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I really didn’t want to write anything political today. I started several humorous posts, then the NFL happened and here I am, with no apologies. And always your feedback (love it or hate it) is welcome.
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I had not heard of the sappers before. Wow. What brave men.
This is an excellent post. I hope you don’t have negative feedback from it!
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Thanks, Josypheen, appreciate the feedback!
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Happy Monday fellow bloggers. Today’s share is from my Boho Series DIY. Fabric doily bowls.. đŸ™‚
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I love your blog! It’s very creative.
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Thank you đŸ™‚
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I’m not a crafter–but this is such fun. Thanks!
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Thanks đŸ™‚
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Lovely! Have left a comment and following! We ❤ DIY at OTG Life 😊
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Thank you đŸ˜€
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Hello fellow bloggers,
Please check my site and drop down your comments about my posts. So if you like them do follow -> https://khanrukhsar.wordpress.com
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You have a very nice theme picked out. I noticed that all your blogs are actually under your Contact page, instead of your Home page. Also, the link you provided–which looks like it should be for your home page–opens up the About page. You might want to fix these things; when I saw nothing on your Home page but your About page, I thought you had just started blogging!
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Ohh yes, you are right I will fix that too. And yes I’ve started blogging a few months back. Thankyou so much, this was really helpful 💕
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Glad I could help you!
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Last week I just changed the theme to my blog for the first time in about 2 years. Long overdue I’m sure. Would love some thoughts on the look and overall appearance. Today is also the latest edition of Monochrome Mondays!
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Hi Robert! I quite like your new layout. And I think you should change it whenever you want to! It may work better for you to have something more long term instead of, say, changing it every three months or something. I like the colors and the feel of the blog. I’ve popped my head inside before and always enjoy looking at photographs. Thanks for sharing and best wishes!
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Thanks very much for those kind words. I was happy with it for quite awhile, but then it sort of hit me that a new look might freshen it up for the readers. I agree it is best to keep it the same for a good while. Changing it too much would be confusing. Thanks again!
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No problem, glad to be of some use! 😃
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This is so neat and well laid out.
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Thank you!
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Hi Everyone! Hope you’re all doing well. I just started posting book reviews on my blog. I would love to get some feedback from y’all! Any general feedback on my blog would also be really helpful!
Thank you in advance 😁
http://wordscantfathom.wordpress.com/
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Wow–great review. I’m chicken when it comes to horror, so I don’t know if I’d be brave enough to read it! Maybe you’d check out my recent book review? https://rustbeltgirlblog.wordpress.com/2017/09/18/american-rust-restless-ruin-a-book-review/
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Hello! My name is Sage and I write my thoughts about everyday experiences in the form of letters and poems. Feedback would be greatly appreciated.
https://letterstomysefl.wordpress.com/
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I love the images you’ve used with your posts. They’re super unique and different, yet fit with the content. Nice work đŸ™‚
http://www.diyingmachine.wordpress.com
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Thank you very much!
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I love the whole concept of writing letters to yourself.
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Thanks!
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Hello fellow pool-goers. Water’s nice isn’t it? By the way, would you mind checking out my post? My second ever on wordpress. Love to hear your thoughts. https://alexisworldweb.wordpress.com/
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Good post and relevant! I like the irony behind this seemingly united front. đŸ™‚
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Thank you! I thought it would be helpful to point out some ways we are all alike, with as much humor and sarcasm as possible.
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Hi all! I would love to hear your thoughts on this!
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Loved it! Great reminder as I’m just getting going in blogging. Thanks for the dose of reality!
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Recent blog post, about Palm Springs CA, let me know what you think!
https://stayingsubtle.com/2017/09/14/things-to-do-in-palm-springs-with-kids/
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Afternoon WordPressers! I’m writing a mental health blog to try and help as many people as possible, gain some knowledge myself and sharpen my blogging skills. I’d very much appreciate help with my blog – specifically, I seem to have all of my blogs posted on my main home page as opposed to the title with a short snippet. Any ideas how to fix that? I’m stumped! Thanks in advance for any help or advice.
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You’ll need to set a home page. If you google it, you should be able to find good instructions. That’s how I had to figure it out too when I started about 2 months ago. đŸ™‚ Good luck!
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Thanks! I think I may have it fixed, just waiting on feedback to confirm
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To fix your Home page so that blogs are not shown in full, go to your My Site>Themes>Customize button>Content Options and under the Blog Display section select Post Excerpt. I’m no guru, but that should fix your problem.
