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Happy Monday all!
We’re a month past Thanksgiving here in Canada but it’s almost time for Thanksgiving in the USA! In my latest blog post, I share all the things I’m grateful for including food, family and sharks!
https://myinstructionmanual.com/2017/11/15/today-im-grateful/
What are you grateful for? Anything blog related? I’d love to hear here or on the post itself.
Thanks!!
Keith
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A very thoughtful post that really makes you think!
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Thanks so much!
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Keith, I always enjoy reading your posts. Always a pleasure reading
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Thank you Marcus. That’s so nice of you to say.
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Great list, and some pretty heavy things to be grateful for too!
I like to think that just about everything we can appreciate, somebody somewhere can’t. Be it seeing, hearing, being able to walk, being able to breathe easily, being able to taste etc. etc. The list goes on and on.
It’s just a question of becoming aware of these things from time to time, and saying ‘thank you.’
I like to say ‘thank you’ to my food when I’m eating it, maybe I’m weird?! LOL
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Simon is this even true?
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Oops comment on the wrong thread.
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So true Simon! And I think it’s great to say thanks for your food.
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First, love the name of your blog. Second, this is a great post. It’s something we should all take time to do!
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Yes ofcouse it is a great post and its something we should take time to do…!!
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Thank you!
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Very uplifting!
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Thanks for the post! I’m grateful for Community Pool Mondays .. haha. Also for the great life I have lived so far and yet to live, and for having realised my almost life long dream of owning a Mustang I can drive everyday! 🙂
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Yes, I’m grateful for community pool mondays too!
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Grateful for all my fellow bloggers, especially those who–like Michelle Cole for my latest post–are willing to go in on this blogging experiment with me. I find collaboration what I’m most grateful for in this blogoverse!
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Yes! Collaboration is something I want to do more of
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Great post! I’m grateful for the beautiful people that are or have been in my life.
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Hi everybody,
My new post is on celebrating motherhood.https://mummykin.wordpress.com/2017/11/21/scars-of-love/ hope you enjoy.Looking forward to checking out your posts as well
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Me too!
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Awesome post! The puppy made the post more lively as well (so cute~)! 😀
https://thinkthoughtstaught.wordpress.com
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Puppy Quincy arrived here yesterday. And yes, he is so cute!
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Great post Keith, an inspiring one. I liked your idea of writing a thank you post every month.
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Thank you! I definitely have lots to be thankful for… more than once a month’s worth!
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Hey Keith! I enjoyed reading your blog, and I followed. I noticed you said you have a sister named Stephanie! She sounds like an awesome person!My name is Stephanie too. I wrote a blog about the things I’m thankful for too—in honor of Thanksgiving (I’m American). Here is the link that my blog, if you’re interested: https://mystorysrn.wordpress.com/2017/11/20/thanksgiving-thankfulness-challenge/
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Thank you Stephanie! Will check out your blog.
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Hey guys, I’ve been struggling to get my foot in the door with my comedy blogs, and I’m hoping your feedback can help me!
Cant wait to read all the great work you guys have published! 🙂
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Good job getting one posted today! I left a comment on the post.
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Thanks you sure were quick to get there first!
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Ha ha, short, witty and to the point. Very enjoyable!
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Thank you, I️ read and loved your post too!
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Thanks for checking it out!
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Hi Simon… It was pretty strange for me when I found that I was following you though being a part of your short story e mail subscription.
So followed today and looking forward to read more of you post.
I would be happy if you give a review about my latest short story as I am a new to story writing.
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great post, I need to go out and grab my winter jacket now!
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Thanks, do you have the classic green one lol?
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Thoroughly enjoyable read!
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Thank you!
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May-hem & frostbite!! Hahaha .. great post, thanks for sharing! 🙂
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Thank you!
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Hello. You might want to rethink the typeface for the text, even on a 22″ screen, the thin parts fade out. Check your post for typos/grammar. Good luck!
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Thanks for the suggestion! I️ will look into that
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Very witty piece! I enjoyed that!
JB / http://www.dynamicstasis.blog
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Thanks! I️ enjoyed your piece too
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Is this even true?
