tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11695927.post116477079499684843..comments2024-02-15T23:41:36.425-08:00Comments on SIMPLY WAIT: 10 WAYS BLOGGING WILL CHANGE YOUR LIFE and a quote about ice-creamPatry Francishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10961915797919017179noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11695927.post-1165199814623508022006-12-03T18:36:00.000-08:002006-12-03T18:36:00.000-08:00jamie: the six word memoir contest sounds somewhat...jamie: the six word memoir contest sounds somewhat similar to the one line obituaries that so intrigue me. I'll have to check it out. Thank you!<BR/><BR/>alexandra: I love it when friends blog together. It combines the real and the virtual, and pulls all of us a little tighter into the magical circle you and laini have created.<BR/><BR/>sarala: So happy to see you here--and in the book club too!Patry Francishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10961915797919017179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11695927.post-1165168237838060992006-12-03T09:50:00.000-08:002006-12-03T09:50:00.000-08:00Great list. I agree with all of them. I'm a newi...Great list. I agree with all of them. I'm a newish blogger and got hooked.<BR/>Oh, and I joined the book club through Paris Parfait.<BR/>Thanks.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13054205963916941320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11695927.post-1165107281051162762006-12-02T16:54:00.000-08:002006-12-02T16:54:00.000-08:00This is a wonderful list and hopefully encourages ...This is a wonderful list and hopefully encourages others to begin. I never really understood blogging and all until my friend,Laini, encouraged me to start in the middle of last winter and I cherish the connections and friends and lessons and stories I have been exposed to that I never ever would have otherwise without this medium. Its special and extraordinary!Alex Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02109059018269508607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11695927.post-1165027638364966482006-12-01T18:47:00.000-08:002006-12-01T18:47:00.000-08:00I love the one about writing poetry in different f...I love the one about writing poetry in different forms. I did that last week... This week, I heard about the six-word memoir contest on smith and then got inspired to start my own "Best Little Christmas Story" flash fiction contest. Where does the madness end?! ;)<BR/><BR/>http://www.authorstore.com/weblog/holiday/2006_best_little_christmas_story_contest.htmlAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11695927.post-1164987985996019492006-12-01T07:46:00.000-08:002006-12-01T07:46:00.000-08:00kg: If it's been touched on, it's been expressed d...kg: If it's been touched on, it's been expressed differently. I find that is true. It teaches you to look for stories everywhere.<BR/><BR/>antiques: I love your flavors--but you missed my favorite one, chocolate! Thanks for your comment and welcome!Patry Francishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10961915797919017179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11695927.post-1164957177742100442006-11-30T23:12:00.000-08:002006-11-30T23:12:00.000-08:00What are the flavors of those ten ways??? Strawber...What are the flavors of those ten ways??? Strawberry Stats, Cotton Candy Pink Photos, Lemon shared laughter...<BR/><BR/>I came by your blog through California fever. Ten ways you nailed each one! Perfectly!Tongue in Cheek Antiqueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03750859132595134235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11695927.post-1164948359221183182006-11-30T20:45:00.000-08:002006-11-30T20:45:00.000-08:00This is a brilliant list! All 10 are so right-on.H...This is a brilliant list! All 10 are so right-on.<BR/><BR/>Here's my #11 though I think it's already been touched on a bit:<BR/><BR/>You will find yourself writing more --- more in words and more often --- than you ever expected.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11695927.post-1164945511550549262006-11-30T19:58:00.000-08:002006-11-30T19:58:00.000-08:00gary: I'm glad I pulled you back to add the marvel...gary: I'm glad I pulled you back to add the marvelous Allende quote. Now I'm off to check #11 on your blog.<BR/><BR/>kat: What an amazing month it's been--and one that's not over for me on December 1st. I'm so grateful for your #11.<BR/><BR/>melba: Glad you liked. And welcome!Patry Francishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10961915797919017179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11695927.post-1164933926178817732006-11-30T16:45:00.000-08:002006-11-30T16:45:00.000-08:00what an awesome list!! #11 You will challenge your...what an awesome list!! <BR/><BR/>#11 You will challenge yourself and others to join in something different and find a beautiful community forms around it.Leahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17381213681911598073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11695927.post-1164913409209866122006-11-30T11:03:00.000-08:002006-11-30T11:03:00.000-08:00Patry, this post keeps pulling me back to re-read ...Patry, this post keeps pulling me back to re-read it. This is a least the fourth time I have visited to read both the post and the comments. You have to quit doing this to me...I can't get anything posted on my own sites...Just don't stop...<BR/><BR/>As for #11, mine is on my bloq - <BR/><BR/>"You are the storyteller of your own life, and you can create your own legend or not" -- Isabel Allende. To me that’s what a blog is all about, telling your story in your own voice. It’s nice when someone decides to make it a conversation, but it’s not required.<BR/><BR/>As for stats, I look at the counts in an email daily. If I see an unusual number of visits I'll look to see what or who brought them. I don't really worry when the numbers are up or down, I just enjoy the fact that someone finds what I am saying interesting some of the time.Gary Boydhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12538889263637608828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11695927.post-1164898099619451942006-11-30T06:48:00.000-08:002006-11-30T06:48:00.000-08:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11695927.post-1164864586550167052006-11-29T21:29:00.000-08:002006-11-29T21:29:00.000-08:00Number 11: You will encourage your loved one's to...<B>Number 11</B>: You will encourage your loved one's to start their own blogs ... you will be a blog-fanatic, touting the merits, wonder, and healing powers of blogging! (<A HREF="http://footpad.blogspot.com/" REL="nofollow">some</A> may actually listen to you!)