tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095068418828488278.post3176800884026928876..comments2023-11-28T04:49:21.046-06:00Comments on We Are THAT Family: When Bloggers Don't BlogKristenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02608199440254905212noreply@blogger.comBlogger194125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095068418828488278.post-8831928500148782712010-05-19T13:30:17.081-05:002010-05-19T13:30:17.081-05:00Wow. For a short time blogging, you sure have a sm...Wow. For a short time blogging, you sure have a smashing conversation going on in the comment section. :) I have been blogging for 5 years and I agree with one of your earlier responses - it is like a 'brain child' and I'm raising it. You can't just give up. However, after having another baby last year, it has gotten more tedious sometimes. I do lapse in days. Maybe I should try your tip I clicked over on today and do some 'bulk blogging' to keep my daily presence up. ;) I'm really bad about pre-posting. I just don't do it.Sprittibeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07992769339576987845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095068418828488278.post-37068699121888095492010-04-16T22:57:04.667-05:002010-04-16T22:57:04.667-05:00This was a nice post to read! I just started blog...This was a nice post to read! I just started blogging a couple of months ago. Sometimes I want to stop, but the nice comments here & there keep me going! I definitely think I have a different style than most. When I hear that someone appreciates it, I love it! Thanks for the encouragement. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10860394940190403196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095068418828488278.post-84863102730962438862010-01-14T07:47:14.726-06:002010-01-14T07:47:14.726-06:00I write a saving money, deals blog and I don't...I write a saving money, deals blog and I don't get an abundance of comments most days. Thank goodness for analytics or I would think I was talking to nobody some days. <br /><br />I love what one commenter said about it being like a hug. I spend a little time every weekend commenting on blogs and following blogs that interest me, especially new ones. I love to see those follower pictures on my blog, so I figure others would appreciate it as well.The Prudent Patronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15581627782311497257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095068418828488278.post-68316651604493542472009-06-25T08:23:02.683-05:002009-06-25T08:23:02.683-05:00Kristen - Love your blog. Yes, the blogging commun...Kristen - Love your blog. Yes, the blogging community is very powerful. I have been blogging since 2005, and it started as a place to document my marathon training. Once that was over, I really struggled to find my voice. Writing about such a niche subject seemed limiting. Plus, my husband at the time, didn't like the idea of me sharing "my business with the world." <br /><br />I puttered in and out of my blog - even tried a name change to inspire me. But nothing was more inpsiring than my divorce in 2007! Suddenly I had freedom to write what I wanted. <br /><br />I found great support through my struggles, and new ways to promote my blog via twitter and Facebook. When I started dating my now fiance, I think he partially fell in love with me because of my blog. All of his friends started reading it and loved it too. As a former journalist, it was so nice to have a place for my voice and acceptance! <br /><br />Now I have two blogs - www.queenofquirky.com and www.quirkywedding.wordpress.com. <br /><br />And, I'm going to BlogHer in August! Amazing how things change. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095068418828488278.post-38505050199518090232009-05-01T10:16:00.000-05:002009-05-01T10:16:00.000-05:00Wow! Kirsten did you ever get a lot of comments on...Wow! Kirsten did you ever get a lot of comments on this one--190 so far, now it's 192.<br /><br />I absolutely love your blog and the layout, it's soooo much fun to read and now I've also started following you on Twitter. <br /><br />I've been blogging now since 2004, primarily on the craft topics I'm interested in and have developed into my business. It started out to be more of a business blog covering topics on wicker repair, chair caning and basketry primarily. <br /><br />But after all those years, I began to run out of steam. Before beginning the blog and until just last year, I also was publishing a monthly ezine as a contact and update for my website. I had over 800 subscribers and there too, ran out of steam after nine years of publishing a continuous monthly ezine. <br /><br />By reading your blog and others I'm following, the blogging incentive is back and running strong! There's a new widget I put up recently for Followers, but so far, have NONE! Do me the favor of Following if you could, would certainly help get the ball rolling. <br /><br />Kudos to such a great blog as yours, you GO girl!<br /><br />The Wicker Woman-Cathryn Peters<br />http://wickerwoman.blogspot.com<br />http://www.WickerWoman.com/Weavin' Wicker Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01701438579783455024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095068418828488278.post-77286293170307443192009-04-22T20:17:00.000-05:002009-04-22T20:17:00.000-05:00This post is brilliant. I blog because I like to w...This post is brilliant. I blog because I like to write, and also because I want to share that with the world. My blog's not popular at all. My first comment from a stranger was from the Ultimate Blog Party, and I was pretty darn excited :)Bethhttp://www.redandhoney.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095068418828488278.post-1375764827141344562009-03-26T23:51:00.000-05:002009-03-26T23:51:00.000-05:00This post rings so true!! It isn't about populari...This post rings so true!! It isn't about popularity, it is about the connection with others. <BR/><BR/>Everyone who is reading this, please keep this in mind when you read someone's blog. Take just a second to comment - even if it is just a "hi" comment so that the writer knows that you are there. The smallest amount of encouragement goes a very long way!