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Maybe lol 😉
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A fun read, thanks for sharing!
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Thanks!
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Hey dossdocs, lovely post you got there. And the way you write, intriguing sort of. You should keep it up.
In between; below is the link to my latest post, titled resources. Wrote to explore what resources means, and how we can make the most of it. Would like to hear your opinion.
Thanks.🙏
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Thanks! I️ checked out your post and I️ liked what I️ saw!
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Hey there, I read through your post and found it rather insightful! Keep it up! I feel that bloggers like you contribute a great deal of knowledge to the community 🙂
You may also be interested in my blog where posts are in the form of academic essays 🙂
Here is my latest post: https://thinkthoughtstaught.wordpress.com/2017/11/22/analysis-of-corruption-in-the-duchess-of-malfi-by-john-webster/
Happy reading!
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Thanks a whole lot. I will definitely give your post a read.
And as regards the compliment: we all just want to contribute the best way possible. Isnt that why we are doing this? We are the good hands planting good seeds. And when I said “we”, I meant all the bloggers out there.
Thanks chief, I really appreciate.🙏
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Hmm, in my opinion, I think bloggers contribute in different ways to the community. Some contribute in terms of knowledge, some in terms of providing solace for those who need it, some in terms of entertainment, and many more ways.
That was what I meant when I said that you contribute greatly to knowledge in the community 🙂 and yes, I agree with you that every blogger is trying to contribute to the community as much as possible in their own individual ways.
All the best to you in blogging! 😀
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Thanks; I can’t but agree with you on that. And am extending the best wishes to you too. Do have the best of moments doing it.
Thanks once again.🙏😉
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I too have a comedy blog (The Onion style satire), let’s support each other!
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Sounds good. I️ checked out your latest blog and found it very humorous!
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Dossdocs – if you’re serious about getting feedback so you can make your comedy blog more enticing, can I offer a suggestion or two?
First, style counts in comedy blog writing as much as content. I don’t mean “writing style” here. I mean the actual look of stuff you choose to insert, as well as things like the visuals of line and paragraph breaks. They all have an effect on the reader. So, that parka pic? Find a bigger one. That postage stamp you put up makes no impact at all, which is a mistake if you’re trying to make a point. And maybe consider pairing it with a humorous contrast. Something like: after you post the plain parka pic, write “EVERYONE wore one. Well, everyone except these guys: https://media.treehugger.com/assets/images/2011/10/THONG-Group-pose2.jpg.696x0_q70_crop-smart.jpg . But they don’t count.” See what I mean?
A big part of my job is doing comedy (radio), and I can’t tell you how often I’ve seen funny bits fall flat because the delivery was flubbed, levels were bad, etc. Comedy is not just about the punch line. The setup matters too. The same applies to humor writing
Second, and most important: style counts. This time, I do mean writing style. Specifically here, grammar. I’m far from being a Grammar Nazi, but when it gets to the point where you have to pause to figure out what the author is saying, that’s bad. Flow is very important in comedy. You don’t want to interrupt it every couple of sentences because of something that could be easily fixed.
Take, for instance, your lead-in to that tiny green parka pic. You write, “…busting out that classic green Eddie Baur parka, you know this one.” Think about what you’re writing here, what voice is being transmitted. “You know this one” is an entirely different meaning from, “You know. This one:” (with the colon, indicating the pic is what you’re referencing).
In the very few sentences that comprise the rest of your piece there are a remarkable number of other gaffes and blatant errors as well. (For instance, mistaking “your” for “you’re”, “to” for “too”, and so on.)
This wouldn’t be an issue if you weren’t trying to “get your foot in the comedy blog door”. If you’re just scribbling stuff for your own amusement, being pedantic about style and grammar is ridiculous. But you ARE apparently trying to take things to another level, and I think these issues are things that will hold you back. I hope you realize I’m criticizing in order to be constructive here. I’m not trying to tear you down by being a jerk. That story you wrote had definite comedy potential, you just need to get some of the technical stuff down so it comes across.
Finally: keep writing. It gets easier 🙂
ps. Feel free to check out my blog to see if I walk the comedy walk myself, not just talk the talk.
