tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2044945947832003194.post4687653974641097445..comments2023-06-26T02:22:06.758-07:00Comments on Ganeida's Knots: Blogitty~bloggity Blog, Blog.Ganeidahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17176246964466185315noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2044945947832003194.post-76373355381506274642009-07-13T18:01:16.423-07:002009-07-13T18:01:16.423-07:00I'm kind of speechless on this one! I've ...I'm kind of speechless on this one! I've been wanting to write a piece on why I blog for a while and I'm conflicted. :) One of my main reasons was I wanted a quieter space, a sort of vacation away from the forums I work on. I'll tell the rest of my reasons eventually on my blog some day, though I'm quite lazy now that it is summer break. I love your blog and the connections and friendships. That's been the unexpected surprise for me!<br />Thanks,<br />Jan LynJan Lynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05642571561383445699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2044945947832003194.post-49885954366938089962009-07-13T12:02:45.463-07:002009-07-13T12:02:45.463-07:00I started blogging mainly to have another adult to...I started blogging mainly to have another adult to talk to... at least I can pretend there are other adults "listening" when I talk through my blog. The life of a single mom is a very alone life- even if I am never alone. I also use my blog as a kind of accountability partner. When one is just keeping house for a bunch of kids, it's all too easy to throw the same easy meal on the table day after day. Kids don't care about dust and attractively arranged furniture. But having a blog, taking frequent pictures to put up, posting a weekly menu- these kinds of things keep me from sliding into just doing the easiest thing, and motivate me to do the loveliest thing instead♥<br /><br />Also, somewhere along the way, I came to enjoy the whole process of blogging, the creative side of it has captured my interest... it's kinda like decorating and entertaining and writing all rolled into one package.Diane Shifferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03449110271720365988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2044945947832003194.post-28093358819218399102009-07-13T08:56:10.400-07:002009-07-13T08:56:10.400-07:00I blogged about why I blog.I blogged about why I blog.seekingmyLordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03242380845994448311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2044945947832003194.post-12980894638379049622009-07-12T19:54:08.599-07:002009-07-12T19:54:08.599-07:00I blog because it seemed like a good idea at the t...I blog because it seemed like a good idea at the time.kimbahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04006090158222860501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2044945947832003194.post-57391640323176350962009-07-12T14:35:07.477-07:002009-07-12T14:35:07.477-07:00I am denying all responsibility for the blogging h...I am denying all responsibility for the blogging habits of those who think I had something to do with them! ☺ Really!<br /><br />alecat & mamaO: yes we have family interstate & overseas too & blogging makes it easy for them to keep in touch.<br /><br />Sandra: you are right about never running into some people anywhere else but in Blogland & I am immensly grateful for that because it has expanded my world. I love where I live but I do abhore the intellectual vacumne.<br /><br />MrsC: Now where else would I have run into an American who grew up in all my old Sydney haunts? How weird is that?Ganeidahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17176246964466185315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2044945947832003194.post-85621412680070555842009-07-12T13:10:48.203-07:002009-07-12T13:10:48.203-07:00We're not the only family homeschooling autist...We're not the only family homeschooling autistic kids! Whoo-hoo!<br /><br />I also like checking in with others, seeing their ideas and discussing opinions. :]Happy Elf Mom (Christine)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15047347624037697311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2044945947832003194.post-53456537050483262009-07-12T13:06:30.956-07:002009-07-12T13:06:30.956-07:00hmmm. I first entered blog-world because of you, ...hmmm. I first entered blog-world because of you, dear friend. My actual writing started with the move, and wanting to chronicle our activities, both for my own memory and for now-distant family members. My readership hasn't expanded much in a year and a half, and that's okay with me. I don't mind talking about myself, but I hate having to explain myself.MamaOlivehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12917138266127672566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2044945947832003194.post-57959472389438784592009-07-12T06:24:49.206-07:002009-07-12T06:24:49.206-07:00I've actually asked myself this question a few...I've actually asked myself this question a few times. I started by impulse, something which is common for me to do. Impulsive behavior. My life keeps me tethered to my farm, so I live a somewhat isolated existence even though my location is not remote. The people I do know and occasionally interact with have one commonality to me; horses. So I started talking to cyberspace with the same expectation, that I would be talking to and entertaining myself. And this I do, but some people read it, what a surprise! The pleasant benefit is, I have met so many people that I strangely feel a connection to and literally miss when they are missing for awhile. Where else in the world would I have met a sassy, quirky Australian Quaker with a sharp mind and a sense of humor? No where I can think of! It's all amazing to me.Sandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13915962999372304054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2044945947832003194.post-38693041934838427802009-07-12T03:45:24.703-07:002009-07-12T03:45:24.703-07:00I have a list of reasons. I suppose I will blog ab...I have a list of reasons. I suppose I will blog about them one day, but the main one is that you--yes, YOU!--talked me into it. Actually, I have a strong desire to journal my thoughts, but you inspired me to actually blog and you keep inspiring me. Thank you, Ganeida.seekingmyLordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03242380845994448311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2044945947832003194.post-86494395104260198762009-07-12T01:29:46.316-07:002009-07-12T01:29:46.316-07:00Making new friends is certainly a wonderful result...Making new friends is certainly a wonderful result of blogging, but I started because I was encouraged to share some of my ideas. Plus, I see it as a nice way to 'track' what we've been doing with our homeschooling.<br />Another reason is because I have many family members interstate, so we can share some of our happenings here in blogging land. :)Catherine (Alecat Music)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03772718253505116956noreply@blogger.com