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095068418828488278.post-80075450167271890202009-03-24T06:45:00.000-05:002009-03-24T06:45:00.000-05:00I feel lucky in the fact that I love comments and ...I feel lucky in the fact that I love comments and traffic on my blog, but I also know I blog for ME. I need to blog, it helps get my head clear and it gives me the opportunity to look back on what I have or in some cases have not accomplished...ha! Don't you even think about going away.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095068418828488278.post-83350091473216068742009-03-23T18:29:00.000-05:002009-03-23T18:29:00.000-05:00With 186 comments, sounds like you've come a long ...With 186 comments, sounds like you've come a long way, baby!<BR/><BR/>I try hard to read other people's blogs, and love to leave them a comment to "make their day". But I suppose time - as it is with any family - is precious, so I mostly like to write. I have so much crap up there in my brain that just wants OUT, but I suppose at some point the words will just run out, or life itself will take over.<BR/><BR/>When one of those things happen, it's nice to know I might actually be missed!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095068418828488278.post-88087924771191769142009-03-23T15:31:00.000-05:002009-03-23T15:31:00.000-05:00I have felt this way! Both the bloggers who stop ...I have felt this way! Both the bloggers who stop blogging and the wondering if my blog is read. I'm glad you addressed it. <BR/>BTW...I just found your blog! I love it! I too am a part of "That Family"!!maine momma of 3 (formally: stayathomemommy from maine)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02710682974223696067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095068418828488278.post-60317732304489353082009-03-22T21:45:00.000-05:002009-03-22T21:45:00.000-05:00Wow, Kristen! What a great post - I had no idea y...Wow, Kristen! What a great post - I had no idea your blog was just a year old, congratulations! I have wanted to quit so many times, mainly because of frustration over comments and the who time management thing that I am soooo bad at! But then when I go back and read what I've written, I keep going and I'm glad I have. The blog is such a great journalling tool. <BR/>Although 189 comments would be nice too... ! ;)Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10459382870257912689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095068418828488278.post-8780048827081682162009-03-22T18:36:00.000-05:002009-03-22T18:36:00.000-05:00I know that right now, I'm not blogging anywhere n...I know that right now, I'm not blogging anywhere near as much as I would like due to being busy! I do have to say that it is frustrating when people don't comment--sometimes it's the comments that truly do motivate you to keep blogging!Multi-tasking Mommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02379488091050026867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095068418828488278.post-79656201500139060822009-03-22T15:14:00.000-05:002009-03-22T15:14:00.000-05:00I know... I'm back! I also meant to say that if I...I know... I'm back! <BR/><BR/>I also meant to say that if I quit I would miss this community IMMENSELY. I honestly think it was invented for SAHMs! ; )<BR/><BR/>K, I'm done. promise.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01044279582701415786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095068418828488278.post-9130936944104225362009-03-22T15:12:00.000-05:002009-03-22T15:12:00.000-05:00We talked about this some at the area blogger dinn...We talked about this some at the area blogger dinner I recently co-hosted b/c one of our good blog buddies had made the decision THAT very week to stop blogging. But actually, she has not deleted her blog and has posted a couple of times since. <BR/><BR/>Her reasoning was simply because she has a young son at home and she didn't want to spend his early years at the computer instead of with him and the rest of her family.<BR/><BR/>I get that but I don't think I myself could ever just completely stop/quit.<BR/><BR/>My point in all of this is that I think everything is cyclical and bloggers will come and go because it's pretty easy for them to do so. It's free to set up a blog and some have no issue with saying "bye, bye." I am not one of those people. Although I'm sure my blogging time will be cut at least in half in Oct. when my third child is born, at this point I can't imagine just quitting. <BR/><BR/>P.S. Hope you stick around for a long, long time! : )Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01044279582701415786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095068418828488278.post-62339569031323811892009-03-22T14:05:00.000-05:002009-03-22T14:05:00.000-05:00I just took a month break from blogging. Part of i...I just took a month break from blogging. Part of it was the lack of comments, I started blogging to keep my family up to date on my daughter, and the lack of comments made me wonder if it was really worth it.<BR/><BR/>But after taking the time off I've realized that my reason for blogging changed. I was never good at keeping a journal and did not do a good job of keeping up with her baby book. The blog has become my journal of my days with my daughter. So I just started again today.Lilypad Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04705662543780844128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095068418828488278.post-41005020996471596362009-03-22T12:35:00.000-05:002009-03-22T12:35:00.000-05:00I love what you wrote. I've been blogging for a wh...I love what you wrote. I've been blogging for a while but only recently have I opened it up publicly and really tried to effect change with what I'm thinking and writing. I don't have a lot of followers and rarely does anyone comment but I think your motivation is spot on in hoping that we reach even those who don't let us know they were there. I touch on everything from our family's battle with Gluten intolerance to green issues and I know that there are people out there looking for the same info! Thanks for inspiring me to keep on blogging even on the days when it feels like I'm talking to myself!