tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7874342578431143001.post533313264630866804..comments2024-03-28T20:13:31.475+05:30Comments on MY TAKE; doses of Wild YAM : Menoculayshunal; Vocational ImperativeYamini MacLeanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18383916589808462620noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7874342578431143001.post-64094577615452405562021-05-11T21:54:37.635+05:302021-05-11T21:54:37.635+05:30I very much agree with your comments about blogger...I very much agree with your comments about bloggers, reciprocity and taking a limited number of blogs to follow during the challenge. I did see your comments on other people's posts and I find that I share a love of about half of the blogs you single out though I didn't discover yours till now and I intend to fix that over the coming weeks. <br />I have just decided to move my Blogger blog over to the Blue one for reasons of having a bit more control over certain features but I certainly won't be turning my back on my orange friends - I would loke to know more of the differences you perceive about the two camps...Frewin55https://www.blogger.com/profile/06694415179810023641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7874342578431143001.post-8616218054011341352021-05-10T09:10:09.630+05:302021-05-10T09:10:09.630+05:30You are a blessing to have found on the internet. ...You are a blessing to have found on the internet. namaste, janice xxJanicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10359355308140058671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7874342578431143001.post-24146849481992268972021-05-06T15:42:34.212+05:302021-05-06T15:42:34.212+05:30Hari OM
I look forward to it Sara!!! YxxHari OM<br />I look forward to it Sara!!! YxxYamini MacLeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18383916589808462620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7874342578431143001.post-48802938193443441452021-05-06T12:41:20.092+05:302021-05-06T12:41:20.092+05:30Great reflection post, Yamani :-)
And so inspiring...Great reflection post, Yamani :-)<br />And so inspiring. The last year has been a challenge for me too, and I'm afraid that I fell a bit off the blogging path. I've kept writing, but had less and less time (or stimuli?) to read other people's blogs. <br />The AtoZ (and your reflection post) remind me that it isn't so difficult to keep up. I do want to go back to a more regular netweorking with my old and new friends.<br />I'm so happy I've found you on this challenge. Let's go on from here :-)JazzFeathershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08650512457155395633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7874342578431143001.post-56577989059528090912021-05-05T19:48:07.295+05:302021-05-05T19:48:07.295+05:30Your kindness is much appreciated! I enjoyed your ...Your kindness is much appreciated! I enjoyed your comments and visits and your deep knowledge! This has been a "challenge" in the true sense and I am glad it is only once per year! Next year I will require much more planning in order to stay sane. I do not know how you manage so many. Peace.Steph W.https://www.blogger.com/profile/17928781539295600653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7874342578431143001.post-17348094124545928032021-05-05T11:34:06.002+05:302021-05-05T11:34:06.002+05:30Thank you for the mention (s) dear Yamini.
You ec...Thank you for the mention (s) dear Yamini.<br /><br />You echo my sentiments perfectly vis-ร -vis quality vs quantity.<br />I'm still in awe of how well you managed the 'quadruple' challenge. Bravo!<br />I'm your life-long student on Atmaavrajanam, so I'm happy to read that the rust has been removed:)<br /><br />I sincerely hope I can tame my wild ways just enough this year to become a more regular blogger;)<br />Have a wonderful day. <br />Hugs. xxArtihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15455186909681790185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7874342578431143001.post-47192466445910606032021-05-04T19:56:45.215+05:302021-05-04T19:56:45.215+05:30Hari OM
... and I realise now that I've had a ...Hari OM<br />... and I realise now that I've had a meno moment and not included you, my fourth AZer from 2018!!! I apologise - no excuse, because I visited your blog every post! <br /><br />There really isn't any need to get all caught up in 'counting coup' with that masterlist. The concept is fine and fun, but it really doesn't need to be more than that. There are other priorities - for all of us - at this time. Stay strong and well blog sister. YxxYamini MacLeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18383916589808462620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7874342578431143001.post-45351578084714046962021-05-04T17:46:25.211+05:302021-05-04T17:46:25.211+05:30I'm glad to see you back at the A-Z and super ...I'm glad to see you back at the A-Z and super impressed with your taking it on with four blogs. Congrats! Glad too that I found your blog through that previous A-Z. <br /><br />And I also did it my way this year...much smaller, much curtailed, didn't have the headspace to do it any bigger. Nilanjana Bosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08656370320322301943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7874342578431143001.post-18622820418677832402021-05-04T13:22:42.554+05:302021-05-04T13:22:42.554+05:30Hi Yam - well done ... I got fed up with the dicta...Hi Yam - well done ... I got fed up with the dictatorial way of doing things ... especially by that stage I'd already done 5 or 6 or 7 or 8 years of the A-Z ... I'm not surprised the numbers have dropped to 307 - in the heyday ... it