After so very stinking much talk about divorce, I thought it was high time I passed around some more positive thoughts besides merely what not to do. This post is very much geared toward what TO do. Let’s put some gold stars out, shall we?
Over the last week, M3 has been showered with awards. Although this post has been in the works since before my birthday, every time I get to the end of it…there is another one to add. Before this turns into a 7,000 word post, I had best get on with it.
The following bloggers have been lurking in the shadows or been very vocal in the comments:
Each of them came bearing one of the following, which requires something different:
Versatile Blogger
Boy Mom Blog brings you the best of parenting the alien race: Little boys. She is an only child who is discovering life with siblings is a completely different bowl of fruit. Her sons are darling and are constantly into some adventure you will not want to miss.
The Versatile Blogger Award is one with a 7/15 requirement (Seven secrets/15 blogs awarded)
Sunshine Award
Raven has been on an interesting road. Razor sharp wit and a boundless dose of compassion make the trip to Ravenwood worth the scroll every time. She and I share a Sean Connery fascination, among many, many other things. Stop by for a heartfelt laugh or a scratch of the noggin’. Odds are good for both.
The Sunshine Award has some specific questions and then the nomination of six blogs.
Candle Lighter Award
Wishing Circle sends messages which restore faith in yourself. A writer who quit, but returned to, writing gives you insights on how making good decisions from a good perspective can make even seeming bad situations better. Stop by and make a wish.
This award is for blog which light the path. Whether faith, humor, humility, humanity or compassion, it is for uplifting blogs. More on it below in the awards section.
Liebster Award
Wrap Cloth’s tag line is so very apt: Quality above quantity or speed every time. Whether uncovering scams targeting the writers of the world or framing a post around the lyrics of a song, he is constantly entertaining. This is an award swap, as Nigel awarded me another VBA, but in the interest of spreading different awards…the swap.
Liebster is for blogs with less than 200 followers and requires passing the award to five blogs.
And with no further ado…
1. My all time favorite movie is Alice in Wonderland…the original Disney animated version, although the new live action one does get an honorable mention.
2. If left to my own devices, I would have a full time sushi chef on staff.
3. Some days, a pedicure is better than a therapy visit.
4. I vacillate between believing my BlackBerry is the best invention in the world and actually the physical location of Hell.
5. I have cut the grass precisely once in the last decade. That was too many.
6. Fish are very expressive pets. Especially the kind which are not food substance.
7. I can sleep with my eyes open.
Stop by these blogs, which are definitely versatile. Oh, and tell them I sent you because I am so not telling. (wicked, evil laughter)
Philosopher Mouse of the Hedge
Let the Light Shine
1. Favorite Color: Orange. But red, green, blue and black are following closely, and in that order.
2. Favorite Animal: Polar bear. But I will take a horse any day.
3. Favorite Number: 4. It stands for solidity, endurance and stability (much like the rock at the end of my neck). It represents a grounded nature in all things: 4 seasons, 4 directions, 4 elements. The square is the symbol of home, solidity and calmness. Symbolized by the sign for the planet Mercury, four represents open-mindedness, new ideas and intelligence.
4. Favorite Non-Alcoholic Drink: Coffee.
5. Facebook or Twitter: Google+
6. My Passion: Creating.
7. Getting or Giving Presents: Yes.
8. Favorite Pattern: Paisley. Hound’s tooth gets an immediate honorable mention.
9. Favorite Day of the Week: Monday. Ruled by the Moon. Represented by the Tiger. Found in the East.
10. Favorite Flower: John F. Kennedy Rose.
Blogs I award the Sunshine Award:
Blogs I award the Liebster:
Writing With Both Sides of My Brain
The instructions to the Candle Lighter are simple.
Blogs I award the Candle Lighter:
Thank you for playing.
In a post which will surely bring a ding to the site for spam by the sheer number of links, I bid you happy reading. Remember to tell them I sent you! I hope you find something in each of these blogs which will give you a clue as to why I read twice as much as I write on a good day…and read instead of write on a bad one.
Red.
Rachael Black
/ January 30, 2012Good post and congratulations!
Gah I’ve been horribly remiss in posting my own awards -including the FABULOUS award you bestowed to me…Mmmm Education shoes.
You deserve each and every one Red, and I applaud your tenacity in actually getting to the point of posting them.
A reminder (and kick in the ass) for me to post the few awarded to YoYo-Dyne.
Congrats again girl!
Red
/ January 31, 2012Psst. Would you point Gandalf and Megatron this direction?
Aurora, HSP
/ January 30, 2012Thanks, Red. Humbled by your nomination. Will try to share the love ASAP. Always a good read on your pages, always 🙂
Red
/ January 30, 2012Thank you, sweets! Glad to give it to you. You should be adding on a wing 🙂
riatarded
/ January 30, 2012Congratulations Red! Your blog is such a fun read and you deserved all of them!:)
Thank you so much for nominating me 😀
Red
/ January 30, 2012You are so very welcome. Cannot wait to see where you pin it!
Raven of Leyla
/ January 30, 2012First of all let me say, Congratulations!!! Wow, I enjoy your blog and how you have added this post. You certainly deserve all of these Awards. It is good to know you are appreciated, 😀
I believe it must be the time of the year for awards!
enjoy,
Rx
Red
/ January 30, 2012I think you are right! It is not often I get four in a week 🙂 And you deserve it!
Derek Mansker
/ January 30, 2012Really great…this gives me a lot of blogs to look at.
Red
/ January 30, 2012There are a lot of new ones which have not made it to the Green Room yet.
Rachael Black
/ January 31, 2012me too Derek! see some of my faves here but so many new writers to check out. Woo Hoo!
Marc Phillippe Babineau
/ January 30, 2012So much to see, so little time!
It’s an honor to be mentioned by, but more so to be nominated by you!
Red
/ January 31, 2012Congrats, Marc! Hope you have fun with the post!
bear
/ January 31, 2012Congrats Red keep it up always a good read!
Red
/ January 31, 2012Thank you, Bear <3
prenin
/ January 31, 2012Congratulations Red – VERY well deserved!!! 🙂
God Bless!
Prenin.
Red
/ January 31, 2012Thank you, Pren! {HUGZ} Red.
christyb
/ January 31, 2012Congratulations Red, and keep up the great work!
Red
/ January 31, 2012Thank you, Christy!
Phil
/ January 31, 2012Gosh Red, thanks for the nod. Although I now feel some pressure to write something on my blog for the new visitors… This will seriously eat into time I spend trying to get some action around WordPress. Oh wait, I don’t get any action around here. Dammit!
Red
/ January 31, 2012Mayhap, a new script on your space would increase those chances 😉 *Grins*