by Robert Hruzek at Confident Writing
Constrictor, by Robert Hruzek at Middle Zone Musings

WILF #28, September ‘09, 43 entries: What I Learned From Laughter

What I Learned From Laughter, by Lillie Ammann at A Writer’s Words, an Editor’s Eye
Bad T’ings Mek Joke: Jamaican Humor, by Geoffrey Philp at Geoffrey Philp’s Blogspot
What are your personal oxymorons? by Clare Lynch at goodcopybadcopy
What makes you laugh? by Jackie Cameron at Jackie Cameron
What I Learned From Laughter, by Monique Attinger at BraWise
Didn’t See That Coming, by Lori Newman at When We Listen
Laughing at the Small Stuff, by Karen Putz at A Deaf Mom Shares Her World
A Collection of Funny Word Sell Posts, by Brad Shorr at Word Sell, Inc. (13 links)
What I Learned From Laughter, by Luke Gedeon at Luke Gedeonn (8 links)
A Funny Post Review, by Tabetha Gedeon, at Denim and Silk (5 links)
A (Very) Short Love Story: Ode to Number 9, by Robert Hruzek at Joyful Jubilant Learning
No Sense at All, by Robert Hruzek at Middle Zone Musings
Dog Gone, by Robert Hruzek at Middle Zone Musings
What Life Would Be Like on the Moon, by Robert Hruzek at Middle Zone Musings
It’s Not Quite What it Seems, by Robert Hruzek at Middle Zone Musings
My Nose, by Robert Hruzek at Middle Zone Musings
I Think the Chicken “Got It!”, by Robert Hruzek at Middle Zone Musings
Ha-ha-ha-ha-ha! by Robert Hruzek at Middle Zone Musings
How to Make a Million Dollars, by Robert Hruzek at Middle Zone Musings
How to Destroy the Earth. Really. by Robert Hruzek at Middle Zone Musings

WILF #29, October ‘09, 22 entries: What I Learned From Limits

What I Learned From Limits, by Lillie Ammann at A Writer’s Words, an Editor’s Eye
2 Word Limit, by Joanna Young at Confident Writing
The Old Man and the Mountain, by Steve Woodruff at Steve’s Leaves
What I learned from limits in Genealogy, by Tina Didreckson at Windows Live
Twitter and Writing Within Limits, by Brad Shorr at Word Sell, Inc.
What I Learned From Limits, by Meryl at Meryl.net
Non-Competes, Health Insurance, and Other Ugly Limits to Innovation, by Fred Schlegel at Frog Blog
Limits? What Limits? By Geoffrey Philp at Geoffrey Philp’s Blogspot
What I Learned From the 24 Hour a Day Limit, by Chris Garrett at Middle Zone Musings (guest post)
What I Learned From the Limits of Allergies, by Monique Attinger at BeAllergyWise.com
What I Learned From Limits, by Sally Ferguson at Sally’s Words
The Power of Vision, by Kay Plantes at Middle Zone Musings (guest post)
What I Learned From Self-Imposed Limits, by Avil Beckford at The Invisible Mentor

WILF #29, December ‘09, 14 entries: What I Learned From 2009

The Best of BeAllergyWise Blog for 2009, by Monique Attinger at BeAllergyWise
The Best of BeAllergyWise News for 2009, by Monique Attinger at BeAllergyWise
My Most Conversational Posts of 2009, by Brad Shorr at Word Sell
Old and New Tricks and Issues – What I’ve Learned From 2009, by Alina Popescu at Words of a Broken Mirror
A Year’s Worth of Posts, by Geoffrey Philp at Geoffrey Philp’s Blogspot
The Best of Brawise, by Monique Attinger at Brawise
Favorite Posts of 2009, by Meryl Evans at Meryl.net
My Essential Lines from 2009, by Joanna Young at Confident Writing
The Reward of Finding…, by Nancy Kourmoulis at Treasures of Darkness
What I Learned From… 2009, by Lillie Ammann at A Writer’s Words, an Editor’s Eye
Picturing My Way Home, by Joanna Young at Joyful Jubilant Learning
What I Learned from 2009, by Karen Hanrahan at Best of Mother Earth
2009 Life’s Lessons Learned, by Sheila Glazov at Sheila Glazov

Stay tuned, folks; there’s lots more to come!

60 Responses to “WILF”

# Mary Donnellyon Feb 2nd 2008 at 3:19 am

LOVE your logic and sense of sharing.

What is the February ‘08 subject?

Subject of interest suggestion for future writings – The Law.

For me specifically, I’m learning about this “guilty/not guilty” justice system. I am amazed that innocence is not an option. As a light bearer recently indicted on 8 counts of conspiracy to defraud the United States of America, I resent that the BEST a jury of my peers can find me is not guilty.

By the way, I have my own chicken and the egg theory. What is yours?

All Is Well,

Mary
# Robert Hruzekon Feb 2nd 2008 at 7:16 pm

Hello, Mary; thanks for the suggested topic. I think “the Law” a good one and we’ll use it for March’s project.

As for Feb. ’08’s topic… well, that would be telling! Stay tuned, though – all will be revealed on Monday morning, Feb. 4th!
# Robert @ reason4smileon Feb 25th 2008 at 10:01 am

Hi Robert,
It’s a really great idea.
It’s a very interesting way of sharing! I’ve got to know your site from Jean Browman.

I do believe that we can learn a lot of things from life. Blogging has made me on the lookout for wisdom, lookout for more opportunity on learning and sharing.

Looking forward to join one of your WILF in the future.
Cheers,
Robert
(we have the same name =D)
# Robert Hruzekon Feb 25th 2008 at 10:49 am

Howdy, Robert! What a great name!

