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Hi. I recently started a 300 word fortnightly story group. We could still do with a few more members though, so if you might be interested, please drop me a line via the contact page on my blog, To Cut a Short Story Short, and I’ll be happy to send details. If you’d just like to go on the list to receive the stories (with the option of possibly contributing in the future) then please do likewise.
In the meantime, I just published a new story, sort of in the style of John Wyndham, a ‘what if’ story – 500 words on what would happen if the National Lottery didn’t go *quite* as planned….
https://simonjwood.wordpress.com/2016/11/12/luck-of-the-devil/
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Nice story! Unfortunately your group is not my cup of tea, but I hope you can find some new members! // https://curlygirlabroad.wordpress.com/
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Thank you. I’m really pleased you enjoyed it. Regarding the story group, I personally like the discipline of the word limit and the deadline, but, hey, we’re all different!
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Hi there ! Would like to get some feedback on my post about Paris! Thank you! https://curlygirlabroad.wordpress.com/2016/11/14/paris-on-a-budget/
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I have had to follow you so that I can catch that photo diary! I’m looking forward to it 😀 Your trip sounds like a lot of fun and now I have the urge to go to Paris again! At least I’ll know how to do it cheaply 😉
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Thank you 🙂
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Hello,
I found your blog to be so great! I really liked it. Your name “Curlygirlabroad” is what got me to check it out and I am pleasantly surprised. I love how you travel and take pictures, but I also enjoy how honest you are in your posts. Keep up the great job. I aspire to travel as much as you. I haven’t been out of the U.S but I plan to soon.
If you could also check out my blog and give me some feedback that would be so great! I travel, write, and take photos. Thanks in advance!
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Oh thank you! I will check out your blog right away!
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Paris my love my soul
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It is a beautiful city ! 🙂
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It is for sure xx
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I would love for you to check out my latest blog post! If you could head over there and leave a comment so I know who you are! I love to meet new blogger friends so I will check out yours in return too! Let me know what you think! Thanks!!
https://adventure57.com/2016/11/08/lost-trail/
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Wow what an amazing trip!
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Thanks!!
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Amazing
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Hiking in Utah’s canyons is one of my favorite past times. Especially barefoot! Your pictures were lovely as well as the description.
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Thank you for reading!! Hiking in this area is definitely the best!
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Hi there, thanks for leaving a reply on my post! I left you a reply aswell. Your blog looks very interesting! 🙂 // https://curlygirlabroad.wordpress.com/
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Hello everyone! I am Mila an am passionate about doodling please check out my blog!!
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Hi curlygirlabroad awesome blog!! Gonna follow it now!!
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Thanks 🙂
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I really enjoyed this post! I loved how well organized it was. I didn’t get lost and was able to follow along. I liked how you write and show pictures, and then you write and show pictures again. It’s a very nice format. Keep up the great work!
I also really liked your photos in general and the meaning behind your blog. I gave you a follow because your blog idea is a bit similar to mine 🙂 It’d be awesome if you could also take a look at mine and give me some feedback. Thanks in advance!
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Wow thank you so much for reading and for the great feedback! I really appreciate the time. I went to check out your blog and loved the first post I read! Can’t wait to sit down and scroll through the others! Thanks again and happy blogging!
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You’re welcome! And thank you I appreciate it a lot 🙂 Looking forward to seeing more from you. Cheers!
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Really like your Blog John great photos and I am now following
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Thank you, that really means a lot and I appreciate it greatly. I went over to look at your blog as well and I like it very much and so I gave you a follow! Happy blogging!
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Thank you and for the follow, you too.
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Hi those pictograms are amazing! Following.
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Looks like an awesome trip! I would love for you to check out my latest post. I only launched my blog yesterday, so any feedback would be appreciated!
