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Hey everyone! Read my Manhood Monday post#11: Lion vs. Mouse
http://wp.me/p876wZ-Jd
Excerpt:
Are you a lion or a mouse? You’re probably thinking something along the lines of “that’s a strange question.” And you’re right. But it’s one that I hope will get you thinking (and…keep you reading!)
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hey resective community members,
It was great reading some of the amazing posts out here.Would be highly elated if you guys check out my blog as well 😊
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We need a link to your post. 🙂
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thepragatimisrathoughts.wordpress.com
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No you don’t, you can just click on the name of the OP to visit.
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True, but I have had different sites where I try to click on the name and it says their site does not exist. THEN they send me their link and their site is actually there. :).
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Oh yes that happens when one changes their site domain but doesn’t change it in their profile description.
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Interesting! Thanks for the feedback. There was someone who LIKED my post, so I wanted to visit them, but was unable to do so. That’s a shame.
BY THE WAY, I hope people visit your site. I just read your article on manufacturing, it was excellent. Provide your link for people. They should read it. 🙂
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read your most recent post, great concept! (the three questions)
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thank u 😄
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Aye Aye Captain!
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what caption?
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There is no caption but you are my captain. 😛
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I still can’t get it ??😂
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Hello! It would probably make my day if you check out the link to my new post and please do leave a comment. Have a lovely day.
Love
Anchal
https://epiphany001.wordpress.com/2017/08/24/sorry/
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Quite an emotional read, thank you for sharing this! Everyone makes mistakes, sometimes it’s just about not being hard on yourself and letting go!
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Thank you so much… I’m extremely glad. 💕💖
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This was an expressive and heartfelt read, I liked how you explained the scenario and your feeling towards the situation itself,
Check out my blog https://whenlifeawakens.wordpress.com/
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I would love to check out your blog! Thanks for reading. Xx💕
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Hii eveyone! I am new here and have posted 2 blogs please do check them out and give me advices for improvement. I want feedbacks and want to share my ideas with you all. My next blog is very exciting so please stay connected to read that too. Thanks! http://Khanrukhsar.wordpress.com
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Despite the fact that you’re new, I think your blog looks great already! 🙂 keep posting
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Thankyou so much for your motivation! 💖
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loved both your posts x
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Thankyou so much means alot!
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I would like to have some feedback on my new post on economics.I am kind of new. The link is https://the101blogof101blogs.wordpress.com/2017/08/08/the101blogeconomicsscarcity/
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You’ve got a nice Blog. Is there a reason why you named it 101 Blog? Your first post talks about economics, but your Author section is soliciting writers for your Blog on any topics. So, it’s not clear “what” your post is about. Also, your Author pages sounds like there are more than one of you producing this Blog. As you are at the beginning stage, it would be good if you clarify this. ALSO, normally, Bloggers create a CONTACT page, so people can reach you rather than putting your email in your Author description. Personally, I would change that. Otherwise, it looks like a GREAT start. https://brilliantviewpoint.com/2017/08/28/self-help-elf-help-books-indiana-ireland/
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Thanks for the feedback it has given me something to think about.
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Hello everyone! Happy Monday! (Am still unconvinced Mondays can be happy, but I’m trying for positivity when I can.) 😃
I finished that series I introduced a couple weeks ago, if anyone is still interested. I’ll link the first and then you can follow the next button. (Or I have it nicely filed under my Series button.) here’s that: https://britwitblog.wordpress.com/2017/08/10/pram/
If the series isn’t your cup of tea, then I’ve got some short and sweet flash fiction pieces from the last few days. I’ll just link to my main page now.
https://britwitblog.wordpress.com
All the best! 💫❤️
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Mondays do seem to come around suspiciously quickly (I suspect foul play). I really love your writing style. Also – I was recently reminded by my american friends that lovely jubbly is an awesome phase
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I suspect foul play, too! Finally! Someone else who agrees with me. 🙂 Thank you! Lovely jubbly; now there’s a new word to add to my ever-growing list! I love the way it flows off the tongue. Thanks for the addition!! (It is an awesome phrase.)
