tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4159257200454865972.post3478398778383043608..comments2024-03-26T08:24:25.988-04:00Comments on Creekside Cottage: Getting Back To The Heart Of BloggingDeanna Rabehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07946588895797307347noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4159257200454865972.post-86744024547780089712018-06-21T07:45:53.746-04:002018-06-21T07:45:53.746-04:00I haven't been blogging as long as you, 9 year...I haven't been blogging as long as you, 9 years for me, but I sure enjoy it. It is one of my favorite things to do and while it has changed, I still love it. Enjoy your day dear friend, HUGS!Theresahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07511604348057625922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4159257200454865972.post-76040420172907803402018-06-20T23:17:08.159-04:002018-06-20T23:17:08.159-04:00love the intent of *getting back to the heart of b...love the intent of *getting back to the heart of blogging.* yes indeedy!<br />texas in august, huh? you ARE a brave soul. wink.Sherryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08480104863037122555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4159257200454865972.post-73252503338287650262018-06-20T21:48:22.612-04:002018-06-20T21:48:22.612-04:00My heart is so full learning that you met so many ...My heart is so full learning that you met so many lovely bloggers via The Note Card Party. I had no idea! And you’re going to meet Linda?! Wow! How cool is that?! <br /><br />Your forgetting Brenda made me chuckle because she is definitely not chopped liver! It cracks me up what Stephanie says about you two. Veehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00618654361869856894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4159257200454865972.post-39449138828353867242018-06-20T20:53:47.711-04:002018-06-20T20:53:47.711-04:00Twelve years for me, and like Lorrie, I always fin...Twelve years for me, and like Lorrie, I always find something more to say. Back in 2006 I had less photos and wrote more and with more passion. I had just lost my father and had a lot to get off my chest I guess. I think Vee's card party was about my most favorite party, as I love photography so much and enjoyed all who took part. Well we'll stay tuned to see how blogging goes into the future. Meanwhile I always enjoy your posts and glad you are renewed in your zeal for your blog! Pretty plant! podsohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14880888514207597761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4159257200454865972.post-70427384071799119532018-06-20T16:57:58.436-04:002018-06-20T16:57:58.436-04:00You are forgiven. ❤️You are forgiven. ❤️Brenda@CoffeeTeaBookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02719695370857675146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4159257200454865972.post-31877275266134634882018-06-20T16:36:16.520-04:002018-06-20T16:36:16.520-04:00Hi! Your post is so sweet...Congrats!Hugs!Hi! Your post is so sweet...Congrats!Hugs!Louca por porcelanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00726677930512452492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4159257200454865972.post-82633023808046701272018-06-20T15:25:06.569-04:002018-06-20T15:25:06.569-04:00Deanna, I began blogging in 2006, originally at a ...Deanna, I began blogging in 2006, originally at a site called Homestead Blogger. I soon moved to Blogger and have had several different blogs over here. As the seasons of my life changed, my blog focus changed. At first I was a homeschooling mom, on the road to adoption. But our adoption fell through and my kids finished high school. Then I tried a decorating blog, but I'm not a great photographer, so that didn't work.<br /><br />I did a classic film blog for 3 years and joined the Classic Movie Blog Association. Eventually, I started Embracing Home/Joy in the Middle, as I wanted to write about home and hospitality and life in my empty nest world. But by then, the blog world had changed. The emphasis was on "growing your blog," "finding your brand," and being a professional blogger. No matter how many link parties I visited, the vast majority of bloggers would never even return a visit. So, I got discouraged and stepped away. <br /><br />But you know what, I finally realized that my kind of blogging is OKAY. I don't want to be on all kinds of social media, trying to increase readership. I blog because I enjoy writing, and I enjoy connecting---really connecting---with my readers. I would rather have a few readers I know well than hundreds I don't know at all.<br /><br />So, with a desire to return to the heart of blogging, I started up Celebrating Our Days. And it is okay if I'm not all over Pinterest.<br /><br />I am with you, my dear!!