tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2758230923722877355.post5522112339669783008..comments2024-03-10T21:44:15.133-04:00Comments on Adventures in Voluntary Simplicity: Lessons Learned (2): Blogging HelpsJackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11140071411706781433noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2758230923722877355.post-43319668182240563652009-05-27T19:05:46.067-04:002009-05-27T19:05:46.067-04:00@Amy,
Maybe that's the best attitude: to be wary ...@Amy,<br /><br />Maybe that's the best attitude: to be wary when you are getting alot of comments in the first place.Jackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11140071411706781433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2758230923722877355.post-17165930478969348802009-05-27T19:04:28.227-04:002009-05-27T19:04:28.227-04:00@Todd,
I agree. She has a great blog.
@Keneth,
...@Todd,<br /><br />I agree. She has a great blog.<br /><br />@Keneth,<br /><br />A bit I would say, though it is temporary and I'm always striving to keep it topical, outside of the bike trip.<br /><br />@Buck16,<br /><br />Thank you for your kind words. Nevert be a stranger.Jackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11140071411706781433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2758230923722877355.post-67036899784834939242009-05-27T19:02:50.970-04:002009-05-27T19:02:50.970-04:00@Todd,
Makes me happy to hear you say that.
@D...@Todd,<br /><br />Makes me happy to hear you say that. <br /><br />@Debbi,<br /><br />Memoir is a good word. It is probably more of an interactive journal than anything else.<br /><br />@Mile,<br /><br />I somehow knew that about you. Here's thinking good thoughts on your upcoming wedding.Jackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11140071411706781433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2758230923722877355.post-17546293192124142272009-05-26T09:28:48.125-04:002009-05-26T09:28:48.125-04:00Something I love about your blog is your honesty a...Something I love about your blog is your honesty about yourself. I have struggled with this; what to share, how much to share. I want to present myself as I am, warts and all, and sometimes that's scary. Even though for the most part people who read my blog don't "know" me outside of the virtual world, some do, and I worry what they will think of something I write. At the same time, I think if more people were honest about who they are, we would all benefit.<br /><br />I definitely don't approach blogging as some sort of popularity contest--I tend to get nervous if I start getting lots of comments--probably the opposite of most bloggers. But at the same time, it is encouraging to see that others "get" what you're saying, or that others appreciate your particular way of looking at the world. And it's humbling to think that total strangers give a rat's ass about your journey.<br /><br />All this to say I think you are taking the exact right approach with your blog and I'm glad you blog, whether you see yourself as a blogger or not ;-)<br /><br />amyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2758230923722877355.post-18424408660303534482009-05-25T12:00:50.848-04:002009-05-25T12:00:50.848-04:00Jack - your blog has changed lives, whether intent...Jack - your blog has changed lives, whether intentional on your part or not. <br /><br />You are on a deeply personal journey, but honest enough to share your successes, failures, personal goals and inner demons (maybe too harsh a word), and you should be proud of how you've touched everyday people from all walks of life.<br /><br />I check every day to see how you're doing and look forward to reading more about your journey.<br /><br />- Buck16Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2758230923722877355.post-64858447355923425432009-05-25T09:18:42.751-04:002009-05-25T09:18:42.751-04:00You've gone 'Road Blog'. Perhaps it's a new genre...You've gone 'Road Blog'. Perhaps it's a new genre. <br /><br />Keep up the great work, <br /><br />KennethKennethnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2758230923722877355.post-55305359600802873542009-05-24T22:02:08.495-04:002009-05-24T22:02:08.495-04:00Dana,
GREAT POST!!
Your attitude is fantastic......Dana,<br /><br />GREAT POST!!<br /><br />Your attitude is fantastic...and yes, I've read your blog.<br /><br />:-)<br /><br />ToddAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2758230923722877355.post-21616249474110829592009-05-24T16:14:24.678-04:002009-05-24T16:14:24.678-04:00I like blogging...
I don't give a rat's hooey if ...I like blogging...<br /><br />I don't give a rat's hooey if I get a lot of comments, little or none at all.<br /><br />I don't care if people think I'm self absorbed or not either...<br /><br />It's all masturbatory... every blog I've read and even my own :)<br /><br />I love meeting new people and making connections... what better way then a blog? And I've met a few of my "readers" as well... can't say any of it was a bad experience, only good :)Mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12323548199129550982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2758230923722877355.post-50007644035787452722009-05-23T22:29:09.673-04:002009-05-23T22:29:09.673-04:00If anything, your blog shows how much potential we...If anything, your blog shows how much potential we have to connect with other people we might otherwise never know about through online means.<br /><br />Some people use blogs to write garbage, some don't. Many actually use them to provide interesting information. The same could be said of Twitter. Some tweets are better than others.<br /><br />Rather than seeing yours as an "anti-blog," I tend to see it as an exemplary blog--one that serves a particular purpose and does it well. And in doing so (whether or not this was intended), you've created a memoir of sorts. One that many people have enjoyed reading--and continue to enjoy, as you keep us apprised of your journey (both geographic and spiritual).<br /><br />And if you're learning lessons from commenters, I think I'm safe in saying the feeling is mutual.Debbihttp://greenrealitycheck.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2758230923722877355.post-48106173043735828692009-05-23T19:39:58.956-04:002009-05-23T19:39:58.956-04:00Here is how I see it--Many people blog because the...Here is how I see it--Many people blog because they are self absorbed. Your blog is not that way at all. Your blog allows other to share in your journey, as you worked through all the thoughts, conflicts,etc.<br /><br />It's a totally different feel.<br /><br />ToddAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com