Blogging | Posted by Jannie on 29 January 2009 @ 11:31 AM
Have you noticed I’ve been posting to my blog every other day lately? Do you think that’s too often?
Have you also noticed since I started hunkering down with my gee-tar a couple hours a day, I’ve been visiting y’all’s blogs a bit less? And how are you with that? How would you feel if I only got to your blog and commented once or twice a week?
And for purposes of me taking blog stock would you classify my blog as “all about me?” Barbara Swafford over at her very successful site, Blogging Without A Blog, in a recent post called How To Lose Blog Visitors, talks about selfish blogs that are ”all about me” and I’m wondering if I come across like that. And believe me – I can take honest constructive criticism! (I’m weird that way, well, I’m weird in many ways - as you all know.)
Is there anything you would like to see me post more (or less,) about?
And just a tad unrelatedly, now that my favorite old sweat pants have a big rip in the left buttock area, should I patch them up? Or cremate them, followed by a fitting memorial service?
(Yes, that’s my actual gee-tar up there on our actual sofa that miraculously escaped the bunny-munching, unlike its matching loveseat and chair.)
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On 29 January 2009 at 11:42 am Betsy Wuebker said,
Hi Jannie – I think you need to decide what’s right for you. We’ll take as much of you as we can get.
Oh, and I’d wear the sweat pants with crazy underwear underneath. Especially if any of the kids were around to embarrass.
Betsy Wuebker’s last blog post..BUILDING COMMUNITY – CAFE STYLE
On 29 January 2009 at 11:47 am sheila said,
Patch the pants once, then pitch.
Your blog is fine. Your visiting is fine. If we all dont’ hear from ya in like 2 weeks, we’ll hunt ya down and see what’s up. lol
Go do stuff for YOU-ka-lay-lay
sheila’s last blog post..And would you like a side of MERCURY with that?
On 29 January 2009 at 11:49 am Chris said,
Blogs are so personal. Your content is driven by why you’re blogging in the first place. That’s your call, not ours. If you’re only blogging to make money, I would identify the demographic you’re attempting to entertain or entice to your blog.
I personally can’t keep up with bloggers who blog daily and/or have regular, lengthy posts. For me it’s more like grabbing a piece of bubble gum, or a few M&Ms. I recognize a few people are in a life space where they can put significant time into their posts, and spend hours reading other blogs. I’m not one of those people. Although there are a few literary blogs that I look forward to reading – regardless of the post length. Such talent in many blogs!
I post every 2-3 days, and I try to keep my posts “consumable”.
I also think blogs are generally a bit narcissistic, some more than others. If there’s too much “self-luv” going on, it’s unattractive and shameless. Not good.
I think you’re handling your blog just fine. I really do.
Oh, and go for some new sweatpants. You deserve it!
Chris’s last blog post..Conversations with Mamaw
On 29 January 2009 at 11:50 am ella said,
That’s why I read blogs—cause they are all about that person. If I want general information, I’ll get a newspaper for gosh sakes…
ella’s last blog post..Daring Bakers January 2009
On 29 January 2009 at 12:32 pm Jannie said,
Besty! Thank you for your wonderful input – beautiful advice. (Crazy underwear, yes!) And where does one buy underwear??
Sheila: Ahh, thanks. I doubt it would ever get to 2 weeks. I do follow about 80 blogs now and I don’t want to hurt anyones’ feelings because each of you is special in your own way to me. I swear I’ll stop at 100 blogs. Or 125. Well, 150 blogs and that’s it!
Ella: This is true, thanks for the reminder. This is not a blog all about my mother. Or about my great Uncle Sylvester in Winnipeg. Or How To Win At Tic-Tac-Toe Every Time (which I do know how to do and Kelly knows now too.)
Chris: Great insight, thanks. And I do give myself persmission to get some razzle-dazzle new sweats, maybe go crazy and get a matching top too, whee-hoo!
Jannie’s last blog post..Taking Blog Stock
On 29 January 2009 at 12:41 pm Barbara Swafford said,
Hi Jannie,
Although a lot of blogs are about the author and their experiences, the “all about me” goes on to say, “…but when a blogger is always taking and/or asking others for help and never giving back, they’ll soon be labeled as being self centered. Remember, we get what we give.”
