tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8284703273171358436.post2966899728135733948..comments2023-10-30T09:10:28.249-05:00Comments on Is there anyone else up there?: Blog Blog Revolution - Women's VoicesMary Ellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06476814211173076515noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8284703273171358436.post-51144858424795927092009-06-06T08:36:44.950-05:002009-06-06T08:36:44.950-05:00Leone, I've read the Duerck book too (and her ...Leone, I've read the Duerck book too (and her second one as well) and they still resonate. I see a lot of the nurturing / affirmation of soul-building she depicts going on in the blogosphere - but of course much more (information sharing, humor). Glad to be a support to your creative unfolding!Mary Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06476814211173076515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8284703273171358436.post-44322981583834198122009-06-03T14:35:32.528-05:002009-06-03T14:35:32.528-05:00The first time I was introduced to the support of ...The first time I was introduced to the support of women was when I read The Circle Of Stones by Judith Duerck. I cried when I read it. We live in such a patriarchal world it is hard to find the feminine and you are so right about blogging being a place to connect, like a circle of women, just quietly being there. Thanks for you comments on my blog.Leonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12508055212017916057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8284703273171358436.post-62244964301503708262009-06-02T07:37:42.024-05:002009-06-02T07:37:42.024-05:00I've been blogging for a long time (had a 3 year b...I've been blogging for a long time (had a 3 year blog prior to The Gold Puppy). All this time I've been trying to understand the form, what it's doing, what it's for. I keep saying to myself, "blogging is like ... a 21st century salon! It's like a gathering place for writers and artists. It's like a book of oral histories. It's like ...<br /><br />Anytime I visit an unfamiliar landscape, I always do that. I say, "This is like San Francisco," or whatever.<br /><br />The truth is, no one really knows what blogging is just yet. It's kind of like a lot of things that give voice to individual viewpoints, but it isn't exactly like any of them.<br /><br />It's brand new and I'm so thrilled to be a part of it!<br /><br />SO glad you're "here" (wherever here is).<br /><br />GREAt post. Thank you!Reya Mellickerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13076092659507965666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8284703273171358436.post-51245053149268170942009-06-01T18:53:18.422-05:002009-06-01T18:53:18.422-05:00We just moved from the Twin Cities. We lived in Pr...We just moved from the Twin Cities. We lived in Prior Lake for about two years. Lovely area, and I knew what you were talking about when you mentioned Grand Avenue. Through your terrific writing, I could just see your group meeting and discussing poetry and the happenings of the day. I agree the blogosphere is a unique and wonderful entity. Inclusive, not exclusive. <br /><br />Glad to meet you!Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13178290697351352495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8284703273171358436.post-13990782617389652122009-05-31T16:57:51.046-05:002009-05-31T16:57:51.046-05:00Yay! More connections! Ruth and San, I'll be hap...Yay! More connections! Ruth and San, I'll be happy to stay in touch. Kim, I'm excited that you're launching your blog! Writing this piece inspired me to phone Nancy, a dear friend I've lost touch with from the Women Poets group. Last spring she had a concert performing with friends (she's a wonderful soprano and voice teacher - sang at our wedding) in honor of her 70th birthday. We visited briefly then I didn't follow up. I won't let that happen again.Mary Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06476814211173076515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8284703273171358436.post-21938105975503775022009-05-31T15:10:13.285-05:002009-05-31T15:10:13.285-05:00Thank you for visiting my blog. I'm glad I've fou...Thank you for visiting my blog. I'm glad I've found yours. I like what you have to say about our blogging community--the support is special.<br /><br />Let's continue to visit each other!Sanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18245301334922883500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8284703273171358436.post-80240716768290954822009-05-31T08:46:55.836-05:002009-05-31T08:46:55.836-05:00This is timely for me, as my blog "Creating 52 Wee...This is timely for me, as my blog "Creating 52 Weeks" launches this evening. I made time for art all week, often saying no to other people's desires for my time, because I had the goal of getting something ready for the blog post. It felt SO GOOD to paint again.<br />I got the idea to start the blog after a dream in which I was crying because I wasn't making art. I woke up aware of the grief that comes from neglecting one's true calling. The idea of the blog as a tool for motivation was close behind.Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12999651435162692995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8284703273171358436.post-17904671361104943992009-05-31T06:50:53.196-05:002009-05-31T06:50:53.196-05:00I'm tickled to find you - after you visited from L...I'm tickled to find you - after you visited from Lover of Life's post. This is well stated and insightful, something I hadn't thought of. <br /><br />I lived in Istanbul 3 years with my family, and I have come to think of my blog - and blogging generally - as a salon for gathering around tea and crocheting, something women still do in Turkey and in many parts of the world. How civilized! <br /><br />Now I'm going to follow you. Yay!Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14204074161539605133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8284703273171358436.post-3265467644796494652009-05-31T06:30:32.817-05:002009-05-31T06:30:32.817-05:00i think it's really neat to read your take on this...i think it's really neat to read your take on this and to realize that this blog world is just the latest evolution of such communities of writers. what i love is that it has extended the community to a truly global space. i've been living outside of those communities and culture(s) in which i was raised and was missing just this sort of contact with like-minded, like-cultured indivduals, but have definitely found that in the blogosphere.<br /><br />thanks for stopping by my blog so that i found you.<br /><br />:-)<br />/juliejulochkahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10884096685015570257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8284703273171358436.post-68740555140372498072009-05-30T15:47:19.063-05:002009-05-30T15:47:19.063-05:00Thanks - I agree that Mel is inspirational. Welco...Thanks - I agree that Mel is inspirational. Welcome!Mary Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06476814211173076515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8284703273171358436.post-59655618895254408902009-05-30T14:32:36.490-05:002009-05-30T14:32:36.490-05:00Hi Mary Ellen - I too found my way via Mel - she h...Hi Mary Ellen - I too found my way via Mel - she has been an inspiration for me in many ways.<br />I found your post very powerful. It certainly resonates with me. I am finding so much sharing and positive feedback and just plain community here. <br />Thanks for putting it in such powerful words.<br />BevBeverley Bairdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12973073253078139054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8284703273171358436.post-67252175506461954012009-05-30T11:32:45.755-05:002009-05-30T11:32:45.755-05:00Thanks! And welcome!Thanks! And welcome!Mary Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06476814211173076515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8284703273171358436.post-85787043033399852722009-05-30T11:02:08.204-05:002009-05-30T11:02:08.204-05:00"a community of soul-builders, supporting the deve..."a community of soul-builders, supporting the development of self-understanding and the strengthening of our women's voices"<br /><br />I just love the way you put that! Really enjoying your blog.Lynnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00740400573089418021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8284703273171358436.post-44136323237909048252009-05-30T10:46:36.818-05:002009-05-30T10:46:36.818-05:00Great to meet some new friends - and I've already ...Great to meet some new friends - and I've already found my way to a couple of your blogs. Hope your day is a bright/shining as mine is today!Mary Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06476814211173076515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8284703273171358436.post-41884934099069626532009-05-30T10:36:44.177-05:002009-05-30T10:36:44.177-05:00I like your observations about women blogging and ...I like your observations about women blogging and the community it creates around them; I love it, actually...:)<br /><br />Nice to meet you, Mary Ellen :)♥ Brajahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07693196044262677095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8284703273171358436.post-71187722925611105842009-05-30T10:03:23.063-05:002009-05-30T10:03:23.063-05:00Mary Ellen-
Like Eco Yogini, I found myself here ...Mary Ellen-<br /><br />Like Eco Yogini, I found myself here via the light & love that Mel shined your way. I must say that I am so glad she did, and I will be back again. Just like you, I have found within this blogsphere, a community of wildly talented & deeply insightful women. We are all on various stops along the path, but something familiar can be found in almost any post. That feels comforting to me.<br /><br />Thank you for sharing these words, Mary Ellen. And, it's nice to meet you!Camhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07972079738846934736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8284703273171358436.post-60766054003753672202009-05-30T09:43:41.468-05:002009-05-30T09:43:41.468-05:00Thanks folks - my thoughts on "what's up with wome...Thanks folks - my thoughts on "what's up with women blogging" are still coming together, but I am finding it a rich experience. Also - looking for an image for the Women Poets, I did a google search and found a listing of the 1975 anthology for sale, and also a Web posting of Colorado poets including my dear friend/mentor mentioned in the blog with contact information (I hope it still is current).Mary Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06476814211173076515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8284703273171358436.post-14183711427468076512009-05-30T08:00:32.313-05:002009-05-30T08:00:32.313-05:00I found my way here from Mel's blog, and she was r...I found my way here from Mel's blog, and she was right- this is a powerful and thoughtful post.<br /><br />I have just started blogging and found it more positive than my previous feminist meetings I participated in grad school. I have yet to find a women's group that I feel like fits, but then I have a feeling grad students may be more removed from life.<br />Very insightful :)<br />Blessings!Eco Yoginihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10693080137196812405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8284703273171358436.post-35243468080754426512009-05-30T05:36:10.386-05:002009-05-30T05:36:10.386-05:00Yup, I"m with Minka...thanks for this...I sometime...Yup, I"m with Minka...thanks for this...I sometimes need to remember why I do this...<br /><br />~much love~melhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00336474101204142611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8284703273171358436.post-59057531959680531502009-05-30T04:19:39.420-05:002009-05-30T04:19:39.420-05:00Can't comment on that - you've pretty much said it...Can't comment on that - you've pretty much said it all.Minkahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18372105017807728884noreply@blogger.com