July 15, 2006

2. How do you use blogging to build friendships?
I think building friendships through blogging is a natural occurrence. We start reading other blogs and meet people who share our interests. We realize we have things in common with these bloggers and comment about how much we love their points of view or share a similar story. As time goes on we create a bond with these writers and it’s almost as strong as it would be if you’d known the person all your life.

3. Who do you read every day, rain or shine?
Mocha Momma, Dooce, Granny Gets A Vibrator, The Caffeinated Librarian, A Mommy Story, The Queen of Spain, Mom 101, Finslippy and The Company Bitch.

4. Why did you choose to share that piece of yourself in a photograph?
I think my hands are the strongest part of me. Metaphorically, they are the masters that perform all the tasks my over flowing brain wishes to accomplish. They type my blog, they show that I’m someone’s wife, they write love notes to my husband, they tousle Dawson’s hair when he wants his “Mumma Time”, they wash the dishes, they do the cooking, the cleaning and the occasional slapping of my forehead when I’ve done something stupid. And I think they represent my past and all the things I’ve accomplished and also my future and all the things I wish to do “someday”. In a way, they hold the keys that unlock the doors.

5. How would you describe your writing style?
I’m on the spot and I can’t describe it. I can’t find the right word or words. I think I’m humorous, but fear that others may not think so. I think I’m witty, but fear that others may think I’m boring or bland. I think my writing is honest and tactful (unless we’re talking politics then I get pretty heated). I think the better question would be: How do your readers describe your writing? Maybe I’ll open a forum topic or interview about that!

6. If you could spend time with one person (other than your spouse, because really, let’s not rack up the suck up points here), who would it be?
I would love to be cute and funny and tell you how I’d like to meet some famous celebrity (Clive Owen comes to mind), but I know the odds of bumping into him at the corner grocery are slim to none. In all honesty, I’d love to meet Kelly, Erin & Christina because I’ve been reading their blogs and I feel like part of their extended family. But I have to confess: These ladies are amazing writers and bold bloggers. I have this secret fear I would bore them to death. Isn’t it funny how much we can adore a person and secretly feel nervous to meet them? Am I the only neurotic person who thinks like this? (You can tell the truth! I can handle it!)

7. What don’t you write about? Anything considered a no-no in your book?
I don’t write about my friends and family when I’m upset with them. I’ve been vague, but I think people figure it out. Basically, I don’t write about someone if I can’t tell him or her straight up how I feel. And if I need to vent, I do it vaguely and generally. I guess my rule of thumb is: Don’t write anything you wouldn’t want “someone” to read. We all have those “someones” that we fear will read our blog and ridicule us. Or maybe that’s just neurotic me again!

8. How do you feel about meeting bloggers in real life? Are you nervous? Will you have great expectations? What do you hope to take away from the BlogHer experience?
I so wish I were going to BlogHer. I didn’t know what it was until a few short months ago and did not have time to make any arrangements so soon. I look forward to the possibility of going next year. But if I had the opportunity to meet bloggers I don’t think I would be too nervous. I would be excited! Then that perfect bubble would burst and I’d think, “What if they don’t like “me” after they meet me?” Hey! You know who needs to get some self-confidence? MOI! (nervous laugh)

9. So soon we’re going to meet each other at BlogHer. Important question. How do you party?
I was a former bartender. What do you think? =)

10. What is your favorite thing that you wrote? What got a strong reaction from readers? Links please?
My favorite post is recent. Right here. As for strong reaction, I’m not sure. I don’t think I’ve written anything that got a strong reaction yet.

11. Have you written anything controversial? Is blogging controversial?
Yes. This, right here. And this one. I think this is a touchy subject, but I had to get my thoughts out of my head. I think blogging is only controversial for those who don’t blog. They think we bloggers are “wasting our time” or just “sounding off all the time”. But those of in the blogosphere do it for more reasons than I can count. And we all have something to say. What a better way to do it than by blogging?

