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A terminal for all blogs coming in or going out. A view into my life.

Started July 1st 2019 for contests, etc. as other blogs are filling up and have other purposes.

Ferry boat between Solvorn and Ornes across the Lustrafjord i Sogn og Fjordane.



My new new new blog is
 
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ในสวนของเลียม Open in new Window. (13+)
In Liam's Garden, a personal journal
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.

I'm starting a new blog because
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L'aura del Campo Open in new Window. (13+)
Online journal capturing the moment and the memory of moments. A meadow meditation.
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had over 1,200 entries and that was getting close to full. I don't want to trim it by deletion. I did that once, much to my dismay. Will be used more for poetry.

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Hoarfrosts from Hell Open in new Window. (GC)
Anything I'm not happy about or that I don't want in my main blog!
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is still hidden from the public and will remain so. It's more personal and full of angst. Was used for 30DBC for May 2020 and now used for Blogville.

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Enga mellom fjella Open in new Window. (13+)
Enga mellom fjella: where from across the meadow, poems sing from mountains and molehills.
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was full... until the number of entries was increased. A mixed blog, mostly stories.

I'll be linking to
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On The Write Path Open in new Window. (13+)
ON THE WRITE PATH: travel journal for Around-the-World in 2015, 16, 18.
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as I need to post there about my travels.

 
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O Pinions! Open in new Window. (XGC)
May my opinions gather wind under their wings and fly, perchance to soar.
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is for my opinions. *Laugh*

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Nurture your Nature Open in new Window. (13+)
Look around. Let Nature nurture your Soul. I record images I sense and share them here.
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was set up for nature observations and musings.

 
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Watt's Gnus Open in new Window. (18+)
On topics and today's gnus. Definitely opinionated. Set to 18+ for a reason.
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come out of a need to share interesting stuff I come across. When I was young I did a small newsletter named as such. (or was it column in the newsletter? Been 30 years... I think.)

 
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Flash Fiction Open in new Window. (GC)
Short 300 word, more or less, "stories" .
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is where I put my flash fictions. Maybe someday I'll figure it out and have enough good ones to publish. Ratings vary and some are hidden from view.

I've started an appendix (I no longer have one personally) to keep track of my Space Cadet journals for Space Blog. It's a work constantly under construction. Mind the mess.
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Space Cadet - the never ending journal Open in new Window. (18+)
Journeys of an Alien Space crew.
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I needed to start a folder for contests as there are so many deadlines and details to remember.
 
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Conquest ... to keep track of contests Open in new Window. (ASR)
A place to keep track of in progress works and up-coming deadlines as well as any awards.
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(also very messy!) *Shock2*

 
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Blogville  Open in new Window. (XGC)
Where bloggers meet and greet to read and share. No required prompt. Alias: blogville.
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is for posting personal blog entries in hope that folks will comment and post their blog entries there as well. I will be commenting on all blog entries posted. It's my effort to rebuild a blogging community.

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Bibimbap 비빔밥  Open in new Window. (13+)
Left-overs piled on hot rice and mixed.
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an E blog focusing on food and culture. Easily digestible for the Queasy and Questioning.

November 19, 2019 at 12:07am
November 19, 2019 at 12:07am
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What characteristics do you admire in a leader? Is there or was there a time in your life when you took on a leadership role? Research different leadership styles and describe which style you would most like to follow. Which style are you? When you are in a leadership position, do you exemplify the qualities you admire in a good leader?

Yes, I've been a leader... No, I'm not good at it. I can encourage people every day of the week. I can poke holes in irrational arguments. I can point out better ways of doing certain things... but not all things. I can add to the discussion. I can even make a difference. But...

I'm simply not disciplined and focused enough to lead.

1. A leader needs to lead.

I've been fortunate to have a good boss or two. Someone who can mentor or at least bring out the best in me. I've also worked for those who may know their job but should never ever manage others.

2. People skills are important.

Intelligence and experience are not enough. It's great to be part of a team working on a shared goal. But the leader of that group needs to be able to weave those talents and make 1+1+1+1 = 5. The sum must be greater than the parts.

3. There are many types of leaders.

The autocrat is one kind that needs slaves and sycophants to succeed. I don't suck-up well. However, they can get much done. The traditional Chinese top-down system has created marvels. But few ask about the toll on individuals.

4. Does the end justify the means?

LBJ (Lyndon Baines Johnson), president of the USA (1963-1968), knew where every skeleton was hid in Congress. He seized the moment of a nation in mourning and twisted arms until he got what he wanted. He wasn't the nicest person. But, the civil Rights Act and his vision of a Great Society moved a reluctant populace forward. We owe him much.

5. Who's counting the dead bodies?

Probably me. My personality likes to point this out to people I am in agreement with. I turn livid with those who purposely harm others, even with good intentions. If I'm in disagreement and you're inhumanely mean, watch out... because I'm watching and taking notes.

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In conclusion, leaders can do good and bad. Usually both. History judges them, sometimes unfairly. Overall, I prefer leaders who have a keen mind, a broad vision and a huge heart. It takes both to make wise decisions... yet even then...

In other snews, two of my recent flash fictions of note:
 
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Which bridge to cross, which to burn  Open in new Window. (13+)
Flash ~300 words. Prompt: sunflower, ocean, cloud. Think Peter Pan and Wendy.
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and
 
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The Blind [283 words] Open in new Window. (18+)
Nov 18 prompt for 300 word flash fiction: “I won’t make that mistake again”
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. I'm back to writing.



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