tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-626594980028435818.post928289899348538664..comments2024-03-18T04:17:30.115-04:00Comments on Sightings Over Sixty: Blogging: Is It All About Me?Tomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08611148987085476580noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-626594980028435818.post-21414554564160019142017-01-16T08:33:45.630-05:002017-01-16T08:33:45.630-05:00I blog because I have always loved writing, but ne...I blog because I have always loved writing, but never enough to make a living out of it! Lately, I've been writing about family history. This is purposely for the kids, although they may not be interested now. And not just mine, but my cousins' kids and grandkids.<br /><br />I have written "about me" as I tackled the cancer journey. But usually, I have to have a topic. I haven't written in awhile because nothing has MOVED me. But, last weekend, my high school's championship basketball team of 1970 got together to be inducted into an Athletic Hall of Fame. Well, it may not be award-winning, but SOMETHING has to be written.<br /><br />And I'm tired of hearing about knee replacements.<br /><br />DeniseDenisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04713042854886303569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-626594980028435818.post-69726539216366462152017-01-12T20:46:19.978-05:002017-01-12T20:46:19.978-05:00I was really missing my wife when she left me for ...I was really missing my wife when she left me for someone else. I was weak to take care of some situations and i let her slip my arms. I had to talk to my partner at the office who recently got her husband back. She told me to get in touch with John Patience who helped her get her husband back with a love spell. I was very sure of this because John has helped my partner get her husband back. So i called John Patience and told him i lost my lover and wanted her back. Hde encouraged me and told me to be happy. He did his thing and told me my wife will be back in 45 hours. I waited for that time and my wife called me and told me that she has forgiven me and ready to take me back in her life. Since then, my wife and i have been enjoying our marriage with our lovely 4 kids. I am very grateful to John for what he has done for me. I'd advice you to ask him for help if you have any problem on your relationship and some other aspects of life. His email is blessings434@gmail.com :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-626594980028435818.post-14698125241511095722016-12-31T10:07:49.046-05:002016-12-31T10:07:49.046-05:00Very interesting topic. I do think there are blog...Very interesting topic. I do think there are blogs out there that are truly self-absorbed. (I hope my blog does not appear that way.) I write for me. It is my outlet and my passion. It is also my desire to give my children some insight as to who their mom really is, my perspective on things, and my thoughts on life in general. As I age, I would love to know how my parents saw life. I have so many questions for them now and would love to know their thoughts and ideas. If others read my blog and can in some small way relate, then I am elated! By the way, I am new to your blog and have enjoyed reading it very much!Savoring Sixtyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12287348170588612441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-626594980028435818.post-74919971560526018442016-12-27T19:08:33.853-05:002016-12-27T19:08:33.853-05:00Great topic! Actually, few bloggers I visit are se...Great topic! Actually, few bloggers I visit are self-absorbed in their writing. Usually, if they do write about themselves, they are self-deprecating and funny. I appreciate that! So, no worries...bloggers wouldn't survive if they were self-indulgent navel gazers—no one would read them! still the lucky fewhttp://www.stilltheluckyfew.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-626594980028435818.post-48553728444450087572016-12-20T20:43:02.668-05:002016-12-20T20:43:02.668-05:00I agree with Jeanie. I enjoy reading a variety ty...I agree with Jeanie. I enjoy reading a variety type of blogs. Most bloggers have great writing ability and can express themselves well. Although I do not blog, I am guilty of being narcissistic...it is a lot easier to see others fault....thanks for another great post. DDDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09039721435518231693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-626594980028435818.post-20666438487814987962016-12-20T13:28:19.093-05:002016-12-20T13:28:19.093-05:00Thank you, Jeanie, good to know you're here.Thank you, Jeanie, good to know you're here.Tomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08611148987085476580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-626594980028435818.post-46097933492823820112016-12-20T10:00:13.298-05:002016-12-20T10:00:13.298-05:00This post is definitely for thought. I write a sm...This post is definitely for thought. I write a small blog about my retirement experiences and I never thought of myself as narcissistic. I enjoy reading many types of blogs. There's nothing wrong with writing about life and experiences as long as the writing is good and the content feels honest. As other commenters have said, I enjoy reading about other people's experiences. By the way, I'm not one to comment very often, but I love this blog and am one of your regular readers.