tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3713030349047688542.post1076079002492151641..comments2023-11-07T07:22:48.414-06:00Comments on Being BetteJo: Sometimes even my favorites don't get any loveBetteJohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11650981249204116251noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3713030349047688542.post-65100595260484951792008-02-24T07:42:00.000-06:002008-02-24T07:42:00.000-06:00Sistren BetteJo,Peaceful greetings from Jamaica. E...Sistren BetteJo,<br><br>Peaceful greetings from Jamaica. <br><br>Each of us strives to find a balance between the "I wanna..." and the "I gotta..."'s in life. <br><br>If a blogger's post has SOUL-touched me, I want them to know it. Many blogs may temporarily amuse me, but that doesn't warrant a comment.<br><br>Because my blog, Voice From Jamaica, is an invitation to stop by and visit, if anyone take their precious time to leave a comment, I feel it is only good manners (Jamaicans call it home training) for me to reply.<br><br>I like the humour in your posts and I like your jewelry, too!<br><br>Bless Up,<br>Lady RootsLADY ROOTShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02024725715605137298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3713030349047688542.post-7360106401326232152008-02-05T14:10:00.000-06:002008-02-05T14:10:00.000-06:00I definitely feel obliged to comment if I've r...I definitely feel obliged to comment if I've read, but if there are loads of comments which already say what I might have said, then I probably wouldn't.<br><br>Google reader is both a blessing and a curse.<br><br>There again when I changed over to google reader, there were still a few blogs that I wasn't able to put on my google reader [mentioning no names of course!]<br><br>So what do we do with such people? I go back to the old system of bookmarks in my side bar - the title of the bookmark is 'no feed blogs' which sounds as if I'm trying to starve them!<br>CheersMaddyhttp://whittereronautism.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3713030349047688542.post-30576742915115491782008-02-04T19:53:00.000-06:002008-02-04T19:53:00.000-06:00Karoli - yes I believe I've dropped by your bl...Karoli - yes I believe I've dropped by your blog too a time or 2. But 350 blogs? A day?? I think I'd have a seizure! :)<br><br>DD - thank you very much! You are SO sweet!BetteJohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11650981249204116251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3713030349047688542.post-82754574777332837522008-02-04T18:58:00.000-06:002008-02-04T18:58:00.000-06:00BetteJo....You know what? Your commenting means a...BetteJo....You know what? Your commenting means a bunch to me. Even when I *at hum* dissappear for a while, you're there reminding me why I started this in the first plae. It's comments like yours that have made my day go a little brighter at times. I think I'm going to have to do less passing through and more acknowledging....Day Dreamerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02287486337770132645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3713030349047688542.post-73652875279653384332008-02-04T18:50:00.000-06:002008-02-04T18:50:00.000-06:00Hi there, I found your blog via the Blogher links...Hi there, I found your blog via the Blogher links on the ads and loved your post. <br><br>I read over 350 blogs per day. Some are for business (in fact, lots are) and many are favorites or friends. I don't comment as often as I should, choosing instead to share friends' posts via Google Reader shared items or if they inspire me to a post, I'll link back to them.<br><br>My biggest failing is not replying to comments posted on my blog. I even wrote a blog post about how hard it is to always reply. I have nothing but admiration for the folks who do.<br><br>Nice to meet ya,<br><br>KaroliKarolihttp://www.drumsnwhistles.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3713030349047688542.post-50343981201714936442008-02-04T18:31:00.000-06:002008-02-04T18:31:00.000-06:00Drew - when you're not around I always assume ...Drew - when you're not around I always assume it's because of school. But still I wonder..<br>Support groups? I did wonder out loud a time or 2 about a 12-step program for blog addiction!BetteJohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11650981249204116251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3713030349047688542.post-13206573168428925662008-02-04T18:28:00.000-06:002008-02-04T18:28:00.000-06:00The toughest part for me is having so many I want ...The toughest part for me is having so many I want to read and just not having enough time! <br><br>Robin Marie - I see why you get more done than I do, you're not as attached to your computer. Good for you!<br> <br>Molly - I think you win with 80-ish! But honestly, you are someone who accomplishes a lot so somehow I can see you keeping up with all those!<br><br>Lara you are such a talented writer I can't imagine you leaving a lame comment anywhere!<br><br>Beading G - Yes, more hours in the day - that would be so useful! But knowing me - I would just add more blogs to my reader!<br><br>Jessica I agree with you about the cyclical part, I go through times where I am really up to date and other times when it's just too hard and I'll let it go for days. <br><br>DD- No, not enough time, ever! But when people you read go away for a while and *ahem* don't post at all - you miss them and yes, worry too!