Seems funny sometimes to promote yourself. As women, don't you find that it's basically against our nature? We put others first, the house and then lastly ourselves. What I'm finding is that at this tender age of 46 that my boys are older, three actually living out on their own. Chase is on the cusp of taking flight and little Noah is bringing up the rear and just thinks that he's seventeen.
But back to my point. Right now, at this age, I feel like it's OK. It's time to feel comfortable with a little self-promotion. I've always loved creating but now, at this time in my life, it has been truly fulfilling. Having my blog, meeting so many of you wonderful, creative friends has encouraged me all the more to step outside of my comfort zone and experience a few new things!
Thank you again my friends ~
Tina of Garden Goose contacted me a few weeks back and asked me if I would like to write an article for their online Small Town Living e-magazine. A few years back, I would have politely declined. But I gladly agreed and wrote the article!! I'd love for you to take a look. The magazine is chock full of information and articles. Click here to visit the Small Town Living website and just click on the magazine cover to open the PDF file to read!! Thank you so much Tina and Paul!
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Congratulations Dawn! I'm going to find Small Town Living and check it out!
A new mag is being published in our region. Someone has encouraged me to write something for it. I told her, if I am contacted, I'll seriously give it some thought. After all, I'll be 65 this year and I've always been told, you're never too old to broaden your horizons!
I can't wait to read your article!
Best of luck!
Pat
So now you can add another adjective after your name....WRITER and a good one to boot! I loved the article...very interesting - the pictures were great. Congrats Dawn.
you are so welcome dear Dawn! We enjoyed working with you!
You are really a darling friend, and I'm so glad to have "met" you through "blogland".
~Tina(and Paul too)
I loved the article, especially where you say a "second chance to shine." It made me think that we may be dingy, tattered or broken in places, but we can shine anew! Thanks for sharing! Congrats!
Congratulations!! How wonderful to be published!! Whoo Hoo!
hugs sunkissed NG
Congratulations!! How wonderful to be published!! Whoo Hoo!
hugs sunkissed NG
Your star continues to shine~and I'm so very happy for you!
I have tears in my eyes as I sincerely tell you that you SHOULD promote yourself, if only because of the joy you bring to women like myself who are SO blessed to read your blog and be inspired by your words and photos and ideas! You are such a dearheart. I am so glad to have found you. If you ever come to the St. Louis area PLEASE know you must contact me. Your friend (even though we haven't met), Linda
sweetie, i am sooo happy for you. such a wonderful article for someone so dear to us. we are so blessed to share your inspirations, creations, and thoughts. ~ we love knowing our lovely friend is spreading her wings! how you so share your blessings, and His love shines * through everything you do!! =) love and blessings to m'dear friend. xoxoxo ~ vikki
Dawn , what a delight that you are published in several things -- It couldn't have happened to a nicer or more talented person . You give us so many visual and heart touching delights , They inspire us to try new things , to read and write blogs and delite in sharing with like minded women .
Thank you for truly blessing me as I read your blog . Kathy - GA
what a great looking ezine. Kudos to you.
Self-promotion or just sharing with your friends? It's all good and I'm loving the information so absolutely continue to self-promote or share. You're doing wonderful things!
That was a great article...thanks so much for linking to it.
What a treasure trove of a little ezine that one is, too!
The article is great! This is a great little magazine! I read the other articles, as well. The ChicoBag thing caught my eye, and believe it or not, that is where I am originally from! I, too, have learned to promote myself! It seems to be working! I enjoy reading about what you are doing! Jamie in MT
http://rem-nants.blogspot.com
CONGRATULATIONS! I'm off to take a peek at the magazine!
I just read it!! That is awesome!! I think I've seen the magazine before. You did a wonderful job on writing the article and I loved the artwork they showed too. Just wait, Southern Living is gonna come calling next!!
Congreats Dawn! What a great article! it's wonderful!
Jen R
Dawn, that is so great!!! and hecks yes toot your own horn!!! you deserve it!!!
Thank you, Dawn, for the pictures - and I enjoyed reading your beautifully written article for "Small Town Living". You continue to be an inspiration :)
You know Dawn, I truly feel that our blogs are exactly about self promotion. Promoting that part of self that is inner core, spirit and imagination. And getting to share it with the most amazingly supportive group of women I have ever had the honor of meeting. Promote away because you have a huge cheering section behind and in front of you saying you can do it and congratulations.
Lisa & Alfie
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