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‘…a blogger, a priest and a rabbi are in a life raft’, the Wakefield Doctrine ( so, are you sure the world didn’t end? Alighieri might not have listed *every* circle)

Welcome to the Wakefield Doctrine (the theory of clarks, scotts and rogers)

You know how we say that the Doctrine is a unique and effective  approach to self-improvement? Well, we mean it. Properly employed, the Doctrine totally allows you to do things you never thought you could or would …or should!  Engaging the challenges found in our daily lives and overcoming our shortcomings is aided, in no small part, by an understanding of the principles of our little personality theory…

Which brings me to the topic/guest of honor of today’s Post, none other than Rich Rumple.
Writer, raconteur,  and (the) voice of cynically-funny wisdom over at a group called ‘the Bloppy Bloggers‘,  Richard was recently given an award for the quality of his writing. A part of that award process required him to find some other blog writers to bring to the attention of the Readers and (members of the BBG). The idea is to identify the under-appreciated writers and those who, for a variety of reasons,  have not received the recognition that they deserve.  …and he also mentioned me.
But an honor is an honor, so I am to pass along to you the names of people who write blogs that you may not have encountered, but will be glad you did.  But first,  about this Rumple guy….

I wrote somewhere that there are certain things in life that most of us do that for some reason tempts us to assume a level of skill that is totally un-substantiated, something to the effect:   “Its funny about how… most of us have had to write an acceptable report at work or for a class and, with the help of spellcheck and a lot of proof reading, but then make the leap to thinking,  ‘so how hard can it be to be a writer? ”

Well Rich is an example of how not true that assumption can be. His experiences as a radio announcer, stand-up comedian, insurance and retail manager, corporate training director, district manager, as a newbie writer, make it is tempting to think, ‘well it’s all there, all the stories and life experiences, all that’s left is typing’!
But what doesn’t show is what makes the difference between a good writer and everyone else, the discipline to practice the art, to hone the skill to make the experiences of life come across as real and enjoyable to read. That is the art that Rich has mastered.

I have a confession to make. This is not the first time for I have been mentioned in such talented company… excellent photographer and Friend of the Doctrine Cyndi hit me up recently with a tag related to such an award. My first reaction was, ‘cool!’ then I was instructed to reveal 7 things about myself that no on knew. Given that I was a relatively a new member of the group that both she and Rich belong to,  my list of 7 things was not difficult. That is no longer the case … so I figured, what the hell,  following are 7 things I didn’t know about me:

  1. a new enjoyment found in exchanging ideas and views of life with total strangers
  2. I get some weird kind of kick from being put in confinement by the Facebook Overseers (for asking people  to be friends at a rate that is in excess of the FB Max participation rate)
  3. that I enjoy being on the Facebook (not just as a convenient nexus to interact with the BBG)
  4. my vocabulary is getting more unwieldly with the constant exposure to people who write good
  5. this ‘things-I-know-about-myself’ idea, while it sounded great in my head, is turning out to be a real bear to finish
  6. despite the benefit of input from people who know what they are doing, I still think that the best way to write a book is to put myself into the situations (in the book) and simply write down everything I  would have done
  7. I am touched by the generosity of semi strangers in this so cool, virtual world of the blogosphere

Ok all done. Need to paste that Award thing, find an image to stick on the front page and I am outta here

(Oh! wait! ) The people who write the kind of stuff that makes me think, “Damn! why can’t I come up with material like that!” Here they are:

Steve Walters  writing at the Money Infant  dude’s a combination of Bob Hartley* Dick Loudon and Chris Kimble (except for professional writer’s tips instead of cooking)

Denise Farley  writing at  Girlie on the Edge you read it, then you find yourself remembering something and have to go back to her blog, to be sure you read what you thought you read.

Melanie Shebel  at Write Aloud I have just started reading her blog, it’s one of those that make me remember to keep it simple and honest and the rest will follow…v good blogation

Lynda Crumplin  I know her from her FB page, a source of interesting and thought-provoking ideas, has me challenging myself every damn time… sort mental aerobics

I am at 900 words.  Me stop now.

*sorry, wrong Bob Newhart character

 

 

 

 

 

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Well, what exactly do you want to know? Whether I am a clark or a scott or roger? If you have to ask, then you need to keep reading the Posts for two reasons: a)to get a clear enough understanding to be able to make the determination of which type I am and 2) to realize that by definition I am all three.* *which is true for you as well, all three...but mostly one

Comments

  1. Cyndi says:

    HAHAHA. You’re hilarious! These kinds of things are fun because, just as I love finding things out about myself here at the WD, I get to find out VERY interesting things about you. :)

    • clarkscottroger clarkscottroger says:

      @Cyndi

      (…as long as she thinks we’re kidding… shh, you’re typing this)
      Thanks Cyndi.

      In all sincerity, I do not know how you people keep up the pace! Fortunately I enjoy sleep deprivation, so I was able to get up around 1am and get the Post outlined enough to be able to de-irrationalize it this morning. btw still not being allowed to Comment at the ‘ttude’! but I did do another commercial (for it) on this week’s 30 Minute Radio Hour fun

  2. Congrats on the award Clark. Is very well deserved and also loved who you awarded back from this post!!! Great job :)

  3. Rich Rumple says:

    Clark, I’m honored and humbled by your comments, especially being called the ” voice of cynically-funny wisdom.” Now, you’re going to make me attempt live up to that, and fail miserably I’m afraid! : ) You are definitely not under appreciated, especially by many of us at BB’s. Instead, your writing is “very” appreciated as your wit and philosophy are displayed in your own unique manner. Again, thanks for being so kind with your words, and the best of the holiday season to you, my friend!

    • clarkscottroger clarkscottroger says:

      @Rich

      Thank you for that. I’m totally sincere in how high the bar is (@ the BBG), content output-wise, and this is said in a most positive of intents. I truly believe in the idea that to get better (at anything), the answer is to associate with, hang-out around and (if possible) compete with those working at a higher level.

  4. Emily says:

    Congrats and well-deserved…loved the things you learned about yourself. You always have a way of looking at things from a different perspective — very refreshing!

    • clarkscottroger clarkscottroger says:

      @Emily

      Thank you, Emily it is a challenging and invigorating place to be (this blogosphere)