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Hey you guys :) I just put up a new post yesterday and I’d love it if you could check it out and give me feedback about it and my blog in general 🙂 Creative criticism will also be appreciated 😀
http://loudthoughtsvoicedout.wordpress.com/
Thank you so much 😀
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Enjoyed it a lot. Been married 28 years so was entertaining from that perspective. Keep going! http://lilypupslife.wordpress.com/
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Thank you so much 😀 28 years.. wow ! I hope I can say that someday 🙂
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beautiful post! coincidentally, I wrote a poem about the notion of love too. do check it out and tell me what you feel!
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Thank you.. I will check it out asap 😀
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I really liked your latest post. Very honest and true. Keep it going!
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Thank you 😀
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Just read your latest post and I adored it! It’s clever and honest, my two favorite things 🙂 Excited to follow your blog from now on! ❤ Peace, Niki.
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Thank you so much 😀 And thank you for the follow 🙂 ❤
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I enjoyed your post, your desire for true love, and your honesty. After 45 years with my husband, I can say that love grows stronger and sweeter.
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45 years.. I swear, as someone that’s seen nothing but marriages turned rotten, comments like this make me want to hope 🙂 Thank you ❤
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Your last post was capturing and the contents really relatable. I really enjoyed reading it.
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Thank you so much 😀
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Awww your blog is so nice hun! 🙂 Don’t worry, I am 30 and still NOT married and I am also wondering if marriage is in the cards for me haha! 🙂
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Hi there, I am 30 and still not married too 🙂 Don’ t worry, the best is yet to come 🙂
http://thestoryofmylifebyterismile.wordpress.com/
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Thank you 🙂 I’m sure it is. 😀
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An excellent idea and excellently executed 🙂 I know what you’re talking about, I’m far from being the perfect wife either, but I managed to find a husband who takes me as I am…
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Honest and touching. Any relationship is not easy. Always need to work on it. All the best finding your happiness.
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Thank you a lot for your feedback, means a lot! All the best to you too 😀
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Thank you so much 😀
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Hello Poornima, I really enjoyed reading some of your posts. You have a writing style that borders on the poetic, which makes you very readable. You seem to be able to take the commonplace and elevate it to a higher plane of thought. Your most recent about “Mr Right” is a great example – I love the way you juxtapose what you dream of with what the reality might be, but simultaneously still reach for the best partner, lover, husband who might be out there waiting for you. I can tell you from experience that much of what you write is true, but a marriage is a partnership and can only be strong and survive if it works like that but has love at it’s very core. I know I’ve had that for 25 years – yes, some bumps and low places along the way, but sticking together through thick and thin. Back to your blog, I love the one about MSD – as an Englishman I love cricket and while we like beating India, MSD is one of my sporting heroes. I was that 11 year old once, except I wanted to be Geoff Boycott, so that blog evokes memories as well as very poetically making the point that no-one should ever shatter the pursuit of a dream by someone else – I am sure MSD dreamt of playing for India one day – and he did! Congratulations on a lovey blog.
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Thank you so much 😀 I’m not the greatest cricket fan and I’m lost with international players but I definitely love MSD – always have, always will. 😀
I learnt a new word with this comment – Juxtapose. So thank you for that as well.. 🙂
25 years, congratulations on that 😀 – I love this particular community post thread. I keep hearing about such long term marriages and it’s really getting my hopes up 😀
Once again, thank you so much 🙂
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You are weclome, glad to have extended your vocabulary! And never lose hope!
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I absolutely love this post and am in the same position! Enjoying my life to the fullest as a single, 21 year old woman, but excited for when that special someone enters my life as well! Great job!
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Thank you 😀
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I was going to follow you, then realised I already do! Ha, I have great taste!
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Do I dare say “yes you do!!” ? 😛 Thank you 😀
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You’re welcome!!
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A very poetic, easy and enjoyable read! Refreshing to read something that isn’t just about what has happened in the day.
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Thank you so much 😀
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Hi all
I’ve been trying different forms of expression, currently working on poetry x photography. Always been a fan of the written word but I’ve recently discovered some inspiring, wholesome photography blogs, so thought I’d give photos a try. Weekly Photo Challenges are a great start.
What do you think? Would love your thoughts!
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Love the photo 😀
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Thanks 🙂
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Digging the Hong Kong pics!
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Awesome thanks!
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Loved the respite of simplicity. http://lilypupslife.wordpress.com/
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I do love your HK photos. I lived in HK eight years so I’m following the issue.
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Thank you! 8 years, wow, that’s a long time!
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lovely pic 🙂
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Poetry and photography will always work for me, especially when both the poems and the pictures are originally yours 🙂 Keep the good things coming!
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Thanks Mara! I’m loving this form as well. Will explore more!
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Hey bloggers! I’d love your feedback about my short poems: are they even worth sharing or is it total nonsense? You can check them out here:
http://maraeastern.com/category/monday-muses/
Any input much appreciated! 🙂
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I definitely think they are worth sharing. My favorite is ‘Dis’. Very clever.
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Awe, thank you! You’re very kind 🙂 And your blog is hilarious! I love most Bear Fishing, haha…
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I agree with Bor Bor – very clever and a fun yet thoughtful read. I like Dis best.
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I really enjoyed them. Going to go through more in a bit 😀
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100% worth sharing!