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Hi Bloggers, Look forward to seeing what you are writing about this week. My post is about Elf-help Books (i.e. Self Help books), which are really neat. I found them in Ireland, but they are published in the U.S. Off to read some of your posts…
Here you go: https://brilliantviewpoint.com/2017/08/28/self-help-elf-help-books-indiana-ireland/
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Hi everyone,
Here is my guide to Dover- the most iconic fortress in England! I hope that this post captures your historic imagination or love of architecture and inspires you to plan a trip down to Kent.
http://sojerden.com/2017/07/19/guide-to-dover-castle-the-key-to-england/
This is one of my longest posts- do you prefer my short or long posts? Any tips and advice would be greatly appreciated!
Love Soph xxx
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Wonderful photos and write up about Dover. I prefer shorter posts. This could have been written in 2 posts. I say this, because we are ALL trying to view a lot of different Bloggers websites and if ALL of them are long like yours, we can’t read much. THEN we just skim your post, which is not what you want. You have beautiful photos and a nice write up. https://brilliantviewpoint.com/2017/08/28/self-help-elf-help-books-indiana-ireland/
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Thank you for commenting- that is a really valid point. I think I would prefer to write something short and sweet, that people will read properly, rather than something that will just be skimmed over! Just checking out your blog- it looks beautiful so far xxx
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Thanks… if you start looking at a lot of Blogs as well, I think you will see that if a Blog is shorter, you can visit more Blogs. Really enjoy travel articles. You had a wonderful story and photos! GREAT JOB!
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At this point in the year, I try to look as though I have a natural summery glow. Yet this ‘natural’ glow usually requires a bit of grafting and a good 20 minutes, or more, in front of the mirror.
This is my guide to achieving a natural summer glow:
http://sojerden.com/2017/08/07/summer-makeup-natural-glow/
I hope that you find it useful and any blogging advice that you could give me would be greatly appreciated!
Love Soph xxx
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Hey all 🙂 , I have done a new blog post about BREAK UPS! anyone going through one? have a read and let me know what you think of my tips hopefully it will make you chuckle 🙂 I run a lifestyle blog so enjoy 🙂 and please comment https://amyelizaloves.wordpress.com x
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While I am not in a break up, that was indeed super funny! Thanks for the chuckle. https://brilliantviewpoint.com/2017/08/28/self-help-elf-help-books-indiana-ireland/
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Hello lovely readers,
It’s all about creation of new ideas. Do you love graphic design and creativity then, check out my my blog.
http://designerworldstudio.wordpress.com
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Hi, everyone! Just published https://run4theroses.wordpress.com/2017/08/28/going-where-the-climate-suits-my-clothes/ — it’s about topics I write about a lot, like body image, exercise, and fitness. I am always interested in hearing about others’ experiences regarding these topics and how we can shift the dominant paradigm regarding these concerns.
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Just read your post and really enjoyed it. It’s engaging, funny and a bit quirky. I write often about body image/health/fitness also! If you want to check one out, https://freedomlaughs.wordpress.com/2017/08/14/exercise-and-healthy-eating-arent-enough-just-ask-the-angry-drill-sergeant/
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Up and at ’em, bloggers,
People told me I was crazy when I suggested that dropping political satire into a travel blog might resonate with other readers. But then again, people said I was crazy just for taking a one-year trip.
To which I answered, “It’s my blog, I can do anything I want!”
So, from time to time, I’ll comment on the daily headlines for no good reason.
My latest entry is such an example:
I’d live your feedback!
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Hello guys n folks….
https://buddingpoets.wordpress.com/2017/08/28/its-alpenglow/
One of my newest poems , related to teens(not actually but somewhat😅) which is coming out in the form of kinda frustration !! In everyone’s life, people may have experienced that they reached certain point of life, where they actually no more care what others tend to be n pled to be!!
