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Sometimes, I have no idea what to write about on my designated days. It may be because my mind is locked up on some type of long-term obligation or goal. Or maybe it could be that the days are shorter and there’s more dark hours than light. I could see those factors influencing my sense of writing.

Nevertheless, I hope y’all are having a great Friday and will have a great weekend!

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37 responses to “Blank Slate”

  1. erroneouschoices Avatar

    paperwork culprit

    1. Michael Williams Avatar

      right?? i think so!

  2. CJ Antichow Avatar
    CJ Antichow

    I struggle with this too Mike. A few sentences is better than nothing.
    Have a great wknd!

    1. Michael Williams Avatar

      true πŸ˜€

  3. Sara Allwright Avatar

    Have a fab weekend Mike! 😁

    1. Michael Williams Avatar

      you too Sara! πŸ™‚

      1. Sara Allwright Avatar

        Thank you Mike! 😁

  4. Kate@athousandbitsofpaper Avatar

    Well done on overcoming the blank canvas conundrum Mike – you have a great week-end too

    1. Michael Williams Avatar

      Thanks Kate! πŸ™‚

  5. majellalaws Avatar

    Good on you for not forcing yourself to write when it’s just not there. I like this post it’s human, normal.πŸ™‚

    1. Michael Williams Avatar

      thanks Majella! πŸ™‚

  6. Willie Torres Jr. Avatar
    Willie Torres Jr.

    I feel you on this… I’ve been feeling the same way. For me, it’s more the discouragement and the cold weather and dark nights, they just take me out of the mood to write or concentrate.

    1. Michael Williams Avatar

      the dark nights – especially this 3 month span can really do it! feel free to vent brother – you got people here that got your back!

      1. Willie Torres Jr. Avatar
        Willie Torres Jr.

        Thank you… And if I don’t get a chance or I forget, Happy Thanksgiving Brother…

        1. Michael Williams Avatar

          you too Willie!

    2. KikiFikar Avatar

      Can we all just talk about these dark nights? I feel like it’s midnight at 7 pm and I’m locked in an abyss. I actually bought one of those nightlights to help with this. Let’s see if it works! Sorry to barge in on the comments but I had to share. lol 😁

      1. Michael Williams Avatar

        😁 it’s fine np at all! but yeah, you may have inspired my post on Tuesday thank you! the good thing is, after a month, the days will start to get longer again!

      2. Willie Torres Jr. Avatar
        Willie Torres Jr.

        Ugh, no kidding, I feel the same way. These dark evenings make it feel like the day is over before it even starts. I leave work and it feels like bedtime already. Trust me, you’re not alone in this. πŸ˜„

        1. KikiFikar Avatar

          Thank you! Mike reminded us that this will soon start to change. This too shall pass I suppose. 😁

  7. Christopher Hall Avatar

    Gosh don’t we all get exactly what you mean! This whole getting dark way too early every winter absolutely sucks every single freaking year! Lol

    1. Michael Williams Avatar

      only good thing about it is the holidays for sure! have a great Friday Chris!

      1. Christopher Hall Avatar

        Absolutely! You too Mike! πŸ™‚

  8. arlene Avatar

    I agree, there are times when we don’t know what to write about. When you’re blogging for too long like me, content is hard to come by.😘

    1. Michael Williams Avatar

      how true Arlene! what they say is true, especially in this situation: a picture is worth a thousand words! πŸ™‚

  9. Nancy Homlitas Avatar

    Thanks, Mike, Same to you! πŸ™‚

    1. Michael Williams Avatar

      πŸ˜„πŸ‘

  10. ibarynt Avatar

    Mike, you still wrote without writing 😁. I trust your Friday night is going well.

    1. Michael Williams Avatar

      😁 I’m glad I was able to put something to writing. enjoy the Saturday!

      1. ibarynt Avatar

        Washing dishes 🀣

  11. justrojie Avatar

    Any plans for the weekend?

    1. Michael Williams Avatar

      just paperwork πŸ˜­πŸ˜­πŸ˜‚ u?

      1. justrojie Avatar

        I gotta get recertified for bls, acls, and pals and car maintenance. Also cleaning the house before people come over for thanksgiving

        1. Michael Williams Avatar

          busy weekend! i hope you got stuff done today while enjoying!

  12. KikiFikar Avatar

    Happy Saturday Mike! Can’t wait for your next creation. 😁

    1. Michael Williams Avatar

      thanks Karen! little overcast today, huh? drive safe if you’ve got rain up there!

      1. KikiFikar Avatar

        Yessss! It was raining this morning. Grabbed an early Saturday brunch with the girls and as soon as we came out the sun was shining on my face. Back to total gray skies now.

  13. thingsihavethoughtof Avatar

    . (in sympathy with ya)

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