No Theme Thursday: 05/30/24

Good day to all, and welcome to this week’s edition of NTT. After giving it some thought, I have decided that after this week, it’s time for a break.

The main reason for this is that, if I am being completely honest, I have been struggling to come up with what I feel is fresh content. For the past couple weeks, I feel like I keep going back to the same wells far too often. The biggest indicator to me is the length of time it is taking me to complete these posts.

Typically, I start the next NTT post the day the newest one is live, and I usually have it mostly ready to go within 2 to 3 days max. The past few, it has taken me the entire week, working on it daily for hours at a time. As I type this, I have just finally finished making the pics for this week.

Please don’t misunderstand – I very much enjoy this weekly event, and I am not complaining about it one bit. But the reality is that at this moment, it is taking time away from other things I’d like to write, as well as things I would like to do offline that don’t involve blogging.

More importantly, I do not want it to reach the point where I feel like I am phoning it in, or even worse, it is becoming boring for all you fine folks out there. You put your hearts and souls into the entries you write every week, and you deserve the same quality from me. I have always done my best to deliver that, and I feel if I don’t take a slight break, that quality will begin to suffer.

All that being said, I am feeling like a 1 to 2 week break is a good opportunity to recharge the batteries and get the creative juices flowing again.

I hope you all understand, and please accept my sincerest thanks for your ongoing support. It truly means the world to me, and I hope you will all return when we resume our regularly scheduled programming in a week or two.

With that, let’s get on with this week’s show and have a good time here, eh? 😊

Please have your posts up by Tuesday, 06/04/24 if at all possible and attempt a pingback, even though they’re unreliable AF. 😄 Thanks!


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144 responses to “No Theme Thursday: 05/30/24”

  1. The images are freakin awesome as always! 😊 and of course, take as much time as you need for a break to refresh your creativity. We all need that sometimes 🙏

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    1. Thank you, Laura. 😊
      Yes, I feel like it’s time to step away for a minute or two.

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  2. Dayum man… you begin your sabbatical with some really great artwork. Now how to pick one… 🤔😂

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    1. Thank you, Darryl. Just a brief respite so I can work on other stuff and come up with some decent ideas for this moving forward.

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  3. Hi Kevin! Thanks for the heads up and for all the effort you put into NTT each week. Totally get where you’re coming from – sometimes you just need a break to recharge and come back even better. We’ll miss the weekly posts, but your well-being and creativity are way more important. Enjoy your time off and looking forward to your refreshed content when you’re back. Let’s make this week’s edition a great one! Cheers! Btw, when I scrolled down and saw the first image, I knew exactly what to write.

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    1. Thank you for the ongoing support, Claire. I will still be posting other things, but this particular endeavor needs a brief rest. The past couple weeks I have barely been coming in under the wire because I’ve been stalled creatively.

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      1. No worries at all! We all hit those creative roadblocks now and then. Take your time to recharge, and I’m sure when NTT comes back, you’ll be bringing even more awesome content. We’re here cheering you on!

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      2. Thank you, Claire. I’ll try my best 😊

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  4. I understand perfectly. Take all the time you need. Everyone needs a little time to rejuvenate. 🙏🏼💕

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    1. Thank you, Phoebe. Very much appreciated 🙏😊😊

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  5. Star ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

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  6. we understand and thank you for hosting, Kevin.
    great images as always 🤍

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    1. Thank you, Destiny. Greatly appreciated 🙏😊😊

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      1. 🌷🤍🙏

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  7. Loving the two images of the men with the grandfather clocks; almost like a before and after shot of an epic time-travelling tale! Take care taking care, rest and go easy friend, Linda xox

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    1. Thank you, Linda. Much appreciated 🙏🙏

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  8. No problem, I did see the repetition but thought them to be your favorite style. Taking breaks is good. Just don’t disappear.

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    1. Stylistically, yes, but I’m just plain having trouble coming up with subject matter atm. I had to really wrack my brain the past couple weeks. It was a struggle

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  9. All the pictures are absolutely stunning!
    Truly beautiful😊

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    1. Thank you, Daisy. Very glad you like them. 😊😊

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  10. The sixth one’s my favorite:)

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    1. Thank you very much. I am very glad you like it. 😊🙏

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  11. 🌞 beautiful visuals! No worries, we all need to take a break from time to time!

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    1. Thank you 🙏😊😊

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  12. I believe that quality is always more important than quantity. We write better with contemplation. Beautiful images, as always, Kevin.