THAT is certainly not what you do. Obviously you’re a caring and giving person who shows support for others.
I love your blog just the way it is.
Here’s another vote for a pair of new sweatpants.
P.S. Thank you for the link love. I truly appreciate it.
Barbara Swafford’s last blog post..Blogging Support Forums: Do Your Homework First
On 29 January 2009 at 12:51 pm Dot said,
I’m glad Barbara came by and corrected your impression. I like blogs that are “all about me” when the author is interesting (you are).
I agree about the crazy underwear. Try the teen boys department and look for loud boxers.
Dot’s last blog post..About Your Business
On 29 January 2009 at 12:52 pm Dot said,
PS – Visit my blog every day and comment, even though I post erratically. K?
Dot’s last blog post..About Your Business
On 29 January 2009 at 1:05 pm Davina said,
Hi Jannie. I’m glad Barbara added to your statement too. You are sharing you and encouraging others. You are definitely not a selfish blogger. Na ah.
Davina’s last blog post..Shopping for Effective Attitudes
On 29 January 2009 at 1:07 pm Davina said,
PS I only post once or twice a week and that is just fine for me. I’ve got close to 60 blogs in my reader now after adding more than a dozen over the last week. I’m not able to keep up with them all, so I might miss a post here and there, but I’m still around.
Davina’s last blog post..Shopping for Effective Attitudes
On 29 January 2009 at 1:32 pm Jannie said,
Barbara: I am so grateful for the clarification. I really like how your blog is all about helping, sharing and inspiring. I used to worry too much about what others think but I have gotten a ‘way lot better about not caring about a lot of little things, I think age and experience have helped. I’ll try to get over me!
Dot: I’m not a total loser! Yay. It is my desire to spread light into every corner of my psyche as I can, to make myself a better person, however which I am afraid, doesn’t include my attitude about washing dishes.
Davina: Y’all get me teary-eyed over here with your loving support. Thanks. I am a relatively new blogger and kind of feeling my way through this. I so appreciate all you’ve said.
On 29 January 2009 at 1:37 pm Miladysa said,
As far as I see it your blog is YOUR space and you can post about whatever you want to. Just carry on the way you are and post/comment whenever you feel like it. Remember – there are NO rules ;D
As for the pants – buy a new pair
Miladysa’s last blog post..87. Druids Altar
On 29 January 2009 at 1:58 pm Jannie said,
Miladysa: No rules – I like that. My only rule will be to be nice, unless I have to kick royal buttock to defend my or someone else’s honor.
On 29 January 2009 at 3:10 pm Stampo said,
Blogger Stamp-o-maticmama said…
Thank you for the lovely comment on, my blog, I am a closet poet LOL. yes. i write alot only for myself, i share very little not sure why i dont? it just seems so personal you know? i do however belong to a on line poet club under a hidden user name.LOL.. anyway just thought i’d stop by an leave you a comment as well.
by the way i love your writing
On 29 January 2009 at 4:43 pm Georgie B said,
Your blog is doing well. Posting every other day is fine (as you know, I do that myself). Probably could do with a tad more items about other things in your life (family, maybe your experiences with the music industry would make a good topic to explore)
As for visiting and commenting, there’s not much of a difference in my view. Personally, I try to visit all my bookmarked blogs at least once a week, and try to comment at least once a week on them.
I do agree with Barbara’s points if you don’t update your blog (I had visited a few that stopped updating in November/December) or respond to comments left (I hate that as well) you can lose your readers.
But sometimes, the blog world has to take a back seat to the real world.
Whatever you feel comfortable with in the long run, that’s what you should do.
All I can suggest is be consistent in whatever you choose to do.
Georgie B’s last blog post..I Think, Therefore, I Rock And Roll*
On 29 January 2009 at 5:10 pm Barbara Swafford said,
Hi Jannie – I’m glad the clarification helped. I wasn’t saying we shouldn’t blog about “us”, what I was saying is if a blogger is constantly asking others for help, Stumbles, Diggs, Tweets, etc on their posts, but doesn’t reciprocate, pretty soon we get to feeling used (and they end up being labeled as selfish).
Hope this helps. Sounds like I need to add a clarification on my blog as well.
