The end to a wild week has come. This week saw some changes around M3, and it is time to settle in with a cuppa. There is a mystery to be solved as well. Are you in? There is bug spray on the table over there if you need some, but the fans are keeping it cool.
Statistics
In a week where I was literally missing for three days, the power of my images are evident. If you are not adding images to your posts, you are missing the opportunity for search engines to reach out to your blog. Two-thirds of M3’s traffic on the 3rd and 4th were people in search of the eagle images which I have used.
If you have not noticed, there is a new word meter on the left sidebar. The green one at the top right is for words on M3. The red one is for books I am writing. I hope you follow along to see how they are coming.
Publishing a book was not in the cards this week, as I had hoped it would be. On the other hand, much progress ticked on the meter for the (half dozen) WIP. I am not deterred, my outlook for the coming week is good.
Speaking of books… have you taken the new poll? (It is coming down tomorrow.)
Kudos
The front got really quiet. Seems when I am not here, there is not much to talk about between you. The absence of Friday Follies this week was novel. It is only the second Friday without Follies in eight months. Many thanks to those who came by to rubberneck and see if I had come to my senses and posted something.
Many more thanks to those of you who identified with Mantra’s poem and found your way to the inbox and telephone. Your calls and emails are deeply appreciated.
Normalcy
It appears next week will bring M3 back to normal (term used rather loosely).
Flash in the Pan is set for tomorrow (barring another catastrophe).
Mantra gets serious about interpersonal relationships.
Writer’s Spotlight will feature and interesting lady with a very unique book.
MAD, which failed to post according to schedule in my absence Thursday (go WP), will hopefully stir you up for children.
Friday Follies will be a double edition.
These are just the things which are expected from M3.
More
In combing through archives to find some posts which will be moving to a new location, I found some ends we left dangling after the Mate & Quaint serials. The Ask Momma box has some questions which have not been explored. There are two more series which are skeletons in need of flesh.
If you would like to see M3 cover something in particular, hover your mouse over the About Momma tab on the top header to see the Ask Momma button. Consider this your personal invitation to non-hatemail…or hatemail as the case may be.
Dramamine
Some long awaited changes are moving forward on M3. The overhaul of the Coffee Shoppe is in its third week. With any luck, it will be ready by the next SEP. The pages in the Map (which should really be called the Atlas) will be getting a face lift as well. I am preferring fewer page hits to make them more convenient for the M3 Readers.
Right Turn, Clyde!
Right turn, Clyde.
Next month the big boys will be leaving teenagerdom. This officially puts half of the children in their twenties. However, that still leaves a couple in the midst of the teenage angst.
I refuse to subscribe angst to merely an age. Read that again slowly.
Merriam Webster defines angst as…
a feeling of anxiety, apprehension, or insecurity”
Of course, the example provided is teenage angst. In their metamorphosis from childhood to adulthood, teenagers enter many situations and interactions which cause anxiety, apprehension and insecurity. So many events cause all three, not just one.
Let’s get real. Angst is at any age. Any of the following apply to you?
- Disappointed someone let you down.
- Wonder if your job will hold out until retirement.
- Miffed Mate left that chore undone…again.
- Nervous about meeting new members of Mate’s family.
- Hate the dynamic of social settings.
- Cold feet.
- Prefer to stay home and starve than face the crowd.
- Butterflies going into a new situation.
- Bent because others are comparing you to themselves…and finding you lacking.
Caught you, did I not? Angst belongs to everyone.
E.V.E.R.Y.O.N.E.
I am a forty-something who suffers from angst on a regular basis. While I am far from insecure in most endeavors, I still have my moments where I wonder why I bother… with much of anything.
No.
I do know there are a great number of people touched by me… and not in that sexual offender kind of way. Some people are truly moved by my poignant perspective, which is not a fish eye view of the world. It is far more like using the Hubble telescope to look at a hangnail.
One of my mottoes, which could well be a tagline, is:
I point out the obvious.