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095068418828488278.post-53871093674866522472009-03-21T21:37:00.000-05:002009-03-21T21:37:00.000-05:00I know I love comments, so I try to comment on all...I know I love comments, so I try to comment on all the blogs I visit. :) I hope to be able to keep my blog going for a long time and to still have people stop by and say "hi". It's fun to write and document a bit of our world and I have a hope that somewhere along the way I share something that is of value to someone. Whether it be a recipe, a gentle reminder, encouragement, a laugh, an idea, a website link, whatever. And the comments just keep me going. :) Remember to share the comment love whenever you visit a blog. The writer does care!!tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16359944931272497413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095068418828488278.post-60323866521980787272009-03-21T20:36:00.000-05:002009-03-21T20:36:00.000-05:00I am pretty new to the blogging world- haven't qui...I am pretty new to the blogging world- haven't quite blogged one year. At first I wanted to have a way to show far away family and friends What is up with us/our family but after starting to read other blogs and then starting to post, I am working on getting more depth of myself out there... I have also been truly inspired to really start taking pictures again and have to say I took a break when I broke my last camera before my darling husband bought me a new one.<BR/>I know what you mean about someone who just stops blogging- it is like a friend that leaves and it hurts a little.<BR/>Thanks for the reminder on blogging.Mabhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01748832082338243695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095068418828488278.post-72366242923219042572009-03-21T19:40:00.000-05:002009-03-21T19:40:00.000-05:00Hello,I just wanted to let you know I'm glad you'r...Hello,<BR/><BR/>I just wanted to let you know I'm glad you're here. I'm a pretty new reader and found your blog from the bloggy giveaway's carnival (that 100 Land's End gift card really caught my eye;)<BR/><BR/>Anyway, I've been reading since then and really enjoy your posts. <BR/><BR/>This May is my third blogging anniversary and I can't imagine stopping anytime soon. I know what you mean about feeling like a friend moved away when other bloggers close up shop. <BR/><BR/>Take Care,<BR/><BR/>TrixieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095068418828488278.post-62618006544321837552009-03-21T18:32:00.000-05:002009-03-21T18:32:00.000-05:00I love to have "known" you from the days this blog...I love to have "known" you from the days this blog was a Mac hosted blog...oh the good ole days... :)Shaunahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16684268547305006025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095068418828488278.post-14260346695479142272009-03-21T16:49:00.000-05:002009-03-21T16:49:00.000-05:00This blog really touched me. I think it's hard whe...This blog really touched me. I think it's hard when you feel your voice isn't being heard. For me, I started my blog as a way to keep writing after I quit my job as a reporter to take care of my son full-time. <BR/><BR/>I love to hear advice about how to make a blog get more traffic. Commenting is the perfect piece of advice. Not to mention, hyperlinking and commenting in your own blog about posts on other sites. Keep up the good work. I think we all should share the love and visit one anothers' sites. Just the comments here alone a great way to start getting to know the blogging community out there. <BR/><BR/>Lots of love! <BR/><BR/>-- IvyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095068418828488278.post-56038447732305922192009-03-21T12:27:00.000-05:002009-03-21T12:27:00.000-05:00I started my blog as a way to share my life and th...I started my blog as a way to share my life and the little things that I get to enjoy about my son everyday that our relatives who live far away don't get to experience. I'm super new to the whole blogging experience, but I LOVE finding a good blog to read, and I've thoroughly been enjoying yours. Thanks for the reminder to leave comments. I know I love when I get comments, although mine is more of a family blog. Keep up the good work!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095068418828488278.post-66768620033132987272009-03-21T11:45:00.000-05:002009-03-21T11:45:00.000-05:00I blog more for myself than anyone else. Don't get...I blog more for myself than anyone else. Don't get me wrong, I do LOVE to get comments. <BR/><BR/>I don't think I'll ever stop, even when it becomes uncool. It's such a great way for me to put my thoughts in a concrete form.Superchikkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11677663681761490238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095068418828488278.post-4683216251862440712009-03-21T09:36:00.000-05:002009-03-21T09:36:00.000-05:00I have to say that I began blogging in March of 20...I have to say that I began blogging in March of 2004. Then I got married and changed jobs to begin teaching full time, added on grad school and I just didn't have the time to blog anymore. Then I had my son and I am staying home with him and I have picked up blogging again. So sometimes our lives just get to busy to blog about them, unfortunately. Because blogging is a nice way to take some time out and reflect on your life and things that matter. Anyway, I'm sure there are various reasons for stopping & starting.Ashleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13212887297321145972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095068418828488278.post-91952544179452064142009-03-21T07:35:00.000-05:002009-03-21T07:35:00.000-05:00I just happen upon your blog...I check out blogs n...I just happen upon your blog...I check out blogs now and then when I have a free minute. You are so right, there are lots of blogs I look at and don't comment on...I feel weird...but I would hate to see some of them gone when I click on them. I started blogging last year when I went through a rough patch in my marriage. I didn't get many visitors so I just quit. Maybe I should start up again...who knows. I just know that I enjoy looking at other blogs and seeing how inspirational they are...just wish I could provide some type of inspiration to others. Thanks for your blog!Terri Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06225514709082185640noreply@blogger.com