tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post6662516193537171959..comments2024-03-28T16:20:46.168-04:00Comments on Alex J. Cavanaugh: Joint Blogging Series - Post Topics and RelationshipsAlex J. Cavanaughhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comBlogger58125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-40895636042287584172010-09-11T11:48:19.864-04:002010-09-11T11:48:19.864-04:00very true, Alex. It's amazing how things grow ...very true, Alex. It's amazing how things grow and your world expands--the thoughful, intelligent, funny, etc., (see my comment on Jen's) friends you make doing this. good stuff~LTMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05239077455322030275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-7949907721026250832010-09-11T11:47:59.920-04:002010-09-11T11:47:59.920-04:00very true, Alex. It's amazing how things grow ...very true, Alex. It's amazing how things grow and your world expands--the thoughful, intelligent, funny, etc., (see my comment on Jen's) friends you make doing this. good stuff~LTMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05239077455322030275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-64836442831089184652010-09-11T11:29:32.066-04:002010-09-11T11:29:32.066-04:00I am a happy blogger, giggle. Hugs!I am a happy blogger, giggle. Hugs!Katherine https://www.blogger.com/profile/16153845219610910557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-10395675971076998312010-09-11T07:24:34.273-04:002010-09-11T07:24:34.273-04:00Cheeseboy, I don't have your humor! Doubt I...Cheeseboy, I don't have your humor! Doubt I'll ever top you.<br /><br />Bryan, glad I could help.<br /><br />Hart, I'm all for your Naked World Domination.<br /><br />Kelly, you got it!Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-64247484200140611112010-09-11T00:23:39.829-04:002010-09-11T00:23:39.829-04:00I know exactly what you mean. Being a writer, I i...I know exactly what you mean. Being a writer, I initially felt pressured (where the pressure was coming from, I don't know) to blog about only writing, all the time. But that's not me. I love to talk about the books, movies, and TV shows that inspire me to be creative and imaginative in my writing and in my life. It's totally freeing once you let go and blog what you love.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-13405322133883902312010-09-10T23:26:08.752-04:002010-09-10T23:26:08.752-04:00Alex--Thanks for these thoughts! I always enjoy y...Alex--Thanks for these thoughts! I always enjoy your visits to my blog!Bossy Bettyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12568355839499622409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-82803391712405591922010-09-10T22:37:04.221-04:002010-09-10T22:37:04.221-04:00I wholeheartedly agree that you need to be yoursel...I wholeheartedly agree that you need to be yourself! You want readers who appreciate what YOU have to offer not what the pseudo-you tries to give.<br /><br />I loved the blogging trifecta! Good job.<br /><br />Have a great weekend!Vicki Rochohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07381089434014961076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-29429486808360085182010-09-10T22:09:19.659-04:002010-09-10T22:09:19.659-04:00It IS a great community, isn't it!It IS a great community, isn't it!The Old Sillyhttp://theoldsilly.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-57308516313410471962010-09-10T21:45:05.082-04:002010-09-10T21:45:05.082-04:00So true Alex - such great advice. If we're int...So true Alex - such great advice. If we're interested in something it shows & makes our work more interesting to others!! :)Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-4871143763745802442010-09-10T20:56:52.291-04:002010-09-10T20:56:52.291-04:00I think you are definitely onto something. It is ...I think you are definitely onto something. It is far easier to be enthusiastic about something you are excited about, and readers catch the enthusiasm. I try to do that, though the writing IS what makes me most passionate... that and Naked World Domination...Hart Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17599570189253229318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-25315099848889191432010-09-10T20:28:11.842-04:002010-09-10T20:28:11.842-04:00That's it! I am going to blog about the future...That's it! I am going to blog about the future tax! It's the tax all governments will impose so they can be in a position to waste it all and go into another deficit in the future! I think you've stumbled upon something truly great Alex!BryStearnshttp://www.sffhub.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-9817808285021882762010-09-10T20:28:10.487-04:002010-09-10T20:28:10.487-04:00That's it! I am going to blog about the future...That's it! I am going to blog about the future tax! It's the tax all governments will impose so they can be in a position to waste it all and go into another deficit in the future! I think you've stumbled upon something truly great Alex!BryStearnshttp://www.sffhub.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-83205289310347520842010-09-10T19:13:18.200-04:002010-09-10T19:13:18.200-04:00Alex, I am getting competitive as your comment tot...Alex, I am getting competitive as your comment total is starting to top mine.<br /><br />Thinking of a subject to blog about is the very hardest part of blogging for me. But once I have the topic, things come pretty easy.Cheeseboyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02358419997798632644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-43448409257453070522010-09-10T18:33:48.618-04:002010-09-10T18:33:48.618-04:00Dezz, I believe your commando penguins trump my ni...Dezz, I believe your commando penguins trump my ninja sword!<br /><br />Kelly, glad we can both be unique.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-4830946214471031192010-09-10T17:14:16.716-04:002010-09-10T17:14:16.716-04:00I concur!