While I may not use the Captain Obvious manner, I am using an index finger to indicate the marks from the bark on your forehead where you are drumming it on a sequoia planted firmly in front of the forest. While someone is busy looking at the splinter in their thumb, I am pointing out the compound fracture of their arm…attached to the hand.
Yes.
Occasionally, I have bark on my forehead. I am very fortunate to be able to sidestep and look my own existence and ask myself…
Were you thinking?
No.
I do not ask, What were you thinking? Why not?
In fact, if you were thinking at all, you would have seen the fundamental flaws which would have kept you from making this colossal disaster area, which will take an act of Congress to clean and a time frame measured best in decades.”
Anxiety
The majority of situations which cause me angst are my interpersonal relationships with people in my social circles. I also have a pharmacological philosophy which supports the abolition of the anxiety…
Apprehension
Fear is a powerful motivator and a massive inhibitor. This is a lesson I have learned by watching others. The only thing I fear is what my children do not fear. Everything else is just a twist in the coaster. I embody the tagline No Fear.
Some people use fear as a way to get themselves out of bed to prevent the impending disaster. It stirs them out of self-imposed reverie, although many have to smell the coffee beans turn to ashes.
Fear can cripple anyone. It goes hand-in-hand with…
Insecurity
When no one validates your efforts or acknowledges your existence, it is difficult to be secure in the wholesomeness of your actions. This realization does not mean what you do is less valuable. In fact, at many times, it makes it even more valuable. It becomes a treasure waiting to be discovered by the tenacious one who will dirty the shovel to find it.
I can honestly tell you, when a tree falls in the forest, it does make a sound. I know. I have been the tree.
Until next time,
Have you experienced angst? Which portion is the resident in your life? What do you do to curb it?
BuddhaKat
/ July 7, 2012Hi Red… as one of the “the-obvious-almost-always-goes-right-over-my-head” people, I must tell you what a wonderful thing it is to have someone shake it like a stick in front of me until I Hope your holiday week was better than it seems, and subsequent times will rise and shine!!!
xoxoxo
🙂
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Red
/ July 7, 2012I have “I do not ignore the obvious,” on almost every quote page I own. And things will always turn out. It is my way to be optimistic. More often than not, things do out just fine.
Great to see you tonight, Kat. xxx
Derek Mansker
/ July 7, 2012Sounds like you have a lot going on. I did come by on Friday to rubber neck, but nothing. Then I thought maybe I missed the memo, but nothing. — But, I look forward to the double dose next week. You even invited more hatemailers tonight, so good luck!
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Red
/ July 7, 2012When I do put out an invitation, it always means a few extra. Yet another proof, the hatemailers read all week 😉 Hope you had a great Fourth.
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Valentine Logar
/ July 7, 2012Angst? Anxiety? Apprehension?
Fear…..as I run screaming from the room with my ass.ets on fire.
No really, not really. I ask both questions now and then Were you and What were you…both are applicable depending on the circumstance. Even when you know you are doing the right thing for the right reason sometimes the question still needs to get asked, doesn’t it?
Then there is the other response I am wont to think…simply “I am to old for this, top me off, light me off; is my hat on straight?”
I do like your answer though, perhaps that is the part I have been missing!
Much love as always sister of my best place
Val
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Red
/ July 7, 2012Now, if I could get a patent on it…I could have a complete staff of writers…. Brew the coffee strong in the morning, sweet sister. I am going to need a vat 😉
Laurie
/ July 7, 2012I developed panic attacks, when the cause of the “angst” is something occurring as a result of nature of physical surroundings I can’t control. When people cause it I lose my temper……the same situation occurring twice is becoming a rarity, so I must be getting better at it……….anger management is overrated, I’ve had it. 🙂 ………although, I would love to be able to medicate the sources of my stress………..I have the right to remain silent as I may incriminate myself……;-p
Red
/ July 7, 2012See, I always wrote about the things I fantasize when it comes to others…That way, I have plausible deniability…or wait, no, that is an insanity plea.