Glad you found us, and hope you can participate with us every month!
# ettaroseon Apr 4th 2008 at 11:12 am

I have a couple of ideas. What I learned from my child, and
What I learned from Blogging. Just some thoughts.
# Robert Hruzekon Apr 4th 2008 at 4:47 pm

Etta, I’ll give those some thought. Thanks for the ideas – keep ‘em coming!
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# Kerry Dexteron Jul 15th 2008 at 4:38 pm

Robert,
how about
what I learned from
my best friend
living in the country
living in the city
learning another language
art
buildings
listening to music
playing music

just found your site — enjoyng it, thanks

Kerry Dexters last blog post..now playing: eliza gilkyson: beautiful world
# Robert Hruzekon Jul 15th 2008 at 6:21 pm

Howdy, Kerry! Hope you decide to subscribe… (hint, hint…)

Hey, these are some great suggestions. Look for them to appear in the months ahead!
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# Dennis McMullinon Aug 26th 2008 at 8:18 am

Bob –

It’s your good friend and upstanding member of our Houston “Executive Bored” group.

This is a response to your call for potential WILF topics.

I’ve always found that people react in interesting ways, do interesting things and sometime discover profound truths when they or their lives are under stress or danger. . .

How about some WILFs that reflect on these stressed periods in our lives –

WILF “a period of unusual stress/danger in my life”?

Just think about it –

DM

If you’ve already done this then “never mind”
# Robert Hruzekon Aug 26th 2008 at 12:05 pm

You know; this is a good idea, Dennis. Look for “What I Learned From Stress” sometime in the next few months!

Nice to see ya finally de-lurked, Bud!
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# Middle Zone Musings » What I Learned From… the Generosity of Otherson Dec 1st 2008 at 6:00 am

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# Middle Zone Musings » What I Learned From a Generous Hearton Dec 5th 2008 at 6:01 am

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# Carlo - WCResults.comon Dec 6th 2008 at 10:09 pm

Awesome site

Carlo – WCResults.coms last blog post..Your Favourite Cricket Nation?
# Middle Zone Musings » Almost Time for the Unveiling!on Dec 18th 2008 at 6:01 am

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# Confident Writing: Highlights of 2008 | Confident Writingon Dec 22nd 2008 at 2:00 am

[...] From: I’ve written a reflective piece each month for the Middle Zone Group Writing Project: What I Learned From. I had fun working some of them into the writing theme, and also enjoyed writing some more personal [...]
# Middle Zone Musings » What I Learned From… a Sidewalkon Mar 2nd 2009 at 6:01 am

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# Sidewalk Lessons « Hope42day’s Blogon Mar 7th 2009 at 8:07 pm

[...] 2009 by hope42day Another groupwrite project is on @ Middle Zone Musings. This month is about What I Learned From…a Sidewalk! The entry deadline is Sunday, March 8 at 12 am EST. All the entries will be posted [...]
# Middle Zone Musings » I’m Free! I’m Free!on Apr 3rd 2009 at 8:38 pm

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# Middle Zone Musings » What I Learned From… Adversityon Apr 6th 2009 at 6:00 am

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# Middle Zone Musings » Problogger Book Winner #2!on Apr 14th 2009 at 6:00 am

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# Daveon Apr 21st 2009 at 6:33 pm

Just want to say that I think this is a fantastic idea! I’ve read through a few of these sets and they have been great.
# Robert Hruzekon Apr 21st 2009 at 8:01 pm

@Dave – Kind of you to say so, Dave! Hey, why not join us next time?
# Middle Zone Musings » What I Learned From… Communityon May 4th 2009 at 12:01 am

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# Middle Zone Musings » All Entries: What I Learned From Communityon May 11th 2009 at 7:41 am

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# Luke Gedeonon May 14th 2009 at 7:34 am

Hey Robert,

You wrote a post awhile back telling how to learn something from anything, and basically how to write a WILF post. I am having trouble finding it and wondered if you would put a link to it here on the main WILF page. It was a classic post worthy of a special spot on this page.

Also another idea for a future project, is what I learned from using free stuff, or getting stuff for free.
# Middle Zone Musings » What I Learned From… a Mountaintop Experienceon Jun 1st 2009 at 6:01 am

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# Middle Zone Musings » New WILF Topic: What I Learned From Bloopers, Mistakes, and Embarrassing Momentson Jun 29th 2009 at 6:02 am

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# Middle Zone Musings » What I Learned From Bloopers, Mistakes, and Embarrassing Momentson Jul 6th 2009 at 6:04 am

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# Middle Zone Musings » Problogger Book Winner #5on Jul 14th 2009 at 7:40 am

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# Karenon Jul 18th 2009 at 7:46 pm

This is an amazing list of inspirational articles. I think I’m going to refer back to the ones about WILF stresses on each day of the week throughout the tough work week. What a great project.
# Middle Zone Musings » What I Learned From… the Plant Worldon Aug 2nd 2009 at 8:12 pm

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# Middle Zone Musings » What I Learned From… 2009on Dec 7th 2009 at 6:03 am

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# Kai Loon Jan 24th 2010 at 5:59 pm

Robert,

At first, I thought this WILF was a variation of MILF. Got a good chuckle out of that.

These are great learning articles for everyday life.

Thanks,
Kai Lo
# Middle Zone Musings » Behind the Dooron Jan 25th 2010 at 8:32 am

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# What I Learned From 2009, – Best of Mother Earth ~ Creating Healthier Liveson Jan 30th 2010 at 6:53 pm

[...] 2009 for the WILF group writing project over at Robert Hruzek’s Middle Zone [...]
# Middle Zone Musings » What I Learned From… Childrenon Feb 1st 2010 at 6:02 am

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