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Hi everyone! I have recently started a blog (a little over a month ago) and am looking for feedback on content/readability and interest. Here is my latest post, please don’t hold back criticism! Thank you! http://themilieux.org/2017/08/27/lyudmila-pavlichenko-ukranian-sniper/
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This was a great story. You have a lot of interesting posts on women in the military! Also, I liked the section you have for “getting involved!” Super idea. https://brilliantviewpoint.com/2017/08/28/self-help-elf-help-books-indiana-ireland/
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Hi everyone!
My blog is all about empowering other bloggers and writers, and about my own personal projects. I’d love to hear what you think about it!
If there’s anything I can do to return the favor, please let me know!
Cheers!
Dom
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http://www.imagewalablog.wordpress.com
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Happy Monday, everyone! Here’s to another great Community Pool session.
This week, my main focus was on a post about my anniversary with my partner. If you’re looking for something light, happy, and full of love for your Monday, this post is for you. 🙂
https://kaiyaknox.wordpress.com/5th-anniversary/
Otherwise, feel free to check out my posts on mental health, traveling, and books! Stay tuned for this week’s posts: “August in Retrospect” and “My Autumn Bucket List”.
Best wishes,
Kaiya x
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So sweet!! Congratulations on your milestone anniversary! 😃
Also, I truly love the layout of your blog. It’s easy to navigate and quite eye catching. You have a nice voice in your posts as well. Thanks so much for sharing!!
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Thank you so much! 🙂 ❤ It seems like such a feat, to be frank.
Thank you again! It's one of WordPress's free themes, and I'm well pleased with. Simple, easy to read, and with a bit of fun through color (in my opinion).
I've just looked at your blog and love the idea of Brit Wits! I'm definitely following. As a fellow American who loves (and yearns to be in) England and has her BS in English/writing, I feel it's my duty. 🙂 x
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I have found another fellow and loyal American wishing for life over seas!!! 😃😁 Thank you for the follow and the words. Seriously. Means a lot. ❤️
And it truly is! Something to be proud about it.
Also, I’ve been thinking about upgrading my blog. But the free themes are so charming and lovely. Makes me wonder what’s on the other side! 😆 And hey! I love fun through color, too! Color makes life so much cooler.
Did you major in creative writing, too? Or did a double? If you don’t mind my asking.
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I’m lucky enough to be married to a Brit, too, so the wish for living overseas is just… growing daily. Haha
I’ve been thinking about upgrading my blog, too, but I’m giving myself a three-month minimum before putting any money into it. I want to stick with it, get a little more organized, and /then/ consider my options. It just seems like too much to take on at this point.
I majored in English with a concentration in “writing”, so I studied creative writing and editing/publishing primarily, with the occasional literature classes thrown in. What about you? A double major, or a concentration sort of deal? (And I don’t mind you asking at all! xxxxx)
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Ahhh, even better being married to a Brit! 😁😁😁 hahaha I would be demanding a move, oooooor at the very least a part-time residence. 😇
I’ve had my blog a little over four months now. I’ve been told from other bloggers now would be a good time to switch. It seems like it would be a good choice. Then again, there are other blogging with four times as many followers as me who are still on the free theme. So who knows? Based on each person’s individual needs, I suppose is how it boils down to it. Whatever you decide, I’m sure it’ll be great! 🙂
Thanks for answering and that’s great! Mine was technically creative writing, but the majority of classes were more English/literature based, which was fine. Sorta. Wished I could have taken more writing courses that wasn’t on how to write a college level paper, but that’s cool too! I had to drop my minor my last semester because of one class I was unable to take; but my minor was in criminology! So I’ve got sociology and criminology as a background, which makes it fun for writing gorier pieces of fiction lol. That and my love affair of crime dramas…! 😅 I also got sucked in to the philosophy classes that I probably could have minored in, as well. ❤️
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We’re doing the “let’s live here for five years and THEN move to England” thing — or we’re trying to, at least. 🙂
Four months seems like a good amount of time! And your blog seems to be nailed down in terms of content and direction, so upgrading isn’t a bad idea. Then again, there’s nout (have you done this word yet?) wrong with free.