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Thank you for caring enough to criticize me. I’m going to take your points very seriously and make my work better. Thanks again.
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You’re welcome. All the best to you. You can do this.
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You achieve your success too!
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Thanks. Since “success” today is defined as “eating too many Thanksgiving leftovers”, I think I have a pretty good shot achieving it 🙂
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Lol same dawg, I️ kinda went a bit crazy with all of those Tupperware’s in the fridge. No self control.
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Hello everybody, Simon from To Cut a Short Story Short here with my latest post, just published today. This time it’s Comic Tragedy, a tale of monastic mishap in 900 words. I hope you enjoy it!
https://simonjwood.wordpress.com/2017/11/20/comic-tragedy/
Also, I have a limited number of promotional codes to give away for FREE copies of my new audiobook, To Cut a Short Story Short: 111 Little Stories, the ‘best of my blog’ (up to July 2017). If you’d like one, please click the ‘Free Audiobook!’ link in the ‘recent posts’ sidebar on my blog. That also gives you full details of how to obtain and download it. It’s narrated by Angus Freathy, who has done 15 audiobooks to date. I think his ‘voices’ really bring the stories to life!
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I️ found this to be very engaging and enjoyed it very much! 🙂
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Thanks, I really appreciate that!
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This made me laugh out loud at the end. Good work! 😀
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Thanks ‘Josypheen,’ I must admit I did chortle, writing it, so good to know it gave someone else a laugh, other than me!
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Good stuff Simon… I left a further comment (but nothing else) on the blog 🙂
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Thank you for that and pleased you enjoyed it!
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As always an entertaining and cleverly funny read.
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Hi, thanks so much, very pleased you liked it!
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Hello simon, lovely write up you got. Thought provoking also. You should keep it up.
In between, here is my latest post. Would love to hear your opinion about it.
Thanks.🙏
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Hey Bloggers, happy Monday!
Last week an earthquake occurred in a neighbouring country of which I experienced the aftershocks. That moment truly, albeit momentarily, presented the unadulterated reality, and transience, of life. And that’s exactly what my post is inspired by. https://ingenuousfantasist.wordpress.com/2017/11/14/unequivocal-transience/
Hope you enjoy Looking forward to come across some awesome posts/blogs!
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Eep. I left you a comment on your blog.
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Replied, thanks! You have an interesting blog and a very engaging style of writing! Glad to stumble upon it 🙂
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Thank you! 😀
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Your post was really good – descriptive but short and most importantly thought provoking. More power to you!
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Thanks a lot! ☺️ The appreciation and encouragement goes a long way!
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I thought that was a really thought-provoking, engaging piece of writing. Thanks for sharing it!
JB / http://www.dynamicstasis.blog
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Thanks for stopping by! Glad you liked it 🙂
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What a unique and interesting way to tackle the weekly photo challenge. I’m glad you were safe! Enjoyed reading your post!
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Thanks so much! Duly awed that you enjoyed 🙂
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A very interesting post and one that resonated with me heavily. I was on the southwest coast of Thailand in ’04 during the earthquake and subsequent tsunami, so understand fully the transience of life you are referring to. It’s a stark realization, but an important one. Thanks for sharing your experience and perspective.
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Thankyou! Im glad you liked it and could relate 🙂 It truly is a stark realization, but an important one!
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Read your blog. Good one.
Do read mine
https://suhaib24.wordpress.com/2017/11/18/life-and-perspective/
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Hello everyone! Here is my latest post! I would love any likes, comments, and general traffic on it! As always, any feedback on my overall page is welcome! Thank you! 🙂
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Squee that crab! 🙂
Gorgeous photos as always.
Also, well done for getting featured on WP discover. I tried leaving you a well done message, but for some reason I couldn’t reply to that post. Hopefully lots of people will find your gorgeous blog now. ❤
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What a treat! So much richness and colorful splendor in this wonderful true story. We will stay tuned for more adventures. We like this style of writing very much.
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Thank you so much, Josy! I did get your message! I’m not sure why it was telling you that it wasn’t posting! Thank you so much for you kind words as always! You always bring me so much joy! 🙂
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Oooh in that case I hope it didn’t post several times!