<BR/><BR/><I>cheers & much peace, JP</I>JP (mom)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03120439923927414464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11695927.post-1164864403201266552006-11-29T21:26:00.000-08:002006-11-29T21:26:00.000-08:00lorna: Yes to both. In fact, I was just on the ph...lorna: Yes to both. In fact, I was just on the phone with a blogging friend and she pulled a #11 on me!Patry Francishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10961915797919017179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11695927.post-1164840751146976762006-11-29T14:52:00.000-08:002006-11-29T14:52:00.000-08:00Almost alll of those are true for me---I didn't pu...Almost alll of those are true for me---I didn't put in a meter. <BR/><BR/>But my eleventh would be:<BR/><BR/>You stop lisstening halfway through a friend's wonderful story because you've just thought of a way to make it your own<BR/><BR/>My twelfth:<BR/><BR/>You have to keep telling people: no, it's not really true---a bit of artistic license...Lornahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08976144449873569523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11695927.post-1164839888765318452006-11-29T14:38:00.000-08:002006-11-29T14:38:00.000-08:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11695927.post-1164832317554550262006-11-29T12:31:00.000-08:002006-11-29T12:31:00.000-08:00Delia: Oh, so true. I've found so many new poets a...Delia: Oh, so true. I've found so many new poets and artists.<BR/><BR/>marilyn: I'll be there.<BR/><BR/>sara: Oh, you should see my bookshelves. Overwhelmed by choice is a good description...still, interesting concept.<BR/><BR/>curmudgeon: I'm SO proud of my rudimentary knowledge of HTML--though just about every blogger knows more than I do.<BR/><BR/>zhoen: Definitely the point. <BR/><BR/>Tammy: They caused a flash of recognition for my family, too! <BR/><BR/>bloglily: Creating a record...you know I hadn't thought of that. I wonder how our families and friends will view these records of thoughts, feelings, images in the future. Hmmm...maybe I better be careful what I write.<BR/><BR/>r.a.: #10 is something I experience whenever I visit your place. Seriously.<BR/><BR/>sage: I'd have to agree. So often when I begin to blog, I have no idea what I will write, but the muse never fails me.Patry Francishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10961915797919017179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11695927.post-1164829785591888392006-11-29T11:49:00.000-08:002006-11-29T11:49:00.000-08:00Yes, a perfect list of the things I have experienc...Yes, a perfect list of the things I have experienced since I took up blogging. Number 10 is my favorite.robin andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06386655587963143782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11695927.post-1164829591247468412006-11-29T11:46:00.000-08:002006-11-29T11:46:00.000-08:00These are such good ways of looking at the impact ...These are such good ways of looking at the impact blogging has on your life. I love how writing so often has taught me to look closely at small things, and to see the larger truths in them. And I'm also so happy to know I'm creating a record of this year -- and maybe many others -- in my life.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11695927.post-1164827386555562432006-11-29T11:09:00.000-08:002006-11-29T11:09:00.000-08:007 and 8 caused a flash of recognition and a deep b...7 and 8 caused a flash of recognition and a deep belly laugh! Great 10!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11695927.post-1164826292198896602006-11-29T10:51:00.000-08:002006-11-29T10:51:00.000-08:00I once checked my stat counter obsessively. Now, ...I once checked my stat counter obsessively. Now, I remember to think about it once every few weeks. But then, when I get more than three comments on a post, I consider myself famous. <BR/><BR/>My writing, over the past four years, has improved so much I can't stand my earliest posts. This was the point, it worked.Zhoenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03515663141425057088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11695927.post-1164824132683649242006-11-29T10:15:00.000-08:002006-11-29T10:15:00.000-08:00Add to no. 3: Learning HTML and other things neces...Add to no. 3: Learning HTML and other things necessary to make these collages and pictures go into the blog.<BR/><BR/>That would have been my 11, but on reflection, it belongs as part of 3.<BR/><BR/>Must dash now --<BR/><BR/>need to check Sitemeter....The Curmudgeonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14723009641287783218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11695927.post-1164816630083779012006-11-29T08:10:00.000-08:002006-11-29T08:10:00.000-08:00Patry, I thought of you when I ran across this:Ove...Patry, I thought of you when I ran across this:<BR/><BR/><A HREF="http://www.jimnshelle.net/books/archives/003945.html" REL="nofollow">Overdue Books Reading Challenge</A><BR/><BR/>This particular item won't be changing my life, even though I really should think about doing it, because I can't commit to a strict five. I am overwhelmed by choice. Still, I thought it was another great book-clubbish idea, only for people with -ahem- preexisting conditions which should preclude their entrance into others. (blush)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11695927.post-1164813377437871252006-11-29T07:16:00.000-08:002006-11-29T07:16:00.000-08:00Patry, this is a fabulous list...and you've inspir...Patry, this is a fabulous list...and you've inspired me. My #11 is on my blog.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11695927.post-1164809883100329852006-11-29T06:18:00.000-08:002006-11-29T06:18:00.000-08:00I am up and down in blogging cycles--but I can abs...I am up and down in blogging cycles--but I can absolutely agree to what you've listed here! An eleven? Well...how about finding new poets, photographers, artists, books to read through blogging? I know this has happened for me...<BR/>--D.--Left-handed Trees...https://www.blogger.com/profile/06057727021295729384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11695927.post-1164809415900449932006-11-29T06:10:00.000-08:002006-11-29T06:10:00.000-08:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Patry Francishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10961915797919017179noreply@blogger.com