The talented and charming scribe known about these parts as “the 4 a.m. writer” (or, simply, Kate) was kind enough to bestow upon me the 7 X 7 Award. What is this, you ask? Just a nice little bit of recognition. All I have to do is share seven semi-interesting things about myself, point readers to seven previous posts I’m proud of, and suggest seven other blogs worthy of your attention. Here goes . . .

Seven things about me:

1. I’ve never shoveled snow.
2. I’ve never watched an episode of “I Love Lucy” or “Leave it to Beaver” in its entirety.
3. I’m a diehard Genesis fan and will defend that band to the very end.
4. I think a nice single-malt scotch is one of life’s greatest pleasures.
5. I’m a night owl and enjoy writing when the house is dark and still.
6. A lot of writing ideas tend to hit me in the shower.
7. I think a gin and tonic sounds pretty good right about now.

As for seven posts I’m proud of . . . I only just fired up this blog last week after being away from it for more than a year. Everything prior to last week is pretty much out of date, so I’ll just nominate everything I’ve done in the past seven or so days!

The seven blogs I suggest you check out are:

1. 4amwriter by the aforementioned Kate, a great writer happy to share her thoughts on writing and the pursuit of the craft.

2. Limebird Writers.

3. Abominations – A blog on books, art, and other civilized pursuits.

4. 1001 Scribbles.

5. Three Descriptors – A blog that deals, in part, with kids, books, and writing–three things that dominate my life.

6. Goodbye, Pert Breasts – It’s not porn . . . merely the struggles of a simple bloke coming to terms with fatherhood. Funny stuff.

7. David Francis Barker Poetry and Painting – I only discovered David’s blog this morning (after he started following mine). His paintings and poetry and moving.