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Whew, thank you for your unreserved support! Means a lot 😉 By the way, I love your blog’s tagline (among other things)!
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Really creative & inspiring & poetry is always worth sharing. If you can write in a way that makes people feel what you do when you write, it’s a talent so keep going 🙂
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Wow, thank you a lot for your words of encouragement! It’s great to have feedback… I’d normally wish you happy blogging in turn, but maybe happy running will be more appropriate here 😉 ! Continue on inspiring and helping others…
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Thank you Mara 🙂 it’s difficult isn’t it to get thoughts on your blog? This forum is a great way of helping everyone help everyone out!
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Liked ‘Nonsense’. Short but sweet poetry, but thought provoking.
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Thank you a lot for your feedback, means a lot! All the best to you too 😀
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Mara,
Patriarchy got my attention. In fact I liked it and spent a little time with it. The use of “circumcised” was effective on several levels.
If I may offer a thought, the first line could perhaps be more effective in pairing with the last with a less explicitly connected verb “cut”, e.g. “bind up and shrink” I don’t offer that as a substitute but a quick example of what I suggest. Since I can’t steal your excellent idea I don’t want to wrestle with it to find exactly my phrase.
Roger
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Hello there and thank you very much for your thoughtful feedback! I’ll definitely ponder on what you say — you have a point. As to originality and “stealing” ideas, I don’t think one can be original anymore today, so if you like any of my ideas enough to use it too, you’re more than welcome 😉 Thanks again for tuning in and happy blogging! I love your neat and clean blog, by the way!
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“Dis” caught my eye. Brilliantly done.
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Thank you a lot for your comment, it’s very encouraging! By the way, your blog is intriguing, I think I’ll want to spend some time on it 😉
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Thank you! I hope I continue to intrigue you 🙂
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I enjoyed reading them, AND I think I found a source of inspiration for my own blog, too!
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Hi guys,
I just added a new header image to my blog and would love some feedback. I wanted the header itself to be funny (since it’s a cartoon blog.) Does it work? Or is it too busy and/or confusing? Any and all suggestions on how to improve the site are most welcome.
Thanks!
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I really like your cartoons – both art and captions. The header is clever. I personally don’t love the flourescent green of the lettering – but that is just a personal dislike of that colour. Have you experimented with different colours? Is that even possible? (Note, I’m no visual artist!)
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Thanks for look. I’m not at all married to the green, in fact I was trying a lot of different color combinations for the lettering vs the backdrop and just got to the point where my eyes were crossing and said ‘just put the stupid thing up’. I can change it pretty easily. Any suggestions? Are there any site where you thing the color combinations really work well?
Thanks
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Now, I’m not good at working out what colour works – but I like the colours used in the halloween cartoon. But then you would know better than me what the trend is with colours in cartooning. I was thinking ‘red’ but then figured that would look like blood!!
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I like your header – I’ve just seen it now and saw it had yellow lettering, which looked good.
I wonder – is there a way to rotate headers? I like the scene with the dog, but parts of the text are blocked out, and I feel like I’m missing something…maybe if there were alternating headers, I’d be more comfortable with that.
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I like the cartoons, but I am not a big fan of green either, do like the wording though a lot. Apparently yellow is meant to maintain focus (who knows if it is actually true)?
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Thanks for the feedback. I’m going to axe the green. Originally the lettering was yellow, but for some wacky reason I went with the green. I’ll go back to the yellow lettering.
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I loved the cartoons and I read your About page after I saw Karen’s recommendation. She’s right, it is the best page I read in a long time.
I hate to be “that” person, but your first point says “bio’s,” and the plural is spelled “bio.” Thought I’d point it out 🙂
I know, I hate me too.
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Sorry, I meant the plural is “bios.” Without the apostrophe. Excuse the typo.
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Shrey, one of my best friends is a copy editor who is always giving me a hand with grammar and punctuation. I am grateful for her help (God knows I need it) and grateful for yours. Don’t apologize for being ‘that’ person. I appreciate the assists. Oh–and I’m glad you like my about page.
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First, you have got hands-down the best About page I’ve read since I joined WordPress! I love the cartoons and the header (the green doesn’t bother me). Best, Karen 🙂
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Thanks, thanks, thanks! I think you are the first person to ever read it.
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I’m with fillyourownglass. Your “about” page is really funny! And you draw your own cartoons? That’s pretty amazing!
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Thanks, and yes I draw the cartoons.
BTW Teachezwell, I visited your site and commented on one of the “I kid you not” posts. Though those stories are about disturbing things, they are written with so much grace and wit that I laughed–at the same time I wanted to cry. Praise all teachers, because I sure couldn’t do that job.
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Funny stuff, kind of a Farside vibe but unique as well.
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That’s a great compliment. Thank you.
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I really like your header, like others have already mentioned I think, I’m not super-keen on the green, just because it does a number on my sensitive eyes, but the cartoon is cute and funny, I love it! 🙂
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The green is sooo gone. Thanks for the input.
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The header works perfectly for your blog. You’re obviously talented and can’t wait to see what you have in store for us (of course I followed your blog 😉 )!
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Have to agree, the luminous green is glaring. Perhaps cyan or orange would look better? “…doesn’t like camping anymore.” Very funny! Great cartoons.