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Blogging tip: If you talk about someone or an organisation positively, then share what you have to say with them. You might think people hear praise everyday, but often it’s the complaints that speak louder. I shared my post with the charity mentioned and it’s being shared widely 🙂
https://sandeepbeepblogs.wordpress.com/2016/11/07/giving-is-rewarding-for-the-soul/
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Great post! Thank you for also checking out mine 😀 // https://curlygirlabroad.wordpress.com/
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Your post was a good read as well as a good reminder. Many of us have something we can do to be of help to others. https://gracelead.co
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Thank you 🙂
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Would appreciate any kind of feedback
https://jothetumbleweed.wordpress.com/2016/10/25/supporting-someone-through-depression/
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I liked how you included your perspective from both sides of the issue. It always seems like “we” would do something better than other people until the roles are reversed! I enjoyed reading your tips. They were thorough and useful.
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Thank you so very much
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Lovely and insightful post 🙂
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Really great post, very well written, I left you a reply! You gained a follower 😉
// https://curlygirlabroad.wordpress.com/
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Thanks a lot 🙂
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Hello everyone! I’m trying to work on writing more general lifestyle posts, and I’m hoping to receive some feedback on yesterday’s post: https://anhistorianabouttown.wordpress.com/2016/11/13/staying-healthy-back-to-the-basics/
Thank you in advance!!
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Why is there no Like button on your post? I really want to click Like!
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Oh, thank you!! WordPress is telling me you can only like a post if you are logged into WordPress in that browser 😥
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I am logged in 😦
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Great post as usual! // https://curlygirlabroad.wordpress.com/
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Any beauty/teen bloggers that want feedback, check out my latest post and I’ll follow back and we can share feedback on each others blogs 🙂
https://alanathropology.wordpress.com/2016/11/13/fake-tan-routine/
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I love your book review post. I really want to read Perks of being a wallflower, but I have a gazillion other books waiting to be read first. Also I’m very happy to see your love for Gossip Girl and Skins!
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thank you very much! It’s a great book you should definitely read it 🙂 and yes they’re some of my faves x
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I’d love to get feedback on this post to my dog blog, and any comments would be appreciated! If you follow me, I promise to follow back 🙂 https://isabelsdogblog.com/2016/11/13/cooper
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Your blog seems really nice! 🙂 // https://curlygirlabroad.wordpress.com/
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Curlygirldabroad — thanks for commenting in the Community Pool! I wanted to let you know that you don’t need to add your site address to every comment you leave, since anyone interested in visiting your site can just click on your username and they’ll be taken to your site. It’s better go without the URL since many bloggers can interpret it as a borderline-spammy plug, which would be a shame considering you’re just trying to share feedback.
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Love dogs xxx at first I couldn’t find you but I kept looking xx
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Thoroughly enjoyed your blog. Not Ready is one I particularly relate to, if you have the time please take a look at mine. https://indiablue.co.uk/2016/08/26/wanting-more/
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hi there!!
Please check our my post “HOW TO FULFILL YOUR DREAMS.” Thank you!
https://thetellerstales.wordpress.com/2016/11/13/it-may-not-look-like-much-now-but-keep-building/
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Would love for you all to check out my blog!
https://angelacampbellblog.wordpress.com/blog/
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Love all of your quotes! We love them too over at the Nostalgia Diaries 🙂 Nicely done blog.
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Thank you! I’ll check it out
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I really loved this post of yours:
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Thanks so much!
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Here is a post on spiritual climate change. May the global glaciers melt and baptize.
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I would love feedback on my blog and the vibe/energy it makes you feel!
http://www.hollyannkurt.wordpress.com
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The combination of the words and beautiful imagery is definitely a win!
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Thank you 🙂
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I really liked your blog! I get a very artistic vibe from it. Your layout is very clean and elegant. As for your posts, I find the pictures you put up give a sense of depth into your writing. Very well done 🙂 I think you’re quite talented and I’d like to encourage you to keep up the great work! Cheers!
