One of the great dynamics of the blogging world–or blogosphere, if you will–is the way that people make new connections and find new friends. Blog awards help create such virtuous cycles. When you’re nominated, you pass the award along.
Just this week, TED WORDS received its first nomination:
THANK YOU to My Botanical Garden for the honor and for bringing TED WORDS into the fold.
The rules of the award are:
- Thank the person who nominated you and link back to them in your post
- Share 7 things about yourself
- Nominate 15 or so bloggers you admire
- Leave a comment on each of the blogs letting them know they’ve been nominated
So, here we go….
7 things about myself:
- I grew six inches in sixth grade.
- I’ve visited every US state except Alaska, Hawaii, Alabama, and Mississippi.
- Fresh-picked raspberries make one of life’s great delights.
- Cats, yes. Dogs, maybe.
- Carl Jung’s insights changed my life.
- I could listen to Brandi Carlile and Martin Sexton sing forever.
- I’m the top-ranked player in the world on the iPhone game Sheeparoo.
Bloggers I admire:
- BY HER OWN LIGHTS–exquisite writing, genuine insight.
- RONA BLACK PHOTOGRAPHY–photos to take your breath away.
- WITH THE FLOW–musings from a life artist.
- VEGETATE–tasty recipes for vegans (and those who love them).
- THE BOILING POINT: A JOURNEY IN IMPROV–cool reflections for skillful theater.
- TAGteach–getting precise about positive reinforcement-based instruction.
- IMPROVISING OUR LIVES–the author of Improv Wisdom says “yes” to life.
- MARGARET DOYLE–A strong writer helps others tell their story too.
- BECOMING MADAME–classy words and layout from an ex-pat in Paris.
- THE BRIGHT OLD OAK–thoughtful inspiration through culture and philosophy.
- BUCKET LIST PUBLICATIONS–awesome travel photos and insights.
- CLOTILDAJAMCRACKER–sassy tips for parents, thrift-seekers, and more.
- JACQUIE ROBINSON–a young artist shares her keen and creative photography.
- ON BEING–a beautiful look at the human side of news.
Check out these other bloggers for some fine work. Keep the circle going.
Thank you, Ted! I am honored my little blog made it onto your list! Looking forward to checking out the “colleagues”, and giving out the award. (My second!) : )