Barbara Swafford’s last blog post..Celebrating NBOTW One Year Annivarsary With A Free E-Book
On 29 January 2009 at 6:02 pm TheWeyrd1 said,
MY personal opinion is that YOUR blog can be about anything YOU want. And if YOU want it to be all about YOU or all about ME, that’s YOUR choice…heh. I think if YOU write about stuff that appeals to other folks then YOU’LL have visitors…if YOU want visitors. If YOU don’t…no sweat!
TheWeyrd1’s last blog post..Wednesday’s Wine – Borsao 2007 Red Wine and Rose Wine
On 29 January 2009 at 8:35 pm Vered - MomGrind said,
You should post as often as you like. As for talking about yourself, I don’t see it as a problem. This is a personal blog, after all. The only reason I don’t talk more about myself on my blog is that I’m an introvert and prefer not to share too much.
I think you’ll find that if you comment less often on other blogs, you’ll get less comments on your blog. It’s how things work in the blogosphere and I’ve come to accept it as part of the game.
Bottom line: your blog – your rules – do as you wish!
On 29 January 2009 at 9:51 pm Natural said,
sweet guitar. no i haven’t noticed your posting schedule and every other day is not too much, as mentioned, it’s YOUR blog, what people do with or on it is a different story.
Natural’s last blog post..My Other First Time, Part II
On 29 January 2009 at 10:04 pm Tammy said,
Jannie-
Just the fact that you asked this question with a genuine spirit shows the sweetness of your heart. 80 blogs? sister you got some stuff going there. I do not ever want my blog to get that congested. I could not take the pressure.
I know you want to embrace everybody and that is considerate. But, sister this may get out of hand and you practically may not be able to keep it up. You may have to hire yourself a translator.
On 29 January 2009 at 10:05 pm teahouseblossom said,
The article you linked to was really interesting.
From day one, my blog has been a place for me to share funny stories and observations. I’ve erred on the side of posting less about myself. Although I have definitely opened up over the years.
On 29 January 2009 at 10:16 pm Tammy said,
Oh, about those sweat pants, holy clothing is the style why on Earth would you want to give them up? Go on, be adventurous wear em’ round town. Who knows? you might add a little flair to the fad.
On 29 January 2009 at 10:59 pm Talon said,
I like your blog the way it is. And it’s always a joy to read one of your posts, whether it’s everyday or every other day or every once in a blue moon. The personal part of blogs is what makes them interesting and totally unique.
Glad you’re enjoying your guitar and are busily creating and I’m really glad your sofa remains unscathed.
Talon’s last blog post..Every time
On 29 January 2009 at 11:13 pm Shay said,
I got the exact same comment, word for word from Stampo-maticmama, but then they deleted it themselves, thus saving me the bother. More spammers should do this (delete themselves).
As for you and your blog, sugar pea, I always feel hard done by if there isn’t a new post. It doesn’t really matter what it’s about…you’ve never made a bad post.
And yes, I noticed you weren’t coming by quite so often. I miss you when you don’t. Word Garden loves the Funster.
Shay’s last blog post..Wineflower
On 30 January 2009 at 12:05 am J.D. Meier said,
As far as sweatpants, I guess it depends on which tattoo is showing.
As far as post frequency, everyday is fine, but if it’s multiple posts a day, I’d wonder if you should be spending that time practicing gee-tar.
As far as what to post on, I think more on scary dreams or funny dreams or even just day dreams is good.
J.D. Meier’s last blog post..Avoid Mental Burnout
On 30 January 2009 at 2:43 am Belle Bamford said,
You are one of the LEAST selfish bloggers I know. I love your comments. They are honest and useful. You come round as often or as little as you like. There will always be a place for you on my comment table.
Belle Bamford’s last blog post..THE MEANING OF LIFE
On 30 January 2009 at 5:50 am vodkamom said,
your posts should be about you- and what you are thinking and feeling! screw everyone else.
xox
vodkamom’s last blog post..Listen up, ladies.
On 30 January 2009 at 5:51 am vodkamom said,
and I meant that in the nicest way.
vodkamom’s last blog post..Listen up, ladies.
On 30 January 2009 at 6:36 am Lynn said,
Jannie – I agree – patch the pants. And the reason I have a link to your blog on mine is because of the infectious humor of it. Please don’t change a thing!