I totally know what you mean about the lack of actual creative writing classes! Most of mine were “creative” but only barely. I only took two workshop-type classes, one which was great and one which was not. And I focused on graphic design for my minor — but that was a fiasco. (I took major-level classes and skipped all of the prerequisites, and the school wouldn’t give me a minor OR major. Rude.) Criminology is sooo cool, though. Cool from a “better you than me” and “I’ll bask in your knowledge” point of view. Haha ❤
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Well, cheers to that! Either way, sounds like you two have quite the adventures ahead of you! 🙂
I like that perspective! And while I haven’t used that word yet, I am like 98% positive it’s on my ever-growing list. 😁 If it’s not…well, I looooove adding new words. So thank you!
Yes! Exactly. I technically had three creative writing classes. The first one was open for all students though and it was broken down in sections during the semester. I took a creative non-fiction class and a poetry class. I WISH they let me take the fiction class, too. Well, I could have. But by that point I had all the necessary credits and why take a night class when it isn’t mandatory? Ha! And how rude! Ugh, I hate when those type of situations happen! And with graphic design too?! Lame. I enjoyed criminology; it was a better minor avenue for me because I didn’t have to take some harder classes. Haha ❤️
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Hi! I would love if you could check out my blog, I’m open to comments as well. http://mymurphyblog.wordpress.com
Thank you
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Hello fellow bloggers. I’m excited it’s another day of community pool. I wasn’t sure if I wanted to share this post here but it means so much to me. This is a very emotional piece for me and has to do with someone who is very dear to my heart. I’d love to know what everyone thinks of my poetry and my blog in general. Any thoughts, ideas and insights are very welcome. https://bloggerinablogworld.com/2017/08/27/in-memoriam-poetry/ thank you! I look forward to reading everyone else’s posts as well.
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So after a long leave, I finally got around to write something….
I will definitely love to hear your thoughts on it and if you feel the urge, leave a comment there.. As usual, I love this family
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Hi bloggers,
I wrote a blog after a month.
http://www.preranajhawar.com/uncategorized/never-leave-things-on-bad-note/#more-100
Hope you love it!😊
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You wrote a nice post. I noticed you didn’t have a LIKE button, you might want to add that. The design you chose for your Blog is interesting; however, a bit confusing, because you have a Quote in the back and then the current title of your Blog slides over the very large Quote… it was a bit confusing to navigate. Your message was was an excellent one. https://brilliantviewpoint.com/2017/08/28/self-help-elf-help-books-indiana-ireland/
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Added. Please check!
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Yes, it is there, but it wants me to Log In to Facebook to LIKE your post. You should be able to add a normal WordPress LIKE button. Give it another try then I can LIKE your page, Ok. http://www.brilliantviewpoint.com
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Ok. Do check again! Added!!
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It’s very strange. Your LIKE button does not look like any other bloggers Like button. Usually, if we LIKE your post, there are a list of other people’s gravitas there that we can see. With yours that does not exist. I pressed LIKE, hopefully, you see it there. Maybe have your friends try it out.
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Can you suggest some better plugin??
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You should write to the Happiness Engineers, they can tell you what to do. I’m sorry, I wish I was a bit more advanced on the technological side. BUT are you understanding what I mean?
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Ohh yeah. I understood what you meant. Thank you😊
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Hey everyone thanks for supporting my blog last time… But still I would love to know ur feedbacks about my blog…
Plzz follow it…
http://www.thedeepblogger.wordpress.com
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You have some really interesting posts. I like the format of your Blog too. Enjoyed your post on “the City of Varanasi.” https://brilliantviewpoint.com/2017/08/28/self-help-elf-help-books-indiana-ireland/
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Nice.. Liked your post on Ayurveda.
