It's no secret, I have this terrible habit of taking pictures of other peoples houses. Some folks would call it creeping, but I like to think of my fascination with other people's houses as simply appreciating good curb appeal.
Then there are the houses like number 1658, up there. At first glance, it looks and feels a bit foreboding, as if the stairs or the railings would give way at the slightest touch and send you right back down into some serious hurt.
Although, growing up in an urban neighborhood, where folks sometimes made a habit of misunderstanding your stuff as community property, I totally get the chain across the stoop thing.
I wouldn't want a bunch of uninvited strangers sitting on MY lap, either.
And yet, even when looking back on it now, I can't help but walk away and imagine there being SO MANY stories here, just waiting to be told, if given the chance.
This is why I am and will always be an advocate for the blogging community.
Stories take time to manifest themselves, sometimes they appear within a blink of an eye and then life moves on to the point where we often times miss things, especially when facing in a totally different direction.
On the other hand, I am also guilty of not reading as many blogs posts (as I used to) and I am also engaging in a lot more conversations on Facebook.
On the third hand, social media platforms (like Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Tumblr and Twitter) are just a quick snapshot of a person (in this case, a blogger like me) and very much like a virtual Open House.
For example: I follow Momofali on Facebook (because "stalk" is such an ugly word!) because she's smart…and funny…she also posts smart and funny updates about her kids and dog…and then Momo occasionally shares a link to her latest blog post.
Aaaaaand, this is the best example of how social media helps us to appreciate the curb appeal of an amazing blog post AND further proof in my evangelizing…NOPE!…blogging is SO NOT dead.
Moral of the Story: Shut up and just blog, already.
Until then, I'mma continue creeping on your Facebook (or Instagram, etc…) and you can leave the rest up to my imagination, you're welcome 🙂
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90 responses to “Blogging is not dead, it just needs a little airing out.”
YES. That post was awesome. I like this one, too. 🙂
YES. That post was awesome. I like this one, too. 🙂
YES. That post was awesome. I like this one, too. 🙂
YES. That post was awesome. I like this one, too. 🙂
YES. That post was awesome. I like this one, too. 🙂
YES. That post was awesome. I like this one, too. 🙂
YES. That post was awesome. I like this one, too. 🙂
YES. That post was awesome. I like this one, too. 🙂
YES. That post was awesome. I like this one, too. 🙂
Because you are awesome, Melisa (and thanks!) 🙂
Because you are awesome, Melisa (and thanks!) 🙂
Because you are awesome, Melisa (and thanks!) 🙂
Because you are awesome, Melisa (and thanks!) 🙂
Because you are awesome, Melisa (and thanks!) 🙂
Because you are awesome, Melisa (and thanks!) 🙂
Because you are awesome, Melisa (and thanks!) 🙂
Because you are awesome, Melisa (and thanks!) 🙂
Because you are awesome, Melisa (and thanks!) 🙂
I love the stories. The snapshots and the tidbits we get on other social media are great, but the stories we read on blogs give us perspective and allow us to see the bigger picture.
(I loved Momo’s post, too.)
I love the stories. The snapshots and the tidbits we get on other social media are great, but the stories we read on blogs give us perspective and allow us to see the bigger picture.
(I loved Momo’s post, too.)
I love the stories. The snapshots and the tidbits we get on other social media are great, but the stories we read on blogs give us perspective and allow us to see the bigger picture.
(I loved Momo’s post, too.)
I love the stories. The snapshots and the tidbits we get on other social media are great, but the stories we read on blogs give us perspective and allow us to see the bigger picture.
(I loved Momo’s post, too.)
I love the stories. The snapshots and the tidbits we get on other social media are great, but the stories we read on blogs give us perspective and allow us to see the bigger picture.
(I loved Momo’s post, too.)
I love the stories. The snapshots and the tidbits we get on other social media are great, but the stories we read on blogs give us perspective and allow us to see the bigger picture.
(I loved Momo’s post, too.)
I love the stories. The snapshots and the tidbits we get on other social media are great, but the stories we read on blogs give us perspective and allow us to see the bigger picture.
(I loved Momo’s post, too.)
I love the stories. The snapshots and the tidbits we get on other social media are great, but the stories we read on blogs give us perspective and allow us to see the bigger picture.
(I loved Momo’s post, too.)
I love the stories. The snapshots and the tidbits we get on other social media are great, but the stories we read on blogs give us perspective and allow us to see the bigger picture.
(I loved Momo’s post, too.)
Yes…EXACTLY!!!…blog posts are most definitely "the bigger picture" you said it (not to mention, write) way gooder than me, Shannon 😉
Yes…EXACTLY!!!…blog posts are most definitely "the bigger picture" you said it (not to mention, write) way gooder than me, Shannon 😉
Yes…EXACTLY!!!…blog posts are most definitely "the bigger picture" you said it (not to mention, write) way gooder than me, Shannon 😉
Yes…EXACTLY!!!…blog posts are most definitely "the bigger picture" you said it (not to mention, write) way gooder than me, Shannon 😉
Yes…EXACTLY!!!…blog posts are most definitely "the bigger picture" you said it (not to mention, write) way gooder than me, Shannon 😉
Yes…EXACTLY!!!…blog posts are most definitely "the bigger picture" you said it (not to mention, write) way gooder than me, Shannon 😉
Yes…EXACTLY!!!…blog posts are most definitely "the bigger picture" you said it (not to mention, write) way gooder than me, Shannon 😉
Yes…EXACTLY!!!…blog posts are most definitely "the bigger picture" you said it (not to mention, write) way gooder than me, Shannon 😉
Yes…EXACTLY!!!…blog posts are most definitely "the bigger picture" you said it (not to mention, write) way gooder than me, Shannon 😉
YES! So. Many. Stories. Blogging is my front stoop. Thank you for putting it so beautifully.