I had a discussion about this subject with my friend Leisa last night at dinner. One of my clients, who is also a friend now, rolls her eyes every time I mention my blog, saying that she thinks bloggers are too “self-absorbed.” (And she doesn’t read anyone’s blog.) So I asked Leisa if she thinks I am being self-absorbed by posting items that happen to me. Her response, “No! I like to read it! Don’t change it.”
When I started blogging two years ago, I was aware that no one knew the blog was there and it didn’t matter to me. I was in a not-happy-at-all work situation and only wanted to journal about things that give me pleasure – inspired by “Three Beautiful Things,” Clare Grant’s gratitude movement. Then I posted a comment on my friend Whitney’s “Glimpses of Grace” blog using my Blogger ID, and she then put a link to my blog on hers. So that is how a few friends found it originally. It is like a little hobby now – keeping an eye out for Good Things every day.
I appreciate your visits, but think it is great you are working on your music so much. Just grab a cup of coffee and come by when you can.
Lynn’s last blog post..Blue, unexpected art and comfort
On 30 January 2009 at 7:24 am robbi said,
Frontrouble, It is my humble opine that folk mostly form their blogs as being about they, as that is who they is,or are, them I mean…folk. Not being all George Washington’s who cannot fib we,ergo you, write in the first as that is who we are,us.The blog above quoting a friend rolling her eyes etc etc, well so what. I write about me as the me that I am is who I know most about as do all the the other bloggers.
robbi’s last blog post..ink marks on a blank page Thurs 22nd Jan
On 30 January 2009 at 7:26 am Jannie said,
Stampo: Thanks a lot for dropping in! That’s cool that you are able to be an anonymous poet elsewhere!
Georgie: Valued insight, thanks a lot. I think when we don’t comment on others’ blogs they after a while tend to not come back, which is only reasonable, I guess.
Barbara: I see what you’re saying about the Stumbles, Tweets and Diggs, I haven’t used those yet so was not aware of how people could mis-manageg those, thus turn things into an all-about-me situation.
Weyrd1: Agreed! Thanks for the reminders.
Vered: “I think you’ll find that if you comment less often on other blogs, you’ll get less comments on your blog. It’s how things work in the blogosphere and I’ve come to accept it as part of the game.” In these few short months I have come to realize that indeed. Just the way it goes!
Natural: Thanks for the input. Sometimes I’d go 3-4 days between posts, others 1. But it was funny to me that my last 6 posts or so I published every other day.
Tammy: You the best! I was thinking of hiring a 97-yesr-old guy named Bob to take over my comment response. Met him at the bus stop last week and he’s looking for a computer hobby that pays nothing..
Teahouse: Glad you read Barbara’s article, she is an amazing source of blogging information.
Talon: Yeah that sofa is my pride and joy, altho a tad cold on the fanny this time of year. I thank you for your kind words, I really opened up a lot of discussion here, I see. I feel like a bit of a twit now. Bit of a twit, there’s a rhyme.
Guys, I have to get Kelly off to school so the rest of these will have to wait until later!
On 30 January 2009 at 8:29 am Glenn Buttkus said,
Blogging certainly is not rocket science, although some are. Your site is fun, fun, fun, to the millionith power, young lady. 80 sites, my God, I have to work hard at reading and commenting on 7 of them. I guess everyone sets up a blog for different reasons, the socialization is cool. My site is all about me, but lacks the humor and personal touch. It is more literary. I post those poems and lyrics and prose that interest me, spiced up by my own views, prose, and poetry here and there. I love searching for just the right jpg to cap the postings. But I have found that the most active blogs are precisely those where someone does share themselves on it, creating a kind of cyber family, a clubhouse where all are welcome. Yes, I, like all the others miss you when you do not drop in with your off the wall comments. Your CD party is almost here, and so you keep practicing that guitar, and yodeling, and howling, and laughing. If ripped jeans can be a fashion, why not ripped sweat pants. Wear Spider Man or Sponge Bob underwear, or Bugs Bunny, or Wonder Woman. Then Kelly will bring her friends over just to scope out your butt.
