The 1764 Shepherdess

Baseball terminology?  Why yes, that was the first thing that came to my mind as I am sitting here at my computer in the studio after an eight hour day on the computer at work.

I haven’t played baseball in years.  I did work at a local stadium from 9th – 12th grade when I was in secondary school.  So, why the baseball slang?

It just felt like a good way to start a topic on the #spin15aday newsletter.  I’m hitting grounders in trying to stay on top of everything and it feels like life keeps throwing me curveballs.

I’m asking myself, is anyone reading the newsletter?  What purpose is it serving?  Is it efficient? Should I just stick to the blog?

Here’s my number one problem. I WANT TO DO IT ALL! I know I can’t really successfully pull everything off that I want to do for #spin15aday when holding down a full-time job. Oh, how I would love to not have to go to that full-time job, but retirement is way down the road right now.

Weren’t we all told growing up to stick to one thing and be good at it?  I just can’t seem to follow that advice.  Trying everything at least once, twice or three times really gives a person a sense of it.

The more I type and think about it, I should probably stick to the blog.  I haven’t given it as much attention as I would like.  Maybe this is the one thing I should stick to.  So indecisive.

I know I am not a literary artist, composing choice words and coherent sentences most of the time.  I probably make plenty of folks cringe at my verbiage, but then again, this is who I am and once you meet me in person, you would be able to “get” me better.

So for now, I’ll put the newsletter on hold.  I’ll use the blog to convey the same information, such as the spotlight, upcoming events, more info on #spin15aday.

At least before I totally strike out, let’s have a better game plan.

Now go spin 15 minutes and post it on Instagram with #groundersandcurveballs so I will know you are out there.

Spin on….

The “Reminder” issue is out!

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The May 27, 2018 newsletter for #spin15aday was mailed out at midnight. There’s a quick shout-out about Tour de Fleece!

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Revising my strategy for the newsletter.

Well, I knew this would happen.  I even read about it as I was coming up with the layout and what to include knowing that one will want to start out the gate at a weekly rate and then realize it’s a bit too much, too soon.

I did start out as once a month and then I said I would give once a week a try. Once a week is just not going to be manageable.

So, I know I need to reign it in a bit and just try for once or twice a month as time seems to be my opponent at this stage.  It’s difficult to outmaneuver time.

Sadly, I never find enough time to get onto Ravelry for the #spin15aday group either.  I do apologize for not being as attentive to the group discussions.  Having multiple moderators has been helpful.

My main focus has been and will always be Instagram.  It’s the platform that has been very good for many of us.  It has shifted a bit over the past few years with more ads and interesting characters who follow your account.  Thankful for the “block” option when it feels a bit creepy!

So, with or without a weekly newsletter, keep spinning 15 minutes a day!

Look for the next newsletter on April 29!