tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1511550796165869351.post8775372932498868759..comments2024-03-28T14:44:26.616-04:00Comments on so much to choose from - Ann Bennett: To the start of a new blog year.Ann Bennetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17759967601352382204noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1511550796165869351.post-77894824279527974592017-05-24T20:48:09.976-04:002017-05-24T20:48:09.976-04:00Glad the timer is working for you. Cool beans.Glad the timer is working for you. Cool beans.The Happy Whiskhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13438469476168485775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1511550796165869351.post-66460883528620396072017-05-10T16:09:40.094-04:002017-05-10T16:09:40.094-04:00I'm glad you participated and I understand the...I'm glad you participated and I understand the limitations. I've had to do the same myself. I didn't bother putting up my links on the A to Z Blog since I was getting plenty of traffic as it was and reciprocating comments kept me plenty busy. I haven't resorted to the timer idea yet, but I have cut back drastically from how I used to blog.<br /><br /><br />Arlee Bird<br /><a Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1511550796165869351.post-19806522108722817482017-05-09T20:36:28.555-04:002017-05-09T20:36:28.555-04:00Congratulations on making it though the month. I o...Congratulations on making it though the month. I only had an hour and half each day to wander around A to Z posts an no set aside time on Saturdays, so yes, having a set time works. There are limits to what we can do everyday. Some days I made it through my whole list of regular visits and others, I only made to top or bottom half of my list because I was trying to also keep on returning visits Jean Davishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02047709505502621618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1511550796165869351.post-64223001475672299482017-05-09T16:12:12.528-04:002017-05-09T16:12:12.528-04:00All things considered, you made quite an accomplis...All things considered, you made quite an accomplishment! In the form of blogging, you wrote something every single day. Something interesting, every single day. Nothing to sneeze at, dear Ann - it's wonderful!<br />A timer is a great idea for time management. I'll have to purchase one to see if it works for me as well ;-)diedre Knighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12772557495518846226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1511550796165869351.post-85906164929094988542017-05-08T21:19:39.056-04:002017-05-08T21:19:39.056-04:00If I didn't, no one would eat around here. lol...If I didn't, no one would eat around here. lol I can spend way too much time just dawdling through the internet.Ann Bennetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17759967601352382204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1511550796165869351.post-18561727710364059152017-05-08T21:18:48.858-04:002017-05-08T21:18:48.858-04:00Thank you Nilanjana. Your blog was incredible this...Thank you Nilanjana. Your blog was incredible this year. I learned so much. Ann Bennetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17759967601352382204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1511550796165869351.post-82399330633608256082017-05-08T21:18:06.408-04:002017-05-08T21:18:06.408-04:00With so many blogs, I can't see staying with s...With so many blogs, I can't see staying with some too hard. There are only so many you can visit in a day and seeing new blogs is what it is about.Ann Bennetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17759967601352382204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1511550796165869351.post-48236779646398106922017-05-08T21:17:08.175-04:002017-05-08T21:17:08.175-04:00I'm sorry to hear that. But it is best to simp...I'm sorry to hear that. But it is best to simplify than push yourself too far. Ann Bennetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17759967601352382204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1511550796165869351.post-50180163380621072012017-05-08T21:15:13.634-04:002017-05-08T21:15:13.634-04:00It was my break each day. I'm surprised I made...It was my break each day. I'm surprised I made it.Ann Bennetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17759967601352382204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1511550796165869351.post-42546690990073706312017-05-08T18:21:06.812-04:002017-05-08T18:21:06.812-04:00I've made a list of phone calls I am making in...I've made a list of phone calls I am making in the morning. I dread them. I have gotten very flexible with what happens during the day. Blogging is social for me too. I feel like so many of you are good friends. Ann Bennetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17759967601352382204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1511550796165869351.post-72445132073255558792017-05-08T18:18:45.739-04:002017-05-08T18:18:45.739-04:00Some I do for pleasure, some I do because of my dr...Some I do for pleasure, some I do because of my dream of being a writer. I think I am the furthest I have ever been from that goal. But the blog keeps me in the race.Ann Bennetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17759967601352382204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1511550796165869351.post-60904223115767147322017-05-08T18:17:17.016-04:002017-05-08T18:17:17.016-04:00I find books and things to read by following blogs...I find books and things to read by following blogs. My blog posts have led me to want to re-read several books. Thank you for your kind words. I certainly enjoyed reading about rare breeds with your blog. It was nice to know so much still exists. Ann Bennetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17759967601352382204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1511550796165869351.post-12198551984627046782017-05-08T18:11:57.958-04:002017-05-08T18:11:57.958-04:00I've enjoyed visiting your blog. I hope to par...I've enjoyed visiting your blog. I hope to participate in some of your blog hops.