When I started this blog, I vowed to never apologize for long stretches without content.
You see it often elsewhere. ”I’m sorry I haven’t kept this up in a while, but (insert excuse).”
Mostly, it’s arrogant. Who am I to assume you are sitting around in front of your computer waiting for what I have to say? To paraphrase George Carlin, “Everyone’s off at the mall buying sneakers with lights in them.”
So when I don’t write, I don’t write. When I do, I do. It’s that simple. But there must be inspiration and, lately, I just haven’t been inspired. I could make fun of people. Or bitch about politics. Or write about hockey. I dunno, I’m just sort of over it all lately. Plus, I’ve been writing for money more than ever before, so the last thing I want to do is write in my free time.
But I kinda miss it. And I need a spark.
Can you help?
Post a topic you’d like me to write about in the comments section. It can be anything. If I chose yours, you get a $20 Starbucks gift card.
Happy Holidays!
That’s a tough one dude, cause I’m dealing with the same problem. The main difference is people actually notice when you haven’t written in a while
I guess hockey-wise you could do something on Pat Burns passing and his effect one the game as a coach…politically, its kind of calmed down (thank god) so maybe even how its nice to NOT have to hear campaign messages every friggin two seconds…haha, you could do a satire about the return of “The Commish” to the KHHL and the growing divide of factions in the lockeroom(s)…hope some of this helps, maybe it will get my thought process going too!
I’ll throw out a couple ideas since that should enhance my odds at winning this once in a lifetime opportunity. Since being a huge college football fan how about the BCS, or on a happier topic people that have no idea how to drive in the winter. But my first choice would be to write about what you used to do on Christmas break as a kid.
I think you should talk about the perversion of the word “teams” and “coaches” due to the business world. Some can do it well–and do!–but a vast majority don’t know how to spell those two words let alone incorporate them into their organization. For example, every time I see the “Team Members Only” signs at a retail store, I want to “hockey check” the door open. And while I don’t believe John Woodens are ubiquitous in the sports word…at least the word creates a feeling of respect and status. When I hear it said in the business word–depending on the person–I want to laugh hysterically….
Well Rick, you could talk about the craziness of this time of year … crazy winter driving, stressful family fun, or uncontrollable eating followed by the “resolution” of the new year. You could describe the beauty of skating outdoors in St. Joe or the fun of running through the snow making you feel like a kid. You could easily talk about “back-in-the-day” moments in the big L.
Any of these suggestions would provide enjoyable humorous reading because after all WE need to be entertained (yet another topic). By the way, I like Starbucks…LOL.
I’m a fan of writing anything hockey related. People often ask me to write a blog about how I got into hockey considering most people originally from the south like me are generally clueless regarding the nuances of the game. I haven’t gotten around to it yet so until I do feel free to stand in the gap for me.
Or, memories of your first live hockey game or sporting event for that matter. “I remember when” stories always set the pen (keyboard) a-blazing for me. Good luck with it!
Okay, somebody needs to start a revolution locally over the outrageous fact that Western Michigan University is raising tuition rates because they screwed up — they started building a new Sangren Hall with verbal promises from state legislators that they would push through some money…and then couldn’t. Because of the atrocious management practices of WMU officials, students will pay. Take to the streets!!
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