Thoughts from 2012

It was not a great year for the blog. I probably wrote fewer posts in 2012 than in any other year since I started blogging. But just because there were few posts for the year doesn’t mean I shouldn’t look back and try to enjoy what I wrote. So I’m going to highlight one thought from one post for each month of the year.

January
Never underestimate the cheering power of a cup of cocoa.

February
For now, we just need music, because music is fun.

March
I suppose everyone needs to keep a few secrets. They give one an aura of mysteriousness.

April
In my experience, cats and kids tend to like best those toys that you can make at home for free.

May
The way technology is advancing, who knows what will be possible when you grow up. Maybe you will be able to go to the moon. And that goal is as good a place as any to start building your dreams.

June
I honestly do not understand why a lawn of grass is more appealing than one of clover and violets.

July
Sometimes I just want to marvel over talking trees, or feel reassured by the strength of Frodo and Sam’s friendship, or vicariously shrink in fear from the Ringwraiths while I snuggle safely in my own bed.

August
Sometimes your mind is the only thing you have to change to move forward in life.

September
To have done anything 1000 times is worthy of notice. Every little thing, from sneezing to opening the refrigerator door, could be interesting on the 1000th time, if you knew it were the 1000th time.

October
There is something inherently awesome about a purple pair of shoes, don’t you think?

November
Fall is a particularly pretty season for hiking.

December
Just the smell of old paper stirs stories in my mind.

I always think I’m going to write more and then I don’t. There comes a point when you either need to accept the way things are or set about finally changing them for the better. Let’s hope that 2013 is the year when I finally kick Procrastination’s ass and get more writing (and other things!) done. And whatever your dreams for the year, may they come true, too. Happy New Year!

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