Sunday, November 29, 2015

Holy, Hannah ... You found me! Welcome to my blog, jan: plain and simple.

Well, this is pretty darn cool! If you are reading this, that means you were successful in finding my brand new blog:  jan:plainandsimple. I'm excited about my latest journalistic endeavor and warmly welcome you in on the ground floor to follow along. As my blog grows and evolves, you will have bragging rights to say,
 "Hey, I knew her when!"
 
  Since I have already spent most of the afternoon and evening setting things up, building the ABOUT ME section, which I encourage you to take the time to read, and barely getting my toes wet when it comes to learning my way around the world of blogging  --  the terminology, the rules, the various styles and the purpose and mission of developing a blog to begin with  --  I pretty much blew all of my creative energy for one day. I promise to come up with something to share with you tomorrow that I hope at least some of you will find interesting, humorous, helpful or entertaining.
 
Oh, and just in case you were wondering what on earth possessed me do this to begin with -- well, I have had several friends encourage me to start a blog. Plain and simple. Actually, I've even had a few people tell me that I should write a book. Now, whether they were just humoring me or blowing smoke, or whether they actually think I have something worthy to offer, I am not sure. What I am certain of, however, is that I am not usually at a loss for words or opinions, some more popular than others. I am also certain that my limited attention span is not likely to allow for me to complete a project as large as an actual book, so this is my way of taking a baby step.
 
 So, what if I don't get even a single follower, you may ask? Well, at the very least I consider this to be a way of journaling -- and journaling can be a very effective therapeutic coping method (blah blah blah) that most of us could benefit from, as I remind our patients on a daily basis.
 
So until tomorrow, my dear friends, sweet dreams ... and  peaceandlove!
 
Oh, and please be sure to leave me a comment, even it is just your first name  --  so I know whether I am sitting here talking to myself (not that there's anything wrong with that)!

23 comments:

  1. This is going to be great. Congrats on following your dream(s) and best of luck with your blog. Looking forward to more :)
    Love,
    Trudy

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    1. Your vote of confidence means a lot to me, Trudy. I really appreciate your words of encouragement. Peaceandlove! Jan

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  2. Hey Janet! Very nice! I appreciate the meanderings of your mind!
    Blessings on your new endeavor!
    Linda

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    1. Thanks so much for your kind words, Linda, Peaceandlove! Jan

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  3. Jan

    Love this looking forward to future posts
    Love Brian

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    1. Nice!! Looking forward to more!

      😊 Faith

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    2. Hey there, Brian and Faith ... Thrilled to know you are both following me. Thanks so much! I will do my best to make it worth your while! Peaceandlove! Jan

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  4. Very proud of you! Looking forward to future posts!
    :)
    Shannon

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    1. Hey there, Shannon! Your encouragement means the world to me! Thank you so much! Peaceandlove! Jan

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    1. Will do, Jen! Thanks so much for taking the time to check out my blog! Peaceandlove! (Andmissyoulots). AJ

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  6. Good Job. looks like something you will really enjoy doing.
    Annie

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    1. Hi, Annie! Thanks so much for your support and encouragement. Peaceandlove! Jan

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  7. Can't say you never tried,go for your dreams,sounds fun.

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    1. Thanks so much for taking the time to read my blog and for leaving me such a nice comment! Peaceandlove! Jan

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  8. Another chance to be entertained by you! I'm excited <3
    Rebecca

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    1. Thanks, Rebecca. I'm excited, too ... and am already having a lot of fun. I certainly hope you continue to be entertained! <3 right back at ya. Peaceandlove! Jan

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  9. Janet oh Janet... This is SOOOOOO. YOU! I look forward to following your blog ( my first to follow as well as your first blog). Are there rules to follow? If there are.... Don't!

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    1. Brenda oh Brenda ... I knew I could count on you to be one of my most faithful followers! Thank you so much for your encouraging words ... and for your permission to break the rules. I promise never to become a conformist! Peaceandlove! Jan

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  10. Janet, how about posting a blog on making your glass birdbath/feeders so I don't have to ask you again next spring for the instructions ?
    Love the blog !
    Mary
    (Your mental health kindred spirit)

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    1. Great idea, Mary. I will do a tutorial on upcycled glass garden art when it gets closer to springtime. Thank you for helping me brainstorm! ✌ and ❤

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    2. I am so proud of you Janet. I really love your posts, you are a very talented writer. Laurie

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    3. I am so proud of you Janet. I really love your posts, you are a very talented writer. Laurie

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