Just HAD to reblog Lemon Shark’s wonderful post this morning. How many of us know exactly what she’s talking about, yet we heap guilt upon our own heads when we think we’re falling short? *raising hand, here* Next time it starts to pile up, think about this, and know that in all honesty MOST of the people you follow would tell you the same thing. Thanks, Lemon Shark, for expressing it so eloquently. 🙂
If you miss one or two of my blog posts, I will not accept your apology.
People comment, email, and DM to apologize for not visiting my blog or doing so a week or more after I’ve posted.
For the love of all that is covered in chocolate, please stop.
Don’t get me wrong. It’s very sweet (the chocolate and your apology). And I’ll admit I’ve done this myself to fellow bloggers.
Of course I like seeing you here but, if you can’t make it, it’s all good.
If I don’t see you for a long while, I might inquire. But, if I do, it’s out of curiosity or concern not anger or upset.
Every once in a while (or more often), we get overwhelmed in the blogging world. We can’t keep up. Either with writing our own posts, reading others’ posts, commenting, or replying to comments.
It’s. All. Good.
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The Write Stuff 
Oh, so true! I’m slowly coming to terms with losing the guilt, but it’s not easy.
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I know what you mean. I hope everyone reads the full post. It’s very affirming, and it’s something we should all try to take to heart. Blogging, in all its many aspects, should be a positive experience, enriching our lives, and letting us find ways to enrich others. Once guilt and stress move into the equation, everything starts to break down. I love how Sarah expressed this! 🙂 And, I swear, I’m going to remember it!
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Yes! This: “Once guilt and stress moves into the equation, everything starts to break down.” Blogging should be a positive experience. 🙂 ❤ Beautifully said.
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Thanks. I’m so glad to have read your post today, as I’ve been falling farther and farther behind, and was starting to feel pretty bad. But I’m going to tell myself that as long as I do the best I can, that’s all anyone can ask, and I’m letting go of the guilt, henceforth! 😀 Have a great day, Sarah! 😀 ❤
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A very nice post and good reminder for all of us!
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I agree, Mae. We are all too eager to heap guilt on our own heads, as if there aren’t plenty of other folks out there already willing to do that job. Let’s make a deal with ourselves not to do that anymore, especially over something like blogging, which should be a pleasure. 🙂 Have a great Moon’s Day, Mae! (And I’m almost halfway through A Cold Tomorrow. LOVING it! *shiver*) 😀
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You have a great Moon’s Day too. I finished Swamp Ghosts over the weekend and put a review on Amazon and Goodreads. Great story!
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I saw the amazon review last night, and was going to email you. Such a great review, thanks!! SO nice of you! Made my evening! I’m really happy you enjoyed it. 😀 ❤
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Well…I’ e got a thing for Vikings 😉
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You know, all my life, I’ve had a thing for tall, lean guys with black hair. (Like MacKenzie Cole). But then I saw Thor, and he completely rewired my brain. (Okay, that’s a lie. I still like the MacKenzie Coles of the world, but now I understand the attraction of those giant, blonde Norsemen, too. 😀 😀 😀 At least, I like writing about them. Hahaha.)
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Well, you know where I stand on the Loki debate, but I can appreciate the other side too, LOL!
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All I can say is, “You know where I stand on the THOR debate, but I can appreciate the other side, too, LOL!” 😀 😀 😀
(BTW, there is a reference to this very debate in That Darkest Place. *grin*)
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I remember you shared a snippet of that with me 🙂
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Thanks so much (for the share and for your kind words)! 💖
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You’re very welcome, Sarah. I thought it was a great post, and one MANY of us can benefit from. It was my pleasure to share it! 🙂
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I agree 100% with Sarah’s post. You can only do so much. No point make it all a chore 🙂
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Exactly! Glad you enjoyed the post. ❤
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I’m glad you shared this, Marcia. It was an excellent post and I will try to remember it when I feel guilty about not commenting on someone’s blog. I hope other bloggers feel as she does.
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I suspect most do. It’s usually US beating ourselves up! 😀 But we’re going to stop doing that now, aren’t we???? 😉
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Yes, we are!
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Loved Sarah’s post. She said what many of us feel. 🙂
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