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    1. Thank you, Mary 🙏😊🙏

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  13. How are you! Are you okay 🥺

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    1. Still hurting some. I think it will be a few days until I am 100%
      Thank you for asking 😊

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      1. Good morning Homosepience. Follow the doctor’s instructions and don’t try to disobey like your ancestors. Your teacher will pray to God and you will gonna get well soon. Don’t worry 😊 now teacher’s has given you have Summer vacation enjoy. 😁😁😁

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      2. Salute teacher 😁
        I am resting as much as I can, thank you very much 😊

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      3. Yes 👍 don’t be disobedient otherwise I will scold you with ” bap bap” . Take medicines properly and you will gonna be ok. Now it’s your holidays 😁😁 when you will feel good then our class will be continue. Your teacher is always with you. Because teacher loves funny people 😀😀😀 and smile all the time. God will keep you 😂 laugh. Have a rest bed time

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      4. Thank you, teacher. No worries. I won’t argue with anyone right now lol
        😁

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      5. 😁😁😁😁😁😁that is a good student 😄😄 now go and play with phone

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      6. Okay. Will do 😁😄

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      7. Don’t try to play with friends 😀😀😀😁😁😁and let me know when you will be alright because I have to take surprise test 😁🙄😝😛😛🫢🫢🫢

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      8. Test? Oh, my 😲

        I will let you know. 😊

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      9. Ok 😁😁😁😄😄😂😀😀now take rest 😄😁😁 don’t take pressure you will gonna pass 💪 and I like how make our ancestors so handsome 😁😄😄😀😀😂😂. Bye good night

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      10. Goodnight, Priti. Take care. 😊🙏

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      11. Thank you. I am ok. You just take care take medicine and take rest 😁😁😁 and keep smiling I know you maybe in pain but I only tried to make you smile . Ok good night. Don’t forget to read my book lying on bed 😀😀😀. See you later.

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  14. Well Kevin, as a fellow writer, breaks are necessary. By all means step away for awhile and enjoy. It’s completely understandable.

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    1. Thank you. Yes, from time to time a moment is needed for sure 🙏

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  16. These are great, I’m excited to use them! Also, breaks are totally okay and often necessary. Take the time you need and come back feeling more refreshed. We’ll be here waiting.

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    1. Thanks Pooja. I’ll be around. Just giving this a rest for a few weeks 😊

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      1. Gotcha, that’s fair 😊

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  17. No worries Kevin!  So many beautiful images every week, might you cut down to less and spend more time doing what you want to do instead of obliging us with so much variety.  I very much enjoy all of your efforts and it’s hard choosing just one every week when the possibilities are practically endless.  I hope you will take time for yourself!  Love your work!👍🏻👏🏻

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    1. I’ve thought about that as well. Sometimes when they flow I just keep going, and I think it became a habit to just make a metric ton lol

      Thank you, and likewise 😊🙏

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      1. I was going to write the same thing – just post 3 or 4 images and save the rest. Sometimes having too much choice makes it difficult for me unless something strikes immediately. Other times I like to look at just the one image and see what I can make of it.

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      2. I’ll probably restructure it during the break. Perhaps it will be less overwhelming for me and all of you as well. Thanks for the input. 😁👍

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  18. Stephanie Avatar
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    Of course! You’re not a machine and are appreciated!

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    1. Thank you, Stephanie. 🙏😊

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  20. Your pictures are amazing as ever! I can understand needing a break from this. I hope your break is everything you need.

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    1. Thank you, Kymber. Just a brief hiatus so I can continue giving you all decent pics to work with. 😊

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  21. The well of content has not run dry within you, but since you aren’t a machine … just work as a badass all the time, I wish you a well needed reprieve! Kevin, you give so much here and only wish you could receive a smidge back, but that would overwhelm you too! You are dearly loved! Hope you get some fun with a heaping side of relaxation! ❤

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    1. Thank you, Siri. I appreciate the kind words. Hopefully be back up to par soon. 🙏🙏

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  22. I completely get it! I’ve had to create easy post events to let my brain rest… it’s far better to get a break than to burn out! It’s not fun for a writer! Hugs

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    1. No, it definitely is not. After awhile, creativity starts to become painful if forced.
      Thank you 😊🙏

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    Sorry about that 😬

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  32. I completely get it. Get some rest. 😌

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    1. Going to try. Thank you 🙏🙏

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  37. last one before wrap up 🤭

    #she dances…#

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    1. Before the big season finale? lol

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      1. made the best of it this week … seeing NTT will be on a break lol….and before time too…I’m certainly getting better lol…

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      2. So I see. I am impressed! LOL

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  38. Hey Kevin, I’m working on a little story now. Didn’t realize it was due today until I read the top part more closely… sorry, my bad!

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    1. No worries. Since this is the last NTT, we can stretch it out a bit. 😊

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  39. Kevin, sorry, just too many interruptions… couldn’t get it to come together. I’ll catch you on the other side of your sabbatical 😎

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    1. Let me know when you get it done. I will hold off posting until then. I’m mega busy right now anyhow, so I might not be ready for another day or two

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  40. I’m sorry I didn’t get to NTT this week. Your pictures are truly amazing!

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    1. No worries Kymber
      We’ll be back at some point 😊

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      1. I can’t wait. 🙂

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      2. 😊😊

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