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I don’t think it did! I think I only got one! LOL
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This post is marvelous!
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Thank you so much! I really appreciate it! 🙂
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Amazing photos! Have followed you 🙂
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Thank you so much! 🙂
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Glad we all get the benefit of how beautiful it is there. 😎
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Awh, I’m so glad you feel that way! 😀
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I love all the marine life photos! All your photos from this trip are amazing!
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You are too sweet! Thank you so much! 🙂
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I wasn’t able to see the photos on my iPhone but I’m sure they are awesome.
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Oh no! That’s a bummer. I hope you at least enjoyed the writing!
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Yes I did.
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I’m glad! 🙂
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My goodness, such stunning photos! You also write in a very captivating manner. Glad to have stumbled upon your blog. Keep up the great work.
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Awh, thank you so much! It really means a lot! 🙂
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Wow! I’ve never heard of this island but your post makes me want to go! Thanks for sharing!
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Thank you so much! The islands are absolutely incredible! Definitely worth a visit! 🙂
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This is beautiful. And the photographs are awesome. 🙂
Do read my blog.
https://suhaib24.wordpress.com/2017/11/18/life-and-perspective/
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Thank you so much! And absolutely! I always visit the blogs of those who comment and/or follow! 🙂
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Hello 🏊♀️ swimmers 🏊♂️! Hope your Monday is going well!
After a much-needed break, I’ve finally concluded my Nova Scotia-related posts. https://paperybox.ca/2017/11/20/bye-bye-breton
Enjoy, and looking forward to everyone’s contributions and posts! 😀
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I love the Maritimes so much! I was in PEI and Nova Scotia a couple months ago and miss it so much! I didn’t make it to Cape Bretton Island on this trip but I’ve been there in the past. Beautiful!
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I miss it as well. The high-quality seafood, the kind people (kind and trusting enough to leave garage doors unlocked and leave keys to the car in the car), and how hiking a scenic trail doesn’t have to be a 3 hr drive away…
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Loved your pictures, I’ve been to Nova Scotia once in elementary school, and this post makes me want to go back.
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Thanks! 😀 You should definitely go back! I’m sure you could find more things to do now vs. back then as a kid. The province is small enough to travel around easily, but I found there’s so much to do and see that I feel I’ve only seen the tip of the iceberg.
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Awesome, good to know!
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I love your Nova Scotia posts!
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Thanks Josy! 😊
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Those are marvellous photos! Makes me want to be there .. thanks for sharing 🙂
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Wow! Great photos! I live in “Old” Scotia (?) – it was really interesting to understand a little bit about this place – the photos really helped to bring it to life.
JB / http://www.dynamicstasis.blog
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Thank you! 😊 Where is “Old” Scotia?
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Scotland. There was an old castle in the village where I grew up. As kids we were told that the baron of the castle was one of the individuals involved in establishing Nova Scotia.
JB / http://www.dynamicstasis.blog
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I enjoyed your post as I’ve always wanted to travel to the Maritimes and see Nova Scotia and PEI
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You should definitely go! 😀 I’ve never been to PEI but Nova Scotia and Newfoundland were tonnes of fun.
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Beautiful photos
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Thank you! 😊
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Happy Monday, everyone! A little humour never hurts at the beginning of the week…
What do you think?
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This made me smile. I left you a comment on your blog. 🙂
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Thank you, I’m glad 😊
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Very funny, bravo!
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Thanks, Florence!
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Hee Hee! Very good!
JB / http://www.dynamicstasis.blog
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🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
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Bite sized magic!
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Thanks, appreciate the visit and comment!
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Good one 😅
Do read my new blog
https://suhaib24.wordpress.com/2017/11/18/life-and-perspective/
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🙏🏽 thanks
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Thanks
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Happy Monday and Pool Day, Swimmers! 😁 Hope everyone had a stellar weekend.
