I love a good blog. Ones that make me laugh or cry, think about something in a different way, or simply appreciate the power of words written beautifully – they’re a precious gift. Some I’ve found through Facebook, others through the community of bloggers on WordPress, but I enjoy them all for different reasons. And if I’m following a blog it’s because that person’s work moves me.
So why am I such a crappy blogger friend?
Yeah, I’m owning this. There are bloggers who support RFTM…who visit, check out what I’m up to, sometimes leave their thoughts behind…and they’re a loyal group. We notice when someone’s been gone for too long, or if a post seems particularly off, and we’re not afraid to ask if everything’s okay.
It’s a blessing, but one I’m not great at reciprocating daily. I get lost in the muck of things – pets, errands, doctor’s appointments, volunteering, singing, writing, laundry – all the things it takes to keep a life spinning, and reading blogs often falls into the “when I get a chance” category. And we all know how that usually works out.
For me, that usually means every three to four days I throw up my hands and say Enough! I’m out of touch. If BrightSide asks what I’m doing in those blocks I’ll tell him “blogger networking,” mostly because it’s simpler than saying I’ve disappeared for too long, I need to check in, so I’m binge reading blogs. (Also, because “networking” makes it sound slightly less flighty than serial blog post consumption.)
If you’re one of my blogger friends and have noticed this odd week on, week off pattern, it’s not because I’ve suddenly realized I don’t give a rat’s patootie what you’re writing/posting. The world has gotten the best of me but I’ll be back soon.
I know there’ll come a day when the schedule nuttiness of two kids, two dogs, a household, and me will ease, and maybe then I’ll finally be able to set aside an hour a day for checking in with all of you wonderful folks. Until then, I guess I’ll keep on binge reading.
ps – I totally acknowledge the irony of this post after yesterday’s “maybe we’re not as busy as we think.”
In case you’re in a binging mood yourself:
Photography –
Humor/Life/I have no idea what to call this category –
Thought Provoking/Culture/Cannot be pigeonholed –
Herding Chickens and Other Adventures in Foster and Adoptive Care
I can relate to your post. Glad I found you! 🙂
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Thanks for dropping by! I enjoyed visiting your blog today, too.
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I completely agree with you! We’re all busy and doing our best. Thanks so much for including my blog in your list, Laura. I appreciate your kind gesture. 🙂
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Absolutely, Tonya. You’ve always been such a great support to me, and I love that you look at so many different things on your blog. Farm life (your photos are so lovely!!), travel, wine (interesting even though I know nothing about it), recipes, and more…hope you’re enjoying the fall!
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Thank you, Laura. It’s been my pleasure. You have a wonderful blog. Happy Fall! 🙂
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Thanks for the shout-out! 😀
I wish everyone had email subscriptions. That’s all Imma say about that.
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I have so much fun reading your blog — another truth teller is a great find. 🙂
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We, as writers, are ar-teeests! Inspiration and cereal-blog consumption have no schedule! I salute your whims with a healthy dose of almond milk for mental crunching. 😉
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Ah-ha! So true! Creatives cannot be constrained (which probably explains the more than occasional 2am blog fest). 🙂
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I have a hard time keeping up, and I don’t have kids at home any longer. Don’t stress over this.
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I guess there’s always something we can be doing, right? 🙂
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a rat’s patootie?? is that like a “rat’s arse” or is it some favorite and secret saying all ya’ll in North Carolina have and you can’t tell us cuz it’s a secret and if you told us you’d have to kill us?
wow! that was kind of a run on sentence, huh?
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“Rat’s arse” absolutely applies. (And no, I wouldn’t have been able to tell you that, but you used ya’ll and that’s sort of like the secret handshake around here.) 😉
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Woohoo for the shout out! 🙂 You post too much for me to comment on everything but you often give me something to think about. Thank you for that. 🙂
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I’m often just a reader on yours, too, but it’s always thought provoking! I love your peek inside the doctor’s mind, and how what happens in the room looks to you. The stories (I don’t know what else to call your narratives) are so compelling, and your photos are just beautiful!
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Thank you!!!
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