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Hi Raylene. Thanks so much for the tip and for following along! I believe I followed your instructions. Can someone tell me whether it is in fact fixed from the public view perspective? Thanks again!
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Looks like you have fixed your home page problem. I just checked it, Mission accomplished!
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Thanks so much!
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Issue #2 – There are times when I post on WordPress and have automatically linked my posts to my professional FB and LinkedIn pages. However, the image that I wanted as the “cover image” is not what is included in the post. I’ll try to include links for examples
Wordpress – https://parentfamilysolutions.wordpress.com/2017/09/22/top-5-most-popular-social-media-apps/
FB – https://www.facebook.com/ParentingFamilySolutionsHarrisburg/?modal=media_composer
Anybody have any ideas or experience?
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Hey there! Vlog #2 is now available at https://domesticminister.com/2017/09/23/broken-wrist-recovery-vlog-2-blind-faith/
The volume seemed low to me, but is that just my hearing loss making me think that? Please let me know if you can hear everything okay or not.
Also, does the time break-down outline help you? I trust that it is useful, so please let me know if you use it. Thanks!
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My latest post describes a tough but beautiful walk around the Mosedale Horseshoe, which takes in some of England’s finest mountain scenery and ends with a night at the country’s remotest youth hostel, deep in the wilds of Ennerdale. It begins by the shore of Wastwater, where the sight of divers kitting up in the car park, stirs memories of a notorious 80’s murder enquiry.
http://www.lakelandwalkingtales.co.uk/mosedale-horseshoe-black-sails/
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Beautiful photos and a really interesting write up!
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Thank you – that’s very kind. Really pleased you enjoyed it.
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very interesting and beautifully shot! I like the story within a story format. đŸ™‚
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Thank you. Really appreciate you reading and commenting. Very pleased you enjoyed it.
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Hey fellow bloggers… today was our first post and i would love for your to check it out and add your comments đŸ™‚ sisteract2017.wordpress.com
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Yours is such a lovely blog you guys! Really like the fonts and layout, it fits perfectly. But the title there reads “site title” you may want to customise the theme and edit it by putting the title there. Happy blogging!🌸
https://phoenixwithapen.wordpress.com
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Aww thank you shreya.. unnoticed that I’m unsure on how to change it 🤦🏼♀️ x
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Awh. I think you should click on ‘themes’ and then ‘customize’ and them find something there. Sorry that’s all that I know about this technical stuff, wish I could be of more help🙈
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Aww thank you that’s a great help.. I’ll take a look 😊
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Very organised and nicely written. Today I leaned some new information.
Please check my site and drop down your comments about my posts too. Your likes, comments and shares will encourage me to write more. So if you like them do follow –
https://findyourvoicedotcom.wordpress.com/
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Hi everyone.
Here is my latest post on Riffs and Rhymes. There was a ton of new music that came out over Aug/Sept and I couldn’t possibly write about it all. I decided to dedicate one post to doing a mini-recap of some recent releases. I included the new albums by Alvvays, Action Bronson, Neil Young and many more.
https://riffsandrhymes.com/2017/09/24/new-music-round-up-action-bronson-alvvays-neil-young-more/
Hope everyone has a great week! More posts coming on Wednesday and next weekend.
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Great round up of new releases. Really enjoyed it. I might be wrong but I thought Hitchhiker was more than just a collection, it was recorded as a proper album but never released until now – hence the songs from it leaking out in different guises over the years as you say. Apparently Neil Young has quite a few of these “lost” albums sitting on the shelf waiting for the time he deems it fit to release them, which just goes to show, one of rock’s most prolific artists is twice as prolific as we thought!
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Thanks for checking it out! You are correct. I suppose I could have found a better term than “collection” – but it is another great album from Neil Young nonetheless! Truly one of the most fascinating figures in rock history.
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Hey everyone! I write mainly poetry, and some sprinkling of short stories on my blog. Often times, they’re a synthesis of my emotions, experience, imagination, thoughts, and observations.
I feel like the human experience is in some ways so universal, that sharing my writings will help others out there feel connected. We’re all going through certain struggles, etc. and writing has been my way of being more vulnerable about mine. đŸ™‚
Feel free to check out some of my posts, and provide feedback, critique, ideas!
https://sonderwriter.wordpress.com/
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Great work! Loved the tagline!
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Morning everyone!
Here is my latest post. It is slightly long because it describes such a long walk- but the views were amaaazing: https://www.awalkandalark.com/vancouver-walks-coliseum-mountain/
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Those are some stunning photos. You are very talented.
https://letterstomysefl.wordpress.com/
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Thanks Sage. I just went to have a peek at yours I love it too! You have beautiful words and images. I love the background too. đŸ˜€
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Thank you!