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Oh! Thank you so much John! That really does mean so much to me as I haven’t had my blog yet and I find myself being so passionate about it. ❤
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You’re very welcome 🙂 I can see your passion. Keep up the great work and happy blogging!
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I like your blog and the poetry.
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Thank you very much!!! 🙂
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Songs express so much. Here are 3 songs that I relate to. https://coolbeans4.wordpress.com/2016/11/10/3-songs-i-relate-to/
I can’t wait to read your blogs!
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This is awesome. Every Monday on our blog we do “Music Monday.” We will have to follow you and get some inspiration!
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I don’t write about music too often…perhaps I should try do to so more. I hope I inspire you, though! 🙂
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I have started my travel blog https://travelcrusade.org 6 months back that contains insight on travel stuffs,hilarious places and unconventional and offbeat destinations..Would appreciate any positive,negative feedback,areas of improvement…
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Hello,
I think your blog is great. I clicked on it because I saw the word travel 🙂 I really enjoyed the pictures you put up and the descriptions of the places you’ve gone. I also like how the categories are right at the top so I had no trouble navigating around. Keep up the great work!
As a fellow traveler/photographer, It would be greatly appreciated if I could also receive feedback. Thanks in advance!
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Thank you so much for appreciating it
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You’re welcome!
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I have gone through your site.t contains all ingredients that make a good travel blog as your pitches cover everything from street photography,wildlife,mountains and natural panorama..
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Thank you. Your words really mean a lot I appreciate it!
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I was asked by a young person to writing about giving. I would love some input on my response. Looking for input in particular was this helpful and was it positive? Thanks as always. http://revheadpin.org/2016/11/09/giving-is-matter-of-the-heart
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They say the worst wounds, the deadliest of them, aren’t the ones people see on the outside. They’re the ones that make us bleed internally. It reminds me of what J.K. Rowling once said, that some wounds run too deep for the healing. True, but I want to do something about mine; I can’t nurse them forever and continue bleeding so, I followed Oprah’s example. She said: “Turn your wounds into wisdom.”
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That’s a very beautiful and important message. Writing is such a great tool because it allows us to channel our pain into something greater. Best of luck with your book!
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Thank you!
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Great blog look forward to reading more of your words
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Thank you. People like you inspire me.
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I loved your words and pictures, comments left on your blog and a new follow. Please take a look at mine if you find the time, Thanks http://www.indiablue.co.uk
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Sure happy to 😊
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Hello fellow bloggers!
I would love some feedback on my latest post:
https://kinzieskritiques.wordpress.com/2016/11/11/dear-america/
What do you think about my writing style? How can I be come engaging to draw in more readers?
Thank you in advance for your help!
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I liked your post and gave you a follow. The writing style is fine. I like how you express your opinion in this one without meandering. You said it, you mean it. That is good writing. I’ll double back and read some more of your stuff.
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Thank you very much for your feedback and for the follow. I would absolutely love if you looked at more of my stuff!
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I love your writing style – very upfront and concise. Loved the post but left my comment about it on it 🌹🌾
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Thank you so much! I appreciate the feedback:)
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Hello everyone!
I hope you all are doing well😊😊
I am a blogger,not professional obviously. But yeah you can relate to my blogs.
I would love to get feedback😊😊😊
http://sharmaeli11.wordpress.com
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Hey everyone! I’ve had my blog for almost a year now and it has really helped me to deal with my feelings. It has become my safe place and so my posts often times reflect my mood, my likes and dislikes, my disappointments ad my times of joy. Lately, i’ve been writing a lot about what’s happening in the world, namely the US Elections.
I always welcome feedback and I love to exchange thoughts and ideas with other people so if you ever have a minute go check it out and don’t be shy in the comments. And i’m looking forward to finding some great blogs on here!
https://thoughtsintothelight.wordpress.com/
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Power of Love is a positive, encouraging post. It was a good read for me. https://gracelead.co
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Thank you! it was a positive and encouraging post to write as well.. i needed to find that positive line of thinking again.
