When the A-Z Challenge came along I was fairly new to blogging, and I was enthusiastic enough to sign up for it. Great fun it was too, most of the time, though there were moments when I thought otherwise!
One of its attractions - and let's be brutally honest here - was the promise of more followers. I started out with 10 and ended up with 40, so they were right about that.
I also found some blogs I wanted to follow, and have checked on them regularly ever since, but half of them seem to have ground to a halt.
So today, with surgical precision, I cut the list of blogs I follow in half. Two of those who only post occasionally I have kept because when they write it's always worth reading - the others have gone. I doubt they will even notice my absence.
Now I shall concentrate on proper writing for a while, and maybe, when I've got this damn book sorted out, I shall find the time to look for other blogs to follow.
You're ruthless!
ReplyDeleteI need to do that, just to make my blog list look less daunting.
ReplyDeleteThat photo is really lovely.
I blogged a few weeks ago about the same thing. I follow a lot of blogs on a wide variety of topics. I am slowly paring it down to those that I want to read regularly. (Yours is one....).
ReplyDeleteMy problem whenever I delete one, I seem to add two. LOL!
Oh, forgot to tell you how much I love that photo!
ReplyDeleteRuthless, Helen? Bogged off is more like it!
ReplyDeleteAnnalisa - it's got to be done - go for it - join the revolution!
Donna - thank you for the vote of confidence, and yes, isn't the flame tree gorgeous!
A sensible decision Liz! I cull regularly on FB - which is my blog. Communication is two way. To enjoy other's blogs one must contribute otherwise one becomes a 'watcher'. Blogging does carry a responsibilty to be lucid, interesting and 'regular'.
ReplyDeleteI always enjoy your blogs Liz.
I pruned back a whole ago ( but you're still on my list, Lizy! ;-p) - family circumstances have curtailed my blogging adventures (bereavement, terminal and chronic illnesses) but I try to look in when I can!
ReplyDeleteGood look with your book, Lizy ! ;-)
You are right, Maurice - Facebook is another one I have culled. Too many silly photos from internet sites.
ReplyDeleteSue H - sorry to hear about your troubles. I know people have all sorts of reasons for gaps in their blogging - I shall be taking a month off in the autumn for a UK/Canada trip to visit far-flung family.
Thanks for the cheery picture.
ReplyDeleteLists (of all kinds) need regular pruning, just like trees!
Jenny - I wish there was en easier way to prune my "to do" list!
ReplyDeleteI've been lacking in posts this past week, but I have been working hard and am drafting a post as we speak lol.
ReplyDeleteNel darling - it wasn't a threat! :D
ReplyDeleteHi Liz, loved the plant. We went out yesterday and happened upon a village where all the hydrangeas are a startling blue - they are a Brittany speciality, but the ones in our garden are resolutely pink.
ReplyDeleteI didn't blog for a while, due to pressures of DIY shopping and planning and installing of the new kitchen - couldn't get my head into blog mode, whilst trying to keep up with the story writing too. Thanks for keeping me on your list!
Beautiful plant, Liz, I can see how it gets its name. I agree that doing a bit of a cull every now and then is a good thing. I did that a while back but may have to do another prune - but you can be sure yours will definitely survive the chop! :)
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