tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4357415193462649988.post7740468308080218199..comments2023-11-22T21:30:35.388-06:00Comments on My Own Mind blog / Homeschool Atheist Momma: The Liebster AwardKarenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03309932952235453461noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4357415193462649988.post-79040843935345456722013-01-25T19:01:30.317-06:002013-01-25T19:01:30.317-06:00Karen, you really brightened my day with your nomi... Karen, you really brightened my day with your nomination - but I couldn't find 11 new blogs. So I thought I'd answer your questions here:<br /><br /> How has your blog changed over time?<br /><br />It's gotten more random- and not so heavy. I don't feel like I have to be a homeschooling apologist anymore.<br /><br /> Name some other blogs that you have "discovered" and enjoy.<br /><br />http://ohpeacefulday.blogspot.com/2013/01/happy-australia-day.html from another Australian homeschooler, <br /><br />http://churchyear.blogspot.com/ for her literary insights, <br /><br />and http://crafting-a-life.com/craftlit/ so I can listen to someone explain the literary aspects of Dracula while I wash the dishes. (She's actually up to Jane Ayer right now, but I thought the phrase 'literary aspects of Dracula' was funnier than 'literary aspects of Jany Ayer'!)<br /> <br />How many "followers" do you have on your blog?<br /><br />6 on google reader, 2 on WP and about 5 regulars from fb notifications. There are usually about 12 readers daily that come in from search engines.<br /><br /> How would you change the format of your blog? <br /><br />I like it as is so far, I guess simpler is better, I read somewhere blog awards and blog lists should be on a separate page from the main one, but I haven't taken time to re-organize my sidebar.<br /><br /> Which of your blog posts gets the most traffic? (Leave a link)<br /><br />http://www.ourcurioushome.net/2012/08/18/making-a-maze-from-caution-tape-guest-post-by-dan-dh/ and my husband wrote it, not me! But I forgive him for that ;-)<br /><br /> Which of your blog posts is your personal favorite? (Leave a link)<br />Oh dear - I love them all.<br /> <br />What ideas are you working on for your blog?<br /><br />The ramification of Imagio Dei on education - it will probably be a series.<br /> <br />Why did you start blogging?<br /><br />Right after I learned I was pregnant with K, as I prepared to go to China with my friend to help her pick up her daughter, after writing and organizing my church's VBS and organizing my co-op's semester - because I was so busy as it was? Because I was loosing my mind and needed a place to write it all down? Because writing helps me know what I think? Because uploading photos is faster than making a scrapbook and you can use a search engine on it later? I dunno. <br /> <br /> What inspires you?<br /><br />Golden light in the early evening, my kid's jokes, lovely books I read, thoughts that come to me when I'm walking to the YMCA to swim, pretty things in knitting books, old hymns.<br /> <br />What are your goals for your blog?<br /><br />To listen for the good stuff, and write it down before I forget it.<br /> <br /> What do you think about comments on your blog?<br /><br />Goody Goody Gumdrops it might as well be Christmas!<br /><br />11 Random things about Me;<br /><br />1 I love being funny, even if I am the joke.<br />2 I get defensive too easily.<br />3 My hair is doing really weird things in this January cold snap we've been having in New England. The air is really dry, and I'm trying out an anti-clorine shampoo. <br />4 I was just diagnosed with celiac disease and feel really wonderful since I went gluten free.<br />5 I'm really greatful for the help I've received from my Mother in law in going gluten free- I've gotten about 9 new gf cookbooks in the mail since New years.<br />6 I'm slogging through the last bit of a knitting pattern that I'm writing, you know the 20% that takes 80% of the time bit...<br />7 I haven't yet seen the end of the new Dr Who Christmas special with the snowmen.<br />8 I've borrowed Grace Kelly movies from the library just so I can look at the costumes.<br />9 My son is up in Boston tonight with my Mom and my Uncle to eat Chinese food and listen to a chamber music concert at one of the conservatories up there - I forget which one.<br />10 I think my husband's blue eyes are heart melting and he thinks my brown eyes are wonderful - how convenient!<br />11 I breaded fish with gf breadcrumbs and flour mix for the first time ever tonight, and it worked just fine.<br />christinethecurioushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17282023931644546370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4357415193462649988.post-51911353977501903412013-01-23T15:32:12.341-06:002013-01-23T15:32:12.341-06:00I just published my response!I just published my response!Larissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09586721197750246060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4357415193462649988.post-21467988413971584032013-01-23T01:05:00.768-06:002013-01-23T01:05:00.768-06:00Lovely to have you here, Amanda. I'm enjoying...Lovely to have you here, Amanda. I'm enjoying hearing about your life in Alaska...OH, The Places You Will Go!Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03309932952235453461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4357415193462649988.post-82744927099685315722013-01-19T22:00:49.205-06:002013-01-19T22:00:49.205-06:00I just found your blog when you nominated another ...I just found your blog when you nominated another blog I read. I love it. I homeschool as well and we are secular homeschoolers, in the sense that we homeschool for non religious reasons. Your blog is amazing. Anyway, just wanted to say hi.<br /><br />Your newest follower-<br />Amanda<br /><br />www.beringseaadventures.blogspot.comAmandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09657894635737326366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4357415193462649988.post-28966725029599910992013-01-19T20:59:51.896-06:002013-01-19T20:59:51.896-06:00Eh, be a rule breaker!Eh, be a rule breaker!Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03309932952235453461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4357415193462649988.post-41839452917389941792013-01-19T11:49:21.574-06:002013-01-19T11:49:21.574-06:00Thank you so much! I'm honored! I can't ...Thank you so much! I'm honored! I can't wait to get started answering the questions. Larissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09586721197750246060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4357415193462649988.post-9520336162003408992013-01-19T10:26:37.225-06:002013-01-19T10:26:37.225-06:00Thanks for the nomination, but my blog has been ar...Thanks for the nomination, but my blog has been around for a LOOOOOONNNNNGGGG time, do I still qualify? Ahermitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12246307693236606434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4357415193462649988.post-72181970622763147722013-01-18T12:38:27.269-06:002013-01-18T12:38:27.269-06:00Oh sure, just give me 11 new blogs that I need to ...Oh sure, just give me 11 new blogs that I need to go read about. Not like I had anything to do all weekend anyways...<br /><br />But truly, thanks for sharing as I know the blogs you picked will be less about "God's mission for our family" and more about how to raise great kids in this crazy mixed up world we live in.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4357415193462649988.post-32766292219643451202013-01-17T23:02:58.446-06:002013-01-17T23:02:58.446-06:00Thanks. I'll try to answer the questions this ...Thanks. I'll try to answer the questions this weekend. Cool ideas. I'll check out some of these other blogs too. Many blessings,Lanahttp://www.wideopenground.comnoreply@blogger.com