May 16, 2016 / Community Pool

Community Pool

The place for feedback, advice, and friendly blogging chatter.

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    1. I like your blog. It seems to be evolving nicely. You have some interesting real-time posts. In other words, you’re writing about your life, and doing it using a story format. You have some nice pictures. Wish you could have used a few with your “host” family. They would have made your newest post even more lively. Keep writing, and just like your doing reaching for and meeting your goals head-on…do the same with your blog.

      What is your goal as a blogger? How can you get and give the most to your readers? What’s the difference you want to make, AND are you slowly but surely making the difference you want to make???

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      1. Yes! Those oneliners appears often in my head, but they fly out at the same speed again, hopefully I can catch them in that category though 😉 And yes, I drew that myself along with some other ones as well, thank you for the compliment!

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  9. Hi! I’m a blogger that is wheat, rice, oat free. All these foods give me eczema sadly. However, I love to create dishes that not only I enjoy eating/displaying, but I bet you would enjoy as well. Another section of my blog is about ballet, too, because I’m a grain-free ballerina striving to dance well, have fun, and stay fueled!
    https://fondufondue.com/
    I hope you check it out/make comments/follow, I’ve written a couple grilling posts recently (including chicken skewers and a beautiful salad) as the weather warms up.

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      2. I adore the corn noodles….and rice ones as well. i put the alfredo on whole wheat noodles..wish you could eat them, they have a lovely nutty flavor

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    1. I have found the the wp daily prompt is a wonderful source of inspiration. You can also just check the news or social media posts for an idea too.

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    2. From what you have so far, it appears that your site is set up to comment on current events from a biblical perspective. If so, possible subjects should unfold in both daily life and the news. On your site, it would be nice to see and About page that tells us the purpose of your site. https://gracelead.co

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      1. That’s a good idea Pam, I am thinking in the next month or so to get a theme up and having it a bit more organized. Your right an “About me” section is probably a must. 🙂

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      1. I tried to edit out much of the rambling but it was the middle of the night. As for a title, I couldn’t think of one that was fit. I felt that Happy Birthday, Mom was too cliché and would deter readers. I thought about calling it remembering or reminiscing but it was more than that to me. Still unsure of an appropriate title for it.

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      3. That’s the thing, I don’t feel any of that. With as much as she suffered, I wanted her gone even though I knew I would miss her desperately. For me, it was worse seeing and hearing her weaken so much that she became a ghost of this wonderful, intelligent, clever woman I called my Mom. Someone I am so proud to be so much like. I also knew it could get better but I had to wait to stop being overwhelmed with heartbreak and grief. I would get so fed up with the grief. I admit I got tired of hurting so deeply. I miss her more than I can express in words but nothing like I did two years ago. I’m not sure why I don’t. I know she is still with me, watching and guiding me. Periodically, able to feel her arms around me or smell her redoor perfume. See the conundrum? ☺️

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  16. Hi there! I wrote a post about challenges that we all can face in life and I would really like some feedback on what you might think.
    I like to write about things that encourage people and help them know they can be a leader in any area of life. I’d love to hear some feedback and comments on posts if it helped you.
    Thanks so much and I’m always wanting to get better!
    https://warmteaandcomicbooks.com/
    -Joshua Thomas

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    1. You have good story telling skills and your About page makes the purpose of your site clear. Tea and theater is an unusual combination, but they make sense for you. The only thing I didn’t like about your site was the pop-up when first entering the site. https://gracelead.co

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  19. Hi guys,

    I’ve recently changed the layout of my blog and am wondering whether other people like it. I used to have it in 3 columns but felt like it needed a freshen up.

    Any other feedback on my content is welcome too.

    Thanks!

    Stevie

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  21. Hello Everyone!
    I recently re-engaged in Blogging U and am very excited to be meeting many of you who may, perhaps, be taking the Blogging Fundamentals course too!

    Please check out my first assignment which I just posted today! I welcome your kind feedback and promise to visit a few of your sites as well!

    Hugs!

    blogging fundamentals

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  22. Hello, Everyone! I started blogging in February and I am amazed at the amount of support I have received through this website, it’s almost like a second family to me. I am home-school mom, wife, and DIY-er, and I try to keep some humor in the everyday chaos that is my life. Feel free to check out my blog and let me know what you think! I also love reading new blogs, so feel free to send me a link to yours!! http://www.wordpress.com/MacAndCheeseAndWine

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    1. what an absolutely WONDERFUL blog! the pictures are amazing and your postings about the history behind them is fascinating! following along now.

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      2. I have done as you suggested and changed the home page around. Thanks for saying something! It was really confusing and I wasn’t using half of what I could be using. You saved the day!

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