Cat Forsley
/ July 7, 2012I have missed you red !
not seeing you around wombania – i wondered ….
but knew you were writing —–
i am kinda in my own land too –
sometimes it’s good to be ——–
sometimes it’s just needed ,,,,
sending lots of love
and hugs xoxoxo
Cat
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Red
/ July 7, 2012I have been missing from the Internet entirely. This is the first time I have been online since Tuesday. I had to get some work done…Much love, Mon Chat doux. <3 {HUGZ} Red. xxx
Cat Forsley
/ July 7, 2012sending more love ….
we all need time off ………..
hope hope all is good
it always works itself out ………:) i think ….
and yes Mantra should have a book of poetry ….:)
saw your poll 🙂
a long book would be good
🙂
Goodnight love
turning in
early early xoxoxoxoxo
love love and more your way >>>>>> xo
C
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Red
/ July 7, 2012Doux reves! I could use a night of in early!! Much love and sweetness, MCD. <3 Red. xxx
Cat Forsley
/ July 8, 2012Hope You wake up feeling awesome and rested ………
best night o sleep i have had in ??? 🙂
Write me Red – anytime –
and i just read the comment on the other post
you were programming ? wow !!!!!! Brainiac 🙂 YOU
I think that before i started using a computer
2007—-
Life was soooooo dif ……
Sendung Über hugs and lovely wishes for a BRIGHT sunday xoxoxoxo
Cat xx
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Binky
/ July 7, 2012Angst? No! Never, ever! Not me! No. Well, maybe. Luckily, there’s always chocolate.
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Red
/ July 7, 2012Chocolate is good for nearly all that ails you!
prenin
/ July 8, 2012I got so used to fear and anxiety (It goes with the territory!) that once it disappeared I found myself at a loss!!! 🙂
Glad to know all is well at M3 – you are a special part of my life my friend!!! 🙂
Yes, I do not headbutt trees, but have headbutted a street light when distracted by a Harley!!! 🙂
Love and hugs!
Prenin.
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Red
/ July 8, 2012Oh, my! My daughter once walked into a light pole. Ouch!
Happy birthday, dear Pren. {HUGZ} Red.
prenin
/ July 8, 2012Thanks Red! 🙂
As birthdays go this was one of my better ones!!! 🙂
Love and hugs!
Prenin.
aussieian2011
/ July 8, 2012A pleasure to visit and read your work Red , you certainly put a lot of effort into it.
I wish you much love and happiness
Emu
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Red
/ July 8, 2012So glad you stopped by, Ian. Good to see you today. Red.
Lizzie Cracked
/ July 8, 2012Angst? Anxiety? I dunno..me? Sometimes when I can’t find people.. Its a gut wrenching feeling to be in the land of the in between then realize someone isn’t there where they were and are usually… I think OMG How long has this been going on did I miss the memo – thus the email title 🙂 I settled down after the second day and didnt get that one thing you have set to auto publish or go out or whichever if you don’t stop it… Good gosh woman.. Glad you are back .. you should see where my brain has been (Someone took my damn donut do you believe that? I wrote about it 😉 ) ALso.. I think I don;t really know how to use Google Plus so much…how can that be? Hoping you will tell me what is plain as day right before my eyes? 🙂
Love you and glad to “see” you.. (((hugs))))
Lizzie
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Red
/ July 8, 2012I am going to come by and find out about the donut. As to Plus, I am sure I can arrange something for you 😉 {HUGZ} Red. xxx
Lizzie Cracked
/ July 8, 2012Well I think I forgot the obvious…after you post something,,,do you have to share it ,..? no wait you do that when you post,,,I mean the post not the +1..ahh well I shared this one just for the practice 😉
my as well make sure my plus 1 skills are solid 🙂
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Red
/ July 8, 2012WP does not have an automatic post to G+. WP considers G+ spam. You will not see any referrals from there, and there is no direct communication. I go to my posts and +1 from the post or I just share them from email or G+. Just be sure you have your G+ button where the flyout can expand. Other than that…What else did you want to know? xxx