Instead that is something the internet has introduced into my life. Plus it is available on a daily basis. When I first began reading blogs, I started with a fine lady whose hobby is art. She makes her living as an attorney, but her love is writing and painting. That was pretty interesting and led me to other artists and creativity sites for a time.
As a knitter, I first found the Yarn Harlot where I still mostly lurk. Any blogger who gets hundreds of responses probably won't hear anything new from me. I felt that way about many of the fine writers and photographers whose blogs I read.
When I signed up for a follow-along at Jamie Ridler's website with the extremely funny liberating book, Wreck This Journal by Keri Smith, I found Kristin at The Goat.
Kristin is a very real person, and I wasn't intimidated by commenting at her blog at all, and through her comments, I found many of you. Like Keetha, and Mrs. 4444s, for instance. I so enjoy the exposure to your lives, and I thank you so much.
Some of you are mothers of infants, some home school their families, some search for treasure at thrift stores, some decorate their homes so beautifully, some garden, cook, design, do wonderful photography, find the most interesting websites, and have Etsy sales.
Some of you are hilariously funny, (thanks), some of you have faith that would move mountains, some are wise and philosophical, and almost all of you have skills I admire---a lot. Some of you challenge me with your good ideas, the things you learn, the books you read, and the calm way you accept life as it comes.
I thank the people who needled me into beginning to do this---you know who you are. I feel that I have gained much by both reading and writing. So I want to thank you all for the interesting variety you have brought to my life. Keep it up!
I never thought I find so many interesting blogs either when I first started. I really like visiting other blogs and exploring new ones. There are so many! We feel as though I've made some real friends through blogging. I'm surprised at how much I learn from it too. Usually, Gerard was first with news always telling me about stuff going on but now, I beat him to it sometimes because I'll read something on a blog.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you were needled, or we wouldn't have 'met'. This blog thing has brought so many people together over the web...friendships we would never have had. I'm grateful!
ReplyDeleteHopw Spring has sprung in the UP!
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Jan
Oh, I am SOOOOO glad you were needleable!!!
ReplyDeleteI love this post--I feel the same way--Blogging has enriched my life. So glad we "met!"
ReplyDeleteI remember Keetha would send me messages that said things like..."I've been talking to Annie again about blogging. Don't you think she'd be a natural?" and other things like that. I wholeheartedly agreed!! I'm glad that Keetha kept harping on you.
ReplyDeleteI am infinitely grateful that you came into my life. You are such a Joy! I'm so happy that the ripples of friendship have gone far and wide and more and more people now have access to you!