<br><br>Dixie - you are very good at answering the comments on your blog! And always funny too!<br><br>Stimey - not enough time is the universal complaint, but people with young kids like you - I'm amazed you manage what you do!<br><br>H Rose - Yeah, you disappeared for a little while and I worried. Seems like you get to know people and their pattern of posting - and you hope they're just taking some time off and nothing is wrong!<br><br><br><br>Thanks everybody - I love the response! I'm only sorry I can't comment everywhere all the time - but then I wouldn't have time to read!BetteJohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11650981249204116251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3713030349047688542.post-17839892843006261572008-02-04T18:18:00.000-06:002008-02-04T18:18:00.000-06:00I completely agree with Jessica and Day Dreamer. ...I completely agree with Jessica and Day Dreamer. Sometimes you have more to say than other times and it really does feel cyclical. (And I do appreciate your comments on mine!)<br><br>But you should only comment when you feel you have something to say. If you start feeling you HAVE to comment, you need to start introducing yourself to support groups. ;-)Drewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17948329338639204502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3713030349047688542.post-60498449878123113792008-02-04T16:28:00.000-06:002008-02-04T16:28:00.000-06:00I comment on yours because I want to. I'm lik...I comment on yours because I want to. I'm like you, tho, I often read and do not comment....what time!??<br>I'd love to comment on them all...but...<br><br>We can't rightly just post to say we've read it and moved on!!! Can we?Day Dreamerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02287486337770132645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3713030349047688542.post-25662194740683689022008-02-04T13:19:00.000-06:002008-02-04T13:19:00.000-06:00I feel as though my blogging and commenting is ver...I feel as though my blogging and commenting is very cyclical. Sometimes I have plenty to post about and say. Sometimes I don't...<br><br>I know I always appreciate the little notes I get from you on my blog...and I always MEAN to go back and comment on others. Time just seems to get sucked away from me...<br><br>Anyways...thank you for commenting!<br><br>jessicaJessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08101312315541758402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3713030349047688542.post-32489778412138001722008-02-04T10:53:00.000-06:002008-02-04T10:53:00.000-06:00I for one am grateful you comment on my blog! I to...I for one am grateful you comment on my blog! I too only comment when I have something meaningful to say. But I couldn't keep up with as many blogs as you do (under 20 for me) unless we get 48 hrs in a day.The Beading Gemhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10373750828368944711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3713030349047688542.post-57020714580852705982008-02-04T02:49:00.000-06:002008-02-04T02:49:00.000-06:00oh my gosh, there have been so many posts about th...oh my gosh, there have been so many posts about this recently! i'm terrible about commenting, mostly because i lack the energy to be clever, and i shudder to think i might leave a comment that wouldn't be the epitome of wit! really, though, i try to remember the blogging is a form of conversation, and i should make an effort to contribute to it sometimes, and not eavesdrop quite so often. ;)<br><br>but still? it's hard, and i often fail to follow through. sigh...Larahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04389047861929002263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3713030349047688542.post-5194732371201166582008-02-03T22:47:00.000-06:002008-02-03T22:47:00.000-06:00Boy this IS a tough one. I find myself reading mo...Boy this IS a tough one. I find myself reading most through my feed reader (80-ish?) though I do often fall behind for the exact reason you mentioned. Heh, my kids. <br><br>I really do comment in only a handful of places, usually for lack of time. On the days I actually post to my blog, I get very little reading done because my computer time is so limited. <br><br>Then, of course, guilt. Guilt that I would like to comment everywhere and cannot, guilt that I'm reading blogs while my children entertain themselves for a bit. <br><br>I do love the blogosphere, though. :O)Lost A Sockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10193285510550787651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3713030349047688542.post-16292592794218153382008-02-03T22:04:00.000-06:002008-02-03T22:04:00.000-06:00I'm subscribed to 28 also! Some I don't re...I'm subscribed to 28 also! Some I don't read most of the time but have subscribed to because they occasionally appeal to me. Some are just photos, and I don't usually have a lot to say. I comment when I feel the urge, and move on when I don't!Robin Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09880324929055546531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3713030349047688542.post-81169184702183606462008-02-03T19:18:00.000-06:002008-02-03T19:18:00.000-06:00I should have asked this question months ago! So ...I should have asked this question months ago! So much love .. :)BetteJohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11650981249204116251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3713030349047688542.post-36393974883004867462008-02-03T17:57:00.000-06:002008-02-03T17:57:00.000-06:00I