
You.
I keep writing because of you. Not in an altruistic way thinking I have such important information to share. Honestly, I’m more likely to compare pandas to Ashton Kutcher than to bestow pearls of wisdom. But knowing that you are reading keeps me writing. It energizes me. You’re the gas in the hybrid, keeping the engine speeding along.
When I push National Delurking Week and the Comment Challenge, I do so for two reasons. First, because of what you can get when you step out of the shadows and become an active participant in blogs a sense of connection and community. But also for what you can give energy, ideas, and humanity to what can be a lonely hobby. Statcounters show readers, but only as numbers, not as people who like popcorn and wool socks and muppets and hackeysacks and sparkling snow. Statistics can’t reveal blogging friends who strive to find joy, persevere, focus, savor, or, “as Tracy Jordan said on 30 Rock, ‘Live every week like it’s Shark Week!’” (Agreed, Jim.)
As you read blogs, remember how much you contribute just by saying, "I’m here." Be the energy. And think about how you can live every week like it’s National Delurking Week.
29 comments:
Mother Reader,
Your line about comparing pandas to Ashton Kutcher made me smile. Up until last fall, I was a long-time lurker because I felt I had nothing to add. Your thoughts on this idea were appreciated.
Also, thank you and Lee for the comment challenge. I've found out about some great books and "met" some interesting writers. My kids have read a lot of the book reviews, too and keep asking when we're going to the bookstore!
Congratulations on your upcoming blog-birthday. You add so much to our online community that I have a hard time picturing it without you here.
I only have a handful of kidslit blogs that make it to my must-read-every-day list. Yours is one.
I'm so happy to be gassy for you. Wait, that didn't quite...
I saw a great quote zip by on Twitter that ties into your last line. Source is unknown to me, but...
Dance like the photo's not tagged, love like you've never been unfriended, tweet like nobody's following.
Rock on, MR! See you in year five :-)
I am delurking. Indeed, no one can hear us read in cyberspace.
Excellent reminder :)
Oh honored Mother,
I have come to see the wisdom of your ways. All of a sudden people are looking at my blog, whereas before all I knew for certain was that my paltry attempts were at least getting me proficient at editing my own really bad spelling and grammar.
I e-mailed you my count of comments yesterday but was unclear if I was following proper protocol. Can I get reassurance?
Well done on the four years, and thanks for the good times.
I'm loving this challenge-I've had fun exploring other blogs and getting more comments on my own! A win-win situation. I'm very glad you keep writing!
I'm glad you haven't quit. And I had to check - I'm coming up on my 5th blog anniversary (come May). Wild!
I love the connections you make by reading/commenting on blogs.
And how would you compare a panda to Ashton Kutcher? Speaking of Ashton, That 70's Show is one of my all time favorite sitcoms!
Oh, yes. I am a professional lurker, but I'm trying, find my voice, raise my voice, be true to my voice. All those things we want our characters to do. Thanks for the challenge.
BE the energy. I will remember this nugget of wisdom when my kids challenge me to jog around the block. I'm glad you're still blogging. The blogosphere would not be the same without you.
I'm here! And I'm glad you're here!
-Suz
I'm here! I like popcorn.
Happy Blog Birthday (coming up).
I love this post...and I'm SO glad you haven't quit! I don't know where the kidlitosphere would be without you.
Let me just say I'm glad you're not giving up the blog as you approach your 4th birthday. I've loved the Comment Challenge and I live for the weekend after school when the 48 hour Challenge begins.
I've loved reading your blog these past few years; thanks for your contribution to the kidlitosphere!
I have learned so much from visiting other people's blogs. I'm enjoying the challenge. I have no idea how many blogs I visit each day, but I've been busy. Have a great weekend.
Delurking to simply say, I'm here. And have been here for over a year, loving every minute of it. :D
Congratulations on your upcoming blog birthday! My Book Review blog is just a baby, but I've been keeping a personal blog for almost four years (my blog birthday is coming up in February!). I stopped for awhile, but I really missed it. It hasn't been easy to get back into it, but I think it's really worth it.
Thank you, thank you again for the comment challenge!
Happy Blog Birthday!
Thanks for everything, and for your openness. :)
I should have put in this link in the first place, but here is how one compares pandas and Ashton Kutcher:
http://www.motherreader.com/2009/08/nonfiction-monday-round-up-pandas.html
Love the metaphor! Your comment challenges has really been fun for me. Since I am a newbie getting started, I find blogging is fun and difficult all at the same time.Consequently, I have really enjoyed seeing what other blogger talk about and learned at lot in the process. So I am glad you haven't stopped writing. Happy Anniversary.
Great post! I do try to comment and am taking part in your comment challenge too. Thanks for the opportunity to connect with other readers.
Hello everyone, I'm here too...lurking as usual because I don't feel like I have anything of use to contribute.
Thanks you, Mother Reader, for the Comment Challenge, for your blog, and for your presence on the web. Even when we don't agree :), I learn from your posts and comments, and you often make me smile with your own brand of humor.
Keep blogging.
Pandas to Ashton Kutcher, huh? I'll have to think about that one...
I love having you around, Pam. Thanks for not giving up. :-)
Awesomeness - well said. You continue to be an inspiration to so many of us - and what an accomplishment 4 years of your amazing blog will be!
I'll be there cheering for you in the first row,
namaste and a Hug,
Lee
Just discovered you.
I'm here and I'm glad you're still here.
Very inspiring! An apt comparison of blog commenters to gas in the hybrid. So, so true.
The comment challenge ahas also made me find time to create more posts for my blog. I have been lax this year.
Congrats on year four!! And please don't quit, you would be missed :)
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