I run a creative writing blog, emphasis on the British English learning. Basically I post every day with a new word or phrase and my “sentence” is an original creative writing piece that allows the reader to get a feel for the word of the day.
https://britwitblog.wordpress.com
I am looking forward to swimming round and seeing new and old blogs. Cheers, friends! 💫
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I enjoyed your poem. I like the acknowledgement of the spelling variations. At times, I’ve wondered about how the second spelling came into existence. https://gracelead.co
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It’s actually a fun read to check out, the difference between American English and British English. It is more complicated than simply saying the new American settlers simply wanted to nix the “u” in words like colour and mould and neighbour etc. I’ve written some papers on this topic and could easily write a dissertation on it haha. Thank you very much for stopping in!! 🙂
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I love the design if your blog, it is fairly simple yet beautiful 👏
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Oh my, THANK YOU for your super kind words!!! ❤
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Loved the blog ! Definitely helps in increasing my vocab , looking forward to using some of these words in my own posts 😂
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Hi! I’m so excited to hear this! Thanks so much for stopping by and leaving some love. 😃❤️
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Hey Everyone,
I am doing a little thinking about the design of my blog posts and was wondering if you could give me a little advice. I cannot for the life of me figure out how to change the size of the titles of a post because I don’t really know how to edit code even though I have tried many times. The problem with that is that the titles of my posts are kind of small and I did not want the text in the body of my post to be bigger than the titles. My question is do you think the text size is too small on my blog posts? Does the size make it hard to read?
Here is one of my blog posts to compare:
https://kelciemakespatterns.com/master-adobe-illustrator-without-tablet/
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I think the font size is fine, I didn’t have trouble reading your post. I’m using the WordPress app on my phone to view it.
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Oh that’s good. I would imagine it would be even smaller on the phone. Thank you for checking.
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Your welcome!
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It’s easy to read, but I see what you mean, the title is about the same size as the sub-headings.
Is it something to do with the theme you chose? I wonder if you could change it by editing the settings within your theme?
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Ya, it’s the only size that the theme allows, at least I think it is and I have tried many times to make it bigger but the only way I see it getting bigger is if I edit the code which is way above my skill level.
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Me too. 😦
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Happy Monday everyone! I’ve been blogging for a few months now, would love to get some feedback from everyone. As always I’ll give you feedback and a follow in return.
Let’s grow together !
https://classicthoughts.com/
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I love the title classicthoughts! wonderful content too!
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Thanks! Just finished reading some of your poems. You are a very talented writer. Great job!
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Thank you so much! I am humbled.
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giving you a follow !
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Thank you. I cannot find where to follow you.
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Hello Marcus! Keep inspiring us!
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Thanks so much I appreciate it !
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Where are you from and where can I follow you?
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I’m from Connecticut. I believe you can click my username and there should be a follow button
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Yeah thanks! Just followed. Would really appreciate if you would give my blog a read too,and if you like it pls follow
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Good morning swimmers!!
Mine is slightly different to my normal posts but I’m always keen on feedback: https://www.awalkandalark.com/swishwash-island-digging-holes/
I’m looking forward to seeing your blogs. 😀
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I’ve always wanted to go to Canada! It looks like you had a great time!
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Thanks Marcus. We’ve been here since June and I am LOVING it so far. The scenery here is blooming amazing.
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You have a really fun way of telling stories and great pictures to go along.
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Thanks Grace! I really appreciate that! Especially if it was fun to read about digging holes! 😀
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Awesome post, Josy! I really enjoyed it.
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Yay! Thanks Jessica!
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So fun. 🙂 I’m from Van Isle, so have such an affinity for the Canadian west coast. Really interesting post with fun and engaging photos!
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Oooh! I didn’t make it over to Vancouver island yet, but I can’t wait to get over there to explore! I keep hearing about SUCH nice walks there too!
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Great post!
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Aww thanks Ruth! 🙂
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Hi, just followed! (I thought I had a few weeks ago!)
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Snap! I followed you too (although that was a few weeks ago.) 😀
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I thought I’d returned the follow …
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Don’t worry! I didn’t realise either (and I’d have followed even if you didn’t follow back!)
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Hey Everyone! Please check out my latest post on the Desert Botanical Garden in Arizona. I appreciate any feedback and can’t wait to read your posts as well!
