2024 - It's a Wrap

 Looking Ahead

It is getting so close to the end of 2024 that many are already considering 2025 resolutions. Never mind; I don’t do them, but if you do, great. Change for the good is never bad, and isn’t that what resolutions are all about?

Looking back on 2023 - here are a few things I have learned.

 It now seems unlikely I will get my followers on X to the one million number. Being short by a little over 998,000 after over a decade, it might be time to give up—not give up Twitter—X, but give up on trying to drum up more of a following. I have not tried too hard, and my numbers show it.

Engaging in any online politics is not only a waste of time but might also harm our health. (worry, worry, worry) I occasionally comment, but let's face it, no one will change their mind when any of us disagrees with a political post. It is good for a smile or laugh some days; otherwise, not much good comes of it.

Saying I will write or edit more next year is not enough—I guess I will really need to do it.

If independent writers want to sell books, it takes work.

And this is the last one—my resolution for 2025 – I will finally publish the two books I have completed, even if that is all I get done in the world of writing.

 

Today’s Photos – All taken within ten miles of our home in East-Central Wyoming.

“I’m writing a book. I’ve got the page numbers done.”    

Steven Wright

Happy New Year! Keep on writing, editing, reading, and, most of all, publishing and raking in all that money.

 

 

It's Almost the End of the Year - Writing Update

 

Writing - After a couple of years of low output, I am once again rolling along. Yep, I am writing, editing, and working on a new book cover. With a bit of luck, I might get something published in 2025.

Weather - We are experiencing a mild winter so far. We have been getting more wind than I like, but most days are reaching close to 40 degrees with an occasional 50. It was so mild, in fact, that I played golf several days last week.

The early sunsets make it seem like the days are shorter, which, according to the calendar, they are as far as sunlight is concerned.

Books - Tonight, I should have the third book in my series for seniors ready to send to my first readers.

Walking - I'm still getting in my morning walks. A skiff of snow slowed me down today when I was on hard-surfaced roads. Luckily, most of my walking is on gravel, which is much safer for an old guy like me.

Today’s Photos – From my walks and drives nearby. 

Have a great rest of the month. Make sure to finish your Christmas shopping soon. Meanwhile, keep on reading and keep on writing.

 

Writing Thought from Someone Famous - “Get it down. Take chances. It may be bad, but it’s the only way you can do anything really good.” William Faulkner