tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4455799919149349621.post1521555836506129277..comments2023-10-24T03:01:43.946-07:00Comments on On Page and Screen: Weekend Wrap-Up & A Question for ReadersSarah Whttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05791493920946066930noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4455799919149349621.post-77354352879716236642012-10-24T12:28:28.762-07:002012-10-24T12:28:28.762-07:00My blog reading it sort of hit or miss depending o...My blog reading it sort of hit or miss depending on how my week's going and I finally decided that if I missed stuff, even on the blogs I thoroughly enjoy, I was going to just let it go (for an obsessive like me, this has been a hard thing to implement but necessary to my sanity). So I guess I can't say how I decide what I'll read each week but a lot of it is time dependent so some weeks, I'm lucky to post anything on mine, nevermind getting to read anything on anyone else's and other weeks, I can happily scroll through and read dozens of posts. And I guess I choose blogs to read about the way I choose books off the shelf: completely randomly. ;-)Kristenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07651401312450990123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4455799919149349621.post-12698412533943639802012-10-22T16:23:53.582-07:002012-10-22T16:23:53.582-07:00Ughh my stomach is doing cartwheels just picturing...Ughh my stomach is doing cartwheels just picturing barf buckets. Glad you're feeling better now!<br /><br />I used to follow you on Laughing Stars, obviously I have impeccable taste following you again LOL. My feed reader got out of control long ago so I gave it up as a bad joke. Now the blogs I try to visit a couple of times a week I keep in my blog roll and of course I always get to catch up on other faves via Monday meme.<br /><br />The bloggers I've established online friendships with are top of my list, writing of substance is a must, a sense of humour doesn't go astray and I really don't mind if we have different interests. Mixing it up is a good thing. Balance is hard because I do like to comment, I mean I like the sound of my own blog voice but I like it better if others are reading and commenting too ;)<br /><br /> Teddyreehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09553244883194436385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4455799919149349621.post-51502365199214887232012-10-22T13:35:21.636-07:002012-10-22T13:35:21.636-07:00Congrats on 3 months!
My number one requirement f...Congrats on 3 months!<br /><br />My number one requirement for blog addictions is good writing as well.Livianiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10479932701589363306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4455799919149349621.post-71374646151368094552012-10-22T07:41:29.095-07:002012-10-22T07:41:29.095-07:00I tend to read a lot of blogs that are within my s...I tend to read a lot of blogs that are within my style of writing but have recently opened up to random blogs just to shake things up. Great blog and post :DAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16736766038405439142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4455799919149349621.post-41404841957139184292012-10-22T03:17:40.038-07:002012-10-22T03:17:40.038-07:00I think Lecter scared me more than Bateman. As for...I think Lecter scared me more than Bateman. As for following blogs - I follow a LOT (hundreds) for one reason or the other. But I don't have a problem keeping up because I have Feedreader set to only display the title, and I don't read every blog post. I only open & read the ones that interest me and comment on those. And then I mark all the rest as read to clear the feeds.Tanya Patricehttp://www.girlxoxo.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4455799919149349621.post-10188187306859929682012-10-21T23:12:24.345-07:002012-10-21T23:12:24.345-07:00I'm a pretty fickle blog reader. At the moment...I'm a pretty fickle blog reader. At the moment there aren't too many blogs that I'd consider addictions. <br /><br />Two weeks ago I had to take a break from this meme. Our one year old tuxedo cat had gone missing. It took us ten days to find her. <a href="http://pussreboots.pair.com/blog/2012/comments_10/what_are_you_reading_october_22.html" rel="nofollow">Please come see</a> what I'm reading now.pussrebootshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02167235847991793325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4455799919149349621.post-68744416408778717642012-10-21T18:47:18.951-07:002012-10-21T18:47:18.951-07:00Wow. That's a tough question. I suppose conten...Wow. That's a tough question. I suppose content would get top priority, but good writing is important too. Since I don't do long reviews, or very many lengthy posts for that matter, I like reading blogs that post articulate pieces (that are generally longer than anything I post).