After the holiday season January tends to roar in with a vengeance.

Having just returned from a long and restful vacation in Arizona (that’s my photo of a mystical scene in Lost Dutchman State Park) I am brimming with ideas for 2008. Like many of you I use this time of year for blue sky thinking (foggy views can be ok too) - but the real trick is getting started and staying focused.

Here are some assorted links for random inspiration:

• Glenda Watson Hyatt, the self-proclaimed Left Thumb Blogger documents her experiences and motivates others.
• I learned of Glenda from my virtual friend Pamela Slim, whom I had the great pleasure to meet in person on my trip to Arizona. Check out Pamela and Martha Beck’s post on Death by Procrastination.
• Courtesy of Andrea Seale, Van Jones’ keynote address to Nonprofit Boot Camp last year. Van is the founder of the Ella Baker Center for Human Rights in Oakland, California.
• Katya Andresen’s no-nonsense advice on No Excuses. I second the motion!