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Your pictures on this post are beautiful. I’ve never been to Arizona but I have added it to my bucket list. As an admirer of nature I must say I have to visit now
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Your posts are great! I mean really great!
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Thank you 😊!
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Lovely pictures you have decided to share!! 🙂
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Thank you so much!
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you’re welcome!
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Amazing photos great work x
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Thank you so much!
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+1 for loving your photos! I just followed you. 😀
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Thank you so much! It looks like you’ve been on some amazing adventures! I’m planning a trip to Portland and Seattle, but your posts make me want to go to Vancouver as well. Following you back and can’t wait to read more!
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Oooh yay!
Well, it is really lovely here in Vancouver – but it depends on the time of year that you’d like to visit! If you are coming in the summer then it is a brilliant place to add to your trip! It’s only a couple of hours drive from Seattle too! 😀
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Beautiful photographs! Followed😄
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I love the photo’s, they are amazing! Have followed your blog 🙂
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Thank you so much! I love your Christmas decor inspo post! I’m constantly looking on Pinterest to find Christmas DIY projects. Following you back!
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Wow! Great photography here – really distinctive!
JB / http://www.dynamicstasis.blog
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Thank you so much! I love your photos from Paris!
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Thank you – I’m pleased you liked that post!
JB / http://www.dynamicstasis.blog
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Hey, you have some very interesting posts in your blog! Just commented in one of your posts. Keep it up! 🙂
https://thinkthoughtstaught.wordpress.com
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You have a fantastic eye- great post! I have heard that the tall cacti that looks like they have arms (might see them in a cowboy movie) are usually over a hundred years old. Any truth to that? Love the post and the pictures!
Thanks for writing,
C. W.
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Hello, Community Pool!
I recently posted the 3rd chapter to the story I’m currently writing. If there are any mistakes or constructive criticism that you have, please feel free to let me know.
Thank you!
https://claireyangwrites.wordpress.com/2017/11/17/tribute-chapter-3/
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Happy Monday, bloggers.
The pool is open.
For those of you who are thirsty, I offer yet another brewery tour, but this one is “wort” it:
Comment at will, and drink responsibly!
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Awesome post. The punny comments made it even better! 😀
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Thank you. I thought it was a good hook for the story.
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Hi there! Your photography skills are awesome! The colours, aperture, depth, and brightness are just beautiful! ❤
https://thinkthoughtstaught.wordpress.com
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Thank you, John. Your comment means a lot.
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Hi all
Happy weekend
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Hello, everyone,
I have a small niche blog. I write about anime, but even if you’re not interested in “Chinese cartoons”, could I ask you to check out my blog’s design?
My latest post is about Doai Underground Trainstation – https://dorrykun.wordpress.com/2017/11/19/doai-underground-trainstation/ – an interesting read even if you’re not into anime.
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Great idea for a blog. I learned something new straight away too: Vodyanoy from Mieville’s Perdido Street Station are from Slavic folklore! Very I, great work
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Very interesting*
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Thank you for the likes and comments, Dec!
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At least on mobile, your design looks good. It’s clean and I like how you have just the right amount of photos. Very nicely done. Also, thanks for sharing and teaching me something new today! Followed.
I like anime too, but I haven’t been able to talk about it a whole bunch on my page yet. If you feel inclined, I’ve done reviews of Spirited Away with Howl’s Moving Castle coming soon. I’ve also talked about Berserk, but be warned it’s my first post so it’s kinda rough. I’d love to know what you think though or if you have any suggestions for shows/movies to talk about next.
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An interesting read indeed. I found my first impression of the design basically wasn’t what I expected for a anime based blog. I don’t really know what I expected, but this wasn’t it. But as you get further into the blog seeing the anime image against the background design i found it complimented it very well. Perhaps it might be worth considering having a more colourful anime image closer to the top of the post – perhaps even in the banner? Not vital by any means, just a thought. The image on the Slavic mythology post for instance I thought worked really well. Regardless, looks good
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Interesting and insightful post! Love anime too! Liked your post, keep it up! 😀
https://thinkthoughtstaught.wordpress.com
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Hey bloggers,
Please see my new post regarding how people look at life and suffering.
