15 Minutes Of Fame - Again??
Apparently fame can happen more than once in a lifetime.
MomGrind is the New Blog Of The Week over at Barbara Swafford’s Blogging Without a Blog.
In her blog’s About page, Barbara writes:
“My name is Barbara Swafford.
Is what I write credible? You decide.”
This should tell you a lot about Barbara. She is smart, down-to-earth and not afraid to ask tough questions. Her writing style is clear and simple. She challenges her readers to think. She is an expert at creating a vibrant community around her blog. In fact, hers is one of the few blogs I fell in love with right away. I subscribed to her blog after the first visit. Usually it takes a few visits before I commit to a blog enough to become a subscriber.
Thank you Barbara. I am honored, flattered and very, very grateful.
If you clicked over from Barbara’s blog and are wondering what’s worth reading over here, I think I will follow Marelisa’s example and suggest these posts - they are the very best (to judge by number of page views and comments) that I have managed to produce over the past four months:
When Successful Bloggers Try To (Gasp) Make Money
The Blurry Line Between Online And Real-Life Relationships
Blogging: Not All Comments Are Welcome
Could MomGrind Use A Little Profanity?
These posts are more personal and will tell you more about who’s behind MomGrind:
My Name Is Vered, And I’m A Mommyblogger Wannabe
MomGrind’s regular posting schedue will resume tomorrow but no Wordless Wednesday is planned. Instead, I will make an important ANNOUNCEMENT. See you tomorrow!
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Barbara Swafford responds:
Posted: June 24th, 2008 at 1:18 am →
Hi Vered,
Thank you so much for your kind words. That was so sweet of you.
Ironically I thought you had been blogging for a long time as I saw you all over blogosphere. I subscribed to your blog, and it wasn’t until recently while I was going through your archives in my reader, I realized you had only started blogging in March. I was shocked. You have this blogging think down pat, as well as networking.
You’re a great example for other new (and old) bloggers and I had to do my part to point as many people in your direction as possible.
Enjoy your reign. The diamond crown is in the mail. hehe
Barbara Swafford’s last blog post..NBOTW Needs No Introduction
Sara responds:
Posted: June 24th, 2008 at 5:54 am →
Dude, Barbara is the master of picking the best blogs for NBOTW. (And that’s not just because I was fortunate enough to be one…). Like Barbara, I find it hard to believe you’re new on the scene. Your voice and presence are so well-established!
Sara’s last blog post..It’s Okay to Just Shut Up: Understanding Introversion
Suzie responds:
Posted: June 24th, 2008 at 7:04 am →
Ohh I wonder what the announcement will be. You have my attention
Suzie’s last blog post..A Very Sexy Me
Hunter Nuttall responds:
Posted: June 24th, 2008 at 7:08 am →
And now you’re using the cliffhanger technique. I’m dying to know what the announcement is! Excuse me, what the ANNOUNCEMENT is! I’m assuming that all caps means it’s a good thing, so I’ll just live with that for now.
Hunter Nuttall’s last blog post..The Millionaire Mindset
hyrcan responds:
Posted: June 24th, 2008 at 7:09 am →
Ack! I’ve been sucked into some vortex of the blogosphere… a blortex? *shrug* sooo dizzy… I discovered “Blogging Without A Blog” from a comment on this site, and now I’m getting sent here and they send me back here! sooo diiizzzzyy…
Some one tell me when the room stops spinning…
I too didn’t realize that you only started in March, that’s pretty cool! Keep up the good job. You’re posts (blog and comments) have been one of several things that have motivated me to start blogging again. I might even resurrect some of my old post back into the archives.
Now if you’ll excuse me, I need to go flog myself for actually using the word ‘blogosphere’ in a… Gah I did it again! From some reason… I really hate that word…
hyrcan’s last blog post..Change?
Ann responds:
Posted: June 24th, 2008 at 7:50 am →
Congrats, Vered!
I read your blog because you write from a personal point of view about issues of interest to all of us - and no regurgitation here!
I too was amazed to learn that you’re new at blogging; you have an instinctive feel for this game!
Ann
Ann’s last blog post..Just Do It - Starting is the Hardest Part
Marelisa responds:
Posted: June 24th, 2008 at 8:11 am →
Hey Vered, Congratulations! You know I love this blog, there’s always something interesting going on over here!
Marelisa’s last blog post..Decide What You Want
Ellen Wilson responds:
Posted: June 24th, 2008 at 8:19 am →
That is very cool Vered. I think very highly of Barbara, and I like your blog very much too. Now I have to go and find that post of yours that I didn’t have time to read the other day. The one with the goofy looking woman picture. Good day! E
Ellen Wilson’s last blog post..Everyday isn’t Always an Opus
RJ responds:
Posted: June 24th, 2008 at 9:27 am →
Congratulations Vered! Your’s is a heartfelt and wonderful blog (distinctive and entertaining writing style!). I always check it out in the morning and come away with a smile, a smirk, or a bonafide laugh-a-ton! Looking forward to your announcement tomorrow. I wonder what it is <__>
RJ’s last blog post..1,2,3…Ubuntu!
Natural responds:
Posted: June 24th, 2008 at 9:40 am →
you’re both fabulous. i subscribe to barbara’s blog but i don’t know why, i just know to go there monday-friday.
congrats to you and your great blog.