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I’ll try those along with the yellow, and your little pumpkin cupcakes are adorable.
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Hi Bor Bor, I love your cartoons! They’re smart and nicely done. I think the only bit of feedback I’d offer would be to maybe create your own lettering for the blog title, but that’s totally a matter of personal taste. But seriously, you had me laughing out loud!
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That’s a great suggestion. I will definitely give it a try, though it may take me a while–I am not gifted in the graphic arts department. Though you are. Your beach illustration has a lot going for it, and is very graphic. I admire styles that I stink at.
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I don’t find hand lettering easy either, to be perfectly honest. I find it can be helpful to use handwritten fonts designed by others. WeGraphics is a good source for not-so run of the mill ones. But if you have the time to do the lettering yourself, I think it would be great. By the way, the yellow is much better than the green, in my opinion!
And thank you for the kudos on my illustration… more to come! 🙂
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After trying on your suggestions (in multiple iterations), I’ve put up a new (and hopefully improved) header. This one has yellow lettering with a bluish-grey backdrop. If any of you have a spare minute to check it out, please let me know if it’s less retina-seering than the last version.
As per Kena’s great suggestion, I’ll attempt some hand-lettering this weekend (or next) but will stick to the yellow text color, unless you guys give it a thumbs down.
Thanks for all the help and the great feedback. You’ve been a tremendous help.
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Oh my gosh your cartoons are awesome. Your header takes a few seconds to put together but it is pretty awesome.
One little suggestion…. I wished you napped a little less and d
id a few more cartoons. 🙂
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Thank you so much. I love cartoons, and art, and laughing, but sleep is sacred. Though if I ever win the lottery–I’m so devoting my life to cartoons.
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Well in that case…. I hope you do win the lottery 😛 🙂
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OK, Rosie,
I just went to your blog (I believe in reciprocity) and I LOVED the your ‘My Zodiac: The Unknown’ post. It is me. Your talking about me (and all this time I thought I was a Gemini.) But I can’t find where to post a comment. Seriously, this drives me nuts on so many sites. I am a WordPress newbie, so I’m not fluent in all the various theme layouts, but I want to comment (positive comments, I swear–I’m not the kind to ever go negative in public,) But I am continually thwarted by design elements that seem to delight in disguising the comment button.
OK. Comment rant over. I loved the post. It’s so ‘me’, and I really hope that’s not pathetic.
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I am glad you liked it. I tried to describe my own character so obviously if it relates to you I would say you are AWESOME :P.
Your Gemini, I’m Aquarius and we still have similar characteristics…. an interesting topic for astrology academics; isn’t it?
Regarding the comments…. I believe you need to click on the title of the post. It then takes you to the post itself (like it opens the link to the post directly) and you should be able to find the comment box there. Let me know if it works for you.
Cheers
x
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Wow, your stuff is great! I love it! xD
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Thank you for the comment, and I visited your blog, but once again, I couldn’t find a comment button, so I’ll ask my question here. What is the “exquisite corpse” activity. I am dying to find out (pardon the pun.) Are you going to do a post about it?
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I’m hoping to :3 they should be giving back some of the stuff we did last time, really…how do I get a comment box going?
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Yes! I just posted about Masters of Sex and I really would like to know what do you think
http://exercine.wordpress.com/
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I have to admit, I skipped over your question a few times. Not knowing that ‘Masters of Sex’ is a TV series about Masters and Johnson (the research team that conducted the first scientific experiments into human sexuality), I was afraid the post might be about a … um.. different kind of TV show, probably a bizarre reality one, or something that I’d be embarrassed to read about.
I’m glad to say, that is not what your post is about. I thought it was a very well written, honest critique of a TV drama that is supposed to be based on real people and real events. There are a handful of TV shows I like to watch, but searching for new good ones, when the old ones have run their course, takes more time than I’m willing to spend. Though I will probably never watch the show (especially given your take on season 2), based on the writing in your post, I would trust you to give me an accurate picture of what I could expect from any TV show/movie that I’m thinking about watching. As a reviewer/critiquer, you did a great job.
My only recommendation is that, with titles like that one (see–I have difficult time typing it) add a few words to the question so that all of us who aren’t that familiar with current TV programming will know what to expect when we visit your blog.
My apologies for the long comment.
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Thank you for the long comment! It’s really great to receive detailed feedback like that. And thank you for your compliments, I’ll work hard to continue to deserve them.
Regarding titles, I always try to keep them as short as possible, but I see your point. Sometimes it’s necessary to make them longer and more specific.
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Just reblogged an entry on how to make and keep friends. Feedback, please? Written from perspective of mental illness but might apply to anyone. Thanks for any help. Thoughts on rebloggingin general? http:/lilypupslife.wordpress.com/
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thanks!
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I am not surprised that you made it to 1000 posts! Thoughtful and intelligent writing, with humor and candor. Great blog.
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My thoughts on your blog are that I’m impressed — keep the good posts for a good cause coming! As to reblogs, relevant ones are a great idea, and your reblog is obviously relevant.
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Hi everyone, I just published a post on writing as an act of love. Would be lovely if you checked it out!
Thanks!
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Your blog post is so relatable,absolutely love writing 🙂 keep it up!
Cheers!
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Thank you so much! Relating is my main game here! In the words of E.M.Forster, only connect!
