Interview someone — a friend, another blogger, your mother, the mailman — and write a post based on their responses.
The interview questions were sent out ahead of time. Just like the professionals do, I believe.
A friend had accepted the invitation to participate in today’s prompt. All was well, and then it came. I felt maybe my interviewee was having second thoughts, so I offered her the ‘ get out of jail’ card and she accepted.
But not to worry, eh? I can still write about the interview that never happened.
I get it though. Us bloggers show up every day to ‘ spill our guts’ ( horrible expression that, don’t you think? ( An Americanism)) as natural as you like. It’s what we do.
But we are not all the same, are we?
*I’d like to thank said friend for her time contemplating those questions.
IN THE BOOMER PIGEON HOLE? 
Perhaps your friend will join you another time.
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Hello Jen. Thanks for dropping in. Yes, maybe another time x
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It does feel natural here, like sitting around a table and letting it all out. That’s the beauty of blogging, it doesn’t feel forced, it’s just… us showing up I guess 🧡
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It is Mae x
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Ah, I love the honesty here. 🌸 Sometimes the interview that doesn’t happen says even more than the one that does. Not everyone is ready to step into the spotlight, and that’s okay—each of us has our own rhythm and comfort zone.
As bloggers, we often spill our thoughts onto the page (and yes, “spill our guts” is such a brutal phrase for something that’s actually soft, raw, and beautiful). This is the heart of the blogging journey—some days it’s easy, other days it’s heavy, but always real.
Your friend stepping back isn’t a failure—it’s part of the creative process. Even silence tells a story. And the way you turned that pause into reflection shows exactly why people connect with your words. 💫
So here’s the takeaway: in writing, as in life, the unsaid can be just as powerful as the said.
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Thank you for spending your time reading my post…and the kind words, too. Wow that is quite the comment. You have a way with words. x
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Thanks Jones I will remember the appreciation
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Please do and have a pleasant weekend x
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Loved this! Simple questions, profound answers—reminds us that wisdom often comes from everyday people.
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Not everyone is confident at the same things. And although I write about my family – they would truly hate me ‘interviewing’ them. I can hear it ‘what do you want me to say?’ or ‘I don’t know what to say!’.
And yes, perhaps your friend could come up with something useful for another blog.
Don’t give up hope. ☺️
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Hey. I absolutely respect her change of heart. She knows that…and anyways I managed to post regardless…It’s no biggie
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There was no ‘ hope’ about it…..and as for ‘useful’ she is..
🤣
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