Thursday, August 31, 2017

30 Days Hath September...Coming To A Blog Near You. Renewal!



Thirty days hath September,
April, June, and November;
February has twenty-eight alone,
All the rest have thirty-one,
Excepting leap year, that's the time
When February's days are twenty-nine.


A few years ago, I wrote about my friend Stephanie and a guy by the name of Morgan Spurlock who had written about this poem. In essence, he took September's 30 days to improve his life. She did the same on his prompting and I did mine. That was in 2011. Eons ago or so it seems.

I am not sure if I ever finished the whole month of September. Maybe I did and maybe, I didn't. One thing I know is that being inspired (after having come across that blog again) I thought I might as well give it a go again. 

So, I have decided:

The first thing is I am going to do is blog everyday. I generally used to blog about 2-3 days a week and have been way out of the habit. So, why not. I warn you, it may or may not be dribble but I am going to do it! So, for obvious reasons, this is day one. :)

I am returning to art-ing. I cannot full time do to work but I will carve out time. Hey, you may get to see it in a blog. *grins*

I am returning to writing. I have a book to write ya all. Carving out more time.

I will meditate or something. I have been too stressed in recent months. This will be daily but I may or may not write about it.

If you would like to join me in my 30 Days Hath September by all means do so. I ask is you come back and let me know what you are doing so I can go and encourage you. 

Peace out,
Michelle

Monday, August 28, 2017

9/11 Film Opening Sept. 8th... #Remember 911 #Giveaway


Here we are again, in the remembrance, and at the cusp of one of the most horrific things that have happened in my life time, September 11th. Those of us old enough to remember the even have our own stories of where we were and what happened from our own perspective.

I know I was at my office and talking on the phone with my Dad right after the first plane...then I saw the second plane. My world was turned upside down that day, like so many others. I will never forget!
What is your story?
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This year, another movie is coming out from yet another perspective. I want to share it with you. Visit the official 911 website

ABOUT THE MOVIE:
9/11 opens in theaters on September 8 and features an all star cast including Luis Guzman(The Taking of Pelham 1,2,3), Gina Gershon (Showgirls), Wood Harris (Justified), Jacqueline Bisset (Dancing on the Edge (BBC), Welcome to New York), Olga Fonda (The Vampire Diaries) and Bruce Davison (X-Men).
In the World Trade Center, a billionaire sits in his attorney’s office awaiting a divorce hearing against his wife. In a west side apartment, a bike messenger kisses his 5-year old daughter and sings her “Happy Birthday” before leaving for work. A maintenance man gets dispatched to help a tenant with his lock. In an upper east side apartment, a young model musters the courage to break up with her sugar daddy. As random as random can be, these individuals step into a crowded World Trade Center elevator.
Wrapped up in their own world, they all ride silently hearing only the sound of the elevator giving notice of each floor. When the elevator stops on the 34th floor, it empties leaving only these five behind. Moments later ... their world changes as the collision of a jet into the North Tower incapacitates the elevator.
With no understanding of what has happened and is happening around them, these fives are forced to band together and fight against all odds to escape from the impending horrific collapse. During these critical minutes, a story of courage, faith, and the will to live unfolds.
ReTweet @9_11Movie and use the hashtag #Remember911 to pay tribute to the tragic events of September 11, 2001.
FACTS ABOUT 911:

ABOUT THE GIVEAWAY & RULES:
The prize will be sent via FedEx or USPS. No P.O. Boxes please. Please note that the assets included within this message were delivered to you to promote 9/11 Movie. Any actions (including contest and competitions) that you complete with the provided assets are your liability, and should comply with both local and international laws. 9/11 Movie supplied these materials to me in order to facilitate this giveaway. I am not responsible for prize shipment. The giveaway will end on September 23rd at Midnight, AZ time. All participants must be 18+ to enter and U.S. only.
Enter below.
The Prize Pack Contains:
1 - 9/11 poster Hand Signed Autographed by star Charlie Sheen
1 - “Hope” Pendant with necklace
1 - Guide to Talking To Your Children About 9/11 thanks to Tuesday’s Children

Thursday, August 24, 2017

Hey! Miss Me?

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Well, hello there! Remember me?
Yeah, yeah, I know, I have not been around since June...JUNE! Wow!

I could give you a whole bunch of reasons but it wouldn't amount to a hill a beans to you and a waste of breath for me. So, I won't bother. Hee...

Anyway, I am pseudo back...well, sort of, it depends on internet and all that but. I found out I can work in the work out facilities here at my apartment complex for free. Yay!
I suppose that is not what they mean by working out but I am working my brain...so, there!