I don't have a typical writing blog ...I concur!<br />I don't have a typical writing blog either. About a third of my posts are writing related. I like that there is such a variety of writers blogs and that it is one big supportive community.Kelly Polarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10968381456100611120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-5178091821903408772010-09-10T16:33:45.800-04:002010-09-10T16:33:45.800-04:00It's amazing what a wonderful, nurturing, tale...It's amazing what a wonderful, nurturing, talented group of people there is in the blogging community!<br />Your passion comes through on your blog and hurrah for following your own instincts!Laura Enohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09982794146667832204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-73585465943141364992010-09-10T16:05:21.761-04:002010-09-10T16:05:21.761-04:00"Dezz, you've never seen me grab my sword..."Dezz, you've never seen me grab my sword and roam the house when I've heard a strange noise at night!"<br /><br />well, I do remember how Arlee and me were superintrigued when you've mentioned over in his house how you own a lot of things from Asia, so I wouldn't be surprised if a sword is one of them :)<br />Me, myself, don't need to roam around the house with a sword during night, my Madagascar penguins are on night duty every evening keeping an eye on our secret headquarters.DEZMONDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14127166104359407763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-53287741606086583912010-09-10T16:04:14.076-04:002010-09-10T16:04:14.076-04:00I agree. Blogging is like having a conversation wi...I agree. Blogging is like having a conversation with friends. I didn't realise how awesome the community was until I started getting more involve.<br /><br />But you are right, blogging about your passions is the key. If you care it shows.Lindsayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04313619484424363895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-79397323550650502972010-09-10T15:44:22.038-04:002010-09-10T15:44:22.038-04:00Ah, you got it. You have to blog about what matter...Ah, you got it. You have to blog about what matters to you. Otherwise, everyone can feel in the post that what you're saying doesn't matter. You are a fabulous blogger -- I'm glad you're here to stay!Elana Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05877856005992028912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-42110672654335608982010-09-10T15:00:55.128-04:002010-09-10T15:00:55.128-04:00I like that comparison - blogging is like mingling...I like that comparison - blogging is like mingling with friends. Like you, I had no clue what I was in for when I started blogging. It's been great. Hectic, but great!Karen Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-21256394381817954432010-09-10T14:13:58.928-04:002010-09-10T14:13:58.928-04:00Planning, Stephen, planning! I'm set through n...Planning, Stephen, planning! I'm set through next week...<br /><br />Thanks, Bru!!Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-34180857486003602962010-09-10T13:36:19.101-04:002010-09-10T13:36:19.101-04:00That's what keeps me coming back- you blog you...That's what keeps me coming back- you blog your passions. You do it well and make it look easy, Alex!<br /><br />~bruFebruary Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01078037856070486022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-1022134093706082272010-09-10T13:05:59.133-04:002010-09-10T13:05:59.133-04:00LOL! I can relate. Some days I don;t know what to ...LOL! I can relate. Some days I don;t know what to blog about. Its down to the wre sometimes and then I think of something. If I have a lot of ideas I write them down and outline the week in advance. But usually its a last minute thing.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.stephentremp.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Stephen Tremp</a>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-88987806959569521042010-09-10T12:29:59.672-04:002010-09-10T12:29:59.672-04:00Bryan, I see you blog about taxes, it better have ...Bryan, I see you blog about taxes, it better have something to do with the future!<br /><br />Jules, I wouldn't say wise, but I appreciate the sentiment!<br /><br />Liza, and I thank you, too.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-41078776522449336102010-09-10T12:23:23.874-04:002010-09-10T12:23:23.874-04:00Oh thank you Alex for the line "Blogging abo...Oh thank you Alex for the line "Blogging about my passions." That's what I try to do, and hope that my stories, that mean so much to me, engage and reward my readers too. I worry that I'm not giving back enough...and here you've made me think that at least I am a little. Thank you for the time and effort you put into this series.Lizahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16170701034715108039noreply@blogger.com