Glenn
Glenn Buttkus’s last blog post..Four Mountain Wolves
On 30 January 2009 at 8:33 am Glenn Buttkus said,
Wasn’t Blogastock the name of the press agent character played first by Zero Mostel, and then Nathan Lane in THE PRODUCERS ? Of course most of us hang around hoping that someday you will fling a bra our direction, or actually tell us your real last name.
Glenn
Glenn Buttkus’s last blog post..Four Mountain Wolves
On 30 January 2009 at 8:55 am Kalyani said,
Isn’t a blog supposed to be all about you?
And patch the sweats; there’s nothing that can get you through like an old friend!
On 30 January 2009 at 8:58 am Kalyani said,
Oh, oh, I know…you could wear fuzzy pants under your sweats! http://www.magicfuzzypants.com
On 30 January 2009 at 11:57 am Jannie said,
Shay: Get out! Your commenters can delete their own comments? You serious? Actually that gal Stampo is legit, I commented on her blog a couple days ago. So maybe it was some psycho who commented on yours, maybe it was similar? Not sure what else to say on that one so I’ll take a bite out of my muffin.
J.D. God, if only I could remember my dreams. The one I had last night quite a weird deuzzie. I’d scorched another burner cover, gone shoe shopping naked and done an umbrella dance with Fred Astaire (clothed for teh latter.)
Ahh, Belle, those are relaly nice things to say. I feel very much less of a twit now for worrying about my net perception.
Vodka Mom! I thought you’d gone forever. So nice to see you back and thanks for the words. Yes, the nicest of “screw everyone else” of course intended by you and understood by me. Thanks.
Oh, Lynn, that’s funny about the exchange between you and your friend. I love you and your blog you know that and I want to keep up with every word. I can spend average 2 hours a day on blogging and will probably use over half of that for visiting others’ blogs and the rest for writing and responding on mine. I’ll do the best I can.
Robbi: I was going to start an anonymous blog about George Washington! But will now have to change my character, else y’all would know who was really writing all that exciting stuff. Thanks for your words and kind presence. And presents – word presents.
Glenn: The Producers, The Producers I think I saw that. Why does Jack Lemmon ring a bell when that’s mentined. (Jack Lemmon did indeed start out as an ice-cream cart bell ringer.) Okay , let me go Google…. (nowdays we don’t say I need to go tinkle, just Google…) Sorry, got nothing on blogastock except somethgn from Alexa.com. Actually did a Live Search. Away goes I again… Nope. Methinks ye were pullin’ on my fair newly kung-fu’d leg here?
Kalyani: IT ALL ABOUT MEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!! WHEEE! So relieved for the validation and that I don’t have to learn any “right” way to blog. Actually I’ll keep the torn sweats AND treat me to some brand-y new ones, if I can find some nice enough. xoxoxo
I’m going to go find a good pic for my sofa buttocks poem now.
ta-ta.
On 30 January 2009 at 2:00 pm Jewel/Pink Ink said,
Like Billy Joel says, “I love you just the way you are”.
Keep strumming that guitar and feeding your spirit. Your well-being will spill over to your blog. It’ll take care of itself, just you see.
Jewel/Pink Ink’s last blog post..Refilling the Pot
On 30 January 2009 at 2:34 pm Thomma Lyn said,
Your blog is a delight just the way it is.
And as far as posting frequency: do what works for you. I’ve been blogging for two and a half years. I went through spurts where I posted every day. These days, I post on average once a week. My writing and music and hiking eat up a lot of my time, but I mean that in a very good way. But at some point, I might go through another phase of posting more frequently. It seems to run in cycles.
Thank you so much for your kind words about my short story, “Moonlight’s Gift!” They’re much appreciated. xxoo
Thomma Lyn’s last blog post..Lana Moses Interviews Trevor Wolff!
On 30 January 2009 at 4:04 pm Patricia said,
Jannie,
Your blog is your blog and I love coming here and having a visit, laughing and learning something new – and you get such good comments. For an intense person this is a spot to just enjoy, a moment to be friends.
All of life starts with me first….
I was happy to see that while my internet was down and erratic you did not post as much and were playing your guitar..and that pesky uke…felt like I did not miss too much and I could find the time to go back and see what I missed.