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I concur. I especially like this: “Just like in love, writing is great while it works. And just like in love, writing is a sea of tumultuous despair when it doesn’t.” My exact sentiments.
I couldn’t have said it better myself! I’ve written a somewhat similar post — but it’s about English.
Do check it out and tell me how you feel! 🙂
https://infinityythoughts.wordpress.com/2013/11/15/why-the-english-language-intrigues-me/
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Beautiful post. Sometimes, one does need to step back and appreciate the beauty of a language that one is so busy using as a tool for communication. In a way, languages we know are like people we know. We don’t appreciate them often enough!
I really like your layout too. I used to have your theme, but my long, rambling paragraphs didn’t make for easy reading and, of course, I blamed the theme. You make it very reader-friendly. Well done!
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Yes indeed! languages we know are like the people we know. individualistic yet unique.
thank you! your theme fits your writing perfectly 🙂
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I love your blog. Truly cogitative and philosophical. Great work there my friend! 🙂
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thank you Aakansha! I really like your “Winter is Coming” post. great vocabulary and very intriguing content. Loved it!
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Thank you. How nice of you to visit my blog as well. 🙂
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you’re welcome! 🙂
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What a beautiful post. Your word choice is exquisite. I can feel how you are feeling just by reading what you wrote. Well done 🙂
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Thanks again!
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Sorry haha i wasnt sure if it has piated to tbe blog, was having some login issues 🙂
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The post on ‘writing as an act of unrequited love’ hits home. And I like that you addressed both the ups and the downs of that love (because the downs of really hurt!
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wasn’t there somebody who said the downs of love are the only education worth having?
Thank you so much for liking the post!
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Laughed from the get-go from the Jagger pic and analogy. Very nice.
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Thank you very much! Blogging does need some rock and roll, don’t you think?
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Your post is very moving and very true. Excellent work!
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Thank you very much!
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I also just put up a new blog yesterday would love some feedback on it if I am doing it right etc… lutkemom.wordpress.com
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I think you are on the right track! Looks good!
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Thanks
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a nice beginning 🙂 welcome to the blogging world. Liked your blog. All the best 🙂
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Happy Monday everybody. I’ve just taken the decision to start a music blog as a sister blog to my main site. I’d really love to hear what everyone thinks Now This Is What I Would Call Music | The Home Of (Sometimes) Hit Music
http://nowthisiswhatiwouldcallmusic.com/
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Looks good, didn’t know Alvin Stardust died. Never hear much about those folks stateside. More music blogs are a must! Cheers!
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Your blog is so unique! do you have any suggestions of soundtracks to use for a road trip video! would be so awesome if you could do a post regarding such music!! Looking forward! 😄
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Great idea. Ill add that to my list. Thanks for the follow
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Haha that would be awesome, no worries mate!
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Really love the layout and everything about your blog, its really unique! Have you any ideas about how I could make my blog more attractive and different? http://rareteachingbear.wordpress.com
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Thanks. I will take a look and get back to you 🙂
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Your blog looks just fine. Maybe break up the text with images or make more paragraphs. Youll find your style as you go but keep up the great writing !
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Thats a good idea, I did try to separate the text more but didn’t check it before I posted but will remember for next time. Okay, thank you for the advice, you too!
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God, do you have the slightest idea how badly I’d been wanting to find a music blog. And it’s here, right before my eyes. LOVE your content-You’ve got a new follower! 😀
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Haha thanks. But im sure there are hundreds other music blogs out there and all a lot better than my little one 🙂
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But I prefer to hold on to your blog! 😉
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Thank you. I will try and keep you entertained.
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You had my attention posting the BBC version of God Only Knows and hooked me with James as artist of the month. These two things alone tell me you know music- following! Karen 🙂
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Thanks. I hope i can hold your interest – i do tend to go off on a tangent sometimes…
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love the muted colors and layout. And Sheryl Crow will be fantastic, I’m truly green. I like listening to her when I run. I like your writing too, easy flow. Nice!
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Thanks for your feedback – really appreciated
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I love this idea. I’ve already spent quite a while listening to some of the cover versions, especially like Super Trouper covered by Camera Obscura. I’ll be back for more. One thing I find a little tricky on the iPad is the navigation using the picture menu – am sure it’s fine on a PC or Mac though. Congratulations on a good idea for a blog. I’m following now!
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Ok i did wonder about that. It seems the only thing it doesnt do is include the titles on the ipad and you just have to press and be suprised lol
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Love the title of your blog, and it’s a great concept that’s current and interesting to read. You’ve got a follow from me!
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Hi all! Hope you are all enjoying your Monday!
I’ve been looking at my comments recently, and the results are quite funny! Warning: there is a small amount of bad language used towards the end of the post.
I’d love to know what you think!
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I enjoyed the post, especially the ‘make no sense’ comments. Those always crack me up when I read blogs.
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Loved this post of yours! I really like the way you’ve handled receiving unwarranted abuse too, very admirable. 🙂
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Thank you very much! Really pleased you liked it!
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I love your blog and your latest post was terrific. Definitely worth reading! You have a great sense of humor.
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Thanks so much my lovely!
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Admirable post and useful too 🙂 We all come across such ‘nonsense comments’ time and again.
Good work !!
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Thank you very much! I’m really pleased that you enjoyed it!