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No Writing, No Sleeping is exactly the same problem I’ve been having over the last few months. I think your writing style is simple and pretty darned good! I’ll be popping up every now and then to see what you’ve got to say 🙂
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It’s starting to wear off now and thank god but it’s so frustrating when it happens! hopefully you’ll get your inspiration back soon. And thank you! That’s so nice of you xoxo
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I did, I wrote something a couple of days back, and I will be writing as frequently as I can in the days to come. Don’t let that writer’s block back again, let the words flow!
P.S: Thank you for the great read!
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That’s great!! I won’t and the same goes for you! Thank you for your kind words.
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I updated my About page a few days ago and would appreciate some feedback. I introduce both my site and myself – should I include more/less information about one or the other or both?
http://soccertranslated.com/about/
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I love the simplicity. It gives the enough information about the blog. Very nice.
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Thank you!
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I think it is great!
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Thank you!
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I’d love to hear more about yourself, Alex! 🙂
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*you not yourself. Whoops
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Haha I was afraid someone would say that! My previous version just had info about the website and none at all about me. I’m shy.
What kind of information would you recommend including?
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How about your love affair with soccer? For instance, how old were you when you discover your passion? 🙂
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OK, I could work with that. Thanks 🙂
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Good luck! Don’t forget to share how it turn out 🙂
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I think it’s good! Priscilla said she wants to know more about you but I think if your blog isn’t that personal and you strictly write about soccer, more info isn’t needed, especially if you’re not comfortable with it.
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I think it’s great. I don’t really believe there are exact rules when it comes to the “about me” section. If you are happy and feel confident in it, then I believe it’s good enough.
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Thanks 🙂
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Hi, I would love some feedback on my post about a solo travel to Thailand!
https://journalita.com/2016/10/28/miles-and-smiles-away-thailand-edition/
any and all feedback would be greatly appreciated
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Your photos brought things to life. One thing to consider on lengthy posts is to break them into smaller posts. In this case, you could have a separate post for each day. https://gracelead.co
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Thank you for the feedback. I will do that when I complete my post about the other countries.
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Hi, great post! I really like all the pictures you put up and how thorough you were in your post. I would love to visit there myself someday! Although I don’t know if I could go by myself. It’s quite scary haha. It’s always nice seeing other travelers on wordpress and so I’d like to encourage you to keep up the great work!
It’d be awesome if you could also check out my blog. I also take pictures and travel when I can. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated 🙂 Thanks!
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Thank you. I had my apprehensions but I’m ultimately happy I decided to go.Thanks for the feedback.. Ill def read you blog as well.
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You’re welcome! And thank you I appreciate it.
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Hi, there…Truly here…I would be delighted if you’d let me know what you think of my latest post:
Nov 12/16…”Desperately Seeking Snoozin”.
For those of you familiar with my creative-writing style/preference, it is riddled with wordplay, old-school music and pop references, philosophical observations, and optimism in the face of personal growth. Given that not everyone has a frame of reference for my references, I outline them at the end of the post. My hope is that it makes you smile, feel uplifted, encouraged, and connected…if so, you will have done the same for me 🙂 http://www.trulyunplugged.com
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Your wordplay is fantastic! We did some of the same thing in our post today on the Nostalgia Diaries. We will definitely be following you! Also, your blog is very striking and engaging. Great work!
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Thank you soooo much…I was just in your neck of the woods and left a comment…I love what you’ve done/shared…I’m on my way back to read some more 🙂
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Thanks! We’ve got some fun stuff coming up in the next few weeks. We hope you like it!
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This was so fun. I felt inspired to let my “freak(in’ out) flag fly” just for grins. https://gracelead.co
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Thanks so much for your continued encouragement and appreciation! I really appreciate you…and, I will be “right over” 🙂
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hey friends
Tomorrow is exactly one year since my best mate Rob died of cancer and so i wrote a piece about that, throwing some words at the screen talking about how i feel:
But earlier in the week i wrote this piece on Restitution having attended South Africa’s first ever Restitution Conference and it was really powerful:
Would appreciate your eyes. Also have had some people commenting on the size of the font that is used – would love some comments letting me know if you feel it’s too big or small at the moment?
