Spring is in the air - and that means my brain is buzzing, waking up from the gray fog of winter. It's been full of random thoughts, ideas to write about, gears whirring and humming.
After doing a little research about blog writing, I almost decided to rename The Hurricane Report. Most people under 50 don't get the word play in the title - maybe it would make more sense if my name were Katrina or Andrew, instead of Camille. And I don't write about hurricanes, although I have had visitors who found The Hurricane Report by Googling hurricanes and Hurricane Camille and even writing a hurricane report.
I was thinking about Plain Living - because I mostly write about life, and my life is pretty plain. Or, Titus 2 Mom, because I'm a mom and an "older" woman. But if I changed the name, that might confuse folks. And, I've been associated with Hurricane Camille for as long as I can remember. "Hello, my name is Camille. Glad to meet you." "Oh, like the hurricane! Boy, that was a whopper!"
Then, I got an idea from Christian satirist, Jon Acuff. Jon writes a humorous blog - you can check him out here. Very silly stuff. But on Wednesdays, he sets humor aside and writes some fantastic, serious stuff - calls it Serious Wednesdays. Actually, although I enjoy his regular posts, I like his Serious Wednesday posts the best.
Instead of Jon's Serious Wednesdays, I've decided to add a new post each Tuesday to unpack all the random ideas flitting around in my brain - thoughts about raising children, cooking dinner, helping your middle-schooler write a research paper, picking wild mushrooms. Come to think of it, maybe I've been into the wrong kind of wild mushrooms!
This is where I need your help, Dear Reader. Should the new weekly post be labeled Plain Living, or Titus 2-sday? You can vote in the box on top of the right-hand column of The Hurricane Report. (Oooooh, I feel so techno-savvy - I added that feature all by myself, with no help from one of my teenagers!)
blues in july
5 months ago
9 comments:
Hey Camille!
I look forward to seeing the results of the poll. I love blogging and on Saturdays, I do a "Saturday Share" where I tell my readers about a blog that I like. I will add your blog to an upcoming Saturday. I have them set weeks in advance so keep your eyes open and watch for yours :)
I like Plain Living. It's different and I think will allow for broader topics.
Hi, Ashley! I hope to be reading a new post from you soon - have missed your updates. I appreciate your input - you've influenced my blogging more than you know!
Christie, I'm on my way over to check out your spot. :)
i'll have to admit, i've wondered before where you came up with "the hurricane report." ha! i HAVE heard of hurricane camille, but i just didn't make that connection. i think it's a great title...for a great blog!
i just sent you an invite to view my blog, which is private. there are no deep thoughts on there, just funny things that my kids are up to, but i thought, since i read yours regularly, you should have access to mine! :)
i vote for Titus 2sdays, because it is funny :D And i think the attributes from Titus 2 are actually applicable to a lot of different topics ...
also i love you!
Where's the vote for 'leave it like it is'?
I always thought the "Hurricane Report" was a euphemism for your life with 7 kids. As in it always feels like there is a hurricane swirling around with 7 kids in the house.
I am voting for Titus 2sdays primarily because too few women have even heard of Titus 2. The book needs some more exposure. Secondly, Plain Living sounds like a Mennonite blog,... no sense in confusing those orders that allow computer and internet usage. I loved the name The Hurricane Report the instant I saw it. I knew the connection immediately. Anyway, there's no hurricane metaphor in your family life unless one thinks big winds and water are associated with abundant love and grace. Now I am thinking images of the Holy Spirit blowing into your life and a fountain of Baptismal water cleansing Kendall souls of Original Sin. See, even if the readers don't know about Hurricane Camille, the title evokes fabulous imagery. Don't change your title. It is literarily rich.
The new title will only be for a weekly post on Tuesdays (I usually post on Mon/Wed/Fri). I think "The Hurricane Report" is here to stay - especially with the new imagery Suzanne and Tracy have given me! Now that you mention it, the name is appropriate on so many levels! Thanks for your input. :)
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