was over 1,000 regularly. Anyway - I'm glad I've run into you somewhere along the line - and I so enjoy interacting with friendly interesting bloggers ... thanks once again - I certainly couldn't do more than one sign up! Stay safe ... cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7874342578431143001.post-43176668565985637702021-05-04T03:27:28.783+05:302021-05-04T03:27:28.783+05:30I know I've mentioned it before, but I'm u...I know I've mentioned it before, but I'm utterly impressed with your taking on multiple challenges. I offer multiple rounds of applause. I found your reflections thoughtful as all your posts are, and setting clear boundaries for yourself and a limit on the number of blogs to interact with seem like such useful and supportive strategies. I appreciate the kind mention of my blog, and always the continued connection. Deborah Weberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05971869506007671786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7874342578431143001.post-81337720664274113052021-05-04T02:02:36.475+05:302021-05-04T02:02:36.475+05:30I have now - thank you for that.I have now - thank you for that.The bike shedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05195882998271591934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7874342578431143001.post-91454851008366402752021-05-03T22:08:01.454+05:302021-05-03T22:08:01.454+05:30Hari OM
Well, thank you sir! I'll be intereste...Hari OM<br />Well, thank you sir! I'll be interested to know what you think of Wild YAM in its regular guise as an eclectic 'magazine' of YAM's life! It is always my hope that all posts will add something to any and all readers' day ... even if it is just "That YAMster's gone off the porch this time..." &*> Yxx<br /><br />(pee ess, I hope you saw the post where I <a href="https://inimaynaelcammeno.blogspot.com/2021/04/menoazinkulling-m.html" rel="nofollow"><b>linked The Bike Shed!</b></a>)Yamini MacLeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18383916589808462620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7874342578431143001.post-48719220163780911512021-05-03T21:38:20.241+05:302021-05-03T21:38:20.241+05:30Thanks you for mentioning my blog and for stopping...Thanks you for mentioning my blog and for stopping by during A to Z. I liked your posts and how you saw the past year from your perspective.Jamie Ghionehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06508410672881133235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7874342578431143001.post-91008032328858081892021-05-03T21:32:29.204+05:302021-05-03T21:32:29.204+05:30I only came to your bog part way through the chall...I only came to your bog part way through the challenge - I've enjoyed it, and think you have one of the best comment columns going. You put a lot of effort into generous replies and it shows. Blog challenges are satisfying but tough to keep going - I used to blog more regularly than I do now, but I try to write with meaning and purpose each time I do.The bike shedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05195882998271591934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7874342578431143001.post-44775286054297521162021-05-03T20:03:55.769+05:302021-05-03T20:03:55.769+05:30it's been fun meeting some bloggers, and hosti...it's been fun meeting some bloggers, and hosting you here in SE Ontario! There are such interesting people blogging, although many have stopped. I know JB likes to read my blog to see what he's been up to! xxJenn Jilkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05259681360456905055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7874342578431143001.post-15171148283764522932021-05-03T18:17:55.294+05:302021-05-03T18:17:55.294+05:30I like that you refer Bloggers and Wordpress user ...I like that you refer Bloggers and Wordpress user as blue and orange. But I agreed with you that some on the blue doesn't always want to go over toward the orange side and it's the same with some orange ones.<br /><br />I haven't leave as many comments as I would like. I did stopped by to read your posts but often, I don't seem to know what to say.<br /><br />I admire you for posting to four places during the challenge - that's a lot of work. I think just posting to one blog is a lot of work so it must be more with that many blogs. I don't know how you have the energy for it.<br /><br />Thank you for linking my blog. And I'm grateful that you've left so many comments. It's very generous of you. So thank you.<br /><br />Congrats on finishing the challenge.<br /><br />Have a lovely day.<br />lissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11012085842881252635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7874342578431143001.post-51933558256314551672021-05-03T18:13:19.585+05:302021-05-03T18:13:19.585+05:30Hari OM
I agree - and although I have the FFF meme...Hari OM<br />I agree - and although I have the FFF meme, one of the reasons I dropped the linky thing is because I don't particularly enjoy those myself!!! I join in the odd one or two, but that's it.<br /><br />I value deeply those connections I have made through blogging - yourself included and it is a joy that many have deepened into genuine friendships. Given that (even without COVID) my social and environmental circle is extremely limited, my daily visits to the ether make up an essential part of life!!! YxxYamini MacLeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18383916589808462620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7874342578431143001.post-39655349441020131632021-05-03T18:06:08.453+05:302021-05-03T18:06:08.453+05:30I am a type A personality and can NOT BE TOLD what...I am a type A personality and can NOT BE TOLD what to do. that comes out in blog hops and memes. I just can't do them, once in a while I do, but the knowing what I have to do for a post makes me crazy. My posts have to POP in my head, and I don't sign up on the hops because I feel bad for not visiting the others that do. It takes a huge part of my day to just keep up with those i consider E-friends, my husband has already accused me of loving the computer and the dog more than him. which may or may not be TRUE!... finding ways to limit time on blogging is where I am now.