Any feedback is highly appreciated.
Background: Blog is a story of my 2 year old Son battling cancer and me trying to sabotage his flight to heaven…
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I will pray for your Son and your family.
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Thank you!
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🙂 Why that title name flight to heaven?
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My Son’s deadly anomaly (cancer) got him qualified for The Flight to Heaven and I am doing all I can to sabotage his training course…
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Great post! I’m sorry that you have to go through this.
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Thank you!
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This week on science.casual: like you didn’t have enough reasons to clean up your place, now it’s making you fat, too!? https://scicasual.wordpress.com/2017/11/20/into-fat-air/
(for some you reading in the Southern Hemisphere…it’s spring cleaning time anyway)
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Nice blog! I’ve just started following and looking forward to more.
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From a slob who is trying to reform, I appreciate your post. Really interesting!
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Great, another excuse for gaining weight. “Honest, doctor, I’ve stayed on the diet you provided. I think it’s my fat air causing the problem.” 🙂 https://gracelead.co
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Great title!
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I’m keeping this info in mind when I need to talk to friends about their questionable living quarters that are borderline unsanitary…
Interesting blog. I look forward to following!
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Hope you found it useful!
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Hi!
Me again. I posted chapter 4 to the story I’m currently working on a few days ago. Check it out and tell me what you think in the comments.
Have a nice day!
https://claireyangwrites.wordpress.com/2017/11/18/tribute-chapter-4/
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I like ur way of writing very imaginative:) keep going
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Thank you! I’m so happy you like my writing. Feel free to check out the other stories that I’ve written as well as my poems. XD
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I sure will 🙂
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My latest post, on memories triggered by scent. Do you have a scent that tiggers memories?
https://everydaystrangeblog.wordpress.com/2017/11/15/strange-wednesdays-scent-memories/
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Followed! you write very well!
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There are many scents that trigger memories for me. Here are two examples: (1) The smell of mud brings back the memory of making mud pies and convincing my brother to eat one. (2) The smell of wet leather brings back the memory of carving designs into damp leather which I used to create belts and billfolds. https://gracelead.co
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This is a great idea for a post. For me, the smell of wild garlic instantly reminds me of the woodland where I used to play as a child.
JB / http://www.dynamicstasis.blog
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I loved that – what a talent to convey such evocative imagery with so few words. Brilliant!
JB / http://www.dynamicstasis.blog
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The smell of Chapstick (the original black-labeled one) reminds me of my mom. She had quite the lip balm habit!
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The smell of a brand new box of Crayons brings me right back to my first grade class. Weird thing is that is only for a brand new box and not a box of used Crayons.
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I think remembering things through your senses, especially smell, really does bring flashback memories. For me a smoking pipe and even some cigars bring back old memories of my grandfather who use to smoke a pipe, the sweet scent hidden in those puffs he would blow with his pipe bring back the same memory. It is also one of the smells I like when I come across it.
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Hi!
I absolutely loved some of your posts! I left a comment on one of your posts.
You’ve got a new follower!🍀
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Thank you!
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Happy Monday Everybody! “Carnival” 25 sec poetry read. Please join in! Happy Thanksgiving to those of you who celebrate. Best wishes to those who don’t! https://shortprose.blog/2017/11/19/carnival/
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I loved that – what a talent to convey such evocative imagery with so few words. Brilliant!
JB / http://www.dynamicstasis.blog
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Thank you so much! Your words mean a lot to me!
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You’re very welcome!
JB / http://www.dynamicstasis.blog
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I really liked this!
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Your blog is delightful and full of color, which I absolutely love! And to top it all off, it’s simply in its elegance. I can’t get enough of it quite frankly. I look forward to devouring more of it. 😃💫
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Thank you so much! This is so kind of you. I am honored and humbled by your words!
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Love love love love this poem! I left a comment on your blog, but I can’t get over how you painted such a beautiful and vivid picture in my mind with a 25 second poem. Just followed and I look forward to reading more!