..as an Ayurvedic physician… 😀
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Thanks a lot sir… It’s a great thing for to have ur positive feedback😁
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Hello everyone, I hope you all are having an amazing day . Please visit my blog and share your opinions. http://Www.positiveguider.wordpress.com
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Hello Friends,
I am back again! It’s My Third consecutive week at community pool and I am having a blast out here….
I love to read all these amazing unconventional posts . These topics are so fresh and at the same time very interesting! I try to read and go through all the links in the comment section, But unfortunately I couldn’t go through all !
Last week My Take 4 got an overwhelming response! Thanks to you guys….
This week I am here with a completely different take! One of my followers asked me to write on this topic, so I couldn’t say no to him !
I had a great time while writing it and I hope you will have the same while reading it ! So here it is –
I hope you would like it 😀
Take 10
Hope to hear back from you all soon
Love
Aywriteslife
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Hello wonderful people! My latest post is a one line story in response to today’s prompt, magnetic. Take a look here:
https://yuvisbuzz.wordpress.com/2017/08/28/a-story-in-a-line-2/
I’d appreciate your thoughts and comments. Have a great week ahead!
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Thanks for sharing! I thought it was quite clever! 🙂 also, I look forward to returning to your blog to peek around some more: it looks great!
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Thank you so much for your appreciation. It means a lot ☺
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Hello fellow bloggers,
I hope you are all well, i’d like to share this with you:-
I am a beginner blogger .i hope you like it.
Thanks for reading.
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I like the message of this post. You have a text widget on the right hand side with the standard “this is a text widget” message. You may want to delete the widget under the customize menu.
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Hello fellow bloggers! My blog’s tagline is “slow down and find your happy” . My posts talk about anything from food to kids to blogging and randomness. All are quick reads with fun thrown in.
My most recent post is “21 Lames Things I do on Kid-Free Days”. 🙂 Have a read, look around, share, comment and all that great blog supporting stuff. Thanks!
http://www.lazysundaysblog.com/kid-free/
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Lazy Sundays your post made me laugh – I love the “notice the kids empty rooms for a second and then continue enjoying the quiet – I actually laughed out loud hahaha. It’s definitely about enjoying me time !
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Thanks! I mean, I love my kids but it is true what they say…absence makes the heart grow fonder. Everyone needs a break sometimes!
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I’m now the grandparent who takes my grandson for days. Yes that way I know the kids will stop by for something besides food.
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Good for you! I love that my kids are so close with my parents and in-laws and it’s great for the grown-ups too. 🙂
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I just posted my first blog post and I want to do what I can to improve my posts! This will hopefully help 🙂 and if anyone wants to hop over to my site and read my post, please feel free to give advice. So far I think I just need to liven up my writing haha
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I would recommend posting the link to your blog here for easier access. Also, posting on the friday forums will help a lot too. It is specific to new bloggers 🙂
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How do I do that?
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Click on your home page and copy + paste the link to the forum.
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I’ll give it a try! Thanks
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By the way, thank you! And what are Friday forums?
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The first friday. It is a community for mew bloggers to get feedback.. It is available every Friday, just like the community pool on mondays.
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Awesome! Thank you 🙂
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Post a link to your latest post!
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Haha how do I do that?
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Hello my dear friends!
We desperately need your help! This time we didn’t write a post, but we created a short video for the Slovak competition held by UNION on the topic “What is the most boring place in the world”. – There are English subtitles available.
If we would win, we would become official vloggers for them, which is a big dream of ours.
Please if you want to support us, you can vote here:
http://pakujsa.sk/vlog/80es5cxd
And of course, we welcome any comments and opinions on video. We worked our ass off on it. 🙂 Did you like it?
We thank you for every your vote and if you want reciprocation, stumble your link to new post so I can read it and put a comment and like there.
Thanks!
Regards
Barbara
Independent Couple
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