<br />that said, i can't imagine my life without my friends in blogland.MadSnapperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08163140037276496519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7874342578431143001.post-38813858304503788752021-05-03T18:04:39.305+05:302021-05-03T18:04:39.305+05:30Hari OM
Ooh yes, HiC, you definitely ought to give...Hari OM<br />Ooh yes, HiC, you definitely ought to give it a go - you saw how well Beth did! You are so good at seeing the details around you I am certain over the next twelve months you could collect something to represent every letter!!! YxxYamini MacLeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18383916589808462620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7874342578431143001.post-11018366438301292702021-05-03T17:39:54.998+05:302021-05-03T17:39:54.998+05:30Morning YAM...I thoroughly enjoyed your A-Z challe...Morning YAM...I thoroughly enjoyed your A-Z challenge...so much so I my mind's eye might try it next year. I will find a focus for the entire event. today you introduced me to some new links...to explore<br />Hugs Cecilia<br />My Mind's Eyehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12014097754516123017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7874342578431143001.post-25485597296174319202021-05-03T17:02:41.331+05:302021-05-03T17:02:41.331+05:30Thank you not only for the shout-out, Yamini, but ...Thank you not only for the shout-out, Yamini, but for following my blog. I feel much the way you do - each year, I try to discover new blogs, which I did, but never felt the pressure to follow and comment on a certain number of blogs. If a subject doesnโt interest me, why would I get involved?! Anyway, thanks very much. ๐๐๐Martha Reynoldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02816162715577111411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7874342578431143001.post-65514710289079822662021-05-03T14:16:35.581+05:302021-05-03T14:16:35.581+05:30Hari Om
...in there lies a germ of idea for a post...Hari Om<br />...in there lies a germ of idea for a post... but in brief, when I started blogging I had no idea about building a reading list for myself or finding readers for my own blogs. It was purely a process of writing for the sake of writing - that vocational imperative!!! I really have no idea (...no memory?) of how it is that those first readers arrived at my online door; Joanne of Cup On A Bus, Gail and Bertie, Deepak (Magiceye), Cecilia (Madi cat's mum). I do know that by visiting them in return I found many wonderful links and from each of those in turn, other links. Then others come here from their blogs. It is absolutely like a long walk - or party networking. <br /><br />Not everything that each of us likes is necessarily what other's would like, but it is a wonderful system, when you think about it... I do hope you have found my blogroll at the bottom of the page where you can see who it is I enjoy. I suspect there will be a few there you would also appreciate. (Note to self - the lists need updating...) YxxYamini MacLeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18383916589808462620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7874342578431143001.post-16902659278409461902021-05-03T12:57:10.814+05:302021-05-03T12:57:10.814+05:30So much to comment on and some 'thinking' ...So much to comment on and some 'thinking' prompts. We like your debrief of the A-Z month and like too that you assessed and linked the blogs you followed. Finding other blogs to read is often a haphazard process of finding one (we stumbled on Local Kiwi Alien when looking for sensible opinions of foreigners who have made homes and lives in Greece) and then just bumbled around in lists of blogs that are followed, or checking out those who comment. A few were read and declined, and the ones we now follow are a collection of happy accidents, like people encountered on a long foot journey. One does wonder what other interesting or thought provoking stuff is out there, walking on a parallel road a mere arms length away, and never yet discovered. Furrings and Purrings Mr TTigger's Mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15829665785202495073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7874342578431143001.post-137135885272445152021-05-03T12:47:56.193+05:302021-05-03T12:47:56.193+05:30It strikes me in years to come, this A to Z series...It strikes me in years to come, this A to Z series will be serve as an excellent and moving record of a time of both personal and worldwide trauma. A most impressive undertaking. I'm now off to take a peek at the Rhode Island blog.<br />Cheers! Gail. WFT Nobbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14315143664245246248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7874342578431143001.post-1312056808133179322021-05-03T09:08:35.142+05:302021-05-03T09:08:35.142+05:30I now thinking about doing a self A to Z although ...I now thinking about doing a self A to Z although relating to becoming healthy.<br />Coffee is on and stay safepeppylady (Dora)https://www.blogger.com/profile/01649272822470007714noreply@blogger.com