getting my blogger-feet wet

I am in my late fifties and, up to very recently, not too interested in computers beyond emailing, googling for information, saving my photos, and for the most part using applications having to do with my work (bookkeeping). Boring, huh? So then, out of boredom and playing around on the computer, I discovered a whole new world. The first time I heard the word "blog" I thought it was a joke, rather cute, but just one of those techie-isms. My thinking was: why would anyone want to write on the computer? Why would I be remotely interested in what people have to say? sordid secrets of their lives, vague opinions, lots of lingo, not that much substance...however, I didn't even realize that half the time when I was googling for information I was reading people's blogs! When I finally understood that, I could see the potential.
I once wrote a blog, a few months ago. Can't recall what I was on about; I checked back regularly to see if the comments were poring in...they were not...and left it there. Recently I wanted to set up a website. Wanting to hurl headlong into that process, I promptly got confused and overwhelmed with information. Then I recalled what a friend of mine told me - she's an astute website designer herself - and that was to simply start blogging. Well here I am again at the basics. I'm a lot more serious and focused now. -- Patricia

Travel Blogging

Hi there

I am a photography producer and I get to produce assignments in many different places, around the world. I also take photographs of all the places I go to. I'd like to share these, along with stories from the road, with other people. I'd also like to use the blog to finesse my writing skills...the more I practice, hopefully the better I will get. That's the theory, at least :)

Introduction

I am a "newblogger." Though I've been blogging for several years, I seem to have lost my motivation to write and network with other bloggers...

I have a small blogging niche as a veteran homeschooling mother with a special interest in homeschooling children with special needs. I have two real life special ministries involving including people with special needs in faith communities and supporting others who homeschool children with special needs.

As a stay-at-home mom, my other passions in life include my Lord & Savior, my family, reading and cooking.

I am extremely introverted so blogging has been a nice outlet to express myself. I have never considered myself to be a writer. I find that I work very hard, perhaps too hard, to find just the right words to express what I mean to convey.

I have many written works on the internet. They are informational pieces about homeschooling children with special needs. I have also written an e-book with the same subject.

Now, I need to learn how to be a good blogger!

Favorite Hobby

Photo from UBC Museum of Anthropology

My favorite hobby is writing

I've been writing on and off for 30 years.

I don't exactly love writing. Sometimes I hate it, but I do love having written.

The UBC Museum of Anthropology is well worth a visit. Pace yourself if you decide to go. There's a lot to see.

Need Help Blogging

I'm a writer. I've been invited to join writing blogs, but don't know how to post my stories or include a photo of myself. I also have ideas for a blog and don't know how to begin. I need help. That's why I'm here.

Hello World!

I'm here as part of the Blog Writing Pre-Course and I'm ready to make my mark on the digital world. Look out Seth Godin, I will soon knock you out of the king of the hill spot in the blogasphere. I already have a blog called What Matters but sometimes I run out of things to talk about. I'm hoping this class will inspire me to get back to my blog and be more faithful in using it to focus on what matters in life instead of things that don't.