Thank you
I am actually using the Essene scriptural lectionary or book of days to write my posts too…I am interpreting them by putting pieces of my life into each post as an example…each post can stand on it’s own, but if you read them all you will see that I am interpreting their words on how to make peace not war….so my writing is all about me and my interpretation/experience.
My posts take me about 3 days to research, outline, draft, edit and then drop down to 500 words or so….
I am sure there are lots of folks who would judge what I am doing…but it is right for me…
Are you wearing the sweat pants on stage – if so get funny undies! If not get a new pair and break them in – you might end up on Vered’s blog about sweat pants with rips in them and women’s over use of them in their wardrobe?
Well, then again that might be fun!
Here’s a hug for a job well done…keep up the good work at your comfort zone.
Patricia’s last blog post..Mug vs. Heart
On 30 January 2009 at 4:54 pm Mama Zen said,
Of course your blog is all about you! I would think that it was kind of weird if you were blogging about me!
On 30 January 2009 at 6:33 pm Jannie said,
Ahhh Jewel, “I won’t go changing to try and please you, I never wanna have to work that hard.” Nicely put in the Billy Joel way.
Thomma Lynn: Ah yes, the cyclical nature of being alive and doing humanish things. Thanks for your wisdom. And for “Moonlight,” it is so funny and nice – like you.
Patricia: I did NOT realize you were following and interpreting a scripture in that way. Of course I knew there was a theme with the two peace posts in a row. Dang, you good. And deeply thoughtful… The pants on stage, probably not that day, as May will be warm, if not already hot and I need to be in somethign stunning! Maybe wide-legged linen pants and a cute top. And two bras. Plus, I just learned today it’s Mother’s Day on May 10th.
Mama Zen: That’s my anonymous blog, “All About Mama Zen!”
Thanks for poppping in, you wonderful crazy lady!
On 30 January 2009 at 9:51 pm Ryan said,
Hey Jannie! I’ve seen K read this blog but this is the first time I’ve been there myself. I’m glad you’re expressing yourself and mingling your energy with others in diverse ways.
I have a blog too! Check it out. murftown.blogspot.com
Ryan’s last blog post..
On 30 January 2009 at 10:02 pm Robin said,
I’m glad you are weird – I’ll fit right in! And I say incinerate the pants.
I only write one comment a week on other blogs, because I simply can’t do more than that. Funny how so many people are writing about this at the moment. Cheers, Jannie!
Robin’s last blog post..Guy Finley Followed By An Illustrated Meme.
On 31 January 2009 at 12:06 am Mia said,
After finally starting to catch up on my RSS feeds (I have 130 to go), I read the same post.
I think we read other blogs to read about other people. It’s only fair that they talk about themselves. That’s how, in a strange way, we feel less alone in life. Less alone in our struggles; sometimes even our best friends don’t tell us things that our blogging buddies do…that’s the nature of blogging. So, of course I want to hear about you.
Personally, I’ll miss your comments coming as quickly as they do. I truly, truly enjoy your comments, looking forward to the smile they put on my face. BUT, real life happens, priorities are what they are…I’ll wait for ya!
Mia’s last blog post..It’s the Truth…Award
On 31 January 2009 at 3:15 am SnaggleTooth said,
I think there comes a point for every blogger when they just can’t keep up the initial pace. Summer of ‘07 my Puter broke n I had to condense all online activity to a few minutes once per week on someone else’s dime. While I was involuntarily out of it- some blog buddies went awol, n some stopped blogging altogether.
Ya have to go with the ebb n flow, or make your own.
The give n take does keep us coming back for more, for sure. Ya can’t help that life off line interferes with keeping up sometimes!
Those who care n can, always come back to check, even if they stop commenting-
SnaggleTooth’s last blog post..n-Ice
On 31 January 2009 at 4:50 am Miles McClagan said,
I demand more posts about hammocks and hammock based issues…
I took a lot of this on board, I’ve got, like, 9ine readers, if I lose any, I’d just die!
Miles McClagan’s last blog post..Stomach churning burgers, stomach churning bullying, and Regurgitator what was all that about
On 31 January 2009 at 5:58 am Lance said,
Continue to be “you” Jannie! I, for one, love the “you” that comes out here to play…
And keep the sweatpants…
Lance’s last blog post..Going Round In Circles
On 31 January 2009 at 9:32 am Jannie said,
Ryan: THANK YOU so much for popping over here! A new visitor out of the blue, how wonderful. I adore K’s blog and will no doubt find interesting thought on yours too.
