Thursday, June 14, 2007
Thursday bloghop #17
1. During a recent Internet meandering, I found Mad Housewife. It's eclectic to say the least, covering as it does "Modern household management from baking to mental health . . . in a fun, intelligent and worth-doing way" which pretty much leaves things wide open. Her blog doesn't look quite like anyone else's, which is nice, even though it uses WordPress. Her description of herself made me want to read more and I've been well rewarded for that impulse. She often has great suggestions - from making bags, to having fun eating treats, going to Ikea and lots more - and her tone is always upbeat and excited. Apparently she hopes to write a book on how to run a home in a creative way, and I think she's well on the way.
2. A Woman of Many Parts is striking to look at, surprisingly so when you consider that she used a blogspot template somewhere in there. What's more surprising is that it's a good place to visit and not at all depressing especially when you consider that Minerva (her real name?) is a breast cancer survivor and writes a lot about the travails and thoughts with which she wrestles. Her tone of voice is light and clear, and she has many interesting things to say. In particular, I enjoyed her piece on the word "can't" which is a mixture of realism and humor. Her post on friendship with a sick person is terrific. And, by the way, there's not one tiny tiny infinitesimal drop of self-pity anywhere. Her reflections on herself, life, health, life - all things, really - are well worth the visit.
3. Which led to Imagine What I'm Leaving Out which is a reincarnation of an older blog (Just Ask Judy) by a North Carolinian flower designer, lucky woman! While I'm imagining what she's leaving out (cute title), I also can't imagine a more enjoyable life than designing flower beds and landscaping. Okay, there are bound to be physical annoyances like poison ivy and barking dogs, but how wonderful to bring visual beauty everywhere you go. She reminded me that I'd heard this but she has a nice tribute to Don Herbert (Mr. Wizard) who died Tuesday, leaving many of us bereft, if only in our childhood memories. It can't be as much fun to be a kid these days, without him. And I love her photos from her trip to Australia - ooh what gorgeous flowers.
2. A Woman of Many Parts is striking to look at, surprisingly so when you consider that she used a blogspot template somewhere in there. What's more surprising is that it's a good place to visit and not at all depressing especially when you consider that Minerva (her real name?) is a breast cancer survivor and writes a lot about the travails and thoughts with which she wrestles. Her tone of voice is light and clear, and she has many interesting things to say. In particular, I enjoyed her piece on the word "can't" which is a mixture of realism and humor. Her post on friendship with a sick person is terrific. And, by the way, there's not one tiny tiny infinitesimal drop of self-pity anywhere. Her reflections on herself, life, health, life - all things, really - are well worth the visit.
3. Which led to Imagine What I'm Leaving Out which is a reincarnation of an older blog (Just Ask Judy) by a North Carolinian flower designer, lucky woman! While I'm imagining what she's leaving out (cute title), I also can't imagine a more enjoyable life than designing flower beds and landscaping. Okay, there are bound to be physical annoyances like poison ivy and barking dogs, but how wonderful to bring visual beauty everywhere you go. She reminded me that I'd heard this but she has a nice tribute to Don Herbert (Mr. Wizard) who died Tuesday, leaving many of us bereft, if only in our childhood memories. It can't be as much fun to be a kid these days, without him. And I love her photos from her trip to Australia - ooh what gorgeous flowers.
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