If I were to make a list of bloggers who have influenced me, Holistic Wayfarer would be right there at the top of the list. All you have to do is go there to see for yourself. In so many ways, this young Korean lady is representative of what America is all about. She stands out as the best example I can think of for what the Statue of Liberty represents and what foreign immigrants and their children can accomplish when given a chance. It is not only her accomplishments you have to appreciate but also her honest convictions and her way of sharing them. One unusual post was about the Grammar Police. See how very opinionated and yet helpful she is!
Another blogger I appreciate is Mona Gustafson Affinito. I have read her writings about blogging on more than one forum and she seems outstandingly organized and aware. Again we have someone who is not native to America, yet wise and helpful. Her blog is named CONVERSATIONS, but somehow that title is difficult to see because the words are in white, hidden behind her beautiful header.
And then there is Opinionated Man, a blog I am almost ashamed to open at times because of the potty mouth and the bad attitude, but it shows what can be done if one is determined and has set a goal. If you go there, be prepared to be repulsed by some articles even though you may be inspired by others. A section on Power Blogging will be useful if you are willing to risk his suggestions. 😉
Just for good measure, you should follow a blog called 850 Calories. It is something everyone should see. You will not be able to dismiss it lightly even though there are not that many posts. The ones there will keep you thinking and searching for answers.
Finally, one that really zings for me, because she and I stem from the same era, is the Boomer Connection. Her most recent article is “You’ll Never Be Miss America.” See what I mean? Dig around a while and notice how varied her posts can be. Notice who her followers are and who she follows. She is a woman with a purpose and a plan. Her grammar has been flawless in the posts I have read.
One lesson I have learned today is to be sure I have some way to log into my own blog. There should be something in the footer or a side bar, and I need to set that up. How did I finally post today? I found myself in the reader quite by accident.
Day 3 assignment for Blogging 101: Say “Hi,” to the Neighbors
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I found your comment about “Me” on Holistic Wayfarer
Here it is again in case you miss i”:
to Beth:
“Braver than I am” – correct
Use of the apparent accusative form in such expressions is OK since it is also the emphatic form of the nominative.
Try this one for size:
“He jumps higher than me” – getting into deeper water here !
Now I’ going to read some of your posts……..
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I toyed with saying anything at all for fear I hurt your feelings. I should have approached you privately, but could not find your blog again. Anyway, I hope you will shoot a message to me if you see that I use words wrongly or misspell them. Spelling is my nemesis, and there is no spell check in replies.
Braver than I am brave…
Jumps higher than I jump…
In either case you could say she is braver than I (the am brave being understood).
Or he jumps higher than I (with the jump being understood).
Grammar Girl’s blog is associated with the Visual Thesaurus Dictionary and has a neat collection of articles to help writers remember the rules.
http://www.quickanddirtytips.com/education/grammar
Then, if one knows what he is looking for or has a “key word” to search, he will be happy with the Daily Grammar Archives page: http://www.dailygrammar.com/archive.html
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Potty mouth here. [salutes] Thanks for the nice mention! Very kind of you. 🙂
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Jason,
I find that being honest supplants being nice at times, but being open minded is always necessary. I initially followed your blog because you were adopted and Asian. One day I will be brave enough to blog about that too.
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It does take some consideration. I have a lot of thoughts on adoption, but avoid the topic most days because it also brings with it pain. I wish you the best and hope you can find the time to share your story some day. Let me know if you ever want to share it on my blog. 🙂
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I need time. I need courage. And I need motivation too. Definitely the world would read it there. Your site is a strong force.
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It can be. And I appreciate your recognition. I work hard on it. 🙂
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*Smile* LOL Thanks. I enjoyed every word on me. Very sweet of you.
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I might have said so much more, but my post needed to include four others and could only be 1 page long. 😦
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You’re too much.
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