I recently received the Bella Blog Award for “One Lovely Blog” from Connie at http://www.wvfurandroot.wordpress.com/. Simply put, it made my day! The rules say I must pay it forward to other blogs, I presume so they can feel as good as I did when Fur and Root passed it on to me, so here goes:
A Better West Virginia http://www.abetterwestvirginia.com/
I really like what tends to happen on this blog. Serious issues are brought up and commented upon intelligently but not hatefully or in a destructive way. Readers of this blog tend to express themselves coherently and with respect toward other people, even in disagreement. This can be a rare dynamic as people strive to improve WV, and I credit this blogger’s careful tone and approach with turning out positive e-conversation.
Eclectic Glob of Tangential Verbosity http://www.eronel.blogspot.com/
I’ve been following this blogger since I found her on Twitter, also following @Hillsborough, a beautiful town where I spent an unforgettable decade of my life. Her profile says, “I'm a scatterbrained, mischievous, incorrigible, silly, cynical, optimistic pessimist, with a flair for worrying and obfuscation. My writing is rarely negative. Reading between the lines is an exercise left for the reader.” I love her combination of an academic mind with art, food, and nature. I regret I did not know her when we were in the same part of the world.
Written by a dad of toddler twins. This man loves his children, and clearly loves children period. Addresses range of issues, from childhood obesity to how to safely introduce your little one to sushi. The global toddler profiles of kids around the world and what they eat are great.
Moving Momentarily http://www.movingmomentarily.com/ “Why We Love Hate the Metro”
All about the real relationship DC has with the metro, if you have ever travelled by metro in our nation’s capital, you will be entertained! From metro surfing to tourist angst to crazy drunks, this is a lot of fun.
I’m the Chez http://www.imthechez.blogspot.com/ “I Am the Chez, and You Are the Macaroni”
A 30-something blogger opens up about friendship, family, co-workers, and crazy blind dates. Don’t miss her tribute to her grandfather, one of the most lovely expressions of love and pain over the loss of a loved one I’ve ever read. If that makes you cry, just read the blind date story and you will be cracking up in no time.
Kitchen Geeking http://www.kitchengeeking.com/ “The Act of Feeding Your Belly by Way of the Awesome Fury of My Cooking”
I fell in love with this blog when he wrote about Amazon.com selling a whole cooked chicken in a can for $50. I also loved it when he had readers put together his grocery list after not having shopped for months. An absolute riot, balanced by reflections on family meals and lust for specific food.
Hillbilly Homo http://www.hillbillyhomo.blogspot.com/ “The life and times of a Small Town Boy turned Big City Boy turned Small Town Homo again. Politics, life, a diary, and maybe some outright whining.”
Observations and analysis of the finer points in gay image, portrayal, and interpretation in today’s media. I really like his willingness to say, “I saw this, I read this, this is how it made me feel and why. Are you paying attention?” He draws connections between overlooked oppressions in everyday culture that are invaluable.
Eat Cookies. Be Quiet. http://www.ecbq.blogspot.com/
Blossoming fantasy writer and middle school teacher extraordinaire reviews books, makes summer reading recommendations…….and oh yes, is a dear friend of The EDG.
Create WV http://www.createwv.com/ “Building Creative Communities for the New Economy”
No one, but no one, has ever grabbed the bull by the horns when it comes to driving change on a grand scale like this initiative. That’s right, this is about completely revising the state’s economy away from dependence on extractive industry and towards productivity from the power of ideas. If you love WV, or if you are concerned about a state struggling to break free from old constructs, this is for you.
Now, dear winners, it’s your turn! Share the glory, and let us know who you think deserves The Bella.
6 comments:
I'm not very good at talking about myself, but getting this award passed on feels nice, in a very cuddled-up-at-home-with-a-cup-of-tea-on-a-rainy-day sort of way. Somebody is listening to my rantings, and someone is thinking about them. That gives me enough reason to keep writing them, which I was having trouble with. Thank you for this, and for the wisdom I pick up in your own blog.
I just went from down and out in rainy, wet West Virginia to looking for a rainbow with a Perma-Grin smashed on my face! Thanks so much!!!!!
You, ma' dear, are fantastic! And I second Ed. It's certainly moments like this that make me want to write more and better...
Thank you so much for the award and your kind words! :)
You are too kind! I feel I must go immediately over to my blog and post something intelligent. And I'm thrilled to have this list of great blogs to read!
We at Create WV are honored to be recognized. Does this come with a check? :)
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