tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9567735.post7513100029934459561..comments2024-01-09T02:11:09.426-05:00Comments on Deborah's Journal: Blog Renew: 11Deborah Boscherthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15630878222793439712noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9567735.post-50305479968388032892013-09-22T10:09:22.177-04:002013-09-22T10:09:22.177-04:00What Kristin said. If the interface for blogs got...What Kristin said. If the interface for blogs got even easier, where I could post easily and directly from my phone like I can to Facebook, I'd post a lot more...brief things, but those tidbits of daily life and inspiration. Having to take the photo, upload to laptop, resize, blog... too much time when time is already stretched to thin! It seems like much of the personal has migrated to FB which, though I went kicking and screaming, I really like. So yeah--balance, time, family, and not feeling constantly pressured to produce, even if it just a picture and a few words.Sarah Ann Smithhttp://www.sarahannsmith.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9567735.post-62760083285648989602013-09-20T22:41:20.317-04:002013-09-20T22:41:20.317-04:00I don't mind seeing some personal life in peop...I don't mind seeing some personal life in peoples professional blogs. It's nice to know that the artist has other demands on their life. That said I don't share a lot of personal information on my blog. I shared more when I started the blog because I was trying to figure out how to write a blog and what my focus would be - thus the name of it! As time has progressed I've blogged more art and less family because of my husband's worries about strangers knowing too much about our family. I struggle with the balance. I look forward to seeing your posts about this topic.Lisa Chinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13678111345177959698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9567735.post-37696165276149709622013-09-20T15:24:54.288-04:002013-09-20T15:24:54.288-04:00The reason I follow your blog is because I like yo...The reason I follow your blog is because I like your art. I like to see your creative process, works in progress, inspiration, troubleshooting, etc. When I choose to follow an artist's blog, I enjoy knowing a little about their life, because it helps understand their work. The highs and lows of life often influence the art. There are other blogs that are heavy on the personal/family life, which is perfect for the family/friends of the bloggers, but maybe not for the whole world. Sometimes I feel a little uncomfortable viewing a lot of personal information about people I don't know on the internet, even when it is just ordinary kinds of stuff. For example some people post pictures of every corner of the home, all their possessions, daily photos of their children/pets, details of their ailments, etc. I feel a little voyeuristic when I see that. Am I snooping? Is this a reality TV show? <br /><br />Maybe you are ready for 2 blogs? <br /><br />p.s. I would buy your book!<br />p.s. I don't do FB, for whatever that's worth to you....Linda Evanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06787097833338413903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9567735.post-3001940297351308212013-09-20T10:50:12.338-04:002013-09-20T10:50:12.338-04:00Oh, I'm right there with you. Where's the ...Oh, I'm right there with you. Where's the balance? For me, I like a mix of promoting my work and sharing my inspirations (and that could totally include family!). What I'm finding the hardest, is that I am now posting quick stuff on Facebook and not taking the time to flesh out any stories on my blog. My blog doesn't deserve to be ignored like that -- especially since I don't respect FB the way I respect my blog. Throw in Instagram, and I think our potential ways to connect to viewers are stretched too thin.Kristin Lhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05955546754675680404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9567735.post-66399244495445720042013-09-20T10:32:03.214-04:002013-09-20T10:32:03.214-04:00A blog is all about the blogger! If you post abou...A blog is all about the blogger! If you post about family, teaching, publishing, and your work--that's all a part of you. I personally think it's great to follow someone over a long period of time and see them change and grow. That's life!<br /><br />That said, I have had similar thoughts in that I didn't want to post too much of something and not enough of another so I created several blogs--one targeted to family and friends, one for my art quilts and mixed media art, and one for writing humor (which I don't post on nearly as much as I'd like to)! I also have links on each blog to go to the other blogs in case anyone is interested.<br /><br />That's merely the way I chose to handle it but, like I said, it does not bother me a bit to read a blog that covers all kinds of things. Watching a blogger grow and change is a beautiful thing!<br /><br />Have a wonderful day Deborah!<br />D~~~~Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14985619031226276443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9567735.post-79695252860932260502013-09-19T23:17:31.454-04:002013-09-19T23:17:31.454-04:00You need to do what works for you. If your blog ge...You need to do what works for you. If your blog gets all professional, I might give it a gratuitous scan, but that is because I have been following you for so long and I like to hear more about your life. At this stage of my life, it will be a combo for me. Lisa and Stephanie both seem to be able to have a mix of personal and professional - Lisa more so. But I think people really connect with her personal story. <br /><br />So, there you have my 2 cents.Gerriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06292762162661584206noreply@blogger.com