12. Are you and your blogging persona the same person?
Yes. 98% of the time. I think the security of anonymity (until you start getting lots of local readership) makes it easier to divulge information about yourself, but overall I’m just as nutty offline as I am when I’m blogging.

13. Have you ever anonymously posted on a site to flame them?
No. I’ve always attached my name to my comments and I don’t “flame” because I realize there is a person with feelings behind that screen and we all can’t agree on everything all the time. If we did, it would be one boring world.

14. If you had a super power, what would it be?
Invisibility. I say this because my toddler will not let me pee in peace. This way if he can’t see me, I can do my business without listening to him cry, “Mumma, pee pee! (laugh, laugh, laugh) NO Mumma. No pee pee!”

15. What are the five things that you could not live without?
Currently, Air Conditioning. It’s 90 degrees here today. Then I’d have to say chewing gum, my computer so that I can blog, my library card to check out all the new books and lastly toe nail clippers. I’ve seen some ladies this weekend with vulture toes and you just don’t wanna get me started on how yucky that is!

 

OH! And y’all better go visit LACI!! Soon! Now! Go!

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9 Responses to “Blog Me, Baby!”

1. July 17th, 2006 at 12:12 pm, Random Chatterbox Says:

   I thoroughly enjoy your blog.

2. July 17th, 2006 at 2:35 pm, Dana Says:

   Thanks Random Chatterbox! I’m glad you came to visit me.

3. July 17th, 2006 at 6:08 pm, Rightwing Guy Says:

   I like the page and I thank you for joining my blogroll The Right Wing Army, I look forward to comments on my main page at http://rightwingguymn.blogspot.com Thanks

4. July 17th, 2006 at 8:13 pm, Caffeinated Librarian Says:

   Whoo-Hoo! Lookin’ good babe! Even if you couldn’t post the picture. *grin*

   I’m honored to have been part of bringing you back to blogging - we would have all missed out on a bunch if you’d stayed away.

   Oh and that green bean dish on the right looks Yuuuum-me! What’s in there?

5. July 17th, 2006 at 9:06 pm, Dana Says:

   Hey CL!! I’m so happy to have pals like you who keep me encouraged to keep blogging!

   The veggie mix is green beans and zucchini from our garden. It was delish!

6. July 18th, 2006 at 8:22 pm, Anonymous Says:

   Looks very cool! BlogHer! What a great idea! How many do you think will be there?
   I agree about air conditioning, that’s like a basic human need.
   Glad you got your new spot up and running so far - I can’t tell anything’s not right!

   xoxo
   Dana (Texas Mammie)

7. July 18th, 2006 at 10:29 pm, clair Says:

   Love your answers, dana ;). Invisibility sounds good right now, when you find that Invisible Cloak, let me know which store I can get it at LOL.

8. July 18th, 2006 at 10:52 pm, Sue (mominator) Says:

   Woo Hoo! Deannie tagged Catholic Mom and I and posted answers today. This is such a great idea.

   Love your answers. I’ve been awol due to medication I’m on and I leave incoherent and stupid comments. bleh!

   I read your controversial posts. At first my thought was ‘how in the hell did I miss that?’ until I looked at the date. I so agree with you on that subject and you did a beautiful job in voicing your view on the subject. I have two grandchildren who were placed for adoption. DQ could have chosen the other route, but she chose to give those kids life. Each time she was pregnant, we didn’t go through an agency. We didn’t have to! We had people calling us, sending us letters, wanting to be considered if she chose to place. There are so many wonderful people out there who want to adopt there is no excuse for the alternative. period. whew! that wore me out.

   I’m excited about your new digs here girl! Seems to be what so many are doing now. I’m such an IT idiot I’d be afraid I’d get lost and screw it up. Good for you for taking the big step!

   Keep cool! Sue

9. July 18th, 2006 at 11:28 pm, Mom101 Says:

   Thanks for the daily love, lady. (Ew, that sounds a little masturbatory, doesn’t it?)

   I can’t wait to go read your “controversial” posts. I like-a the controversy!

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