Robin: I guess we are blessed with so many blog friends. The pants… may be patched to last one more year, but when it’s time to let them go to a better place, I’ll let you all know.
Mia: I just love getting over to hear you rnews todl with such humor and grace. I wish I could visit all my buddies every post as they posted. But alas, I will just have to do the best I can.
Snag: Wow, “some buddies stopped blogging altogether.” They must’ve really depended on you. Ebb n flow, yes, the great tides of love and life, I shall aim to be carried with ease upon their frothy caps.
Miles: Hammocks, yes. I think I could post about my grand-mother’s slatted hammock which was almost hidden from view under the weeping willow. Write about the night I lay there undetected as I witnessed illicit familial activities.
Lance: “Comes out to play,” yes. that’s me! I’ll bring my guitar. You bring your ball and bat.
On 31 January 2009 at 10:07 am debbie said,
I would definitely say your blog is a nice balance of you and other things. And you need to post and comment at the rate that is good for you – we’ll love you no matter what.
debbie’s last blog post..My house – my money pit
On 31 January 2009 at 11:29 am Aimee said,
I have been wondering the same thing about my blog – the “all about me” point. The recent s.h.i.t-storm that is currently my life has conquered my brain and left me with little else to blogs about. I also wonder if people think I’m trying to incite sympathy with “woe is me” stories. I think, and I’m hoping, that people that enjoy my blog put up with my doses of un-fun reality.
As far as your blog is concerned, I enjoy getting to know you as a person through your blog. I believe that can be done with any kind of post.
Your blog just rocks…always!
*my blog may not be all about me, but this comment sure is! Hope you don’t mind
On 31 January 2009 at 11:32 am karyn said,
I like your blog as is. The best things about blogs are how individual they are. I don’t come back to ones I find boring.
And if you can only visit my blog once in a blue moon, that is ok with me. What matters most is the mere fact you come. That’s the way it is with friends- you don’t need to see them every day, but when you do see them you say hi. (^-^)
On 31 January 2009 at 12:36 pm Retro Heather said,
What the flying frick? You’re taking advice from another blogger on how to blog your blog? Isn’t that like taking advice from another Jannie Funster on how to be Jannie Funster? Oops, there is no other Jannie Funster! Get the point?
Your blog is just your blog. You write what you want to write at the time. I never read people’s blogs and thing, “Oh my. This is all about her. I’m not going to read this anymore.” *ahem* Isn’t that what blogs are for? To get into people’s heads and their own unique experiences and perspective? I guess some blogs are public service blogs and whatnot, but I read blogs because I want to get to know people better. What makes them tick. Their way of viewing things. To feel not so alone – like hey, she’s a nut too, that kind of thing.
On the surface, most other people seem to have it all together. I like reading others’ blogs and knowing that underneath it all, we’re all pretty much equally screwed up.
My blog has been all about me lately. Because it’s my blog. It’s my journal. My way of sorting through my own personal sh*t. If I lose readers because of it, I’m perfectly fine with that. But I don’t think I have readers who expect my blog to be any different. ?? And to be honest, I wouldn’t care if I had no readers. I would still blog. Blogging isn’t about appeasing other people. It’s about expression. Having readers who actually comment is just a terrific bonus. Everywhere else it’s all about you. On my blog, it’s all about ME. If you aren’t interested in me and what I have to say, I’m not forcing you to read. In fact, I’d prefer that you didn’t.
I’m going to go read that article!
(Okay, she did have an update: ” Update: I am not saying we should not be blogging about ourselves or our lives. I’m saying, if we keep expecting others to Digg, Stumble, Tweet, or highlight our posts in some manner, and don’t reciprocate, we will soon be labeled as being selfish.” I agree. I think reciprocity is a natural instinct. But it’s a complicated formula.)
As far as post frequency, I have a “Blogging Without Obligation” button on my blog. Blogging is not a job unless you make it one. If you want to be the kind of blog that people check daily as a habit then yes, you should post daily or risk letting people down. But otherwise I say blog when inspiration hits you. I can tell when somebody’s crafted a post just to get one out there, and I don’t judge them for it because I know there’s a lot of pressure out there to BLOGBLOGBLOG, but I have to say that the reading experience does suffer for it. Quality, not quantity.
