By Mary Hill
Dear Reader: You probably have noticed that I have begun moderating my comments. In this day and age, it is necessary. I had a comment appear by an anonymous reader that lead to a very questionable site with malware and probably inappropriate material that I would not want associated with my blog. I quickly approve all comments submitted if they are from legitimate readers. You can criticize me and disagree with me in your comments, and I will publish them. I will not publish spam that could put my readers or my computer in jeopardy. Thanks for your understanding and patience.
Seasonal Blogging
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Today’s questions and topics: That’s what this week’s questions are all about!
- Do the seasons tend to impact your blogging habits?
- Do you tend to blog steadfastly year round, or do you blog less at certain times?
- Are you blogging more, less or the same than usual this summer?
What seasons are you more active in publishing on your blog? How do you keep your content updated and fresh for your readers? Share your great ideas.
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Here are some great blog post, I enjoyed this week. Hope you like them too.
- I discovered Suzanne’s blog this week because she commented on my Thursday post. Her comment was not only educational but also encouraging. It came at a time that I needed the validation. I went over to her blog to return her support, and I discovered to my wonderment a very interesting and diverse blog. I really enjoyed the following post:
- http://loveandlaundryblogwordpress.com/2013/07/17/collective-sorrow-and-value-of-empathy/ Inspiring look at the tragic death of Trayvon Martin along with some deep thoughts to ponder.
- Kay at California Diva featured a too cute post this week. Who can say no to cute puppies:
http://california-diy-diva.blogspot.com/2013/07/puppy-love.html 
http://wwwforyourtears.blogspot.com/ This is a beautiful yet simple idea to help grieving mothers. I just love her blog too. http://skyesofblue.blogspot.com/p/my-blogs.html
One more great blog post to share: http://www.conversiondiary.com/2013/07/21-tips-for-survival-mode.html
This Week’s Prompt: Belong
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- to reverence God and His house. I learned to sing joyous songs about His love. I learned to read His word and to pray. I learned to worship Him. I have learned so much and still learn everyday as I walk with Christ. What did you learn in church? Thanks for reading. Join this hop and share.
“Mom died thirteen years ago. Thirteen years on the thirteenth. I hardly remember her. Dad assumed I was sullen all day because of Mom’s death. We went to her grave. But I was numb inside. I might as well have been lying in the grave right next to her, in a barren plot of land Dad purchased thirteen years ago. My final resting place … my destiny.”
Good Reads summary:
When Beth LaMonte rents a cottage on the coast of Maine, she wishes only to withdraw and paint. A mysterious ball of light disturbs her peace and leads her to a secret beach where she finds the diary of a girl who disappeared in 1975. Now Beth is on a mission, not only to bury her own past, but to put to rest the spirit of Firefly Beach.
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New hops that I just discovered:
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Thanks for linking up to the HomeAcre Hop! We’d love to have you back again tomorrow: http://wp.me/p2urYY-13M
Hi! I was going to reply to your comment from my blog, but you are actually a no reply blogger, which means that your e-mail isn’t linked to your account, if you’d like to fix that, this is a good link!: http://storyofmylifetheblog.blogspot.com/2013/05/a-rant-about-blogger-comments-are-you.html
anyway, i’ve seen a lot of people doing friday’s letters, but i don’t know if they always link up.. i found where it originated from beth at hangonhoney.com & it links to the sweet season blog – she didn’t post one yesterday, but she did have one last week which you can find here: http://www.thesweetseasonblog.com/2013/07/fridays-letters.html (sorry, i’m not sure how to hyperlink in the comment box!!)
I am following you from the hop. I would love return followers on bloglovin please
I understand what you mean about blogging – it’s really hard when we write something and nobody reads it (or comments). I thought you’d been doing it much longer than February so that means you must be doing something right! And I love what you learned in church. Also, the book you’re reading sounds amazing.
Mary, thank you for sharing my blog, Boomeresque, and for saying that you found it “diverse and interesting”. I certainly have my moments when I’m convinced I’m boring my readers to tears.
If it’s OK (and now that you moderate, you can zap this if it’s not!), I’d like to invite your readers who are also bloggers to contribute a post to a blog carnival (same as a hop as far as I can tell) that is collecting and sharing blog posts on the theme, “Travels Down Memory Lane”. The post should be one already published on the blogger’s blog, so the link will send readers back to their blog. This monthly blog carnival is sponsored by a FB group to which I belong called: Boomer Travel Bloggers. However, contributions to the blog carnival certainly don’t have to come from Baby Boomers. But, while I’m on the subject, if you are chronologically a Baby Boomer (or just an old soul of any age who likes to travel), you can ask to join the FB group. I’ve found it very non-judgmental and supportive. Anyway, back to the Travels Down Memory Lane blog hop, you can find it and link up at: http://www.boomeresque.com/enjoy-these-travels-down-memory-lane/
The birds are cute. Belonging is a life long dream and a great accomplishment, lovely poem. The puppy is the cutest. I’m blogging more this year in general and that’s partially thanks to a blogging schedule that keeps me on the mark. Not a seasonal blogger at all. You always find interesting bloghops and blogs to share Mary. Enjoy your weekend.
Wow, that is a ton of blog hops, I’m going to check out the ones I haven’t seen before.
The moderation can be a necessary evil, I found that when I changed to intense debate as opposed to the default blogger platform, it really reduced spam. That said, I’m getting ready to start deleting comments that just say “follow me back” ’cause they drive me crazy.
Happy Friday!
Mei @ Diary of a Fair Weather Diver
I love the poem – especially the longing to belong to God. I think this is just universal, a longing we all have somewhere inside. Thanks for sharing!
~smiles,
LuAnne
Love it! I found some great reads here thanks for sharing!
I don’t allow anonymous comments so I don’t have this problem anymore. I can sure understand why you’ve done this though. Don’t blame you one bit.
Have a terrific day. 🙂
Totally understand about comment moderation, Mary and I had to do it too in the end. And loved what you learned in church. thank you for sharing and linking up with us as always!!
Great posting of hops! I am a party girl for sure and there are some new ones on here! I would love if you would link this up to my Friday Follow Along Bloghop! http://www.ffflinkypals.blogspot.com/2013/07/friday-follow-along-link-up-and-party.html
Hi, done and thanks for the invite. I will update my blog post to let everyone know about your hop too. 🙂
Thank you Mary, so sweet of you to mention me. ((HUGS))
I was so inspired by you. 🙂
I coming from 5 minute Friday, I love the curl up in his lap line…listen for his heartbeat. beautiful