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Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Awarded For Having Fun
Scribbling:
What I do when I'm talking on the phone.
But I'm not talking about THAT kind of scribbling - even though I think I'm pretty good at that kind since I put so much practice into it.
Wonderful person and thoughtful blogger, Border Explorer, awarded me with the Superior Scribbler Award. Thank you, B.E.! Thank you for thinking of me and thank you for what you do in the world. People like you give me hope, make life worth living, and teach me and others more than you'll ever know.I'm supposed to list the rules and then award five other bloggers with this sweet award. Try as I may, I just have a hard time following rules.
If you only knew how traumatic it is for me to take personality tests - "Choose one phrase from this list that most describes you..." After much debate, I have to write, "I DON'T KNOW!!! NONE OF THEM AND ALL OF THEM!!!" Deciding on the best seven albums last week nearly pushed me over the edge. I needed to know which moment in time were we talking about.
This one?
Or this one?
It can all change without notice.
Sooooo... if you want to read the rules and check out the other bloggers that Border Explorer chose, click here. I also want to link to the creator of this distinguished award: The Scholastic Scribe. Dear S.S., I apologize for not playing by the rules.
And last, but certainly not least, I want to acknowledge a few of the varied and interesting blogs that I frequent and love. This award is for you to take or leave as you wish. You all certainly deserve it.
In no particular order:
Withinsight - even though he's in love now, so he posts infrequently (love can do that to ya, you know), I enjoy this Canadian's view of life. And the place where he lives.... HEAVEN.
The World According to Indigo - Indigo has a certain beautiful and vulnerable strength and from that strength, he allows himself to be seen just as he is.
Otowi - I have the deepest respect for Otowi as she humbly lives her faith in a sea of differing views. She is a rock.
Nick's Bytes - My sweet friend. Nick and I share a common Myers Briggs personality type. Does that mean that all the qualities that I admire in him I can also find in myself? Nick has definitely taken them to another level. From his Monday jokes to his provocative justice posts, his blog is a daily fix for me. I love ya, Nick. And while I'm writing about Nick, I can't forget Alex, the cat who owns him. His blog, Alexicon - A Kitty Kat's Life with his Hooman, is a good record of his adventures and thoughts on life.
Living Next Door to Alice - I love the way Thomas looks at the world. He makes me think, he gives me smiles, and he posts about fascinating things that I would never know about if it weren't for my daily visits to his place.
Mark of Cancer is Killing Me - I Will Never Give Up - Mark writes about his experience as he lives with cancer. He's very real.
Amy's Head - Even though I didn't meet Amy when I was at Camp Casey, I feel like I did. She is a member of Gold Star Families for Peace. She is one strong woman. I remember her speaking on stage at Camp Casey, telling us how hard it was to be a lone Gold Star mother in Texas speaking out against the Iraq War.
Daffy of Almost There - Funny. Sweet. Daffy has a great way of looking at the world.
Dancing on a Blade of Grass - My dear friend. Dancing posts beautiful photos of Great Britain, making me want to go there. If and when I get across the ocean, I want to have tea, soak in healing waters, knit, and explore with Dancing. And I hope that if she ever gets out this way again, she'll do the same with me here.
Left of Centrist - Beatles and activism. Robert is a video-maker, activist, connector. If it hadn't been for him, I'd still be riding around in some train in the D.C. area, trying to find my way. Robert helped me find a place to sleep while I waited on my friend to get released after her arrest there in September of 2007.
Oh! And the site where I most like to lurk: Joe.My.God. Gay New Yorker guy. One of my favorite blogs.
If he's right, we're all contributing to a noble cause!
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posted by Carol at 10:18 AM
20 Comments:
What a wonderful post dear...I enjoyed reading it and congrats to whose who got award from carol
Thank you, Angel. I had to go read up on your baby progress before I replied to your comment here. It won't be long before you will be holding your beautiful son. Very sweet!
Thank you for the kind words!
I look forward to clicking your other links.
Thomas,
There is so much more that I could have said. I enjoy knowing you through Blogland.
Thank you, dear Carol! I am blushing! Our sharing the same M-B profile does rather reflect who we are. I return your love and add my admiration for the things you’ve done; from Camp Casey to Women in Black to this inspiring blog, you are an accomplished and impressive human being!
Blessings for a wonderful Thanksgiving!
Aw, Nick. Now you've got ME blushing! Thank you for your sweet words.
I hope that you have a very nice Thanksgiving, too.
Hi, Mz Carol! My hoomin bean telled ME dat u sayz nice tingz boutz ME on ur bloggie tangie so I comez ober to sayz “tank u.” OK?
I sayz “hi” to Mz Kitty and Buddha da woofie doggie an I hopez dat all ob u hab a nice Thankzgibing! OK?
Ms Kitty and Buddha say "Meow" and "Woof" to you, Alex.
I hope that Nick treats you extra special for the holiday. You're a sweet kitty.
Indigo Incarnates
Thank you so much! :)
And may you have a really nice thanksgiving too!
You are most welcome, Indigo.
And thanks for the Thanksgiving wishes. Enjoy your day!
Carol, I've already met great bloggers through you, some of whom are listed here and others here I have yet to meet and look forward to that.
Thank you for your kind words. Believe me, you are a light for me. I count on the encouragement I receive here for daily support. Thank you for your good work here...which you've been doing for years, but I've encountered all too recently.
B.E.,
Thinking about you and the other bloggers in my life, I'm thinking that maybe there is just a lot of light in this world - contrary to popular belief and the daily news.
I'm feeling a lot of gratitude for it all.
Carol - thank you so much for your kind words ... I'm glad my photos have made you want to visit the UK! I'd like to get out your way again too ... those wide open spaces, beautiful country and hospitable friendly people ... I hope that you've had a peaceful Thanksgiving ... thank you for one of my favourite blogs - it's a delight to read.
Dancing,
I hope that if you get out this way again, we can finally meet.
Our Thanksgiving day was very peaceful and simple. Thanks for your good wishes.
And thanks for not only reading my blog, but for commenting, too!
Yes, I know. I've been MIA. To be honest, I'm sort of biding my time waiting for the next administration. This really is a lame duck session for bloggers too - unless you're on the Right, then you have a lot to write about.
At any rate -
Thanks, Carol. I consider you one of my best blogging buds - and since I've only slept in the same room with three bloggers (my wife and John Good being the other two) that puts you right up there! :)
The award is appreciated mucho grande!
Robert,
Even though we are still going to have big problems to deal with, I hope that we have some positive changes to write about next year.
And you are one of my best blogging buds, too. I've never slept in the same room with any other blogger. Hmmmmmm... I guess I'm a monoga-blogga!
That is an adorable award, Carol. And you deserve it. And you've passed it on to some wonderful scribblers.
Oh San,
You are one of two bloggers I read that I'm aware of leaving off my list. You most definitely deserve this award. Maybe you've been awarded it already - you of the multi-award-winning blog!
:o) How simply spiffing! Fabby! Super! Lovely! Exciting! Many thanks my dear friend. I'm not blogging too often at the moment as I am taking more of my spare time and spending it with Dad but I get back in the saddle I will be sure to thank you properly!
(You are an inspiration, along with Thomas and Nick so I know I am in good company)
xxx
You are most welcome!
I'm glad that you're spending time with your dad.
Important stuff!
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