Last Day of the January Blogathon

Today is the last day of the January Blogathon I organized with about a dozen Arizona Speakers. It's been a fun exercise to undertake. We'll next be celebrating with a Happy Hour gathering. After we do, I'll post some photos so you can learn a little more about who we are.

Also, watch for some guest posts to come. A few of my fellow Blogathoners have expressed interest in taking part in some guest blog exchanges. I'll let you know ahead of time when those will occur.

Tomorrow, we'll begin regular programming; however, if you haven't had a chance to read this month's posts on the topic of Recovery, spend a few minutes here to see if you find anything useful.

Meanwhile, here are a few of my favorite January posts--a mix from the Blogathon group:

Quotes to Live By
(I love inspiring quotes)

15 Things I Love About My Work

Fire Escape Gardner
(This was just so interesting)

Six Key Ways to Motivate Adults
(I'm curious who agrees)

American Idol Rant: Parenting
(My parent friends might like to comment on this one)

Collaborating With Yourself
(A surprising story in this one)

Are you patient?
(It's just a good question to ask yourself from time to time)

I thank you for continuing to support my efforts at helping you turn your obstacles into opportunities--even if that means remembering to blog more than once a month. I look forward to seeing more of you in 2010.

Stay tuned...
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Messages come from many places

Today, my message comes to you from someone else: Beth Terry.

She writes today in her blog about an artist she adores. I thought you might like to learn about the artist, too.

I was drawn by the picture--I love blues and greens and anything having to do with nature, almost--but I was taken by the way Beth found the metaphor in his work. A lovely thought. You'll have to read it to see what I mean.

After you visit her site, come back and post a comment here about how you see art as a metaphor in your life.

Enjoy the rest of the day.