tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post8536363569000912955..comments2024-01-08T00:51:30.080-05:00Comments on Write Now: The Blog Baby?Karen Langehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-10718206644775666072011-03-13T22:06:52.472-04:002011-03-13T22:06:52.472-04:00Lisa,
I know, it's a great idea! Thanks for co...Lisa,<br />I know, it's a great idea! Thanks for coming by! :)<br /><br />Sandra,<br />Hey girl, thanks! Appreciate your input! Always good to see you. Getting the garden ready yet...? lol<br /><br />Blessings,<br />KarenKaren Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-20106855828933415092011-03-13T21:55:12.946-04:002011-03-13T21:55:12.946-04:00This is a great post, Karen!
My baby wants to be ...This is a great post, Karen!<br /><br />My baby wants to be fed more this year, and I'm obliging for now--7 days a week. But Saturday is just a photo day to show off my new hobby/camera and Sunday is usually just a quote. The other days are loosely scheduled topics. I wish I could get ahead. That was the original plan. But I usually write day-to-day. As I spend more time in other writing, I may back off, but for now I love it.Sandra Heska Kinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13770393615748405966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-37798482200966516022011-03-12T19:32:59.678-05:002011-03-12T19:32:59.678-05:00I love the idea of 'Friday roundup' what a...I love the idea of 'Friday roundup' what a great idea -a kind of week in review - I want to try this! Thanks!Lisa Dariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02443381570976798391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-68790637410757094992011-03-12T11:18:09.033-05:002011-03-12T11:18:09.033-05:00Victoria,
Yes, you do what you can. I think someti...Victoria,<br />Yes, you do what you can. I think sometimes we expect too much of ourselves. Good to see you:)<br />Blessings,<br />KarenKaren Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-43755820754893229442011-03-11T20:57:24.286-05:002011-03-11T20:57:24.286-05:00Yeah, I've had to do a better job organizing m...Yeah, I've had to do a better job organizing my posts. I'm still not perfect about it and this week ended up with an unexpected, but necessary post. You do what you can, don't you? Thanks for dropping by!Victoria Dixonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14012092208934951963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-85562326985778207022011-03-11T19:46:41.435-05:002011-03-11T19:46:41.435-05:00Alisa,
Thank you! Know that I am cheering you on f...Alisa,<br />Thank you! Know that I am cheering you on for the publishing part:)<br /><br />Jennifer,<br />Thanks a bunch:) I know what you mean about the rambling part...I lean in that direction too. Tangents are my specialty!<br /><br />Ann,<br />I wonder if this isn't something we all are challenged with at times. Thanks so much!<br /><br />Happy weekend,<br />KarenKaren Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-70407859049712938012011-03-11T19:27:55.729-05:002011-03-11T19:27:55.729-05:00Lots of good tips here. I started out with 3, some...Lots of good tips here. I started out with 3, sometimes 4 posts a week. Now I seem to be doing 2 at the most. Then I spend some time, of course, commenting on those who come into my blog, and also those I want to keep in touch with.<br /><br />One thing I need to do, though, is get more organized with blogging. Set specific times and then stick to them!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-91301103724669073282011-03-11T17:41:08.681-05:002011-03-11T17:41:08.681-05:00Excellent tips, Karen! To make blogging fit manag...Excellent tips, Karen! To make blogging fit manageable, I've scaled back my posts to twice a week, maybe three at the most. That way I feel like I actually have something to contribute. Plus I work really hard at not rambling - but that's easier said than done :)Jennifer Hillierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15783975547643539868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-71108127064204278392011-03-11T15:39:43.851-05:002011-03-11T15:39:43.851-05:00This is excellent advice! I blog once a week now b...This is excellent advice! I blog once a week now but I plan to start blogging twice a week when I start the publishing process. I am just waiting on the publishing part. (:Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07194577170300476509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-1929923138450869302011-03-11T13:14:55.294-05:002011-03-11T13:14:55.294-05:00Jessica,
Good point! We need to help them grow. I ...Jessica,<br />Good point! We need to help them grow. I need to remember that! :)<br /><br />Angie,<br />Thank you. You are right, it shouldn't be stressful. I'm working on that one! :)<br /><br />Rachna,<br />I hear you; I stress eometimes too, even just about getting to the posts. Your blog always has good topics! :)<br /><br />Happy weekend,<br />KarenKaren Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-56923909561060028682011-03-11T10:51:45.413-05:002011-03-11T10:51:45.413-05:00You are right, Karen, a blog is like a baby, a dem...You are right, Karen, a blog is like a baby, a demanding one at that. I post twice a week and at times I am stressed out when I am unable to think of the topic for the post. I need to get more organised.Rachna Chhabriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16900999965919504282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-84077147079939571062011-03-10T22:05:29.573-05:002011-03-10T22:05:29.573-05:00That's all such good advice. I can't let b...That's all such good advice. I can't let blogging become a stress, so I just post when I feel like it--hopefully once a week or so, and visit others when I can. It seems to work.Angiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01445455787485222068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-7156345842309957042011-03-10T21:59:49.623-05:002011-03-10T21:59:49.623-05:00Hahahaa, yes, my blog has tried to be my baby but ...Hahahaa, yes, my blog has tried to be my baby but slowly I'm making him grow (notice the gender, as that particular sex seems to resist adulthood *grin*)<br />Wonderful advice here. I miss my blogging buds but posting once a weeks is much less stressful.Jessica Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12365768876905444157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-17138717960429500412011-03-10T19:38:11.975-05:002011-03-10T19:38:11.975-05:00Joylene,