<br /><br />Rapport with the blogger and/or shared interests are a bonus, of course. :)Joshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08596682195753811295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4455799919149349621.post-57877123408967983452012-10-21T09:45:53.689-07:002012-10-21T09:45:53.689-07:00Thanks, Jill. And I understand what you mean about...Thanks, Jill. And I understand what you mean about less comments. It's a tricky balance.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4455799919149349621.post-64461040052088389082012-10-21T09:45:02.391-07:002012-10-21T09:45:02.391-07:00"I dislike eloquent writers who have nothing ..."I dislike eloquent writers who have nothing to say on their blogs." That's definitely a fair point. A strong writing style doesn't necessarily make up for style and no substance.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4455799919149349621.post-3700394192996670642012-10-21T09:43:31.371-07:002012-10-21T09:43:31.371-07:00Pete, I understand what you mean about the e-mail ...Pete, I understand what you mean about the e-mail thing. I'd be screwed without Google reader. :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4455799919149349621.post-32544183204333739202012-10-21T02:46:04.216-07:002012-10-21T02:46:04.216-07:00So sorry to hear about the dual sicknesses! That ...So sorry to hear about the dual sicknesses! That couldn't have been fun! Re blog addiction, I have a hard time giving up reading them, but what I have done to cope with the onslaught is to comment less. It isn't a great solution, but it frees up time to read more blogs!rhapsodyinbookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07041412748239010264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4455799919149349621.post-43311030579453103112012-10-21T01:34:05.909-07:002012-10-21T01:34:05.909-07:00Good question, I tend to read fairly randomly, the...Good question, I tend to read fairly randomly, there are 15-20 or so I read regularly. <br />I don't care about design on my own or other blogs. It's mostly about friendliness, shared interests, and content for me. <br />Excellent writing...it depends...I dislike eloquent writers who have nothing to say on their blogs.(I like to take at least one thing away from a visit that I hadn't already thought of myself)Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09395044055566348346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4455799919149349621.post-14203547645034919942012-10-21T01:21:32.752-07:002012-10-21T01:21:32.752-07:00I love the sound of the 'Shenandoah Valley'...I love the sound of the 'Shenandoah Valley'. Just sounds like a beautiful place to me. Make sure you do get out there and enjoy autumn! <br /><br />One of my main criteria for following blogs is simply that I can follow by email because if I didn't get regular email updates then I would not remember to drop by. There are a few blog out there that I know and love but because I don't get email updates, I miss a lot of there stuff!ilovethatfilmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11882133059882238037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4455799919149349621.post-35629889041797265882012-10-20T19:49:32.501-07:002012-10-20T19:49:32.501-07:00Thanks, Jenners. I was leaning toward the Bateman ...Thanks, Jenners. I was leaning toward the Bateman camp, but now I'm waffling. Hah! <br /><br />Looking forward to your AP review. I need to scrub the book from my brain, and paradoxically, I also want to see the movie adaptation. Go figure.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4455799919149349621.post-4150833921035473002012-10-20T19:48:06.355-07:002012-10-20T19:48:06.355-07:00*Smile* Well, I did disappear from the blog circui...*Smile* Well, I did disappear from the blog circuit for a long time, for various reasons.<br /><br />You're getting at exactly the same thing I've been pondering -- finding the right balance. I think we both need to blog and visit bloggers when and how we can, without guilt or stress. :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4455799919149349621.post-63501054585136195802012-10-20T19:46:15.260-07:002012-10-20T19:46:15.260-07:00Thanks for your thoughts and kind words. I like wh...Thanks for your thoughts and kind words. I like what you said about a blogger's personality shining through. I really enjoy that, too.<br /><br />I'm liking Red Dragon so far. Very different from American Psycho. AP is literary, satirical, and downright freaking bizarre. :) RD is pretty much a straightforward thriller. I do like mysteries and thrillers. I'm actually enjoying this one more, though AP is more memorable, in some ways. Does that make sense?