leave a comment if I feel like I have something ...I leave a comment if I feel like I have something to add or want to show support. <br><br>I agree with Mscatcalls though ... I always look forward to your comments on my blog and I worry if I don't see you for a day or so LOL<br><br>*Hugs*Honeysuckle Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12881925232598078283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3713030349047688542.post-67071783399927834502008-02-03T17:36:00.000-06:002008-02-03T17:36:00.000-06:00It's funny, I was trying to comment on this an...It's funny, I was trying to comment on this and then I had to get off my computer to go parent. But I'm back! I know that everyone loves comments, so I try to comment a lot, but usually just if I have something to add to the conversation. But I admit that sometimes I just don't have enough time to comment.Stimeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09685801693683588805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3713030349047688542.post-81700224765355027222008-02-03T17:24:00.000-06:002008-02-03T17:24:00.000-06:00I do the same thing.I do the same thing.Dixiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01374432259319077147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3713030349047688542.post-56306904903585367502008-02-03T16:54:00.000-06:002008-02-03T16:54:00.000-06:00S - yes it makes sense, you do feel like you know ...S - yes it makes sense, you do feel like you know people after a while! It's so nice to know I'm missed, it's usually because I simply don't have time. I hate that. :(<br><br>Lady B - Thank you! It's hard to manage when you really want to give equal attention to everyone. On the other hand - what do those bloggers do who get upwards of 30 plus comments per post! Must be hard to be so popular. Sigh-h-h.BetteJohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11650981249204116251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3713030349047688542.post-61950481116515718262008-02-03T16:49:00.000-06:002008-02-03T16:49:00.000-06:00Brilliant post!I feel so much the same as you, it&...Brilliant post!<br><br>I feel so much the same as you, it's very difficult to fit it all in and still have time do anything else.<br><br>I resent the fact that work takes me away from blogging!<br><br>I'm still unsure how to handle it all, particularly when I still want to read it all and comment on all!LadyBananahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02950585926431895778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3713030349047688542.post-80214410847779410662008-02-03T16:03:00.000-06:002008-02-03T16:03:00.000-06:00HI Bette Jo I dont really comment that much on oth...HI Bette Jo <br><br>I dont really comment that much on other people s blogs , mainly because I see that other people do and there seems no need , unless I have something really different to say . But I LOVE the fact that you always comment on mine , and I actually worry when you havent visited , and I say to my sister I wonder if Bette Jo is ok , its mainly because you are always there an d not many other people do comment though I know from my stats that other people do regularly visit but I dont know who they are or much about them and I feel I do know you , so I like your visits ! Does this make sense .... ?MsCatCallshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07305103159809002521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3713030349047688542.post-3896532995648682172008-02-03T15:42:00.000-06:002008-02-03T15:42:00.000-06:0028 blogs? Wow! I guess I do tend to be a bit exc...28 blogs? Wow! I guess I do tend to be a bit excessive.BetteJohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11650981249204116251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3713030349047688542.post-68032585869710188712008-02-03T15:40:00.000-06:002008-02-03T15:40:00.000-06:00I've cut down to 28 blogs. It was so hard. Oh-...I've cut down to 28 blogs. It was so hard. Oh-so-hard.<br><br>I also only comment when I really feel like saying something. I don't have the time to leave "Me, too" comments anymore. <br><br>If I have something to say, I say it. Otherwise, I move along to the next one.Jenkhttp://followingtheroad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3713030349047688542.post-77347364856775423972008-02-03T15:35:00.000-06:002008-02-03T15:35:00.000-06:00Holy crap Mahala - not sure if I'd have the ne...Holy crap Mahala - not sure if I'd have the nerve to comment again after that!<br><br>..and Jo - it's hard not to comment on your blog when all your jewelry pieces are so beautiful! On the other hand - when I'm in a hurry or tired - I like to just admire the pictures. :)BetteJohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11650981249204116251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3713030349047688542.post-34710685175498483242008-02-03T15:27:00.000-06:002008-02-03T15:27:00.000-06:00HI BetteJoI tend to read them all but only comment...HI BetteJo<br>I tend to read them all but only comment on the ones I feel I have something to say. I am naughty and tend to also leave comments on people I have built up a rapport with - those who don't ever comment on mine well I don't tend to leave ones on theirs either. BUt mainly its if I feel I have something to say then and only then I leave one. <br>OOOh I do go on don't I!!!!Gemheavenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13382358807710947800noreply@blogger.com