tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post8697166500843533835..comments2024-03-28T02:15:06.910-07:00Comments on Tossing It Out: Blog Boggled: D as in Dedication DualityArlee Birdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-70690926881840980792010-04-09T17:05:09.468-07:002010-04-09T17:05:09.468-07:00I'm loving this A to Z Challenge!!! Also love ...I'm loving this A to Z Challenge!!! Also love the Golden Rule of Blogging :)angelarenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13639436719051155045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-86604973535441359532010-04-06T11:31:16.961-07:002010-04-06T11:31:16.961-07:00I tend to blog everyday. I guess you would say I a...I tend to blog everyday. I guess you would say I am dedicated. I started just to keep family and friends updated. Then it became a vehicle to express things about my life that I wanted to remember. <br />I read a lot of blogs but don't always comment. Improvement needed there!Janhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03597944446324222665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-47216874791799910972010-04-06T00:55:00.653-07:002010-04-06T00:55:00.653-07:00Wonderful post, Lee. I'm working my way round ...Wonderful post, Lee. I'm working my way round the other blogs. Sometimes it's hard to know what to say in the comments, but I like to let them know that I have taken the time to read their posts.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-16312018892077367672010-04-05T21:18:26.189-07:002010-04-05T21:18:26.189-07:00Excellent post for "D" and I think you&#...Excellent post for "D" and I think you've opened a lot of eyes with it. I try to live my life by the golden rule but am not always successful. I do agree that if I want comments, I must GIVE comments. Whether I get them or not. Besides the comments, it's wonderful meeting new folks, learning new things, etc. Thanks for the reminder. :)<br /><br />Hugs,<br />LisaLisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12819089896296871441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-44940967920514493962010-04-05T19:22:22.601-07:002010-04-05T19:22:22.601-07:00lol thanks Arlee Bird and Will, I appriciate the k...lol thanks Arlee Bird and Will, I appriciate the kind words. Awesome D day, dedication is definatly something that is hard but that most people need to fulfillBelbin9https://www.blogger.com/profile/14859867944263097865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-61508304290485232002010-04-05T19:09:34.396-07:002010-04-05T19:09:34.396-07:00What a great reminder of the power and importance ...What a great reminder of the power and importance of dedication. Great job! :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15095461005416691369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-3400473156912096952010-04-05T18:10:52.199-07:002010-04-05T18:10:52.199-07:00Someone used the word passion in place of your ope...Someone used the word passion in place of your opening words about devotion. I am devoted to or have a<br /><br />Passion to spread the supremacy of <br />God in all things for the glory of God and the joy of all people through Jesus Christ in Longview, WA.<br /><br />This is what I have determined to devote the rest of my natural life to.Gregg Metcalfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16413691313803396844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-31215345196107546182010-04-05T17:30:48.603-07:002010-04-05T17:30:48.603-07:00Thanks to the rest of those who commented on my po...Thanks to the rest of those who commented on my post for today. Yes, I think comments have increased for many of you and definitely here-- it gets difficult to respond to each directly but I think you understand.<br /><br />I hope everyone will continue to hang in there. You are all doing great.<br /><br />Debra-- I don't understand why I can't get the correct link on the blog roll -- I will keep working on it, but in the meantime I do have it correct in with the supporters. This is a strange quirk but hopefully I'll figure it out.Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-62823683477980043842010-04-05T17:30:48.604-07:002010-04-05T17:30:48.604-07:00OH my gosh I am so honored to have been mentioned ...OH my gosh I am so honored to have been mentioned on your blog!!! You're too sweet! I'm glad you think I'm dedicated as I too think you are very dedicated to your blog! I now consider it very much a part of me, a part of my soul and my life! I love all the wonderful people who leave me inspiration comments and posts that keep me going each and every day!!!<br /><br />Thanks again for such a fabulous honor!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03667521490706435608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-81972359009277530532010-04-05T15:24:07.859-07:002010-04-05T15:24:07.859-07:00Joining the challenge was like jumping into a lake...Joining the challenge was like jumping into a lake for me. <br /><br />I can see why it's difficult for some people to keep up. It is so easy to get overwhelmed by the enormous amount of blogs to read and comment... <br /><br />I have focused on commenting back to each reader (following your example) and then going to their page- and commenting on a their entries and then if I have some extra time... i try to read a new blog... <br /><br />It requires a lot of work to provide significant feedback but it's an excellent way to exercise the brain!Tori Cooperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06312794332180689318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-32625494904467760372010-04-05T15:15:42.568-07:002010-04-05T15:15:42.568-07:00I am so stubborn I know I'll fall off the &quo...I am so stubborn I know I'll fall off the "alphabet horse" but I'll hop back on and fall in step. I'm probably overly dedicated to too many things. I'll work on that. Thanks for a great inspirational post.Debra Harris-Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08890783290789005185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-29084672437819676282010-04-05T15:14:12.745-07:002010-04-05T15:14:12.745-07:00Great advice. It great to see young people writing...Great advice. It great to see young people writing interesting blogs.Susan Gourley/Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02669793865290876168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-50779673321880828062010-04-05T14:46:17.224-07:002010-04-05T14:46:17.224-07:00With 5 kids it's hard to comment on all the bl...With 5 kids it's hard to comment on all the blogs I read, but I am trying.Marjoriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09958530958484080973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-77705916111127028662010-04-05T14:46:17.223-07:002010-04-05T14:46:17.223-07:00Thanks for the encouragement, Lee! I made a commit...Thanks for the encouragement, Lee! I made a commitment last month to post every weekday, and I made it! I also made the A to Z commitment, and I'm glad I did. I think it's enriching my blog, just like everything else I soak in like a sponge.<br /><br />Great post!!B. Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10112783922833164491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-52994389712590887612010-04-05T13:34:05.708-07:002010-04-05T13:34:05.708-07:00Well, this blog is cool. I like it. It has inspire...Well, this blog is cool. I like it. It has inspired me to spend a little bit more time on my own. Thanks Lee!<br />-Joanna<br />readerperson.blogspot.comwolfie 402https://www.blogger.com/profile/04847919766765012624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-60803261590788916902010-04-05T12:56:44.296-07:002010-04-05T12:56:44.296-07:00Great post. Thanks for encouragement. I will check...Great post. Thanks for encouragement. I will check those blogs when I get more time later, and I'll try to leave some comments.Lorena G. Simshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07690118923758046569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-25896001911163359342010-04-05T12:30:31.563-07:002010-04-05T12:30:31.563-07:00I believe that my blogging will soon take a backse...I believe that my blogging will soon take a backseat to my hectic life after the baby is here. Sure, I will still post often, but not nearly as regularly as I do now.<br /><br />A great and interesting post but duality!<br /><br />Blessings to you!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12033873209155596679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-80849980043473861722010-04-05T11:50:56.717-07:002010-04-05T11:50:56.717-07:00hi Lee...glad i listened to you!!! making new frie...hi Lee...glad i listened to you!!! making new friends too. at some point i'm going to get involved with your Bible studies & discussions.unnamed ladhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00147841736324054200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-52426126480153869342010-04-05T11:49:36.468-07:002010-04-05T11:49:36.468-07:00Excellent post!