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Good morning! I would love some general feedback–creative criticism is always great! I love to hear your thoughts on my photography or writing or layout! Thanks so much if you stop by!
http://www.capturedwanderlust.com
Have a beautiful day!
Hagen
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Nice writing and lovely pics to accompany your words!
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Thank you so much!
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Size Zero is so impactful- it’s a message all young women need to hear. I really enjoyed the layout of the blog which makes it very easy to select one to view!
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Thank you so much! I’m glad that it makes an impact. This is a message that I want to share so badly.
I’m happy that the layout is convenient too!
Thanks for stopping by!
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Really like the layout and images, really unique! That is the sort of thing I would like to do to my blog to give that ‘wow’ factor. The pictures of the moving water are fantastic! I know from using that technique myself in the past, it really can be difficult to get the lighting, aperture and f-stop correct!
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Thank you!! I absolutely love water…there is just something about it…and yes, I agree! It takes a while to get it just right!
Thanks so much for stopping by! I’m on my way over to yours now!
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Hi!
Liked your initial front page. I clicked to open a few of the selections. Your About Me page opens within each category and is a bit of a distraction from the poem or song selection. I would maybe move the About Me content to a tab category all by itself instead of having it embedded within each one as it is currently.
Thanks for giving me the chance to peek into your world! Keep up the good work 🙂
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Thank you so much for stopping by! I appreciate your advice on the About Me…I actually agree completely! I’m so happy you brought that to my attention!
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Really beautiful photography. I like some of your poems. My favorite is Unfortunate, although the photo did not display. Is it the grilled window? I like your layout, although I was initially confused about which one I was clicking until I realised that the title popped up when you left your cursor over it long enough. Cool blog. And for a 20 year old! 😉
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Thank you!! I’m so happy you stopped by! Yeah, I have noticed that confusion too…but I think it is easy enough to figure out (or at least it seems to be!)
I am trying to find a better way to display the galleries…do you think the layout of the galleries could benefit from change…? I wish I could have the same home page layout for the gallery page! Anyway, if you have any suggestions I’d love to hear!
Thanks again!
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By gallery you mean the homepage? I think you have too many photos out and it would be nice if there were spaces in between. Also our eyes tend to glaze over if the images are all the same sizes because our eye needs something to focus on (according to photography class). Hope this helps.
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Your photos are stunning — and the layout of your blog does them justice! Love it 🙂
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Thank you so much!
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Stunning photography. On your homepage, perhaps leave a border between the photos and captions, so that they are still joined, but easier to identify. Lovely blog.
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Thank you…I will see if the theme allows for that! I have had a few people mention that! Thanks for stopping by!!
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Hi Hagen, thanks for visiting my blog. Look forward to reading more and enjoying your photography.
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Beautifully written, and your pictures are a visual treat.
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Thank you, Shreya!
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Hey guys, I actually put this up a while ago, and wanted to give this community pool thing a go! Hope to share my thoughts with y’all and looking forward for some really cool insights from everyone or any feedback as well! I really wanna learn and grow as much as a writer so yeah!
Cheers,
Darren
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I had a read of the post about self-exploration. There is some good writing and thinking there. As it is reasonably long, I wonder if giving some headings to break it up – or ‘lands’ or ‘paths’ that sum up the different experiences of the journey – would help the reader to continue on that journey with you? Just an idea.
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Thanks for reading! I get what you mean, decided to do it in a continuous prose style thus the lack of headings. But great suggestion nonetheless 🙂 I do have another post- 4 steps to overcome a setback, they have clearer headers there you might wanna take a look! (:
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Great. I’ll keep an eye out for it. One of the best tips I picked up from the Writing 101 course I did back in September here on WordPress, was to work on sentences that were different lengths – and paragraphs the same, I guess, so that they reader’s eye has some nice challenges and a varied rhythm develops in your writing. It has been fun to experiment with that. It’s another alternative to using headings etc.
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I see, thanks for sharing!!
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Hey Darren!
Your post was very relatable. Often, I find myself floundering about my emotions. I don’t know what I truly like, what my favourite colour is or what truly makes me happy. But I guess, it’s times like these that made self-exploration (no innuendo intended) exciting. The odyssey towards self-discovery is indeed a meaningful journey when our answers are disclosed.
ps, are you Singaporean!?
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I guess so man, still have a long road ahead of me, and yes I am!
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Yeap!
omg, I am Singaporean too and I don’t usually find locals here!! (this is just very surprising hahaha)
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Yeah it’s rare, great to come across your profile, which academic year are you currently in?
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Yes it is!! J1 currently 🙂 you??
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Nice haha I’m in the army
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I see! just saw your Instagram. But, how’s life there…
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Your post is encouraging. I like how you ask questions but also put forth your own ideas. There is indeed a lot of power in the self and self knowledge is very important! Thanks for sharing your personal experience
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Thanks a lot pixie!
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I would love, love, love it if you beautiful people would check out my blog! I just put up a new post…please give me some honest feedback! I’ll give you some, too! 🙂 check it out…
https://gracieminormusic.wordpress.com/
thank you!!
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I’m getting a feeling that you started blogging recently?
Anyway I love the layout and the content is interesting! 🙂
Good job and good luck! 🙂
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Very recently…haha!