<br /><br />Writing about writers turned out to be an easier topic. It is hard to pick and choose. Plus some letters had so many and some so few. Thanks for the compliment.Ann Bennetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17759967601352382204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1511550796165869351.post-86870247724747674402017-05-08T18:10:10.047-04:002017-05-08T18:10:10.047-04:00I have to think about my comments. Lately, I write...I have to think about my comments. Lately, I write a comment and not get around to publishing it. My internet is shaky and I lose the connection. Well I think there is some interference with my modem. I do hope things ease up for you and your family. I know how hectic things get at times. Ann Bennetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17759967601352382204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1511550796165869351.post-86808608629449440592017-05-08T18:07:31.496-04:002017-05-08T18:07:31.496-04:00One link leads to another. I am bad to start searc...One link leads to another. I am bad to start searching a tangent and really start reading. I do tend to watch television in the evenings with my laptop open. I'll open several webpages until I overload the browser.Ann Bennetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17759967601352382204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1511550796165869351.post-31663686763829486472017-05-08T18:01:15.971-04:002017-05-08T18:01:15.971-04:00Setting a timer is a really smart idea.Setting a timer is a really smart idea.L. Diane Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425864276166334896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1511550796165869351.post-27974645785066028872017-05-08T15:57:28.248-04:002017-05-08T15:57:28.248-04:00That is such a neat idea to use a timer! Now why d...That is such a neat idea to use a timer! Now why didn't I think of that?? :)<br /><br />I enjoyed your posts much, though I don't think I made it to all of them, my visiting kind of spun out of control this year w/o the list. Congrats on a well executed theme and a great A-Z..<br /><br />Best always,<br />Nilanjana.Nilanjana Bosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08656370320322301943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1511550796165869351.post-16804884789405170982017-05-08T13:24:58.043-04:002017-05-08T13:24:58.043-04:00Great points, Ann! There's always SO much goin...Great points, Ann! There's always SO much going on and time runs out. It got away from me during the A to Z and I didn't get the chance to visit you all that much, but congratulations on completing the challenge. Doing it with two blogs must have been difficult. Debbie D. https://www.blogger.com/profile/13153118405565035071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1511550796165869351.post-41855929665134643532017-05-08T12:25:15.790-04:002017-05-08T12:25:15.790-04:00I'm glad the new format of A to Z worked for y...I'm glad the new format of A to Z worked for you. Life is really complicated for me right now though I keep trying to simplify. Susan Gourley/Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02669793865290876168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1511550796165869351.post-72978204195566191762017-05-08T12:18:14.909-04:002017-05-08T12:18:14.909-04:00It does get more complicated and busy the older we...It does get more complicated and busy the older we get. You managed to do it though.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1511550796165869351.post-12326473091072239572017-05-08T10:12:47.877-04:002017-05-08T10:12:47.877-04:00My schedule is never complete, but time is always ...My schedule is never complete, but time is always there so I never worry about it. I never wear a watch although I have a few.Bloggig often helps offer a social time for meOut on the prairiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09548162534362532705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1511550796165869351.post-45807030833540452842017-05-08T06:21:15.944-04:002017-05-08T06:21:15.944-04:00Have to do what is best for you in the end indeed....Have to do what is best for you in the end indeed. When it goes from fun to a chore or thinking of it is just a time suck, best to step back and reflect indeed.Pat Hatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07745293224202430152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1511550796165869351.post-13125299864197754122017-05-08T03:07:29.350-04:002017-05-08T03:07:29.350-04:00Hi Ann - probably wise using that timer ... I spen...Hi Ann - probably wise using that timer ... I spend far longer. But it was interesting reading your take on authors and books ... I enjoy that and will need to be back for reference purposes ... cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1511550796165869351.post-44944001075113843622017-05-08T01:14:06.930-04:002017-05-08T01:14:06.930-04:00I thoroughly enjoyed what I read of your A-Z. But...I thoroughly enjoyed what I read of your A-Z. But I am a confirmed bookaholic.<br />I like your one hour plan. And agree wholeheartedly about just how much there is to choose from. Some good, some exciting, some scary...Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1511550796165869351.post-30868276735173668272017-05-08T01:04:55.049-04:002017-05-08T01:04:55.049-04:00I knew with what was going on with our lives this ...I knew with what was going on with our lives this year that I wouldn't be able to devote the time needed for A/Z so that's why I passed on it this year. I even found myself passing on reading blogs that I normally follow while they participate in the challenge this year. I do agree with your dad's advice. The older we get, the harder it is to keep up with it all it seems. I spend bettyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06323135450742337670noreply@blogger.com