I just received a notification from WordPress that Meeka’s Mind is five years old. Colour me amazed.
Five years is a respectable milestone in the real world. You expect things to happen after five years. You expect things to have changed, and my world certainly has.
When I first started this blog, I was sending posts out into the void, not really expecting them to be found. Given how long and evangelical they were, I’m doubly amazed that any of you found me at all!
The following excerpt is from the very first post I ever wrote, on this day in 2011:
I love the good things in life as much as anyone, so I too I like things the way they are now. Nonetheless, if things must change then I’d rather get used to those changes gradually. And I’d rather have some choice in the matter.
– If power production is part of the problem [as it is] then I’d rather pay a competitive price for solar panels than keep on paying for dirty power.
– If petrol driven cars are part of the problem [as they are] then let me choose to buy a hybrid or electric care instead [which I can then charge from those lovely solar panels I put in].
– If shipping food from one end of the globe to the other is part of the problem then let me choose to eat only food that is in season and grown locally.
Adjusting to change does not have to be horrendous. Those who have money only have to change their priorities. Those who do not have money should get assistance, and most importantly re-training opportunities so they can take advantage of the new jobs the new industries will bring.
A smooth transition is possible, but only if we get our collective heads out of the sand, and only if we recognize that helping the most vulnerable amongst us is not charity but an investment in the future.
As a writer I can see the possibilities for a better, brighter future, but only time will tell whether we make the transition smoothly, or fall in a heap as a species.
As a human being I’m hoping we don’t go the way of the real dinosaurs, but as a writer I have to acknowledge that at the moment, an end-of-the-world scenario is more likely.
My ideas haven’t actually changed, but boy, have I ever learned to keep my posts short[er]. That particular post on Climate Change contains something I’ve rarely seen in the WordPress environment – a page break. -rolls eyes-
Something else that’s changed between then and now, is how I view myself. Back then I was too embarrassed to even call myself a writer. I had a story – Vokhtah – but no idea how to publish it. I also had a blog, but saw it only as a ‘necessary’ vehicle for the dreaded marketing monster.
Now, I’m proud to say, I have a blog I love for its own sake. I have online friends who have stuck with me for years. And I’m finally the author of 7 published books.
Thank you, each and every one of you.
love
Meeks
December 30th, 2016 at 8:11 am
“A smooth transition is possible, but only if we get our collective heads out of the sand, and only if we recognize that helping the most vulnerable amongst us is not charity but an investment in the future.”
Oh Meeks, if only more people could figure this out! I loved all of your first post, but this part struck a chord with me at this particular time. Just when we were making positive strides in our evolution, world leaders are encouraging *more* meanness. Ugh!
But keep on bloggin’ Meeks, and congratulations on your blogaversary!
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December 30th, 2016 at 8:28 am
-hugs- Thanks, Candace. I wish I could disagree about our fearless leaders, but I can’t. It feels as if we’re teetering on the brink of a dystopian /novel/. Gah…:(
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December 29th, 2016 at 8:56 pm
CONGRATULATIONS MEEKS – Have a GREAT, successful and healthy 2017 XXX
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December 30th, 2016 at 8:39 am
Thanks, Chris. The same to you. Fingers crossed for 2017. 🙂
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December 29th, 2016 at 8:32 pm
Happy anniversary. That’s a good wedge of time. And; we’ve managed all those goals (other than the car) – as I say to my pals and my mother whose only interest is ever the current financial price, never any consideration for the long term issues – smug factor in feeling like I’m contributing positively? priceless.:-)
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December 30th, 2016 at 8:42 am
lol – yes, like you, all I’m missing is that nice hybrid car so there’s definitely been progress! Now if only the Prius would come down in price….
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December 29th, 2016 at 7:54 pm
You’ve come a long way! Happy blogaversary! Long may they sail in her (followers of merit that is *smiles*)
– esme setting off fireworks upon the Cloud and waving
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December 30th, 2016 at 8:43 am
-waves to esme ‘pon Cloud and ducks to avoid heat-seeking rocket-
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December 29th, 2016 at 1:29 pm
Happy 5th Anniversary. Your enthusiasm made you easy to love.
xxx Huge Hugs xxx
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December 29th, 2016 at 1:58 pm
Awww….thank you. 🙂 -hugs back-
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December 29th, 2016 at 11:36 am
Happy anniversary, miss! And many more. 😀
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December 29th, 2016 at 1:58 pm
lol – thank you, ma’am!
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December 29th, 2016 at 10:50 am
Happy anniversary. My, how time flies.
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December 29th, 2016 at 2:03 pm
lol – I know! Seems like just yesterday that I was lurking here, there and on IU. Yet when I think of how much I’ve learned in the last 5 years, that’s when I know that time has passed. Cheers!
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December 29th, 2016 at 10:34 am
Didn’t you, Metan and I start out at around the same time?
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December 29th, 2016 at 10:45 am
I’m not sure. I found you through Mother’s blog so I assumed you’d been around for a while. Metan? How about you?
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December 29th, 2016 at 10:47 am
Yes, the three of us met there. Remember how oddly all that ended up with the Le Clown thing?
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December 29th, 2016 at 10:50 am
Oh!…Hah, now I remember. And yes, it was very odd. What’s even odder is that /we/ are still around. 😀 Reminds me of ‘Slow and Steady wins the race’. 😉
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December 29th, 2016 at 10:57 am
Well, they had completely different goals as compared to us. We want to communicate and exchange ideas, they wanted quick internet fame.
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December 29th, 2016 at 2:01 pm
Yes, that’s true, and I think the different approach can also lead to deeper friendships. Definitely not complaining. 😀
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December 29th, 2016 at 10:33 am
Congratulations! I love the suggestion you wrote, except maybe the local foods one 🙂 Here is looking forward to many more posts from you. Hugs
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December 29th, 2016 at 10:52 am
-hugs back- I’ve read that real food is not always easy to get over there. I hope that changes. Bottom line: we are what we eat. Maybe you would feel better if you could get more fresh food. Sorry. I know I can be a real nag when it comes to food. 😦
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December 29th, 2016 at 10:58 am
Hugs
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December 29th, 2016 at 9:57 am
Happy 5th Anniversary. 🙂
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December 29th, 2016 at 10:53 am
Thank you! Lovely to see you. Hope 2017 is a good year for all of us.
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