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Sunday, 12 April 2009

Recommended blogs and flower pics

Blossom touching the sky

Yesterday, I went to a wedding. The wedding was unique and wonderful, and worthy of a better post than I can write today. so I hope you'll bear with me until I get the photos uploaded.

(On a related note, I want everyone in the photos to be able to find them easily; so after much consideration and sulking, I've decided that I may have to reactivate my Facebook account. SIGH.)

Solitary flower

Until then, I thought it was time I wrote about a few of my fellow bloggers. There are some remarkably entertaining, intelligent people out there on the internet, and I fully intend to find all of them. Eventually.

Here, then, are a few blogs I read and enjoy.
  1. It's no secret that Wil Wheaton is a fantastic writer, as well as a lovely chap. If you're even remotely interested in geek culture, gaming, writing, or just reading about the life of a strange normal bloke / internet celebrity, I really can't think of anywhere better to go. WWdN: In Exile
  2. Meg Pickard* writes for the Guardian, takes wonderful photographs, and is endlessly fun to read. Her site, Meish.org, is also the home of the infamous anti-Valentine's cards.
  3. I've only been reading Boobs, Injuries and Dr Pepper for a little while, but she's funny, and fascinating, and I fully expect to continue reading for a long while to come.
  4. Innocent Loverboy is a sweet and sexy student who blogs about life, love, and the chaos that comes with it. Give his blog a looksee, and if you like it, tell him I sent you!
Fire flowers

In the year since I wrote this post linking to other blogs*, I'm embarrassed to say that my reading list hasn't got much longer. This is where you come in. If you'd all be very kind, I'd like you to post your favourite blog in the comments section. For everyone who does me this favour, I'll click their name and take a look at their blog as well. It's only fair, right?

*Yes, Anna and Meg are related. Sisters. And it does show in their writing styles, and the things they get irritated by; which I think is very charming.

Written by Unknown at 22:04
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37 comments:

  1. Cat12/04/2009, 23:33

    I found you on Blogs of Note, and it's only the second one that's actually made me want to continue reading. Another blog I love is The Underwear Drawer (http://theunderweardrawer.blogspot.com), and it has nothing to do with underwear (or porn). It's about Michelle Au's journey through medical school, pediatrics residency, switching to an anesthesiology residency, and now practicing medicine all while juggling two kids. She's currently working on a book with some nifty drawings. I discovered her blog years ago when I stumbled upon her cartoon of The Twelve Types of Medical Students (which you can view here: http://theunderweardrawer.homestead.com/twelvemedstudents.html) and I've been hooked ever since.

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  2. Unknown13/04/2009, 01:16

    Cat, thanks for getting me started! The cartoon is great, and from my extensive experience of watching Scrubs, probably quite accurate.

    The blog looks great! That's gone in my feed reader, I look forward to seeing more from her.

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  3. Lisa ann D.13/04/2009, 01:50

    This is my favorite blog ever, and I think everyone should enjoy them:
    http://taza-and-husband.blogspot.com/

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  4. Kevin13/04/2009, 02:04

    Hey Anna, I love stalking Georgina over at: http://way-away.blogspot.com/

    Then of course are the tech blogs like: http://lifehacker.com and I love http://www.juliaroy.com/juliapatriciaroy/

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  5. Anonymous13/04/2009, 03:57

    I found you on Blogs of Note as well, and find you quite entertaining.
    Another blog I love to read is http://tangobaby2.blogspot.com/ ... she is a great story teller and a fantastic photographer!

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  6. Tutankhamen13/04/2009, 04:10

    hi anna,
    i just started reading when i saw you on the blogs of note...and like cat, it is one of few that i wanted to keep reading.
    blog that i like:
    http://ricochayspeaks.blogspot.com/

    my blog:
    http://3dub4dub.blogspot.com/

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  7. Rachel Lake13/04/2009, 04:13

    Some of my favorites:

    http://pacingthepanicroom.blogspot.com/ -Very creative photography, and completely honest writing.

    http://cannelle-vanille.blogspot.com/ - Absolutely gorgeous food photography with recipes (but I honestly just go for the photos!)

    http://bigstormpicture.blogspot.com/ -Stories & phenomenal photos of storm chasing - something I'd never have the guts to do but am completely intrigued by.

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  8. Paresh13/04/2009, 11:48

    hope some day you will write bout me too !

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  9. Unknown13/04/2009, 14:23

    Thanks so much for the recommendations everybody, it's been great checking out so many fresh blogs! Keep 'em coming!

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  10. Stephen K13/04/2009, 16:11

    I really like reading Meg Pickard's stuff! You're right, there is some similarity with Anna Pickard (so is there actually some circle of recognition amongst bloggers?), but that fact makes her no less compelling a read.

    I submit http://tokyo-girl.blogspot.com for your persual. I have the sneaking suspicion you'll have read her before, but nonetheless I love her style of writing.

    Also, for those living under a rock, or not an internet-based insomniac like myself, I get a real kick out of reading the postsecret.org stuff.

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  11. Stephen K13/04/2009, 16:49

    p.s. detract that last bit about Postsecret, you even mentioned it in your list from last time! Cue me feeling a little smaller.

