Blogger blogging near Seattle
with its sweetened glaze
over glorious chicken
Seattle’s great dish
I’m extremely fond of teriyaki, and usually have some at least once a week. Everytime I start a new job or move, finding a new teriyaki shop is an immediate goal.
What’s you’re favorite food?
Mr. Jones launched into my view via Debbie Millman’s Design Matters podcast. His charm and ebullient manner shined brightly.
I find Saeed Jones’ work evocative and insightful. His meter and flow challenge me and my own work. I hope you find his work delightful too.
where the rain clouds were
I now see Orion’s Belt
a cold winter’s walk
The clear sky this evening, a welcome reprieve from the recent gloom. Made for a lovely, if rather cold, evening walk.
How was your evening?
sunset through mountains
gulls climbing skyward with grace
branches still barren
A light mist outside
Delightfully warm within
My grandfather’s voice
My grandparents started coming to Edmonds’ Pancake Haus when it opened, and remained faithful customers til the end. My wife and I go somewhat regularly, enough that the staff recognize our son and ask about him. This connection brings me joy.
Do have any place with similar connections?
I follow a number of blogs, most of them sending me emails about new posts. Today I received around 15 messages from one as they posted post after post. So, I wanted to remind everyone about a great feature within both WordPress and Blogger (and I expect other blogging platforms as well): Scheduled Posts.
With a plethora of blog posts to load, instead of blasting them all out at the same time, balance them out over time. Besides the kindness to your readers’ inboxes, Google prefers that SEO-wise, as you end up with more continuous content and updates.
WordPress:
So, in WordPress’ block editor, before you post, head to the upper right-hand corner, click the gear, then “Post Settings”, then “Status”. Click on a date and time for your post to go.
Blogger:
The advice is pretty much exactly the same, if the visuals are different.
So, there you go! Spread those posts out, get better SEO and avoid flooding inboxes. And keep on pursuing greatness!
This reminds of great advice given to me by myriad mentors: to become a better writer, read more, read deeply, delight in great writing.
To learn more about Kwame Dawes, check out his bio on Poetry Foundation.
​dawn’s light with pink hints
birds wake and continue life
a sauntering cat
so much I recall
sunlight streams in through windows
chatter of songbirds
Memories of joy, of sadness, all flow at random moments. When my mind floats free I rediscover history, these elements within, forgotten but not lost.