How Sarah Palin Convinced me to Blog (via communicating.across.boundaries)

On February 21, 2011February 21, 2011 By Margie.MercIn Communication, Education, PostADay2011

I read this blog and walked away with a deep appreciation for how someone or something or an event can direct our energy toward a new purpose. This author shares her connection with Sarah Palin until she discovers an absence of depth, awareness or committment from her.

I enjoyed this well-written blog and realized we all have a unique reason to be here. Whether it is to understand ourselves, to practice writing, to meet new people, to learn new cultures … it’s all about growth and discovery.

Thanks to Marilyn with warm regards from Marge!

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I thought I could be a fan. The day was August 30, 2008 and I was on my way home from speaking at a workshop when NPR announced the news that Senator John McCain had picked a running mate and changed the dynamic of the election. Her name was Sarah Palin and at a glance, it seemed we had a great deal in common. She was conservative, I consider myself conservative, she was once part of a union, as a nurse working for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts … Read More

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6 thoughts on “How Sarah Palin Convinced me to Blog (via communicating.across.boundaries)”

Marilyn

MK – I am really honored! Thanks. One of the things I didn’t anticipate as I began the blogging journey was what you have verbalized so well above “we all have a unique reason to be here” and the following sentence. It is a great way to challenge and discover. Thanks again.

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February 21, 2011 at 7:58 am
purpleborough

Thanks for sharing this blog.

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February 21, 2011 at 8:17 am
MK Mercurio

Hi Marilyn,
I’m not much of a Palin fan, so I was intrigued as to how she could be a motivator to you. You wrote, The ‘parting of ways’ widened as my oldest daughter went to study Refugee and Migration studies at the American University in Cairo and her oldest daughter went to ‘study’ Dancing with the Stars.”

I become a better writer by reading, writing and sharing what I’ve learned. In doing this, I love to highlight the nuggets that I find … like yours.

With appreciation — Marge Katherine (MK)

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February 21, 2011 at 8:22 am
MK Mercurio

You’re welcome! As I read it my smile and respect grew …

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February 21, 2011 at 8:23 am
MK Mercurio

Hi Marilyn,
I’m not much of a Palin fan, so I was intrigued as to how she could be a motivator to you. You wrote, The ‘parting of ways’ widened as my oldest daughter went to study Refugee and Migration studies at the American University in Cairo and her oldest daughter went to ‘study’ Dancing with the Stars.”

I become a better writer by reading, writing and sharing what I’ve learned. In doing this, I love to highlight the nuggets that I find … like yours.

With appreciation — Marge Katherine (MK)

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February 21, 2011 at 8:24 am
Marilyn

Thanks MK! I think the title scared a lot of readers! Thanks for moving beyond the title to the content. Totally agree with becoming a better writer, as well as thinker by reading from others.

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February 21, 2011 at 9:07 am