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  12. Alexandra13/04/2009, 16:59

    Love your blog! Been following since you were recognized as a blog of note. I have many fav. blogs, but I'll send you to Melissa at Stay Forever Sunday:
    http://withoutmelissa.tumblr.com/

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  13. Unknown13/04/2009, 17:11

    Stephen, thanks! Not sure how Tokyo Girl slipped under my radar, but she's in the reader now.
    I love Postsecret, and it's well worth mentioning again. Incredibly moving stuff.

    ABM, Stay Forever Sunday is possibly one of the prettiest blogs I've ever seen... amazing photographs! Thanks for sending me that way!

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  14. Maternal Tales13/04/2009, 20:21

    Since I became a Mother the only blogs I seem to read are 'Mummy blogs' - apart from yours of course!! Yours is a window into my former life and makes me all nostalgic...Now I know you're not a mother (yet - take your time)!! But there is a FANTASTIC blog called Motherhood The Final Frontier (http://motherhoodthefinalfrontier.com) which I would recommend anyone to read (parent or not). It is hysterical and the woman who writes it is so so talented. Have a look.

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  15. Rhianne14/04/2009, 09:34

    Argh - someone already recommended my fave (http://taza-and-husband.blogspot.com/) so will recommend my another favourite instead...

    http://www.designspongeonline.com/

    I can spend hours browsing through it - I especially love the before and afters!

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  16. Anonymous14/04/2009, 17:14

    This is a new blogger, a prolific writer, sense of humour. I follow and read each new post.

    http://theclutteredbubble.wordpress.com/

    AV

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  17. Innocent Loverboy14/04/2009, 17:22

    Hey, thanks for the shout-out! I'd recommend your blog, but you're sort of already reading it...

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  18. Paresh15/04/2009, 05:15

    must say in my own words, Ohh No..you ve not written for 3 days now !

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  19. An Open Heart15/04/2009, 16:29

    http://heather-heatherofthehills.blogspot.com/
    This is one of my favorite blogs. Heather posts amazing wild life pics and even has a live feed camera on a bird's nest where the Mama is sitting on some eggs.
    And, of course your blog is very entertaining!

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  20. Unknown15/04/2009, 16:56

    Paresh, you're quite right! Don't worry, I'll have lots of time to update this weekend, and I've got a couple of things in mind...

    To everyone who's suggested a blog, don't worry, I'll get to yours very soon, but I'm afraid I'll have to stop taking suggestions for a little bit. Maybe I'll do it again a few months down the line.

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  21. Anonymous16/04/2009, 09:15

    I started reading your blog since I first saw you on blogs of note. I have a lot of favorite blogs but I will just post one. There are others listed on my blog.

    http://b-splendid.blogspot.com/

    Her blogs always leave me just a little bit happier each time. Enjoy!

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  22. Meandering Mel16/04/2009, 19:32

    I also discovered your blog on the blogs of note, and I was captivated!

    One of my favorite blogs is

    http://tovadarling.blogspot.com/

    Thanks for always being a pleasant read!

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  23. Paresh18/04/2009, 06:03

    hey I love getting comments! They make me feel sexy !

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  24. Anonymous30/04/2009, 17:51

    www.shamusyoung.com/twentysidedtale

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  25. Crystal14/07/2009, 17:57

    I'm a little late to the party, but thanks so much for the link to me! I really appreciate it and have enjoyed my visit here.

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  26. Unknown14/07/2009, 18:09

    You're quite welcome! I was right about your blog, Crystal, I'm still reading and enjoying it. Today's was just lovely. x

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  27. Anonymous08/10/2009, 19:43

    I would love to have a green room. I am a first time mother and I have an eight month old. I work at Narconon drug rehab five days a week and can't seem to find the time to spend in a garden or green room. I feel like I can't even find enough time to spend with my son much less an extracurricular activity. Does anyone have any pointers as to how I can manage all the above better?

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  28. Sylvia21/01/2010, 23:27

    @nolan2109---- Sometimes it helps to re-evaluate your career and maybe even priorities to make you more feel as though you are living a more fulfilled life. I am of the thought, "if you don't like it, change it!" Go for it, find a new job, spend more time with your son. You could get hit by a bus tomorrow and might regret not doing so..
    -Sylvia
    Top 10 Cigars

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  29. Unknown05/05/2010, 21:21

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  30. Unknown16/05/2010, 08:40

    flower is a symbol of love and piece
    flower

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  31. kpo05/07/2010, 10:37

    So many uses of
    flower

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  32. Unknown05/07/2010, 12:27

    we are providing house service for your garden.
    Flower

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  33. kpo06/07/2010, 06:00

    I Love Flowers.

    KPO

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  34. kpo06/07/2010, 06:17

    Flowers are show of feelings of heart.

    KPO

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  35. Unknown06/07/2010, 07:03

    sun flower is very beautiful.

    oldbuilding

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  36. Unknown20/07/2010, 08:35

    i love pink rose. i like this flower.
    flower

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  37. jacob12321/07/2010, 06:25

    flower are precious to give as gift.
    flowers

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