The problem I have with awards is who gets left out....I can only award 10? So last night I lay awake thinking about how I feel when I get left out (rotten) and what I could do about the whole thing.
So part of my reasoning was that hopefully, the chain of awards would spread in a predictable way and certain of my awesome local friends would get the award that way. But then I also have a rule that I have to have been reading a blog for a while to give it an award; this is in case I pop in one day and the usual recipe or craft is replaced with a hateful rant about gays or Catholics or the like (real life example). I'll not be one to direct someone to that with a link, no no. Also, the times it happened to me I was so surprised.
That said, there were others that I just plain forgot about when making up the list. I'd like to take you on a tour now. They are mostly my favorite artist and farmer blogs, some local, some really far away:
Laura at CenterDownHome: If I had a home like hers, I'd never leave either. She's living my dream. She's and artist and an unschooler and had amazing music on her blog. Sometimes, I open it up to listen as background. :) She inspires me with her beautiful writing. She found me first I think, through the blog ring, but I am so glad she did!
Abby at SugarCreek: Yay for Abby and her CSA! She's an awesome musician too. She's just had a baby boy to add to her brood and I am so glad all went well for her this pregnancy. I've met her twice, both on really of days where I was not feeling very social or talkative and that is something I regret. We share many of the same thoughts on food and the like. We've emailed a bunch, but really it's not the same!
Pile of Omelays: Again, living my dream. Awesome music. Really helpful hints about homesteading.
Wheelchairmama: How could I have forgotten her? A. I have jam for you! She's an awesome mom and friend. Right now, one of the few people who calls me and I feel comfortable talking on the phone with. (That's another post all together, my phone aversion.)
Amy at the FOIL HAT: If you've never used her soap.....oh my. I tried to spread the love at the holidays. But aside from her awesome soap- she is freakin' hilarious. No really. She could have a sitcom and I might actually watch TV.
You know what? I really liked sharing these. I think it will become a regular thing here. Any recommendations?
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Hi Mama Podkayne :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for the nice link, and don't feel bad about leaving me out of any award-giving! I feel pressured when I get one -- pressured to post the award, pressured to come up with a list and links, pressured to remember not to leave anyone out of the award-giving. So I just email "thanks", but don't play the award game. For now, anyway.
I do enjoy finding new blogs to read, people to connect with, so I look forward to checking out the ones you have posted!
I love the box pictures! When my boys were about 5, I asked the local supermarket if I could have one of those big pumpkin/melon boxes, and the guy gave me two. The boys made forts, slept in them, decorated them. So fun.