This week I am stressing about stories. I have four stories I have been working on for a few weeks, and even a few months. These are stories that I will not call time-sensitive. They can be run at any time. Regardless, they are promises I have made, thus far unfulfilled. And that causes me anxiety. Because I know I will see some of these folks around town on this beautiful Memorial Day weekend. Then I feel disappointed in myself, for not getting things wrapped up in a timely manner.
The reality is, I signed up for too many things. And I take on too many projects. And then I have to prioritize, causing some of these stories I really WANT to do, to be lowered on my priority list. Which is not what I want to see happen. I want to have enough time to write the stories I am passionate about, which is really the only story I “like” writing about.
So this is my apology to those waiting those finished stories. I am, slowly, working on them. I am working on a VFW story. I am working on a young entrepreneur story. I am working on a Farmer’s Market story. And this week, I am working on a very small wrap up of the last High Country Auxiliary fundraiser. And this is also my “thank you” for hanging in there while I figure out my time and how to get all of this done more efficiently.
After that, I am taking a break from writing and focusing more on design and layout, covering live events and gathering more content for the Podcast. Summer is there, and amazingly that means I will be busier than ever.
If you have a story idea, pitch it to us. If you have an event that needs covered, send it in. A music promotion you want shared? School sports we missed? We are here for you! We have lots of other folks on the crew that can take it on. And don’t forget to submit your original poetry, artwork, photos, business promotions and more. You can start with an email or check out our website for forms that send your information right to us! The links are on the right sidebar under “Forms.” The website is located at www.themtnear.com.
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