Natural’s last blog post..If I Only Had A Brain
Jill responds:
Posted: June 24th, 2008 at 11:14 am →
I never doubted that you would be great at blogging. I’m proud of you.
Bamboo Forest responds:
Posted: June 24th, 2008 at 11:41 am →
Congratulations Vered! This is a wonderful accomplishment. I don’t think Barbara could have made a better choice.
Bamboo Forest’s last blog post..7 Requirements to be a Motivational Speaker
Don Mills Diva responds:
Posted: June 24th, 2008 at 11:53 am →
I’m going to go back and read some of these - thanks Vered!
Don Mills Diva’s last blog post..Say hello to my little excuse
Tim Brownson responds:
Posted: June 24th, 2008 at 12:35 pm →
I’m crushed! I give you about 7.2 seconds of fame and don’t even get a mention
You’ve earned it though, so I suppose I’ll forgive you just this once.
Well done Vered!
Tim Brownson’s last blog post..The Reality of Reality
Alik | PracticeThis.com responds:
Posted: June 24th, 2008 at 12:56 pm →
Congrats!
Dedication pays off.
Alik | PracticeThis.com’s last blog post..Prioritize What You Do – Steven Covey Way [The Way That Works]
MomGrind responds:
Posted: June 24th, 2008 at 12:57 pm →
@ Barbara: Thank you. Just… thank you.
@ Sara: Thanks!!!
@ Suzie: “You have my attention”. Ha. Mission accomplished.
@ Hunter: I love that you’re so curious.
@ hyrcan: Sorry about sucking you into a vortex of the blogosphere, and for making you use that word… I don’t mind it actually.
“You’re posts (blog and comments) have been one of several things that have motivated me to start blogging again.” Really? REALLY? Well that’s just so amazing!
“I might even resurrect some of my old post back into the archives.” – I would love to get a chance to read those.
@ Ann: thank you so much for the support, blogging friends.
@ Marelisa: smooch.
@ Ellen: I see you found that post and made a comment… thank you. I think very highly of Barbara too, and I love your blog! It’s always great to discover blogs that I can relate to.
@ RJ: ha. You’ll have to wait until tomorrow.
@ Natural: Thank you. You happen to be fabulous too! I subscribed to your blog after the first time as well.
@ Jill: thank you my dear.
@ Bamboo Forest: thank you!
@ Don Mills Diva: thank you. Yours is another blog that I subscribed to right away.
@ Tim: You know I’m your loyal fan so stop whining. You’re a life coach who wrote an AWESOME book and a wonderful, highly inspiring ebook. You should be as happy as a clam, always.
Thank you.
@ Alik: “Dedication pays off.”. Yes it does. You see? I’ve been paying attention to what you say on your blog.
phyllis responds:
Posted: June 24th, 2008 at 8:49 pm →
how cool for you! congrats:-)
phyllis’s last blog post..I’ve Been Waiting for Gilad Shalit for 2 Years - Tuesday Torah
theramblinghousewife responds:
Posted: June 24th, 2008 at 10:38 pm →
Oh Wow! You’ve only been blogging since March!
That’s quite unbelievable! I would have never thought that I have been blogging longer than you! (Since Nov 2007).
You’ve found a huge following in such a short time–It’s quite amazing!
theramblinghousewife’s last blog post..Windows of Opportunity
Liz responds:
Posted: June 25th, 2008 at 3:52 am →
Crud. I’m taking the kids into NYC, today. Now, I’m going to have to wait until tonight to read your announcement. Gosh, but I love a good teaser. Sort of ;o)
Liz’s last blog post..Nearly Wordless Wednesday: It’s Really Not All That Hard, Being Green!
MomGrind responds:
Posted: June 25th, 2008 at 9:10 am →
@ phyllis: thank you.
@ the rambling housewife: I think you are more laid back in your approach to blogging while I ATTACKED the blogosphere with all my might.
But that’s exactly why I need to scale back for a few weeks now (see today’s post), and it worries me, because I am still in the process of building my blog and my online presence. Life has a way of interfering with blogging. 
@ Liz: Trips with kids are often more stressful than fun… hope you have a good trip.
Sarah responds:
Posted: June 25th, 2008 at 12:58 pm →
Congratulations! You deserve it. Your blog is always thought provoking and inclusive of everyone!
Sarah’s last blog post..Which Disney Princess are You?
chris responds:
Posted: June 25th, 2008 at 6:57 pm →
You da bomb!!!!
chris’s last blog post..Miscellaneous Things From Hahvahd Yahrd
MomGrind responds:
Posted: June 25th, 2008 at 9:19 pm →
@ Sarah: And you my dear are so supportive! Thank you.
@ chris: you da funny!
Shilpan | successsoul.com responds:
Posted: June 26th, 2008 at 9:11 pm →
Vered,
What we can do without you. Blogging becomes worthless odyssey if Vered is not going around the blogoshpere and not encouraging every wanna be blogger.
Shilpan
Shilpan | successsoul.com’s last blog post..An Interview with Tina Su of Think Simple Now
MomGrind responds:
Posted: June 28th, 2008 at 11:23 am →
@ Shilpan: That was so funny.
Thanks for making me smile!