And all of your posts are QUALITY. You’re good at getting people to think and talk. We are appreciating your posts when you make them, not sitting behind your screen with imaginary whips prodding you on.
I’m SO sure.
Retro Heather’s last blog post..For Mike K (who thinks crocheting is not “hot”)
On 31 January 2009 at 2:04 pm Jannie said,
Ahh, Debbie, you got me feeling all warm ‘n fuzzie. Thank you. Your blog is a highlight for me too.
Aimee: What’s up with us all wondering about our blogs lately? Is it the winter weather? If people think you’re trying to incite sympathy they don’t sound very sympathetic. We all go through what we go through and that’s the way it is and we blog about what’s on our minds and in our hearts — all your feedback is really bringing that home to me. You come back here and comment about YOU all you want, Sweetie! Whenever you want.
Karyn: That’s so sweet. And you are right, our friends are always in our minds whether we talk to them twice a day or twice a month. But I should be getting over to your blog ‘way more often than twice a month – twice a week, I bet.
Heather, what a wonderful comment. Thank you! I love that you’re a nut too and “underneath it all, we’re all pretty much equally screwed up,” is so true. We are all the same. Yes, Barbara did put in an update (because of me… it was all me!!!) She is one swell gal. Ouch, just a minute, have to adjust my position – those whip marks on my back are hurting again.
Everyone, I feel like a bit of a twit for my insecure moment about this blog. But I guess I’m only human. Well, most of me. My brother Joe swears I was up in that spaceship for half an hour but I honestly don’t remember.
THANK YOU ALL SOOOOOO MUCH!!
Smoochies.
On 31 January 2009 at 10:14 pm Liara Covert said,
Cremation is a practice that prompts debate. Choose a topic that resonates with you and go with it. This is your journey. You answer to yourself alone now and later.
Liara Covert’s last blog post..8 ways to stop resisting change
On 1 February 2009 at 3:17 am Mad Cat Lady said,
I like blogs to be about the people writing them.
I hardly ever comment on blogs though. The first blogs I started reading, people only commented if they had a joke to make, never just to acknowledge presence.
Besides, I don’t want to take up time with reading or replying to my comment when the person can be out and about doing something to blog about ;D
Mad Cat Lady’s last blog post..There is a God and he hates me
On 1 February 2009 at 7:09 am Tess Marshall said,
Jannie,
I don’t think you could keep us from coming to your blog. If you didn’t post we would just read the old stuff. Write and Laugh On…
Tess Marshall’s last blog post..Cowboy Up! Faith & Hope for Our Times
On 1 February 2009 at 10:51 am Jannie said,
Liara: “Cremation prompts debate,” you are always so full of philosophical wisdom – I love it!! “Now and later,” likewise, so true thanks.
Mad Cat Lady: Well, for someone who does not like to comment may I be flattered and / or honored that you came back? I’ve missed you. To me, reading and responding to comments is a joy, so don’t eveer be afraid of leaving them here!
Tess: I love you coming to my blog!! Wouldn’t chase you off with a stick if I had to.
On 2 February 2009 at 9:39 pm Cricket said,
I guess you and I are on the same path. I have cut back my post also. I make my way around to read when I can. I wish I could keep up with this everyday but I cannot.
You have a huge community built up Jannie. Be yourself. Blog for you about whatever. That is what blogging is all about. When you let go of yourself it is not fun anymore. Don’t do that.
You come by my place any time you wish. Comment if you have time if not just leave me a :} to let me know you were there. I have not “stats” keeper so I have no way of knowing who has been there or not unless a comment of sorts is left. I gave away my “stats” keeper when I was becoming panicked by the lack of visits or excited when I had them. I have just settled into a happy to be alive zone. I don’t need numbers. I do however need my friends.
Be you Jannie. That is why you are loved.
Keep the sweatpants!
Cricket’s last blog post..Getting Muddy
On 3 February 2009 at 12:40 pm Rhett said,
Yu are a good blogger. Yu attract comments like bees arnd a beehive… ROTFL!
Rhett’s last blog post..Mediocrity