Thanks so much
strength and love
brett fish
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I do agree the font could be bigger! Overall a beautiful post.
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Heartbreaking
Sorry to hear about your friend *Hugs*
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Thank you so much.
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Beautiful and touching post
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Thank you so much.
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It was a touching tribute to a friend you obviously care for. He sounds like a great guy who had a big place in your life. Well written.
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Thank you so much. He was huge.
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Hi everyone. Would love some feedback on my blog. It’s for a college assignment. I will be writing more similar blogs like this one about the recent elections in America so keep an eye out! https://jamesfleming95.wordpress.com/2016/11/14/obama-good-bad-or-average/
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Regarding content, you made your points well. Your logic seems fair and balanced. I noticed you have some placeholder text in your right hand column that needs your attention. https://gracelead.co
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perfect feedback thank you. I will get on it right away!
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I just recently celebrated my third year of blogging. This is a new post about blues legend Buddy Guy and about blues music. My blog finds a connection between the music I love and my own photographs. Something that fits the mood of the piece. I’d love feedback on ways I can make the concept really grow more.
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I love your writing, it is so easy to follow. Your blog seems like a place where I can learn more about music, which is something that I’ve never even thought of learning more about. I’ll explore the rest of your blog as soon as I can, and I hope to read and learn more. Thanks for the great read!
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I had to take a look just because it is the first song that springs to mind when I think of Buddy Guy and a favourite of mine. It definitely didn’t disappoint. It took me right back to some of my other favourite artistes. I’ve not listened to the blues for such a long time. Thank you for jogging the memory it’s a good piece and I really like the way it’s written.
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Thank you for checking it out and for the comment! I go away from the blues sometimes but when I come back to it, it gets inside of you. And Buddy Guy? The man is a force!! Thank you.
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So True!
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Hi Guys! I write about life… life, with a little more life. Some of it is enshrouded within poetry and stories. I’d love for any of you to drop by. Criticise away! 🙂
https://amongstallelse.wordpress.com/
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Rainy Day was soothing to me. The rhyme tickled my ears and the imagery painted pictures in my mind. https://gracelead.co
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Thank you! 🙂
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Already following – you do nice work 🍂🍁
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🙂 🙂 🙂
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I like your writing style it seems so down to earth, so easy to read. The poetry is good too. Perhaps you’ll give me your opinion on mine sometime. Thanks https://indiablue.co.uk
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hello, everyone.
Happy reading!
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Hey awesome bloggers, good to be here again. I would really love you all to see this recent post I made. https://litcore.wordpress.com/2016/11/14/the-beauty-of-uncertainty-and-the-curse-of-tomorrow/ Please feel free to leave a comment. Love you all.
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I enjoyed the way you expressed the quandry of the situation. https://gracelead.co
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Thank you for.
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Great post really enjoyed it 🍁🍂🌾
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Glad you did.
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Would love to know what you think of one of our latest posts!
https://nostalgiadiaries.com/2016/11/10/tbt-looking-up/
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Hey.!! I started a blog where i post my cute handmade doodles with some story related to them.
have a look and give your reviews. Waiting for feedback of all kinds.
https://doodlessworld.wordpress.com/
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Your doodles were really cute and I think your inner happiness post was great. It’s a message we all need to be reminded of at times.
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Hey!! Thanku so much : )
follow my blof if you like it 🙂
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You spoiled me with your happiness doodle. Now I want to see a doodle on each post 🙂 https://gracelead.co
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I will draw onewith each post definitely then : )
and thankyou for your good words i am happy that u like it.
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Follow if you like my blog and spread the word about it 🙂
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