I don't expect anyone to know what to say when I'm talking about heavier topics. There is no magical phrase that doesn't sound trite or feel stupid when you say it. But there is power in presence, in knowing I'm not talking to myself. So if you'll stick your head in the door every now and then, just to wave, I'll feel like blogging life is worth the effort. And I will be better about doing the same.
In the spirit of playing well with others -
It appears I have been given the
twice. The first time I completely ignored it, for reasons I cannot explain. It was April - maybe I was still lost in the newborn fog? No, he was almost five months old. Maybe I was just a nincompoop? Sounds about right. So thank you, Heather first, then Emily, for calling me a thinker. I appreciate it.
Passing the baton to-
Elizabeth (Liz, now): Emily has already crowned her once, but seriously, E(Liz)abeth is the most honest blogger I know, and that's worth recognizing twice.
The Sacred Journey: because, well, he's a thinking blogger.
Cindy at Just an Average Blog: for the Kentucky Mutt post. I loved it.
I could add several more, but they have already been tagged by someone else, or they don't keep up with this blog, so they would never know the difference. But if you aren't already, check out KiWords, Thailand Chani, and Wheels on the Bus.
I'll end the commenting/blogging etiquette conversation with a quote from Heather, who did not say this publicly and will hopefully be very gracious to me for quoting her without prior permission:
Blogging habits tend to cycle, for most people. I will comment constantly and then there are times when I don't say much at all. I go through phases where I make lists or do surveys instead of writing. Right now, I cannot share how I'm feeling on my blog, so I am hiding behind quotes for a bit.
It's like life, I suppose.
Indeed.
5 comments:
steph - you are too kind. thank you. i only didn't tag you because you had already been tagged (twice) but know that yours is the first blog i check every morning, and the last before going to bed :)
i also did not tag thesacredjourney because i knew that you would, but i want everyone to know, he deserves two awards. i might make an amendment to my award giving.
i love heather's quote - so true. and fits right in with my description of her on my blog!! :)
WHAT?!?! I cannot BELIEVE that after my gritty expose (imagine the little mark is above the 'e' so you can say that word correctly) on night life on Beale street, my constant light shining on Auburn footall, and the day to day non-sense of being in school and working that you didn't that that was "Thinking Blogger" material. It is a good thing that I have won this award once from Heather before otherwise I might be wearing a chicken suit and crying in the bathtub with the cold water running.
I kid of course. Congrats on your award. Tonight is a big night..."Clear eyes, full hearts..."
Hi there. I regularly read your blog and I enjoy it. I just don't comment that much because I read it from a newsreader and am too lazy to come to your actual blog to comment. :)
*blushes* Stephanie quoted me.
Now I will feel special all night.
Your blog was just recommended to me two days ago and I have been meaning to come here.
For what it's worth, I like heavy topics and it is the heavy topics that I am most likely to comment about. :) And it's also dependent on my ability to get past the word verification.
Thanks for the nod. I appreciate it very much.
I've put your blog in my Google Reader so I won't miss out on what you have to say.
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