Wednesday, June 9, 2010

Awesome Is As Awesome Does


Happy Wednesday!

How is everyone? I am working in my garden today and folding the Mt. Everest of laundry teetering in my basement. Too bad Rex-the-fish is no longer around to keep me company. :( What are you up to?

Besides blogging.

Speaking of which, have you seen Carol Valdez Miller's *long, drawn out drum roll with pencils on desk* First Vlog? I intentionally put that in capitals and italics. It's hilarious! Loved it. I need a mask like hers to go with my cloak of doom. Check this vlog out, people. Carol's Prints you rock. I could never do something that cool.

I always enjoy reading your posts, blogging buddies. You make me laugh, teach me things, allow me to be a part of your friendly circle. A blog is awesome because of what the blogger does with it, right? Hence the title of this post--Awesome Is As Awesome Does. Now, for scientific research, and just because I'm curious, I'd like you to tell me what draws you to a certain blog--why do you love it, how does the blogger capture your attention, what special tricks do they use?

Share, brilliant buddies, I'm all ears.



24 comments:

  1. Well, your blog always captures my attention!

    Word wise-- I think a sense of humor is very important as well as a unique writing style.

    Appearance wise-- graphics that aren't overdone. If it hurts my eyes to look at, chances are I won't be revisiting it.

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  2. It's part writing style/subject matter and part personality. I find I'm more drawn to some because of things we have in common.

    I seriously need to put MY laundry away. It fills up one of those big storage bins...ugh

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  3. A pic of Danny Craig works for me. Or a furry critter or Danny with a furry critter.

    They all work! :-)

    And also bloggers recommending others - like you've done here! :-)

    take care
    x

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  4. Writing style, graphics of the site, and the familiarity that develops with certain blogfriends...like you, Roxy ;-)

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  5. :) I like a blog that entertains me....makes me laugh! I follow a lot of writers blogs and while writing tips and how to's are sometimes helpful, I can find most of that info myself when I need it. I like connecting with people and hearing about the writer's life. I like to commiserate and celebrate!

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  6. Happy Wednesday to you!

    I like someone with a positive attitude!

    I am off to paint a room....

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  7. I like upbeat, pithy blogs. :)
    Sometimes I like informative ones and sometimes just funs ones.

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  8. For me it is the combination of the visuals, and writing style. It is hard to explain in a way...like when you go to several department stores, and you suddenly see something you just have to get a closer look at. :-)

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  9. If someone posts on my blog, I want to read their blog. Once I start reading one I find, I tend to stick with it by going to the dashboard and seeing the beginning of the posts. I also follow a lot of book bloggers' blogs because I love reading book reviews.

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  10. ugh i hate folding clothes so much. SO then i put it off and get all irritated when my clothes are covered in wrinkles.
    And yet, i never learn...

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  11. This may sound weird, but I read the bloggers who follow me, because I feel like we connect some way. At least I hope so, because they are so cool! =D

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  12. I like blogs that make me think about the world in new and different ways!

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  13. I love Carol's vlog :)

    I'm drawn to blogs that are generally fun and upbeat (I don't mind the occasional rant or two!) I enjoy people who are 'real' - you can spot a fake a mile away. I like shorter posts too - I read a lot of blogs and if the posts are long I skim.

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  14. Hmm...it's often a zippy post title that draws me. I like thoughtful posts with a mix of humor when appropriate. Posts that get me thinking deeper about why I write, or how I could be doing it better, or about what makes literature such a powerful force in the world, those are great too.

    I like mid-length posts. Not too hit-and-run or too meandering.

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  15. Oh boy! That's a tough question actually. I like blogs that make me laugh, that teach me craft, and mostly that I feel I connect with on a personal level. Does that cover it?? :)

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  16. I love connecting with people, and when I find common threads in someone's blog - I'm hooked! Love yours, Miss Roxy!

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  17. What draws me to a blog is someone who interacts with their followers and has either interesting, funny, helpful, or quirky posts.

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  18. I'll have to think about your question more deeply before I try to answer it. I don't think I can come up with just one answer right now.

    Jai

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  19. Hey girl, I think personality is what draws me in the most.

    The more I follow and that follow me, the more I have a difficult time getting around to all the blogs I love. There are so many fabulous blogs!

    Happy Weekend, love.

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  20. Hi Roxy, love your blog!
    For me it would be writing style and content. I'm a writer so i'm looking for fellow writers and then the style, friendly and personality.
    Yours is fun!

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  21. I like it when the blogger's voice and personality is revealed through his/her posts.

    For book blogs, I check to see if the majority of the books featured match my taste.

    For writing blogs, I look for helpful hints, tips, and insights.

    With any blog, I think interaction through commenting is important.

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  22. I don't which blogs I like. Maybe those whose author shares my struggles, joys, setbacks that come with teaching and/or writing. Especially writing. They can't be too long but they need to have substance. And having Daniel Craig in a few posts doesn't hurt!

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  23. I'm not actually here. :) I'm just dropping off the new address for my site. Its thoughtsbylilahpierce.blogspot.com

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  24. Ok, so how much do I love you right now? I so <3 you, Miss Roxy. And your own blog is pretty rockin, you know. It's beautiful to look at, you're hilarious, but you also have heart, and I feel like I can relate to you. And you post pics of Daniel Craig, feeding a need I hadn't realized existed.

    You, my dear, are made of awesome.

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