Thank you for the feedback! 🙂
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I enjoyed reading your posts. I couldn’t find an About link, which would be helpful. Amazing how you condensed the Bible into one page. 🙂 Keep blogging!
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Love your blog! Your posts are honest and seem to be a reflection of you as a person! Looking forward to reading more of your writing in the future. 🙂
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Hey ya’ll! Would love some feedback on my blog: http://rachsthoughts.wordpress.com/ In return, I’ll take a look at your blog. Thanks!
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🙂 Forgot the smiley face 😉
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Love love love this post.
” I choose not to have a bucket list. Instead, I have a f*** it list. A “screw conformity and conventionality” list”.
I am so the same way.
I would also add the word “should” to the list of verboten phraseology. It implies guilt and judgement which are not productive in the least. Choose active words “will, can, want, am going to, inspired to, must” etc.
Well written !
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Are you referring to something in my blog? If so, I’m afraid I don’t know what you’re talking about. 🙂
P.S. Could’ve done without the swear word.
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I must have clicked on the wrong post to make my comment. This is meant for someone else, the poster below you. Also the word choice is not mine, but I would encourage you to check out the post.
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You meant to reply to fillingyourownglass below :). Gotcha, and thank you for the word choice clarification. Have a nice day.
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I love reading your blog. It reminds me that there’s more to the world than my little section of it. Keep posting!
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Thank you! I will. You too! I have a lot of respect for teachers. 🙂
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Sorry you accidentally caught a comment meant for me, and thus the swear word, for which I claim responsibility as she copied a few lines from my post. Although it could well have been fork or foul or flow that I intended with the dashes… Honestly, I do apologize for the offense. Best, Karen
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I understand. And haha, if only the dashes meant those words. I guess I just find swearing so unnecessary. But thank you for your apology, as I do appreciate it.
And by the way, I visited your blog, and your most recent post had some absolutely excellent, honest, and true points in it. 🙂
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Thank you, and I visited your blog as well. Your writing is expressive and heartfelt. You speak eloquently about your faith. I’m sure I could benefit from re-visiting you from time to time. 🙂
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Lovely blog !! you are doing good ! Keep going 🙂
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Thank you! You too. I like your format on your blog – looks like that of a professional blogger. 😉
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no way !! that’s too big a compliment !! 🙂 thank you so much for the encouragement
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Hi friends,
Here is a link to my latest post. I’d appreciate your feedback on this post and/or on my blog overall. I will be visiting blogs this evening as well.
Thank you!
Karen
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Hi Karen
I love the simplicity of your design and think the header really catches your eye but I would think about how you can get more colour and personality on to the page. A little colour would really make your posts pop!
Hope this helps! Any comments you might have on supperinthesuburbs.wordpress.com would be much appreciated.
Thanks
Emma
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Thanks Emma! I will try to experiment with adding some custom widgets as I get more comfortable (tech is just not my thing!) to add some “oomph” to the page. The layout on your blog is great for showcasing your recipes, and the week in pictures is such a personable touch! It’s a shame that there should be a need for comment guidelines, but I see where you are coming from. Thank you for the feedback! Best, Karen
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Thanks for the feedback Karen. It would seem the my week in pictures is working then 🙂 I found it very hard to get “me” into the blog to begin with.
Many thanks
Emma
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Hi there. Thanks for the invitation to poke around. I liked the conversation dialogue. It’s nice to have a page to refer to for inspiration 🙂
Including a few widgets to previous content would be helpful for readers. I’m using basic features and thus limited with color schemes, etc. but I do like the use of buttons and methods which simplify a page.
Yours is nicely put together. 🙂
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The limitations on the blog designs can be quite frustrating. I feel the same but I’m not quite ready to self host or upgrade just yet!
Keep up the good work!
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Hi Karen! I love your blog! I think your latest post is awesome, I’ve definitely been working on counteracting the idea that I have time for things in the future and just getting out and doing them now. I think you’re spot on!
🙂
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Thank you for visiting! Your Halloween costume is fantastic- please post a follow-up photo with full make-up and, of course, the blood! 🙂
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Karen!
Really enjoyed your recent post, it was humorous and filled with lots of character!! I do agree with some of the points as well, love to see you post stuff on thought catalogue one day I’m sure you’ll do great! 😄😄😄😄:)
Cheers!
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Hi Darren, Thanks for reading! I have been reading several of your posts- they are so in-depth and heartfelt. I’ve enjoyed reading your thoughts on self-exploration as it is something we should all practice. Best, Karen
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Thanks a lot Karen, looking forward to new stuff on your blog 🙂
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Hey Karen!
Your post is really engaging. Loved every point and how you further expounded it so brilliantly. Wonderful to read! 🙂
btw, cld you kindly provide your insights with regard to this poem I just published? thank you! https://infinityythoughts.wordpress.com/2014/10/28/this-has-to-go-cold-turkey/ 🙂
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I scrolled through your blog and read On the 23rd of October, Dear Father- powerful images through your words. You have a great voice for a seventeen-year-old. Best of luck on your writing journey!
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Thank you very much Karen! your words will go a long way in helping me create more wonderful poetry and writing. really, thank you 🙂
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Karen, I love love love your latest.