YES! So. Many. Stories. Blogging is my front stoop. Thank you for putting it so beautifully.
YES! So. Many. Stories. Blogging is my front stoop. Thank you for putting it so beautifully.
YES! So. Many. Stories. Blogging is my front stoop. Thank you for putting it so beautifully.
YES! So. Many. Stories. Blogging is my front stoop. Thank you for putting it so beautifully.
YES! So. Many. Stories. Blogging is my front stoop. Thank you for putting it so beautifully.
YES! So. Many. Stories. Blogging is my front stoop. Thank you for putting it so beautifully.
YES! So. Many. Stories. Blogging is my front stoop. Thank you for putting it so beautifully.
YES! So. Many. Stories. Blogging is my front stoop. Thank you for putting it so beautifully.
Thanks for stopping by my stoop, Momo 🙂
Thanks for stopping by my stoop, Momo 🙂
Thanks for stopping by my stoop, Momo 🙂
Thanks for stopping by my stoop, Momo 🙂
Thanks for stopping by my stoop, Momo 🙂
Thanks for stopping by my stoop, Momo 🙂
Thanks for stopping by my stoop, Momo 🙂
Thanks for stopping by my stoop, Momo 🙂
Thanks for stopping by my stoop, Momo 🙂
I read Momo’s post and darned near cried. Being a child of divorce it resonated. Then I read your post and thought, “I have to get back to blogging!” Now that the oldest is married, there are going to be so many more stories . . . even if she does live in Virginia. Thanks for the gentle reminder.
I read Momo’s post and darned near cried. Being a child of divorce it resonated. Then I read your post and thought, “I have to get back to blogging!” Now that the oldest is married, there are going to be so many more stories . . . even if she does live in Virginia. Thanks for the gentle reminder.
I read Momo’s post and darned near cried. Being a child of divorce it resonated. Then I read your post and thought, “I have to get back to blogging!” Now that the oldest is married, there are going to be so many more stories . . . even if she does live in Virginia. Thanks for the gentle reminder.
I read Momo’s post and darned near cried. Being a child of divorce it resonated. Then I read your post and thought, “I have to get back to blogging!” Now that the oldest is married, there are going to be so many more stories . . . even if she does live in Virginia. Thanks for the gentle reminder.
I read Momo’s post and darned near cried. Being a child of divorce it resonated. Then I read your post and thought, “I have to get back to blogging!” Now that the oldest is married, there are going to be so many more stories . . . even if she does live in Virginia. Thanks for the gentle reminder.
I read Momo’s post and darned near cried. Being a child of divorce it resonated. Then I read your post and thought, “I have to get back to blogging!” Now that the oldest is married, there are going to be so many more stories . . . even if she does live in Virginia. Thanks for the gentle reminder.
I read Momo’s post and darned near cried. Being a child of divorce it resonated. Then I read your post and thought, “I have to get back to blogging!” Now that the oldest is married, there are going to be so many more stories . . . even if she does live in Virginia. Thanks for the gentle reminder.
I read Momo’s post and darned near cried. Being a child of divorce it resonated. Then I read your post and thought, “I have to get back to blogging!” Now that the oldest is married, there are going to be so many more stories . . . even if she does live in Virginia. Thanks for the gentle reminder.
I read Momo’s post and darned near cried. Being a child of divorce it resonated. Then I read your post and thought, “I have to get back to blogging!” Now that the oldest is married, there are going to be so many more stories . . . even if she does live in Virginia. Thanks for the gentle reminder.
Yes, get back to blogging, please and thank you 🙂
Yes, get back to blogging, please and thank you 🙂
Yes, get back to blogging, please and thank you 🙂
Yes, get back to blogging, please and thank you 🙂
Yes, get back to blogging, please and thank you 🙂
Yes, get back to blogging, please and thank you 🙂
Yes, get back to blogging, please and thank you 🙂
Yes, get back to blogging, please and thank you 🙂
Yes, get back to blogging, please and thank you 🙂
Ugh. I have so many of these posts in my head. I NEED to start writing regularly again.
*sigh*
Ugh. I have so many of these posts in my head. I NEED to start writing regularly again.
*sigh*
Ugh. I have so many of these posts in my head. I NEED to start writing regularly again.
*sigh*
Ugh. I have so many of these posts in my head. I NEED to start writing regularly again.
*sigh*
Ugh. I have so many of these posts in my head. I NEED to start writing regularly again.
*sigh*
Ugh. I have so many of these posts in my head. I NEED to start writing regularly again.
*sigh*
Ugh. I have so many of these posts in my head. I NEED to start writing regularly again.
*sigh*
Ugh. I have so many of these posts in my head. I NEED to start writing regularly again.
*sigh*
Ugh. I have so many of these posts in my head. I NEED to start writing regularly again.
*sigh*
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