<br />Jeanie Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02131327977730704197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-626594980028435818.post-86231375403849211952016-12-19T22:03:33.896-05:002016-12-19T22:03:33.896-05:00Seems to me that most of us write about the genera...Seems to me that most of us write about the general us, and also stuff. Besides, how can you get to know someone unless they tell you something? I find other people and their lives fascinating.Jonohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18170214396483091419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-626594980028435818.post-76424836876202676832016-12-19T21:58:57.710-05:002016-12-19T21:58:57.710-05:00And Stephen, you do it very well. I too agree with...And Stephen, you do it very well. I too agree with Sally, that we look for blogs that match our temperament and interests -- ones that give insights into different kinds of lives, but often universal problems ... or delights (cue grandchildren!). It's also nice to see a sense of humor, and I also do like an occasional different approach, even different opinion ... although for my taste a little bit of opinion, esp. about politics, goes a long way.Tomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08611148987085476580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-626594980028435818.post-58970420640568488292016-12-19T20:12:48.321-05:002016-12-19T20:12:48.321-05:00What an interesting question! There are all types ...What an interesting question! There are all types of blogs out there and I have seen many, many that I would label self-indulgent. Those that are have few followers and probably disappear quickly. They seldom, if ever, comment on other blogs and rarely, if ever, respond to a comment on theirs. <br /><br />My favorite part of blogging is generating, reading, and responding to comments. I love to get a discussion going and interacting with my readers and other bloggers. But, I realize that every post isn't a winner, nor will every topic be of interest to everybody. Just like Kathy said, if I am annoying or uninteresting to someone, they can choose not to follow. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-626594980028435818.post-46731439819220565242016-12-19T14:56:21.885-05:002016-12-19T14:56:21.885-05:00When Peggy has a party (her clothing button collec...When Peggy has a party (her clothing button collecting club mostly), I serve as an informal butler but I don't stay in the room all the time (it not being necessary to hover). Because I do what I do, Peggy can just relax and enjoy her friends.Snowbrushhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00436087215476479042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-626594980028435818.post-41965542322185656032016-12-19T13:08:32.686-05:002016-12-19T13:08:32.686-05:00Hi Tom! Really good question. Why do we blog? ...Hi Tom! Really good question. Why do we blog? Why do we write? I've answered this in a post a couple of times so I won't repeat myself. But I also believe that with over 76.5 million blogs on Wordpress alone and billions of posts available, the only ones that stand out offer a unique voice with something worthwhile to say to at least a few people. In the "sea" of all that, I tend to believe that we all find blogs that speak to us in the same way we find friends that resonate with us. The blogs that I follow (like yours) tend to come from people who I would enjoy sitting down and talking to as much as reading their ongoing posts. That, or I read sites that offer me interesting and educational information. While I agree that a lot of bloggers are just rambling about things I don't really care about, there happen to be some of those in my circle of friendships/acquaintances and even family. Why should blogging be any different? If they annoy me too much I move on, and would expect the same from my readers! ~KathyKathy @ SMART Living 365.comhttp://smartliving365.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-626594980028435818.post-25814523442028759672016-12-19T11:32:52.696-05:002016-12-19T11:32:52.696-05:00Worrying about being self-indulgent in YOUR blog c...Worrying about being self-indulgent in YOUR blog can be a little like naval gazing. What's the point. I write because I am. <br /><br />I love Amy Adams but don't like sci-fi.<br /><br />See my kids next Monday...all of them plus a baby. So many now we eat at a restaurant. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-626594980028435818.post-19440671231257584072016-12-19T11:12:56.612-05:002016-12-19T11:12:56.612-05:00The blogs that don't add any value to the read...The blogs that don't add any value to the reader's life disappear after a time. , Blogs that preach about the "one way" to do things also wear out their welcome pretty quickly. The ones that blend personal experiences with life lessons and options to consider tend to prosper. Bob Lowryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16843991725692979189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-626594980028435818.post-89139586336201388162016-12-19T06:36:50.902-05:002016-12-19T06:36:50.902-05:00I think is is "all about us," but not in...I think is is "all about us," but not in a bad way. Through years of dealing with writers as an editor I learned that the way to any writer's heart is through a positive comment about the writer's offering. As writers, I believe we bloggers feel good when a reader suggests we've created something worthwhile. Writing really is work in the sense it takes more than a small effort. Work deserves a reward, and ours is approval. Like this: I appreciate all the good thinking that goes into your posts, Tom.Dick Kladehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11793395712483278104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-626594980028435818.post-73307018936566629982016-12-19T05:51:06.866-05:002016-12-19T05:51:06.866-05:00Something happens when fingers meet keyboard. It i...Something happens when fingers meet keyboard. It is almost magical. When you write from the heart, the words flow. And when you are done, it is deeply satisfying. It allows for a processing of our thoughts in a way that the spoken word cannot.