tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27782442.post4871378376214481210..comments2007-08-12T21:27:39.349-05:00Katherine@Raising Fivehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12887240362516586161raisingfive@gmail.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27782442.post-85157029898590545132007-08-12T21:27:39.349-05:002007-08-12T21:27:39.349-05:00Without actually counting each word, how do I know when I've reached 500 words? Is there a word counter? I think it's going to be very difficult, it is beginning to appear to me that since I don't have any time to really, truly think during the day....I might start doing my thinking when I'm blogging. When I actually post whatever I've written, I'm blown away by how long it turns out to be. Perhaps as I improve, I'll be able to express myself (and think) more succinctly.Julie@HighFive!http://www.blogger.com/profile/06003923503890734518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27782442.post-1934583093925179792007-08-12T10:51:42.603-05:002007-08-12T10:51:42.603-05:00This was a really helpful list...thanks! I need to make my home page show more than the last 7 posts.Meredithhttp://likemerchantships.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27782442.post-8645820282669038312007-08-11T08:19:17.942-05:002007-08-11T08:19:17.942-05:00Hi Julie,<BR/><BR/>Just click the link (the highlighted part of #1 on that list). It will take you to a post that explains everything. Welcome to blogging!Katherine@Raising Fivehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12887240362516586161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27782442.post-75519219511531668482007-08-11T06:59:48.754-05:002007-08-11T06:59:48.754-05:00Ok, this is embarrassing, but check WHAT box? I don't see a box. That was a great list....your blog is what has inspired me to start my own. I don't know anyone who is raising 5 kids, around here it's more like 2 or 3, so I went online hoping to find some encouragement via blogs. I've discovered so many great blogs that I just had to try it myself. But I had the hardest time writing the first post, until our neighbor who prints our neighborhood newsletter asked me to write something on public school vs. homeschool and voila! there was my first post. 2 birds, 1 stone, painless! Until I read it (I'm sure it's WAY over 500 words) and it was boring for ME to read. So I've been revamping it and shortening it, day by day, and adding pictures in the meantime. (You see, even this is long-winded!!)Juliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06003923503890734518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27782442.post-52123584820963766182007-08-10T15:41:14.564-05:002007-08-10T15:41:14.564-05:00Good thoughts! I totally agree about checking the box, and my posts stay short. I can't write longer even when I'm supposed to (for some sort of a word count requirement!). I'm going to look into the settings, because I like to be able to just scroll down and catch up without going into the archives, but I know that mine aren't set that long.Jennifer, Snapshothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03789250398792504412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27782442.post-27781007233230851842007-08-10T12:39:33.759-05:002007-08-10T12:39:33.759-05:00Thanks for the list...I am just now *thinking* about joining the world of blogging. I so appreciate when veterans share what *really* works!!! Blessings!!!Lorihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00094518438750546894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27782442.post-70882080676644824902007-08-10T00:21:41.354-05:002007-08-10T00:21:41.354-05:00"Proverbs 31 deluxe"-- what a great phrase, and a great tribute.<BR/><BR/>Still having trouble with blogger/google liking me to comment as you'd like. Will try again to re-set it.Marianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08113642030932260379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27782442.post-80477939278726365202007-08-09T21:31:15.131-05:002007-08-09T21:31:15.131-05:00Great post! I knew I enjoyed reading your blog for a reason.<BR/><BR/>All for His glory, ~rhen~Rhenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09642797045706275788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27782442.post-41314521185055619502007-08-09T20:58:22.528-05:002007-08-09T20:58:22.528-05:00Awesome thoughts, as always.<BR/><BR/>CHECK THE BOX, people! I feel like that should be my tagline sometimes. LOL!Megan@SortaCrunchyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17202909752129884370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27782442.post-14006920997361727332007-08-09T20:06:53.510-05:002007-08-09T20:06:53.510-05:00like I said in my previous post, still new at this...sorry!<BR/>Hopefully this post will link to my blog!<BR/>LisaLilyLakeMomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10459382870257912689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27782442.post-9514682362761980302007-08-09T20:04:52.197-05:002007-08-09T20:04:52.197-05:00What perfect timing! My blog is just a week old, I was inspired to move my journaling efforts online after lurking on so many great blogs for awhile. Your list is so helpful...thanks for the tips! Off to visit your friend,<BR/>LisaLisawww.take90west.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27782442.post-54978530089818903472007-08-09T19:32:08.253-05:002007-08-09T19:32:08.253-05:00Hello! I went by to visit your girlfriend....very cute picture...I loved your list....hope your household is doing well. How is Allie?Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14341970243162181712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27782442.post-88426310017088739342007-08-09T18:59:52.053-05:002007-08-09T18:59:52.053-05:00Hey! I'm so flattered - thanks!<BR/>And I think your tips are great, even for people who've been blogging for a while.<BR/>Off to say hi to your friend!Beckhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13953517447164263617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27782442.post-55094716146949617872007-08-09T18:38:12.723-05:002007-08-09T18:38:12.723-05:00Great thoughts. I admit I still struggle with the last one about really sharing what I want to without worrying about someone will say. Then, I think, maybe I need another blog for that purpose . . . instead of my blog that has turned into a journal. <BR/><BR/>I must say, I wish more people would "check the box." :0) I checked my profile after your initial post and I believe my box is still checked. ;0)Ernahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13667577191484930274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27782442.post-12164672270264898692007-08-09T18:00:24.773-05:002007-08-09T18:00:24.773-05:00Great list!ColoradoDreaminghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01547279026740589595noreply@blogger.com