I choose not to have a bucket list. Instead, I have a f*** it list. A “screw conformity and conventionality” list
This is perfect and I am so the same way. I would also add the word “should” to the list of verboten phraseology. It’s implies guilt and judgement which are not productive in the least. Instead choose more active words like”can, want, must, am going to or am inspired to”. Active language leads to an active life 🙂
Well done !
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Thank you! I read something recently about removing “shoulds” from your life, and now I’m curious to find it again. I’ve been reading your posts, and I’m enjoying your writing style. I’m pretty sure I’ve been afflicted with “monkey mind” as well! Thank you for visiting my blog! Karen 🙂
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I have long thought that should ..ahem “should ” be remived from the popular lexicon. Its a useless word truly. I have followed you and look dorward to reading more. 🙂
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I really like that you have an upbeat/positive blog and its message/point of view. The idea that we can take charge of our feelings. And I agree whole heartedly with your five points.
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Thanks! That is why I love the Community Pool- without which I would not have found your awesome cartoon blog! Karen 🙂
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I just visited your blog and ended up commenting and following you. I like your thinking and your writing style. Nice work, Karen.
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Thanks Mary, I appreciate the visit and the follow. I have your blog up now, and I’m enjoying your poetry. I believe When a Heart Breaks is my favorite so far… Karen 🙂
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My original comment was really for a different blog. Sorry about that. Talk about tech-challenged! Anyway, your list is excellent and I took it to heart, having fallen into all those traps a number of times. Did it take you long to come up with such an excellent list?
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I think it’s a compilation of things that have rolled around in my otherwise empty head for quite a while. I was out on a long walk the other day, and I started a mental list. It never fails that when I am away from pen and paper or keyboard ideas start flowing… 🙂
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Wow. I wish my brain worked like yours. And I ALWAYS have a pen with me….
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Loved this. Your “fill your own glass” approach is so refreshing.
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Thank you! I appreciate your visit and comments. Do you have a link to your blog?
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My pleasure 🙂 Here’s the link to my blog:
http://vitaminbs1.wordpress.com/
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I’m glad I asked for the link to your delightful blog! If I right click on your name it does not bring me there. (It looks like you had to add the 1 to the end of the name and now it isn’t linking correctly). Maybe you can re-link so you don’t miss out on viewers. But I’m happy to have found so that I can follow you! Karen 🙂
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Thank you so much! This comment made my day. 🙂 I’ll fix the link, thanks for letting me know!
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Hey everyone! Would love to get some feedback on my blog:
http://www.blancosirena.wordpress.com
I write poetry and prose, though I’m a bit of an amateur. Leave a comment on any of my posts and I’ll be sure to check out your blog and maybe give some feedback of my own as well! Thank you so much (-:
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Hello all :). My blog is about 6 months d, moved over from blogger where I played for three years. I would love some feedback on my current layout and content. Any responses are helpful!
http://stephaniearenaud.wordpress.com
Will bring you to Dharma and Dish Soap 🙂
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I like your layout. It’s quite simple but that emphasises your content more, which is good! Plus I love your header! The bubbles are great. 🙂
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Thank you so much for replying! Simplicity is really what i am going for. Finding the extraordinary through abiding in the ordinary 🙂
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Hi
I also moved from blogger to wordpress recently and have really struggled with the move. Any advice you have on how you brought your readers over with you would be greatly appreciated!
In response to your Q however, I really like how clear the layout is. As Hayley says this really lets your content shine and I think the size of your pictures is good.
However, I think you need to make more use of both the sidebar and the footer. You could add in a short about you section here, a search function or more social media widgets so that its easier to interact with the blog.
Hope that helps!
Emma
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Thanks for your feedback! My about me section can be found in the me u under “who is doing these dishes?!” I having some issues with the widgets on my pc, as in how to get them where i want them. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
I didnt have much readership to begin with and found that the community construction of wordpress really helps me get content out to more people.
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When you go on to your dashboard and click appearance down the left hand side and then widgets you should be able to add widgets to your sidebar and footer.
I appreciate you have an about me section already, but a short snappy two liner on the sidebar that can be seen at all times just makes it a bit more personal.
Just my thoughts!
Thanks
Emma
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Excellent feedback and much appreciated 🙂
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Not a problem 🙂
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I moved from Blogger to WordPress earlier this year, and the best way to take your readers with you is social media. By sharing your new WordPress blog on Facebook, Google Plus, Twitter, and LinkedIn, your readers will know you’ve moved and will keep up. Hope this helped. It was very effective for me, although I admit I didn’t have too many followers on Blogger in the first place.
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Unfortunately I did this across all platforms, keeping the same twitter handle for example. I even did a post on the old blog way in advance and had the two blog running concurrently telling of the date I would move. Now the old blog instantly diverts to the new.
Its bizarre!!!
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This past week I’ve had my first go at writing a ‘children’s story’. I’m lacking inspiration to move onto Frank the Rapid-Fire-Response Frog – and then I still have chapters on a duck and a tiger to go. I think I’m worried about how to draw it all together at the end.
Here are the first four ‘chapters’. Feel free to give suggestions about the ending (I think I read somewhere before that true novelists should have a sense of their ending!):
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Hi all!
I just published a poem with regard to infatuation/ love/ first love. There’s a mantra that goes “Youths don’t know love. They’re too young.” But truly, what dictates when one falls in love?
Please comment on my post and tell me if you enjoy it 🙂
Thank you.