Thanks for writing,
C. W.
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Hey y’all, I have a blog post about passion and what I learned about it while in college and grad school. https://wp.me/p9eZP9-1Y
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Hey Nia! Nice post. I wanted to mention one thing in case it’s helpful. I see you credit Google Images for your photo. Someone else probably owns the rights to this and it’s not Google. I find the following page very helpful to find images that are free to use. https://blog.snappa.com/free-stock-photos/
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Thank you I really appreciate it
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I like it and it’s real
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Thank you!
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Great post, very enthusiastic! My only tiny recommendation is to explain what you are studying in the post ☺
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Thank you 🤗
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Oh I mentioned it was mental health and illness. I’m not sure if other countries call the field clinical psychology or have a different name for it so I didn’t want to say clinical psychology in case people would get confused or not know what it is
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I read your post! It was really good. Passion is important when you decide what career you want to have.
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Thank you, so true
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Hi everyone, kindly share your thoughts on this issue: would you rather get married to your soul mate who dies after two years and live as a widower for the rest of your life it get married to someone you settled for and live together till you die? Here: http://joseyphina.wordpress.com
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Left you a comment..
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Thank you ☺
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Nice question, Joseyphina! Dropped a comment on your post. 🙂
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Thanks a lot!
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So interesting… I commented on the post.
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Happy Monday everyone! I run a hockey blog and would love it if you checked out my blog and my recent post. Any feedback would be great! https://skatingthroughpr.wordpress.com/2017/11/05/the-season-so-far/
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Nice post, but how can you not write about the best team on the planet! The New York Rangers! lol
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After see blog I say you are love hockey 100%.
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Hey Becca checked your site .You write really good and with all emotion’,but you should try more picture in between that the focus will build up of a reader.
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This Book Changed the Way I See My Son’s Autism
https://notanautismmom.com/2017/11/20/book-one/
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Being someone who works in Special Education, I’ve dealt Autistic children before. I think you put it beautifully treating your child with more respect is essential. Never get up, and always show your child that they are smart and that they are loved. Great post, it hit home for me
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Happy Monday bloggers!!
how did you all beat your Monday morning blues? Here is how I did mine 🙂
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Monday blues is the worst! It’s a battle every morning to work through it! Nice post!
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So true. Thank you 🙂
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Hey there! Just left you a comment, keep it up! 🙂
https://thinkthoughtstaught.wordpress.com
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Happy Monday!
I’ve just now declared my writing goals from now through to the early part of 2018.
Share your goals, too:
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Loved and commented. 🙂
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Loved your blog! Following right away! 🙂
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Should be writing should also be my mantra for 2018!
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What a nice post. 🙂 we all need that
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Happy Monday all o’ y’all ! Been a slow week for me blog wise with a bit of emergency travel and few other things I had to take care of.
Did manage to catch up on the One Plus 5T reveal and the Tesla Semi & Roadster Unveil which I am still writing up on and really excited about!!
Read up on the One Plus 5T – an amazing & yet affordable smartphone!!
https://allaboutthattechweb.wordpress.com/2017/11/20/one-plus-5t-amazing-and-affordable/
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Hello wonderful WordPressers!
I am currently working on a microfiction series based on sci-fi/fantasy. The way am planning to roll the story out is to use non-linear story-telling (jumping back and forth in time), so each part will be like a separate piece of the puzzle that, linked with the rest finally make up the complete story. I hope you will all enjoy! This is the first part:
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Hi, I normally do very silly posts indeed but a local news article infuriated me recently. So I write a piece today which I hope doesn’t get too ranty, has my normal elements of humour and hopefully with a point made.
If anyone feels like reading it’s at: https://thebryntinproject.wordpress.com/2017/11/20/to-err-is-human-to-collide-is-what-we-call-it/
What I am looking for feedback on is whether the mix is right, ie the main point isn’t too lost in the humour. Thanks.
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PS: Because you can’t edit… This is assuming that anyone sees any humour…
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This is an excellent post (even though it makes me sad…)
I left you a comment and tweeted it too.
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Thank you, I pressed the little star for you… awwww… 🙂
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I think they call this “spinning” the information. 🙂 It reminds me of the old adage, “Figures don’t lie, but liers can figure.” https://gracelead.co
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Yes, 180 spin.. 😞
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