Thank you. I'll write you a note and ...Joylene,<br />Thank you. I'll write you a note and vouch that you're not nuts, would that help? Appreciate your support always. :)<br /><br />Maria,<br />I thought the pic was cute:) Thanks so much. I struggle to make it around everywhere too. Some weeks are easier than others.<br /><br />Diane,<br />Yes, I have to agree with you there. It's a great help!<br /><br />Blessings,<br />KarenKaren Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-56346413964420134422011-03-10T17:33:51.500-05:002011-03-10T17:33:51.500-05:00Scheduling posts ahead of time is probably the mos...Scheduling posts ahead of time is probably the most useful thing I've learned with blogging. Some days you have more time and good ideas than others. :O)Dianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07604687906788800639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-31614669794816383952011-03-10T17:27:17.200-05:002011-03-10T17:27:17.200-05:00Love the picture, Karen! And I agree that a blog i...Love the picture, Karen! And I agree that a blog is a lot like a baby! Must say you are a great Mom!! I still struggle the most with getting around to admire everyone else's 'baby.' Thanks for the tips! Have a blessed weekend!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11475395753533265087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-62404283988869754292011-03-10T16:57:00.851-05:002011-03-10T16:57:00.851-05:00Great tips. I'm writing these down to prove I&...Great tips. I'm writing these down to prove I"m not nuts. I agree that you don't have to over extend yourself and make the whole process unpleasant. Bravo, Karen.Joylene Nowell Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04497637513532136615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-54949405813183503122011-03-10T15:54:30.599-05:002011-03-10T15:54:30.599-05:00Susan R.,
Well, yours seems pretty well behaved w...Susan R., <br />Well, yours seems pretty well behaved when I visit...lol And you are the one who clued me in to the scheduling thing, thanks so much! :)<br /><br />Hilary,<br />I think it's all about what fits us, our schedules and whatnot. Perhaps mostly whatnot, eh? :) Thanks for your kind words about hubby - didn't mean to make him sound clueless; he's very supportive! <br /><br />Susan W.,<br />Your love for your blog shows in every post and the details you attend to and share. It's a lovely stop!<br /><br />Blessings,<br />KarenKaren Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-23960559734075715012011-03-10T15:49:11.915-05:002011-03-10T15:49:11.915-05:00That was a great analogy, Karen. I LOVE my baby bl...That was a great analogy, Karen. I LOVE my baby blog. Love, love, love it. What do I do to take care of it? Well, I do tend to it on a daily basis...seven days a week. I never get sick of it, though, because, like a real "baby," it brings me sooooo much joy.<br /><br />Let's see. I WILL have a vacation from it (short) eventually. <br /><br />I could definitely give it a "haircut" once in awhile...(make posts shorter, that is. hee hee)<br /><br />Thanks for the thoughts. SusanSusanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12358462881287190635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-41224698050211904602011-03-10T14:34:56.123-05:002011-03-10T14:34:56.123-05:00Hi Karen .. you're right .. but I'll be po...Hi Karen .. you're right .. but I'll be posting once a week, perhaps twice, per now - but I will adapt for April!!<br /><br />Once everyone knows what to expect - then we adapt .. <br /><br />If I blogged 5 times a week .. then your idea of taking the third week off makes sense .. <br /><br />Cheers - Hilary .. blessings to your husband!!Hilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-16982406991866663812011-03-10T14:05:59.737-05:002011-03-10T14:05:59.737-05:00Hi Karen -
What a great way to describe a blog! I...Hi Karen -<br /><br />What a great way to describe a blog! I think mine is in the terrible two's. <br /><br />Scheduling has been a lifeline for me. I try to stay a month ahead, but lately it's been two to three weeks. <br /><br />You've done a great job bringing up your blog baby. Thanks for the link. I'm honored.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />SusanSusan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-73494131707209431852011-03-10T14:03:49.946-05:002011-03-10T14:03:49.946-05:00Lydia,
Smart girl, you are! I need to get back to ...Lydia,<br />Smart girl, you are! I need to get back to that. My schedule got turned upside down a while back. <br /><br />Marja,<br />You are so sweet, thank you! I like the way you think. Good perspective, for sure.<br /><br />Michael,<br />You've got a good thing going with your blog after only 5 short months! Congrats on your success!<br /><br />Blessings,<br />KarenKaren Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-23031106206215254462011-03-10T13:43:15.325-05:002011-03-10T13:43:15.325-05:00SO true, Karen....
My blog is certainly my child....SO true, Karen....<br /><br />My blog is certainly my child... I most five sometimes six days a week!<br /><br />It has taken up a great deal/time in my life.<br /><br />At some point I need to just blog m-f... Then I will cut it down to three days a week. When who knows.<br /><br />I enjoyed your post and suggestions.<br /><br />Michael<br /><br />I'm still building follower/friends. I've only been blogging for five months.Michael Di Gesuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17047267262428143113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-82653212658089518892011-03-10T13:29:02.810-05:002011-03-10T13:29:02.810-05:00Excellent list Karen, I'll keep it/print it/us...Excellent list Karen, I'll keep it/print it/use it. From the beginning I have posted only once or twice a week, I really desire to bring some tranquility in blogging land :) I cannot keep up with all the blog posts coming out each day, so why should I expect others to visit mine? When blogging becomes a chore, we're missing the point (we do this voluntarily, right?).<br />Great thoughts, thank you very much!Marja Verschoor-Meijershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06475263793581289701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-18836664387614777092011-03-10T12:34:52.594-05:002011-03-10T12:34:52.594-05:00Great tips!
I have found it occasionally stress-in...Great tips!<br />I have found it occasionally stress-inducing to do posts the night before. It always screws up my schedule, so I write and pre-post everything on Sundays now. <br /><br />One of these days if it gets too crazy I may go down to twice a week.Lydia Kanghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00484415427764822386noreply@blogger.com