Anyway, coming this September, I will be renewing my blogging outlet. I am returning to the way my blog used to be, an outlet for my thoughts, yearnings, desires. Originally, when I first blogged, this was what it was for me. This was back in the days of Yahoo 360 and then, Mutiply. Eventually, many of us came to Blogger...some on to Wordpress. In any case, that is when it died!

What I mean is, we were family and Facebook and other social media took over. This is not a bad thing per se but for me, it also morphed into a simple giveaway site. That was not necessarily bad either and still is not, but, it took away my need to express myself.

I will have a review or a giveaway from time to time but I hope you will stick around...or come back and see what I have to say. Better yet, let's form those friendships almost long forgotten now. It is good for my soul and I am sure for yours too.

Drop me a line in comments. I want to hear, how are you?

Peace out,
Michelle

PS>Check out tomorrow or next day what will be happening in September on this blog!

Saturday, June 24, 2017

Summer 2017 Biannual Blogathon Bash! I Am A Go? #blogathon2

It has been awhile since I participated in the Blogathon Bash. I love this time though, as I get a ton done. This time around, I am late signing up and getting even started. 

However, the beauty of the bash is it can work with your schedule and thank goodness for that because I am one big mess this weekend. 

So, here are a few goals for the rest of the bash:
1. Get a couple of blogs pre-posted for this blog and definitely my reading blog, Reading Authors
(I have little net time during the week now.)
2. Fix my other blog as something went wacky over there.
3. Follow up with commenting for Kid Lit Hop
4. Clean up and out my email/install an undescribed
5. Catch Sunday's Twitter party.
6. Clean up and catch up with my Facebook pages
7. If time, do a mini-challenge or two

I will be lucky if I can finish all of that but I will do my best!

Want to know more? Check out the information below.  ~Michelle aka Naila Moon


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About The Summer 2017 Biannual Blogathon Bash! 


Are you a new blogger who would love to get connected with a thriving community of bloggers and learn some nifty tips that will help your blog thrive?
Are you a seasoned blogger with a long list of to do items that could use a little time, encouragement, and mojo to help get them done?
Well set aside a few hours this weekend and join us for the Summer 2017 Biannual Blogathon Bash – a free blogging event hosted by Kathleen Garber!
blogathon prizes
It’s easy to join – just Sign Up, then make a list of the items you’d like to accomplish. Be sure to check out the Mini-Challenges and the Prizes too!
Be sure to leave a comment and let us know if you’re participating in the Blogathon!
TWITTER PARTIES!
Friday, June 23 at 2 pm EST: Pinterest
Friday, June 23 at 9 pm EST– Instagram
Saturday, June 24 at 2 pm EST – Affiliates
Saturday, June 24 at 9 pm EST – Email Marketing
Sunday, June 25 at 2 pm EST – Content
Sunday, June 26 at 9 pm EST – SEO
Visit the Official Twitter Party Page to sign up and to learn more about participation!

Wednesday, May 31, 2017

ICAD 2017...Who is in?


I can be considered a "Guru" in the land of "Icadia" because I have completed this at least once. I have participated several times and looking forward to this again.

I will update my cards on the blog once a week but if you want to see daily, follow me on Instagram.
@MMHudson1968

Who is with me?

Monday, May 29, 2017

#MemorialDay Think about it...

credit to the cartoonist, Steve Sack, Cagle Cartoons, The Minneapolis Star Tribune


When I was growing up, my Grandpa would sometimes say that today was "Decoration Day", a day to go out and decorate all of the cemetery plots. He grew up in southern Missouri, in the country. Most all of the cemeteries there is family related in one fashion or another.

He often told me they would decorate each grave of fallen soldiers with flowers. Yes, they had picnics nearby but it was due to the length of time it took...it was an all day affair.

Writing this forces me to remember what Memorial Day really is all about. It is a time to remember our fallen soldiers, both men and women, who served our country and died in doing so.

Think about it.

~Michelle

Monday, May 8, 2017

SHOW OFF TUESDAYS #Giveaways and #Review Link Up


IT IS TIME FOR SHOW OFF TUESDAYS! GIVEAWAYS and REVIEWS! 

NOW, Introducing the BIGGEST, the BEST, the COLOSSAL “GiveAways & Reviews ever”!
Do you want to show them off? Do you need to have comments on those REVIEWS, do you have GIVEAWAYS? Well, this is the place! Just strut your stuff here.
🙂 Sign our Linky below so we all can see. The title and ending date please & maybe you could leave a comment below while you’re at it. We all like those.