<br /><br />When I write, it's a way to connect with others as well. My life is richer through blogger connections. The kind folks who leave comments, and fellow bloggers all enrich my life in a way I never thought possible. Hope this happens for you too, Tom.Carolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17237805282007404140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-626594980028435818.post-78795275114838188302016-12-18T20:52:05.419-05:002016-12-18T20:52:05.419-05:00Tom, I enjoy your blog through reflection: one can...Tom, I enjoy your blog through reflection: one can reflect on the experiences and insights you share and consider similarities in one's own life, and where your writing exposes something meaningfully different from one's own there's an opportunity to reflect on how we find and traverse the myriad paths we follow through life. There's very little you describe that's not quite familiar to me, despite the differences in our life experiences. I sincerely hope you continue to share your stories and musings for many, many years to come. Thanks for your clever, amusing and evocative writing. And ... Merry Christmas!Kevin in Virginianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-626594980028435818.post-78296033829626828892016-12-18T20:46:03.044-05:002016-12-18T20:46:03.044-05:00I read lots of blogs of various topics....many I t...I read lots of blogs of various topics....many I truly look forward to every time they post, but I enjoy them all. I like to hear about people's lives and the feeling you get when you connect on an emotional level with something they posted or said or just their life's similarity to yours. Or things you might learn or where you might like to travel or encouragement from someone in similar circumstances. I think they are GREAT. Please keep up the good job and effort you all do! I, for one, am grateful.Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08987527540895782339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-626594980028435818.post-84377747098400950522016-12-18T20:15:00.748-05:002016-12-18T20:15:00.748-05:00Like Olga mentioned, Sally eloquently captured my ...Like Olga mentioned, Sally eloquently captured my thoughts. I see blogging as a sharing and as a reaching out. If someone's goal was purely narcissistic, there would be much easier ways for them to talk about themselves!retirementreflectionshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03256842249783275416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-626594980028435818.post-12451763747371772942016-12-18T16:55:16.781-05:002016-12-18T16:55:16.781-05:00Mostly I put my 2 cents in on blogs, anonymously t...Mostly I put my 2 cents in on blogs, anonymously though...I get a big kick out of what people divulge on blogs, I know where they live, what they have done for a living, their homes and their families, pretty intimate stuff I would say..Our little town where hunger and homelessness is huge, I get some ideas from the people who put their blogs daily..most are pretty into themselves, their wants and needs, no one else...It just propels me to try to help even more..interesting stuff. Your blog for what you say is sweet and kind, one blog the fellow is so cheap I just can't hack it anymore and I don't go to the blog, chicken and chicken and more chicken..really..happy holidays..and no humbug, to me the holidays are all year round when you think of others and help them! hidy ho!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-626594980028435818.post-56107689525477489612016-12-18T12:48:41.946-05:002016-12-18T12:48:41.946-05:00Ah, well, such is life. I like to blog, because I...Ah, well, such is life. I like to blog, because I meet so many people that way. For instance, I met 2 Indian blog friends in New Delhi in 2012. I met 2 blog friends in Washington, DC in 2013. All in person, mind you. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-626594980028435818.post-685774825520878132016-12-18T12:10:01.759-05:002016-12-18T12:10:01.759-05:00Interesting post. I write my blog for me. i do it ...Interesting post. I write my blog for me. i do it as sort of an online journal. I dont really try to be popular or 'with it'. I enjoy reading many other blogs and how people live there lives. There are some that are too full of rants about loving Trump, or on and on about stuff I'm not interested or they are very self indulgent so i ignore those. I like you blog because it makes me look at things differently and I appreciate that.<br />i started my blog as my journey with Mutliple Myeloma and it's still about living with a terminal cancer but since I'm in a remission ( yeah!!) i like to broaden it to just life stuff.tahoegirl.bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02018956654761369565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-626594980028435818.post-3392882291454966152016-12-18T10:13:53.837-05:002016-12-18T10:13:53.837-05:00Sally captured my response better than I could.
Bu...Sally captured my response better than I could.<br />But also...the narcissists have to prefer Twitter because it is easier to get a large following?Olgahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00692441479616299920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-626594980028435818.post-14821131326100026712016-12-18T10:05:58.664-05:002016-12-18T10:05:58.664-05:00"Swimming in the Sea of Me" as one wag d..."Swimming in the Sea of Me" as one wag described it.<br /><br />Guilty.<br /><br />But I think it important to share the ups as well as the downs. The worries and shattered relationships. The sheer joy of life as well as the losses.<br /><br />I chose anonymity 12 years ago for that freedom.<br /><br />But I do breach it when readers write to me as many do.<br /><br />XO<br />WWWWisewebwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15281689872840844191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-626594980028435818.post-10856855581444808252016-12-18T09:39:24.067-05:002016-12-18T09:39:24.067-05:00As a blogger, I also write about myself, but not e...As a blogger, I also write about myself, but not exclusively. I've encountered people who only talk about themselves and its quite annoying. Bus mostly it's how things are written, whether or not someone can use a personal situation to tap into a universal feeling.stephen Hayeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17659054447637207734noreply@blogger.com