<br /><br />Love,<br />PattiPattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17948766889057998160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4159257200454865972.post-56999669220339920322018-06-20T14:35:01.218-04:002018-06-20T14:35:01.218-04:00I agree and have also noticed the change in bloggi...I agree and have also noticed the change in blogging. Vee's note card party is how I "met" her as well and just LOVED that link-up. And I just now am reminded that I forgot to blog a special post...this past Monday was my 5th Bloggiversary! I hope to be able to hold steady with my blog as well, as long as anyone finds anything I have to say worth reading. I just wish blogger would fix these frustrating issues!Debby Rayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02499542865677173703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4159257200454865972.post-83708930805601473752018-06-20T13:37:22.239-04:002018-06-20T13:37:22.239-04:00I'm so pleased to have met you via blogging. V...I'm so pleased to have met you via blogging. Vee's Note Card Party was a favourite of mine, too. Like you, I've been blogging for 11 years and sometimes wonder if I should quit. But I so enjoy the relationships I've built with other bloggers, some of whom you've mentioned, that I keep on. Sometimes, I think I don't have much to say anymore, and at other times I'm overflowing with words. No-stress blogging is what I'm about, and sharing bits and pieces of my life with others like you. Glad you're keeping on!Lorriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03653026442945027184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4159257200454865972.post-48902006219314940462018-06-20T13:00:56.459-04:002018-06-20T13:00:56.459-04:00I so enjoy your blog! I so enjoy your blog! Rhondahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10729515160102113489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4159257200454865972.post-79196502670341540922018-06-20T12:56:52.314-04:002018-06-20T12:56:52.314-04:00I am so glad we've met and become friends!!!!I am so glad we've met and become friends!!!!Deanna Rabe - Creekside Cottage Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16133684514103206137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4159257200454865972.post-90506990215410150722018-06-20T12:56:23.306-04:002018-06-20T12:56:23.306-04:00Thank you so very much for these words. This is w...Thank you so very much for these words. This is what I want blogging to be!Deanna Rabe - Creekside Cottage Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16133684514103206137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4159257200454865972.post-1810688923514196782018-06-20T12:55:57.033-04:002018-06-20T12:55:57.033-04:00Can you see my embarrassed face? Oh my! I am so ...Can you see my embarrassed face? Oh my! I am so sorry! I did edit my post! Deanna Rabe - Creekside Cottage Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16133684514103206137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4159257200454865972.post-12687049968042517802018-06-20T12:54:58.881-04:002018-06-20T12:54:58.881-04:00You are so missed here! I could of course gone on...You are so missed here! I could of course gone on and on about friends like you and Kathy too! Deanna Rabe - Creekside Cottage Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16133684514103206137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4159257200454865972.post-47749900489592857402018-06-20T12:54:10.087-04:002018-06-20T12:54:10.087-04:00Yes, there have been a lot. With the death of a ...Yes, there have been a lot. With the death of a dear blog friend, I was thinking alot about those early days. They were special.Deanna Rabe - Creekside Cottage Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16133684514103206137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4159257200454865972.post-42452895205319422372018-06-20T12:39:18.003-04:002018-06-20T12:39:18.003-04:00I always look forward to your posts! I always look forward to your posts! Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09623820316056914224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4159257200454865972.post-59818290043973825072018-06-20T11:44:52.445-04:002018-06-20T11:44:52.445-04:00I love your blog and your posts. You have such a h...I love your blog and your posts. You have such a heart and it's lovely to know that 11 years in, you're still finding this blogging a joy! Sincerely, ChyChyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09612160129616190092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4159257200454865972.post-80086791160503722642018-06-20T10:29:11.222-04:002018-06-20T10:29:11.222-04:00What? Are we not kindred spirits? ;)What? Are we not kindred spirits? ;)Brenda@CoffeeTeaBookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02719695370857675146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4159257200454865972.post-17782929505349334602018-06-20T10:12:03.968-04:002018-06-20T10:12:03.968-04:00I'm looking forward to getting back to reading...I'm looking forward to getting back to reading blogs. I somehow drifted away from reading blogs over the past year but I'm going to try to add it back to my weeks, if not every day. I miss hearing what my friends have going on (and since I don't do FB, I'm totally out of touch). And I'm so thankful to count you as a "real" friend, not just an online one.<br /><br />I'm glad you're feeling excited about blogging again! I'll try to stay caught up! ;-)<br /><br />And Congratulations! FOUR grand babies! (Julianne did show me pictures of Clark on FB-so darling!)Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14178712018560914345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4159257200454865972.post-91025973257437093072018-06-20T09:53:14.959-04:002018-06-20T09:53:14.959-04:00Wow, eleven years is a long time. I've seen tr...Wow, eleven years is a long time. I've seen tremendous changes in the 5 years I've been doing this, I can't imagine how different the landscape must appear to you now. Kim https://www.blogger.com/profile/15445291034631735026noreply@blogger.com