Today’s topic is “Bloggers you would like to meet in person.” I like mostly writing/fiction/poetry, photography and humor blogs. Those are the ones that attracts me the most. All of them are run by wonderful bloggers who takes their time in posting about things that makes me laugh, teaches me and occasionally changes my mind about many, many things. I am always stuck by their kindness and their appreciation of life.
There are many, many bloggers that I would like to make friends with in person but I haven’t the guts. I’m indecisive about many things and this is one of them. But let’s imagine that I am willing to meet these people. While you’re at it, pretend Queen‘s Somewhere over the rainbow is playing in the background (it’s one of my favorite interpretation of that song).
So, who are these that I might like to meet and make friends with? It would be a long list if I have the time to go through my blogroll but I don’t have that kind of time or patience so I am going to list a few in no particular order. And if it sounds like I am endlessly praising them, it’s because I admire each and every one of them. Please visit these wonderful bloggers and tell them I send you. (And, sorry for my excessive use of the word, wonderful.)
I don’t have a very good memory so I don’t know quite sure when I discovered Sarah’s blog but I’m pretty sure I’ll be visiting her blog even if she just writes one word post. That is how much I like her writing and I’m not just talking about her wonderful poetry. She just puts words together in such a wonderful way that even if she writes about the most ordinary things, it always sounds so melodic to me. And I love the phrase, “Knitting the wind.”
I just love Selma’s sense of humor, her sense of self and her writing style. Her fictions are well written. Sometimes they take you into whole new worlds. I like that she is honest about her emotions and her life.
I love Wicked’s sense of humor. I like humor blogs a lot and will gladly visit Wicked’s blog any time I need a good laugh or a reminder when things gets a bit too stress. And she was the first blogger to allow me to design her blog without much hesitation. I am thankful that she is still using the design and that she actually liked it.
Chris at A Brighter Touch of Haze
Even though Chris doesn’t blog as much, I still find him and his blog fascinating. He’s a musician, which I admired greatly because I can’t play any instruments whatsoever. I first ‘met’ him through Selma’s blog and find his music so poetic and quite sweet. He’s also a chef and from his cooking blog, he seems like a professional to me. And if I have the nerve, I would ask for guitar and cooking lessons from him.
I throughly admired Carrie. She is a designer and a mom. I don’t know if I should say, graphic designer but I think that might be more accurate. Her blog designs are just so wonderful and I always like the colors she uses. Carrie is a fan of Twilight which I can never be a fan of but I think that shows there is more to her than just being a mom and a designer. Plus she has such a great sense of humor.
Abraham/Speculator at La Vie Graphite
I greatly admired Abraham’s words. Every post he writes seems to be fill with some deep understanding of the human spirit or the human will. His words might seems to be ordinary at first, a second read will greatly change that. He has a great infinity in putting his thoughts together. I find I would always find more to think about when I read his blog.
Mmm just recently took over Create Tuesday which I started but didn’t quite put enough effort into it because of time. Mmm was kind enough to take over which he bestowed the new name, Creative Tuesdays. He made Creative Tuesdays so much better and I really admire him for his ability to get people not only to participate but to really encourage them to share and create. I don’t know much about Mmm but from his blogs and his words, I think he is kind gentleman who is quite a creative creature. His illustrations are just wonderful.
Even though Frances is my photo buddy at The Daytrippers, I’ve never met her. I think it’s been almost a year or two since I’ve known her. I wouldn’t say we are kindred spirits but I think it’s pretty close. Though our personalities are complete opposites, we share the love of New York, photography, blogging and other creative projects. She is a generous soul who is willing to share her time and her blog with me.
There are many, many more bloggers to add to the list but I think I’ll leave it at eight. Please visit Frances at my blog in which she is guesting for this week and check out who she picks.
















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February 15, 2010 at 4:47 pm
Frances
A year or two? My dear we’re blog buddies nearly three years.
Lissa left such sweet comments at my blog, and I have to tell you I was very frightened to put myself out there in the blogging world. And that’s funny because in my offline life I am OUT THERE all the time.
But isn’t that always the way.
Lissa designs all the graphics for all my blogs, and helps keep She Who Blogs looking pretty.
I trust her completely.
You know I am as close to my online pals as I am my offline.
Actually I am closer to some of the online ones now that I think about it.
February 15, 2010 at 5:28 pm
Wicked H
Lissa is fabulous! My blog design is perfect, all thanks to her.
I am reaching out to meet up with Frances next weekend, that is the plan. Anyone else going to be in NYC?
February 15, 2010 at 5:37 pm
carrie
ahhh, thanks so much! Lissa, one of these days I am going to go on a road trip to NYC and we’ll have to have a meet-up! xoxo
February 15, 2010 at 8:52 pm
lissa
thanks everyone for your comments, it seems everyone visits NY at one time or another, perhaps I’ll accidently meet one you on the streets, who knows
February 15, 2010 at 9:02 pm
lissa
@Frances, sorry, I have very bad memories, sometimes I remember things so well and sometimes I completely blank out on things – now that you mention three years – that seems like a lot – thanks for your encouragements and allowing me work on your blogs
February 20, 2010 at 1:56 pm
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February 24, 2010 at 1:07 am
Selma
I am very grateful that you have included me in your list, Lissa. The feeling is definitely mutual. I would love to meet you and see all the sights in New York. You are one of the best writers on the net in my opinion. It is always a treat to read your work. Now I am going to check out all the other blogs on your list.
March 11, 2010 at 10:16 am
Chris Alma Jose
Awww… why did I find this post so late? Sorry, I really have been lazy lately. No excuses, I know. But I have been possessed by the cooking demon and is locked up in the kitchen most of the time. Anyhow, go ahead and have the nerve to ask me for lessons. Who knows, I might get a hold of you when I visit New York. Hey, if you’re on FB, look me up, will ya? I’m there most of the time… serving dinner.
March 11, 2010 at 10:50 am
lissa
@Chris, not sure I would be so daring but thanks for the thought!
-lissa
March 23, 2010 at 1:26 am
Mmm
Hey, I just saw this. how very nice. Thank yo to Lissa. Anyone want to join Creative Tussday, btw?