The linky is "I Must Confess..." by Kirsty at My Home Truths, this week hosted by Rhianna at A Parenting Life.
But, I suppose fittingly enough for a confession theme, this week's topic is a bit difficult.
It's "blogs you love".
I like lots of blogs, but I can't list them all here. I also don't want to hurt anyone's feelings or have anyone whose blog I read think I don't like it.
(Fact: if I read or comment on your blog, I like it).
My blog reading and tracking is also a bit of a mess at the moment. Here are all the ways I am following blogs at the moment:
- updates on my Blogger dashboard
- blogs I've liked on Facebook
- blogs I've subscribed to by email
- blogs I catch up with via Twitter
- blogs I've followed on Bloglovin
- blogs I've linked to on Networked Blogs
- clicking on blogs listed in my sidebar
- clicking on blog shortcuts I've saved to my phone's home screen
- clicking on links I've saved to my browser favourites
So I'm a bit all over the place, and not all the blogs I follow/like are even listed on my sidebar.
I'm also not going to list ALL my favourite ones here - it would take too long. So here are just a few, that I tend to read most often. In no particular order:
Cranky Old Man - Joe worked in finance and is cranky, so I relate to a lot of his thoughts. He is also prolific, posting every day and always good, funny, thoughtful stuff.
You Learn Something New Every Day - I really like this premise (as it's true) and the way Emily has structured her blog, each post reminding us of this simple, pleasing fact.
My Unwelcome Stranger - Denis blogs about life seen through the lens of living with serious illness. As he is also a historian his blog is beautiful with memories, culture and history, as well as general observations.
A Patchwork Life - Tracey does beautiful crafts and takes equally beautiful photos, making me realise for the hundredth time how crap I am at photography. She is also often parenting alone - like me!
Adventures of a Middle Aged Matron - Anna writes about life as a vicar's wife and parent to teenagers and her writing is absolutely top-notch. Lovely blog.
AMFYOYO - Meggsie's blog is simple, very well written, and great. She doesn't write as often as others, but every post is a gem. She's also honest in a real way, with complaints about her husband and kids that make you gasp, laugh and nod all at once. Great reading.Also:
The Plastic Mancunian - makes me snort out loud. Read his latest on email.
Blurb From the Burbs - come back, Kath!
Princess Pandora - life from a (usually) different perspective to mine
Decoding the New Economy - the kind of economic analysis I loveAnd:
Blue Milk, Science of Mom, Caro and Co, Life in a Pink Fibro.... but really, I must stop.
What are YOUR favourite blogs?
(Apart from this one, of course..!)
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I am loving this link-up, finding lots of great new blogs to read! Thank you :)
ReplyDeleteLikewise! I really need to get my blog readers organised, maybe this will be the catalyst.
DeleteThanks for joining in Jackie, my blog following is a bit like yours as well, all over the place and hard to keep track of. Though I didn't realise till I started my post for today just how all over the place it was. Love all the blogs you have mentioned here, some are new to me so off for a bit of a look
ReplyDeleteGreat! Glad to introduce new readers to these. Thanks Rhianna
DeleteThanks for linking up with, what look like, some great blogs there. I haven't had a chance to go into them all and there are some that I have heard of but can't wait to hop across to the others and see what they have to say !
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for stopping by my blog !
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DeleteI agree, my liking of blogs is all over the place too, and I think that's partly because of all the different 'ways' to like something. I wish there were a more universal 'follow' button to keep things simple!
ReplyDeleteI know right? Because I can't decide which way I like best, I'm all over the place and not sure which way I like to follow best. I guess there are worse problems in the world, but STILL.
DeleteMy blogs live in a range of spots too! I keep thinking I will tidy them - but nope, just keep flitting between programs!! Great list though - I can see I'll be adding more to my growing list from here too!! Thanks for sharing!! :)
ReplyDeleteOh good, not just me then!
DeleteAlways interesting to see what others rate as great reads. Lots of interesting ones here - I look forward to a good peruse!
ReplyDeleteThanks Lani. Agreed - I'm looking forward to checking out some of the ones others have suggested.
DeleteA great list, and a few I'll have to go and have a nosey at!!
ReplyDeleteThanks - hope you like them. I'll check out your list too. It's always good to get fresh reading ideas
DeleteMore blogs I haven't heard of but need to find out more!! Blogs are so addictive. I follow blogs all over the place too, I forget sometimes who I have followed.
ReplyDeleteMe too
DeleteThanks so much Jackie, feel the same way about you...possibly sounds a bit odd, but you know what I mean!
ReplyDeleteThanks too for feedback on the loo roll animals, love any suggestions you might have to make the instructions clearer/easier to follow.
Thanks Tracey! Oh don't worry, your instructions are fine - it's my craft talent that's lacking!! We got there in the end and even though ours were a bit wonky the girls loved them :)
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