I had this great big post half-written about blogs – biz blogs, political blogs, personal blogs, every kind of blog you can think of. I had links and stats from Technorati, I even had tables and charts. It was a thing of beauty.
But it was boring. Yawn. Maybe I’ll post it some day. But it’s not what I wanted to say. Not today, not right now.
Here’s blogging in a nutshell for me.
You know how when you read something in the paper, or you see a great bit on TV, and you turn to someone and say, “Did you see (whatever)?” That’s what blogging is to me. Turning to the Interweb and saying, “Did you hear about that? Can you believe it? What do you think about it?” And “it” can be just about whatever floats your boat – knitting, hockey, firefox, Brangelina, potty training, abortion, coffee – you name it.
And the other thing about blogging: it’s addictive. Something will happen, and Beloved will look at me and say, “You’re blogging this in your head, aren’t you?” And he’ll be right. Something about blogging gets under your skin, and whether you post every single day or just once a week or even if you just read them, they’re more addictive than Lays barbeque chips. You can’t read just one.
Gotta run – there’s this TV thing I’m thinking about doing today.
I’m so with you. I also use blogging as a way to seek advice.
I’m so with you. I also use blogging as a way to seek advice.
Hey, a thing of beauty is a joy forever. So I’ll take your post whenever you feel ready to hit “publish.”
Hey, a thing of beauty is a joy forever. So I’ll take your post whenever you feel ready to hit “publish.”
I often use it for support from the other mama-bloggers out there, especially because it can be damn lonely at home with a couple of kids and no grown-ups for most of the day. I blog in my head pretty much all day long–anything is blog fodder!
I often use it for support from the other mama-bloggers out there, especially because it can be damn lonely at home with a couple of kids and no grown-ups for most of the day. I blog in my head pretty much all day long–anything is blog fodder!
I can’t say anything itelligent about what you wrote today. I am too busy thinking about your return to the TV near me!!!!!!!!!
I can’t say anything itelligent about what you wrote today. I am too busy thinking about your return to the TV near me!!!!!!!!!
Ok, I can’t wait to see it! I just checked CJOH’s website and you got top billing! And it’s not even in alphabetical order! You’re such a star. 🙂
Ok, I can’t wait to see it! I just checked CJOH’s website and you got top billing! And it’s not even in alphabetical order! You’re such a star. 🙂
I’ve often equated blogging to the “water cooler” / lunchroom chat which takes place at work. Except over here there’s only one person to swap stories with (myself). And in the Interweb, I have limitless audience!
I’ve often equated blogging to the “water cooler” / lunchroom chat which takes place at work. Except over here there’s only one person to swap stories with (myself). And in the Interweb, I have limitless audience!
I write little reminders down through the day because with mommy brain and two wee ones keeping me running, I have little time to do so when the iron is hot.
I agree that it is totally addictive. I constantly discover wonderful blogs, (like yours!) It’s comforting to know that other people share the same experiences or thoughts. This medium can give you support when you need it most. It’s also wonderful to see so many people have a creative outlet.
I write little reminders down through the day because with mommy brain and two wee ones keeping me running, I have little time to do so when the iron is hot.
I agree that it is totally addictive. I constantly discover wonderful blogs, (like yours!) It’s comforting to know that other people share the same experiences or thoughts. This medium can give you support when you need it most. It’s also wonderful to see so many people have a creative outlet.
I use bloggin as a form of entertainment. There is really nothing on T.V these days(If I coudl get to the set that is) Alos I use it to think and vent and not fill my friends emails with all my small minded woes. At least with Blooging if you don’t want to read it you don’t have to. (Well you could wtih email to)
I use bloggin as a form of entertainment. There is really nothing on T.V these days(If I coudl get to the set that is) Alos I use it to think and vent and not fill my friends emails with all my small minded woes. At least with Blooging if you don’t want to read it you don’t have to. (Well you could wtih email to)
Saw the video and loved, loved, loved it! Kudos and brava!
Saw the video and loved, loved, loved it! Kudos and brava!
Amen.
Amen.