I recall when Nike introduced their Just Do It slogan. It caught on like wildfire with my friends and me—most of us educators. Another saying from around that time was the Latin Carpe Diem, which translates to “Seize the Day” and was a reminder for us to live each day to the fullest and appreciate … Continue reading My Early Years
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Criticism
Over the years I’ve learned that there are some commonalities between being an artist who paints landscapes and wildlife, and an author who self-publishes his books. First, obviously, is that I “self”-publish my art as well as my books. But more importantly, both my art and my books go into the world and are judged. … Continue reading Criticism
Lucky 13
The WordPress team let me know yesterday that I’ve been blogging with them for 13 years. Blogging with WordPress actually began in January 2011 while I created my pages. I called my blog “Creating New Worlds” and published my ABOUT page and my first post on February 17th. My blog has gone through several changes … Continue reading Lucky 13
Milestones
October is always a busy month for us at the Campbell household as we get ready for the upcoming winter months here in Pennsylvania. Plus, I’m helping a friend with the discovery drafts of her first novel as she prepares for NaNoWriMo beginning next month. Double plus, I’m working on my Green Crystal series every … Continue reading Milestones
500 Likes
WordPress notified me that my website and blog reached 500 likes. That’s a nice achievement for a site that’s eight months old. Steve Campbell Creations is my creative journey of showing the world my writing and artwork—the old and the new. My writing includes poetry and fiction, and my art consists of wildlife and landscape … Continue reading 500 Likes
Twelve Years at WordPress
The WordPress team let me know over the weekend that I’ve been blogging with them for 12 years. It seems like yesterday that I began making an art website and blog at WordPress in January 2011 and published my ABOUT page on the 17th. I called my blog “Creating New Worlds” and made my first … Continue reading Twelve Years at WordPress
10 Likes Milestone
Yesterday (Sunday, October 2, 2022), was a good day for my blog as “Allow Mistakes” was the first post to receive double digits in the Likes department. That’s a special milestone for this little blog that went into existence five months ago on Sunday, May 8, 2022. Other achievements include: 72 total likes, 18 follows, … Continue reading 10 Likes Milestone