tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4263988256560129564.post5742035815530730573..comments2023-10-30T08:00:54.059-04:00Comments on Laurel's Leaves: "I want to join in, but...": another kind of blues Laurel Garverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03657218435228802535noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4263988256560129564.post-27285430391048271162014-04-01T12:26:39.182-04:002014-04-01T12:26:39.182-04:00this is my 3rd year with the A-Z. The key is to w...this is my 3rd year with the A-Z. The key is to write posts ahead of time. All year long, actually. I write a couple a week. Come April, it's just a matter of posting, and then reading other blogs. That's my greatest tip. :-) Come visit me, if you'd like: http://adventuresintheballpark.blogspot.comMarianne (Mare) Baker Ballhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03663143060069193124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4263988256560129564.post-302375586633559892014-03-18T12:30:36.765-04:002014-03-18T12:30:36.765-04:00I did the housekeeping in Reading List view on blo...I did the housekeeping in Reading List view on blogger. When you click the blog title, it shows when the last post was. In cases where it was two or more years ago, I unfollowed. To save time, I kept a running list, then did the unfollowing in batches. You click the little gear icon for "manage reading list" and then click settings by each blog. In the pop-up, click "stop following this blog." It's a slow process. Good to do in small batches.<br /><br />Sorry to hear you think you're a PMDD sufferer too. It's both better and worse than clinical depression, because it's so predictable. Ugh.Laurel Garverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03657218435228802535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4263988256560129564.post-38400921136319637242014-03-18T12:24:13.573-04:002014-03-18T12:24:13.573-04:00I'm not sure the timing is especially good for...I'm not sure the timing is especially good for me either, but I'm going to give it a shot. We'll see how it goes!Laurel Garverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03657218435228802535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4263988256560129564.post-23054398801792217712014-03-17T10:17:18.951-04:002014-03-17T10:17:18.951-04:00Firstly, I need to do house-cleaning with blogs I ...Firstly, I need to do house-cleaning with blogs I follow too. How did you go about doing it? Did you click on every single one to see if they are still active? <br /><br />I'm going to have to look into PMDD. As I read your words, my shoulders dropped then drooped. Sounds a bit like me. :( As far as the AtoZ, I'm doing it again, but stay structured under my regular blogging days of Mondays and Wednesdays. I highlight the letter for that day. I do, however, visit more blogs.<br /><br />Sheri at <a href="https://www.writersally.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Writer's Alley</a><br><br /><a href="https://www.writersally.blogspot.com/2014/01/a-writers-creed-for-2014.html" rel="nofollow">Home of Rebel Writer CREED 2014</a><br><a href="https://www.a-to-zchallenge.com/" rel="nofollow">Mighty Minion Bureau Team #atozchallenge</a><br />S.A. Larsenッhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06241633272588383935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4263988256560129564.post-86063802420078291682014-03-14T07:00:34.769-04:002014-03-14T07:00:34.769-04:00I did A-Z one year and would love to do it again s...I did A-Z one year and would love to do it again some time. I can write up the posts but do it right it's about spending at least an hour and visiting other blogs. That's what I'm not sure about. :)Laura Paulinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06503090226508079501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4263988256560129564.post-88505066101369192382014-03-13T15:19:45.331-04:002014-03-13T15:19:45.331-04:00Your reasoning sounds similar to mine these last s...Your reasoning sounds similar to mine these last several years. Pacing oneself is truly key. I'm kind of curious about how it might be to have twenty-some posts pre-written. Laurel Garverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03657218435228802535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4263988256560129564.post-51626368022095612422014-03-13T15:17:41.100-04:002014-03-13T15:17:41.100-04:00It took me an entire afternoon, but it really need...It took me an entire afternoon, but it really needed to be done. Some blogs on my roll had been inactive for three years! <br /><br />I'm not sure how well I'll do with visiting people, but I have half the posts planned now and five finished. This will be a big test of stamina, but I'm going to give it whirl.Laurel Garverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03657218435228802535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4263988256560129564.post-88362918302325845132014-03-13T00:41:14.388-04:002014-03-13T00:41:14.388-04:00I thought about A-Z. I'm sure it would be grea...I thought about A-Z. I'm sure it would be great for connections, but I just don't think I can maintain the momentum for that long. If I were to do it, something would have to go on the back burner, and I'm not willing to put my other writing aside. <br />Besides, I'd rather not be going at a frantic pace on or near Easter.<br />I think it's okay to know your own limits. <br />Jennihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13139361928785566916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4263988256560129564.post-56805416858778998802014-03-11T23:11:55.069-04:002014-03-11T23:11:55.069-04:00I seriously need to weed the blog roll -- there ar...I seriously need to weed the blog roll -- there are so many that are inactive now -- but it's a tedious process I'm not looking forward to. <br /><br />Haven't succumbed to the siren call of A-Z yet. Afraid I'll end up resenting it halfway through as it IS a huge commitment to do a post a day (and visit the other participants). Maybe next year. :)<br />Vicki Rochohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07381089434014961076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4263988256560129564.post-6735186852690325132014-03-11T16:36:27.347-04:002014-03-11T16:36:27.347-04:00My older sister had great symptom improvement with...My older sister had great symptom improvement with herbal supplements like black cohosh for perimenopause. I know some doctors like to throw SSRIs at these kind of cyclical depressions, but those meds have some rough side effects. Wishing you sunshine!Laurel Garverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03657218435228802535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4263988256560129564.post-64302260672284980162014-03-11T16:33:45.412-04:002014-03-11T16:33:45.412-04:00I get the sense that planning makes all the differ...I get the sense that planning makes all the difference. I can't imagine any other way to find the time to visit any other blogs. Here's to new connections!Laurel Garverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03657218435228802535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4263988256560129564.post-15705565920701552182014-03-11T15:12:01.013-04:002014-03-11T15:12:01.013-04:00Severe perimenopause-related hormones swings be re...Severe perimenopause-related hormones swings be really tough that way too. Some days, I feel like crawling into hole. But I'm thankful that eventually the sun comes out. :)Connie Kellerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10774616533630985219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4263988256560129564.post-84511789567624711842014-03-11T09:50:25.064-04:002014-03-11T09:50:25.064-04:00I participated with no planning and failed fairly ...I participated with no planning and failed fairly dismally :S I'm stocking up on random drafts so maybe I'll leap in at the last second this year, I agree with the lost connections, I need some new blogs in my roll!sjphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05772883091207430753noreply@blogger.com