"Mr.Writer, why don't you tell it like it really is?"

I was checking my stats today & this picture made me sad...


It says much more than I can.

So it's time for some changes. I know the layout is still a blog-standard template but it's about all I know how to do.

Thanks for suggestions of what to do (especially Brock) but I've decided I'm staying right here.
I'm going to have some trust in Delusions of Grandeur's integrity. I'll speak with him on Monday about keeping it to himself, though I don't really feel I need to, he's been aware of the blog for yonks & doesn't appear to have shared his find.


I also feel the need for a little blog manifesto.
Just to help myself get back on track a bit.

1. Commitment is only a dirty word in relation to relationships.
It was always easy to find time to blog in quieter, lonelier times. And I had the opportunity to blog from work when I was on lates.
Well, things have changed.
Blogging time is at a premium, so I have to be committed and set aside some quality time for my blog or it will wither & die.
Which I won't let happen.

2. Comments are not love.

3. Content is my decision.
The number of times I have not gone with a post because "I've already banged on about Depeche Mode once this week" or "I can't talk about that because (insert reader/readers here) may not like that" is silly. As much I love having, dare I say, devoted readers I can't allow myself to cater to individuals or groups when writing. It has to be what I really want to say otherwise there's little point, eh?
Likewise people from "real" life who read here do so at their own risk, if you think you may not like what you read, don't read. These are my often very personal thoughts & opinions, I will not be silenced. I need this.

4. The past is a great thing.
I must make an effort to tell more tales from yesteryear. I always enjoy writing them & I love their being a record of such events. I've also got the impression that they are well liked by readers too, so when in doubt, whip a story out!

5. Reading and writing are two different things.
I've been feeling terribly guilty lately that I've not been keeping up date with all the blogs I read. Sometimes it takes me a couple of hours to get through everything. It does suck by the way, I hate missing out!
Point being, I find myself being put off from posting just because of the amount of time involved in the whole malarkey. As Dr. Robert once crooned; It doesn't have to be this way.
If I have be a bit more selective about what I read in order to post more often then so be it.


Well there's my rather hastily constructed blueprint for better blogging here at World Of Flash.

Righto, now The Boy is off for the rest of the weekend & Nice has just arrived.
*Sigh* Duty calls, more sex & drugs & Rock 'n Roll.

*winks*