Today is the day I let you know what theme I’ve chosen for this year’s Blogging from A to Z Challenge. Unlike past years, this year I had four different ideas for themes. Just to recap, here are my past themes:
- 2012 – Writers, Poets, Essayists, Lyricists. It was my first year participating in the challenge, and I nearly fell behind because I hadn’t planned my posts in advance. Lesson(s) learned.
- 2013 – Oh! The Places I’ve Been! From Austin, Texas to Zermatt, Switzerland, I highlighted some of the best places I’ve had the good fortune to have visited.
- 2014 – Smile and Say…Cheese! (Yep, from Asiago to Zamorano)
- 2015 – Listen Up! Musical Instruments
- 2016 – Paris Between the Wars (possibly the most-researched theme)
- 2017 – Broadway Musicals
Now, I won’t tell you about the themes that didn’t make the cut, because I’m sure I’ll use them in future challenges. But this year, it seemed appropriate to do a month of blog posts about
Fifty years ago! It was a pivotal year for America, and for the world. I’ll look back at some of the people and events that helped to define 1968. And I hope you’ll follow this blog.
Martha Reynolds Writes 
Hi Martha,
I learned of your site when reviewing the master list for the A-Z blogging challenge. I was 9 in 1968 and I’m also a writer (of nonfiction). Finally, I love challenges so am looking forward to reading your year of living minimally challenge posts.
I blog at https://profoundjourney.com. I’m new to the A-Z challenge. My theme is Snack-Sized Wow Notes for Women, Midlife and Beyond. Like you, I respond to every comment. I think it makes a big difference to increasing engagement and building community.
Have a great challenge.
Karen
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Hi Karen! Thank you for commenting. I turned 10 that summer, so you and I will likely remember 1968 similarly. I’m going to follow your blog and I’m really looking forward to your posts!
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I love this idea! What a great way to really show how far we’ve come, and maybe some places were we should have cherished the perceived imperfections a little longer.
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THank you!
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Another great choice, Martha. I’m really looking forward to reading your posts. By the way, I was six at the start of 1968. 🙂
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Love it! I turned 10 that summer.
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I lived through that time so this should be a fun journey, Martha. Looking forward to it.
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Thanks, Jacqui – I’m looking forward to yours!
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Should be fun…I’ll be reading ❤
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Thanks, Patti!
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I would love to know how you made that theme reveal page…Really very cool ❤
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Patti – I just copied the image from the A to Z website. All their badges are there!
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What a fabulous idea! Looking forward to learning about that year! Peace & love
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I know you were just a wee one back then, Lori! Thanks. ✌️
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Love it, Martha! Can’t wait to read your posts!
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Thanks, Denise. I learned a few things while researching.
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Ah, 1968! My sophomore year in college. Lots going on then. I was just at the African Museum of History and Culture in DC. It was filled with information on that time. Hope you have a chance to visit it for inspiration during the next year of the blog.
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Thanks, Clare. I turned 10 that summer, so I had to read up on certain events. An important year, certainly. 🧡
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Martha, You are a young whippersnapper! I’ll be following along throughout the year.
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Hi Martha – well this will bring back some memories … so I await and see your take on 1968 – good idea though .. cheers Hilary
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It brought back some for me, too, Hilary. Thanks.
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Looking forward to reading all about 1968:)
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THank you! Following your blog, too 😉
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That sounds like a great idea! It’s broad enough to give you a wide range of things to post about. I’ll be returning at some point throughout April to read your posts 🙂
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And I to your blog!
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What a great idea! My husband and I keep saying it feels like we are back in the 60’s again. Looking forward to reading your blog.
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Old enough to remember a little of it, Michelle!
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Peace ✌🏻
I am looking forward to your blog.
Love
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Thank you, Leslie!
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I look forward to this. I graduated from college in 1968. They were celebrating their centennial year and now I have been invited to celebrate the 150 year anniversary. I am skipping the A to Z this year even though I had two different ideas planned out.
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Thanks, Denise. I turned 10 that summer, so this took some research. Tough year means some tough posts, but you probably already knew that!
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PEACE, i know it will be interesting and educational. I’ll recognize much of it!!
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Thank you, Helen. Thinking of you often xxx
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Sounds like an interesting topic 😊
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PEACE. I know it will be interesting and educational. I will recognize much of it.
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I hope so!
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Martha,
Not knowing much about Broadway Mewsicals then this should be an interesting post, especially considering how much I love mewsic. I’m eager to check out your posts each day in April. You may want to consider linking your mewsic contributions to the dance party I co-host each Monday in April. 😉 I’m off to check out more Theme Reveals and I have to boogie with Monday’s guests on Mondays Mewsic Moves Me. Have a funtastic week and thanks for stopping by yesterday!
Attention all A2Zers, here’s my Theme Reveal!
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Thanks, Cathy!
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