Frohe Weihnachten
God Jul
聖誕快樂
メリークリスマス
Feliz Navidad
Buon Natale
Joyeux Noël
Vrolijk kerstfeest
Giáng Sinh vui vẻ
Veselé Vánoce
Feliz Natal
성탄을 축하드려요
Wesołych Świąt
С рождеством!
Hyvää joulua
Merry Christmas
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Keep on writing.
Jo Hawk The Writer
Writing is like driving at night in the fog.
You can only see as far as your headlights, but you can make the whole trip that way.
– E. L. Doctorow
Today is Day 360 of the 2020 Daily Writing Challenge.
Did you write yesterday?
My year-end countdown has begun, and what a wild ride 2020 has been. The adage says what doesn’t kill us makes us stronger. I’m not dead, yet therefore I must be tougher right? The question becomes — How much can I accomplish before we ring in the new year?
It all starts with a well-conceived strategy, and mine includes a master list of 100 activities to help me reach my annual writing goal. It may sound impossible, but many items are almost insignificant and require fewer than 15 minutes to finish. They are micro-actions, minor jobs that, while they are crucial, they are the ones I repeatedly push to tomorrow.
My new resolution is to stop multitasking and instead concentrate on finishing one task before starting another. I have dedicated a cute notebook to collect random thoughts that often distract me from my current job. I aim to eliminate some low-priority habits and devote my time to higher valued assignments. Each evening, I will organize tomorrow’s calendar and schedule my most important activity in the top slot of my To-Do list. I pledge to complete that job before doing anything else. It means moving my daily writing session from afternoons to first thing in the morning. Well, second after my coffee, of course.
What can you achieve before the year’s end?
Let us know in the comments below.
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Keep on writing.
Jo Hawk The Writer
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Keep on writing.
Jo Hawk The Writer
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Keep on writing.
Jo Hawk The Writer
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Keep on writing.
Jo Hawk The Writer
Charles Dickens’ novella A Christmas Carol was first published on December 19, 1843. The initial run of 6,000 copies sold out by Christmas Eve, and the publisher, Chapman & Hall, issued a second, and then the third edition before the year’s end. They claim the book has never been out of print in the 176 years since its original publication. It has inspired countless adaptations. It never fails to make the most popular Christmas movie lists. An impressive accomplishment for a story of approximately 28,000 words.
Despite the Bah Humbug, scary ghosts, the portrayal of subsistence living, and an overbearing boss, it is an optimistic tale, portraying redemption’s forgiveness and love’s strength. We see generosity’s effects on our fellow humans and the infectious nature of good cheer throughout the year. It is an evergreen reminder that we possess the power to create a positive impact on others. Generations continue to confirm the heartfelt reality of our human condition.
This holiday season, I wish you fond recollections of childhood pleasures. May you create precious new memories with cherished friends and family. During the festivities, take a quiet moment to reflect on times past and present as you imagine a brighter future.
How will you carry the holiday spirit into the New Year?
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Keep on writing.
Jo Hawk The Writer
Writing is like driving at night in the fog.
You can only see as far as your headlights, but you can make the whole trip that way.
– E. L. Doctorow
Today is Day 359 of the 2020 Daily Writing Challenge.
Did you write yesterday?
My year-end countdown has begun, and what a wild ride 2020 has been. The adage says what doesn’t kill us makes us stronger. I’m not dead, yet therefore I must be tougher right? The question becomes — How much can I accomplish before we ring in the new year?
It all starts with a well-conceived strategy, and mine includes a master list of 100 activities to help me reach my annual writing goal. It may sound impossible, but many items are almost insignificant and require fewer than 15 minutes to finish. They are micro-actions, minor jobs that, while they are crucial, they are the ones I repeatedly push to tomorrow.
My new resolution is to stop multitasking and instead concentrate on finishing one task before starting another. I have dedicated a cute notebook to collect random thoughts that often distract me from my current job. I aim to eliminate some low-priority habits and devote my time to higher valued assignments. Each evening, I will organize tomorrow’s calendar and schedule my most important activity in the top slot of my To-Do list. I pledge to complete that job before doing anything else. It means moving my daily writing session from afternoons to first thing in the morning. Well, second after my coffee, of course.
What can you achieve before the year’s end?
Let us know in the comments below.
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Keep on writing.
Jo Hawk The Writer
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Keep on writing.
Jo Hawk The Writer
I find holiday shopping and gift-giving overrated. In truth, the gift-receiving is the real letdown for me. Wrapped in each box I present are hours of creating lists, researching, stealthy reconnaissance, and nail-biting decision making. Then comes the browsing, buying, and tracking delivery dates. Presentation wrapping reaches another level of anxiety. The goal is to bring pure delight to my friends and family. It is a stressful process, and it can lead to disappointment when you received underwhelming presents.
But it does not dampen my love of the season. The best activity is driving through the neighborhood, looking at my neighbor’s brilliant displays. My leisurely cruises are a favorite pastime. A couple of streets away, the homeowners deck every house with lights. I detour to enjoy the show every chance I get. This year I expanded my evening excursion and discovered a home with a choreographed display. We can even listen to the music on a station on the car’s radio. It is an elaborate event with three nightly shows and free admission.
Watching twinkling lights, listening to carols, and spending time with loved ones is a genuine holiday treasure. All we need now is snow.
What non-traditional holiday traditions do you observe?
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Keep on writing.
Jo Hawk The Writer
Writing is like driving at night in the fog.
You can only see as far as your headlights, but you can make the whole trip that way.
– E. L. Doctorow
Today is Day 358 of the 2020 Daily Writing Challenge.
Did you write yesterday?
My year-end countdown has begun, and what a wild ride 2020 has been. The adage says what doesn’t kill us makes us stronger. I’m not dead, yet therefore I must be tougher right? The question becomes — How much can I accomplish before we ring in the new year?
It all starts with a well-conceived strategy, and mine includes a master list of 100 activities to help me reach my annual writing goal. It may sound impossible, but many items are almost insignificant and require fewer than 15 minutes to finish. They are micro-actions, minor jobs that, while they are crucial, they are the ones I repeatedly push to tomorrow.
My new resolution is to stop multitasking and instead concentrate on finishing one task before starting another. I have dedicated a cute notebook to collect random thoughts that often distract me from my current job. I aim to eliminate some low-priority habits and devote my time to higher valued assignments. Each evening, I will organize tomorrow’s calendar and schedule my most important activity in the top slot of my To-Do list. I pledge to complete that job before doing anything else. It means moving my daily writing session from afternoons to first thing in the morning. Well, second after my coffee, of course.
What can you achieve before the year’s end?
Let us know in the comments below.
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Keep on writing.
Jo Hawk The Writer
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