<br /><br />I'm on the fence about whether to vote for Hannibal or Patrick. I keep waffling. :-PAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4455799919149349621.post-39451920818043293392012-10-20T19:42:53.291-07:002012-10-20T19:42:53.291-07:00I agree, Margaret -- well said! I really don't...I agree, Margaret -- well said! I really don't care whether I agree with a person. In fact I prefer that there be opportunities to respectfully debate, or at least disagree.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4455799919149349621.post-90554690081867752912012-10-20T19:41:42.452-07:002012-10-20T19:41:42.452-07:00The F Word is a VERY cool site. Luckily I happened...The F Word is a VERY cool site. Luckily I happened to see the link last time I visited your blog.<br /><br />I like your summary od how you choose blogs. Well said!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4455799919149349621.post-55129117305294652542012-10-20T19:40:43.027-07:002012-10-20T19:40:43.027-07:00Thanks for your thoughts and your kind words, Lucy...Thanks for your thoughts and your kind words, Lucy. You summed it up perfectly.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4455799919149349621.post-48280989857899347152012-10-20T19:05:58.176-07:002012-10-20T19:05:58.176-07:00I pretty much use the same criteria as you when it...I pretty much use the same criteria as you when it comes to choosing blogs to read. <br /><br />And Patrick Bateman is getting my vote in the Dueling Monsters. I need to work on my review … and scrub that book out of my head!Jennershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08044537551139633301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4455799919149349621.post-82208110171249092912012-10-20T18:45:06.497-07:002012-10-20T18:45:06.497-07:00How did I not know that you were the blogger behin...How did I not know that you were the blogger behind Laughing Stars??? I've been wondering how you were doing and what you were up to. That is too funny! On blogging, I can never keep up so I've just kind of given up on the idea of being ahead ever. It just isn't going to happen. I'll never be able to read all of the posts that I want to or comment on everything that I want to. I try to comment when I can and I try to keep it all low key. Whenever I stress, is when I don't end up blogging at all :) I hope that you figure out whatever works for you!samantha.1020https://www.blogger.com/profile/04124614710493747821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4455799919149349621.post-57642850267060095282012-10-20T16:23:53.014-07:002012-10-20T16:23:53.014-07:00Glad you and your daughter are feeling better.
As ...Glad you and your daughter are feeling better.<br />As for the psychos, I think Hannibal Lecter take the cake. I have a soft spot for him since Silence of the Lambs was one of the first horror flicks I saw as a teen. How is Red Dragon so far? I could barely stomach the film.<br />As for blogging favs, I like bloggers who write about 'nothing' as well. Your list pretty much sums it up. I enjoy reading posts where the bloggers personality shines right through. And when I like reading a blog, I'll visit on the regular. That's why you can't get rid of me :P<br /> The Bookwormhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10217390642323530030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4455799919149349621.post-60742641928953683832012-10-20T15:45:25.730-07:002012-10-20T15:45:25.730-07:00I mostly care about writing - I don't even hav...I mostly care about writing - I don't even have to agree with a person, but if they manage to write engaging, interesting things with sense of humour I appreciate, I'll definetly continue reading their work.s.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13987831438787776712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4455799919149349621.post-70269703637191253462012-10-20T14:04:14.201-07:002012-10-20T14:04:14.201-07:00Aw, thanks for the mention! And I'm so glad to...Aw, thanks for the mention! And I'm so glad to have introduced you to The F Word. They're a great site.<br /><br />I pick blogs based on pretty much the same factors as you. The writing, the voice, their unique perspective, whether the content is a good match for my interests, and how drawn to the person behind the blog I am.Ana S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16092495983972185943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4455799919149349621.post-22125176009412435272012-10-20T12:10:26.633-07:002012-10-20T12:10:26.633-07:00I agree a lot with what attracts you to blogs. I l...I agree a lot with what attracts you to blogs. I like friendly bloggers, lists, and posts on books or films that I've heard a lot about but haven't read/watched. I also enjoy comparing my thoughts on books with other bloggers. Your blog is certainly one that matches my specifications!Lucyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15103141646225036708noreply@blogger.com