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I’m a big fan of your blog and a regular reader but I think this might be the most dramatic walk yet. Sounds like you had to work hard to achieve it though!
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Thanks George! đŸ˜€
I think it is something about having to walk so far before we started…it means that once we made it to the top we were completely surrounded my mountains and wilderness. 360 degrees of mountains is always dramatic! I honestly think the same thing in Ireland. The mountains are smaller there, but it feels similarly epic once you are surrounded.
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Yes indeed, it’s like that here in the Lakes too to a degree. On top of Bowfell or Pillar you have peaks going off in all directions.
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Hi guys!! I would really love some feedback on my recent post!! https://theblondehealer.com/2017/09/25/my-5-self-care-weekend-tips-and-product-review/
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Join me on a trip into the Utah Mountains in my latest post – thanks! expatsteveblog.com/2017/09/23/stars-n-stripes-n-mountains
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Great account and some stunning photos. Must look very different in winter judging by the size of that snow plough. What an inspiring end to an intense week of work!
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hey guys, would love some interpretations of you views on love! comment on my post and i’ll try respond! http://www.themaiyajournals.wordpress.com/what-is-love xxx
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Hello there, I have just returned from America after working at a summer camp, below is just a quick insight of camp life, there will be more to follow in the upcoming weeks. My blog features fashion, travel and lifestyle posts, I have recently revamped the theme, any feedback would be welcomed with open arms.
http://chloeamandataylor.com/2017/09/23/summer-2017-camp-america/
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Really liked the blog. Also, your pictures are superb! 🌸
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Thank you so much! 😊
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Please check out my blog regarding divorce and how to handle the aftermath. https://rhashasrandomrantings.wordpress.com/
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Mother of coincidences! I literally just published my latest post, seconds ago, and now I see this. Care for a peek? In my latest post, I open up about identity and other deep stuff. Come along matey!
https://thedesperatefriend.wordpress.com/
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Hello everyone! I’m a fiction writer that focuses on the inclusion of women and minorities as main characters in media and fostering diversity. Recently I started a project where I post short stories in the form of journal entries exploring 2050 San Francisco during a supernatural war. It’s a companion piece to a book I’m working on that expands the universe. I posted the first entry a few days ago giving an overview of my setting and yesterday I posted the second entry which gives insight on an important character. It’s about a famous teenage Japanese-Irish Popstar who happens to be a key player in the war. Would love some feedback! Thanks for your time!
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Nicely written story. A lot of very colorful characters and some nice imagery as well. Enjoyed the read! đŸ™‚
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Thank you so much for taking the time to read my story! I really appreciate it as well as the kind words đŸ™‚
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New post about a great club that helped me have a fab weekend
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Hi guys, I just complete a new post and would really appreciate your feedback. Thanks in advance!
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Hey everyone.. one of my recent posts..
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Heya guys,
Check out these posts:
http://www.ichbindacian.com/mindfulness-so-selfish/
http://www.ichbindacian.com/what-happened-clinton/
http://www.ichbindacian.com/dean-village-edinburgh/
And one I’m very proud of:
http://www.ichbindacian.com/art-blogging-like/
Let me know what you think đŸ™‚
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Hey everyone, I would love it if you guys could have a look at my blog,any constructive criticism will be most appreciated:) I generally write free verse and try to incorporate a new aspect of poetic style whenever I pen a poem,do give it a read..and yes will visit your blogs whenever I get the life👍Thank you!
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I love your poetry. You are very talented.
https://letterstomysefl.wordpress.com/
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Thank you!:)you have a lovely blog yourself, would be back to read more
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Amazing verses you have in there! Really enjoyed it🌸
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Thank you Shreya!:)loved reading your poems too, thought-provoking indeed,will be back for more:)
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Thank you so much! It was truly a delight!😊
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Your poetry is amazing. I love it, there’s no doubt you are a great poet!
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Thank you so much!:)You have a lovely blog as well, looking forward to reading more of your travel exploits😊
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I love the banner image of the wave cresting! Your page looks good. Very crisp 😃
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Thank you Sir!:)
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It’s been a while since I’ve even been able to post my blog on here but I would love some feedback about my overall blog in general. Like it? Love it? Hate it? Tell me please! https://bemilieblawkins.blog
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I loved it! The layout, the interesting posts, everything! Happy blogging! 🌸
https://phoenixwithapen.wordpress.com
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So sweet! Thank you đŸ™‚
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