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I love your poem, I especially like how you’ve used the spacing of your words as well as the words themselves to give a more unique feel.
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Thank you very much Hayley! I’m glad the spacing made your reading more purposeful 🙂
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Hi all!
Recently I branched out from craft-y posts to write about changes in book-to-film adaptations like The Maze Runner (http://astitchtoscratch.com/2014/10/25/the-good-the-bad-and-the-downright-pointless/) would really appreciate it being checked out to see what people think of how I write posts that aren’t craft-orientated.
Thanks in advance 🙂
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I think everyone can relate to the post (i.e. we’ve all had favorite books butchered by the motion picture industry.) Though it was about a specific book/movie, the points you make apply to most film adaptations. And I love your WTF is this section on your pie chart.
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Loved it. The first thing that came to my mind was how they didn’t include Peeves in the Harry Potter movies. Ridiculous.
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http://euvillathomas.wordpress.com/olivia-pope/
for those who love watches the show Scandal. and if you haven’t maybe you should give it a try.
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Any advice on the blog would be greatly appreciated! http://supperinthesuburbs.wordpress.com
In particular why I can’t seem to get or retain followers either on wordpress or facebook. Do you think the follow/like buttons are prominent enough?
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You have a great blog right there. Love the layout. Keep going!
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Thanks Miss Wish!
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Your blog looks great and has some great pictures and content, if you feel like the like and follow buttons are not prominent enough maybe you could utilise the like and follow widgets so they are more obvious to people who might not be familiar with wordpress 🙂
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Thanks Tominalbion I think I will!
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I was able to get more followers thanks to Facebook. My suggestion – ask your close friends to share your blog on their profiles. Have them include a brief intro to the blog and talk about what they liked most. It’s a virtual crowd puller. On a related note, your blog is beautifully designed. 🙂
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Thanks Shreya!
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I’m surprised that you don’t have followers. Your blog is well-designed, your posts have intriguing first lines, and it looks like you are enjoying yourself! Hang in there- I think you’ll do well.
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Thanks Teachezwell. What’s doubly frustrating is I moved the blog from blogger to wordpress and lost a good 70% of my readership 😦 unsure how to get it back!
Your kind words mean a lot though.
Emma
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I’m so new at this that I can’t really explain that weirdness!
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I love your feedback, it’s wonderfully encouraging. Any thoughts on my work will be highly welcome and appreciated. Thank you. 🙂
http://vitaminbs1.wordpress.com/
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What do you all think of guest blogs? I was thinking of having my best friend do an entry on what it is like to go through mania and depression with someone. I’ve just got to make sure she keeps it honest and doesn’t sugar coat it. Thoughts? lilypupslifewithbipolar
http://lilypupslife.wordpress.com/
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Hi Everyone, I am new to personal blogging, brand new blog, and would love some feedback on my posts thus far. Theme is being single in recovery. I am aiming to do the November post a day, but still am hesitate
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I like your writing style, the analogies especially, and think others will, too. Your blog is on a serious topic but it comes across as encouraging. Your honesty is compelling.
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Thank you. My writing is heavy on anoligies. Not sure if that is either good or bad, but is where I am at in terms of sharing the personal stuff. I come from a background of marketing communications, but am trying something different, seeking a voice, with this blog.
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I think analogies are a helpful way for folks to make connections to your ideas, so I’m all for them.
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Still hesitate about sharing my writing. Feedback wanted! http://purpleprose214.wordpress.com/
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How do I set up my photo for the avatar thing. I’ve tried many times & when I post I still get the geometrical shape thingy, so annoying. Thank you
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It does say somewhere I think that it can take two or three days to appear… have you allowed some time? Diane
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yeah its been over a week
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I had trouble once but it was quite awhile ago… here’s a link to some information about Gravatars…. hope it helps… Eventually mine did change…Diane
https://wordpress.com/support/avatars/gravatars/
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thank you 🙂
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As the link writerwannabe763 shared points out, it shouldn’t tale more than a few hours for your new Gravatar to show — make sure to go over the troubleshooting section towards the bottom of the page, where a few potential issues are addressed.
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Thank you, I think it showed up before on my right side up on my blog but never when I made comments.
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Hi guys! I haven’t done tugs for a while, so I’d love some feedback on my recent posts. Please link me your blog if you’d like some feedback too. Thanks so much 🙂 http://conqueringanthropophobia.wordpress.com
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This is the first blog on the “pool” I jumped into and found it very apropo to what I was questioning my writing mode. I’ve become a follower of ypurs from this one post. If you have a chance I’d love some feedback on my new blog (two posts) http://purpleprose214.wordpress.com/
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Thank you for the follow 🙂 I’m checking out your blog right now!
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I’m loving your Saturday Jukebox! Your writing style is excellent. I tend to wing it as well, and I never was one for the timed essays either. Like you can time when and where inspiration will strike…please! Best, Karen 🙂
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^absolutely wonderful
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Do check my blog if you could check it out and give me feedback too
if you could check it out and give me feedback
Thank you so much
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http:// quotesworlds.wordpress.com This is my blog do give your feedback friends
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I enjoyed reading your quotes. I wonder if you could separate the “follow me” parts so that your quotes are more visually impacting. Right now, my eyes are drawn to a lot more than your writing. Also, you have an extra comma after the word “Seriously.”
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