I too have seen an increase in com...Excellent post!<br />I too have seen an increase in comments and followers. Thanks so much for hosting this challenge. May have to make it an annual thing. ;)Mel Chesleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08200734886454147170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-5150392026528666592010-04-05T09:41:26.398-07:002010-04-05T09:41:26.398-07:00Nicely done D post. I see, when visiting the partc...Nicely done D post. I see, when visiting the partcipants' blogs, the traffic and comments are way up, so way to go, you guys. This the way to roll in Bloggydom! (wink)<br /><br /><a href="http://theoldsilly.com" rel="nofollow">The Old Silly</a>Marvin D Wilsonhttp://theoldsilly.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-32049041052682102892010-04-05T09:30:46.950-07:002010-04-05T09:30:46.950-07:00Thanks for the pep-talk...really needed it this ra...Thanks for the pep-talk...really needed it this rainy, busy, Monday morning. I shall keep on keeping on...and comment, of course. =)Raquel Byrneshttp://nitewriter6.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-75655111315843840722010-04-05T09:05:49.624-07:002010-04-05T09:05:49.624-07:00I get to work with "Belbin," and yes, sh...I get to work with "Belbin," and yes, she is absolutely a delightful young lady, barely out of high school. Glad she found her here!Will Burkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10158149526658590324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-12500145817296818852010-04-05T08:56:29.172-07:002010-04-05T08:56:29.172-07:00Wanda -- I hope you're getting as much as I am...Wanda -- I hope you're getting as much as I am out of these other bloggers. There are some good ones--including yours.<br /><br />Steel M -- Keep up the momentum. And I'm glad we found each other as well.<br /><br />Jemi -- I kind of figured you were a pretty dedicated person.<br /><br />Jaime -- thanks and I hope everyone will check these blogs out at least once-- and of course leave an encouraging note.<br /><br />Shannon -- I know you have-- I've seen your comments all over the place. Good job.<br /><br />Jane-- there is so much good stuff in all of these blogs. Thank you for your continued support.<br /><br />Tamika -- you're right-- priorities are essential.<br /><br />Karen -- You've left so many nice comments on my site and I appreciate it, as I am sure do the other sites you've left comments on. Thank you.Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-33877260987336042792010-04-05T08:48:36.034-07:002010-04-05T08:48:36.034-07:00Charmaine -- Balance is the key to everything. I ...Charmaine -- Balance is the key to everything. I checked on Riley's blog and left an encouraging comment.<br /><br />Yvonne -- you have been wonderful in encouraging others, probably because you haven't forgotten what it was like, and look at how it as paid off in getting you new followers. Great job!<br /><br />AA -- I now what you mean. I've been discovering posts from a few days ago and I'll go to them and comment. Guess it doesn't matter that much when you comment.<br /><br />Rayna -- I noticed a lot of your comments popping up last night. Good job of recognizing the efforts of others.<br /><br />Alex -- thank you<br /><br />Grammy -- Your mom gave some good advice. That's what I believe as well.<br /><br />Rae -- thank you and you guys are stepping up to the challenge really well.<br /><br />Teresa -- you are so right-- effort relects character.<br /><br /><br />Ann-- I know where you're coming from. I can't keep track of all of the ones I follow on a daily basis.<br /><br />Mary -- I glad this is helping you get organized. Setting up future posts does help a lot.<br /><br />Diane -- Isn't stubbornness a stereotypical trait of redheads?Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-73659779667779019362010-04-05T08:17:02.909-07:002010-04-05T08:17:02.909-07:00After God comes my family, church, writing, and fi...After God comes my family, church, writing, and finally blogging. <br /><br />As much as I love blogging have to remember to keep things in perspective. My purpose in blogging is to share my writing journey, I can't do that if I'm not writing anything but blog posts. My novel is racked in the right up there in the top 5. It will always come before blogging.Tamika:https://www.blogger.com/profile/04874834971492028558noreply@blogger.com