The Moderate Voice was started in 2003 by journalist Joe Gandelman and many more contributors have been added to their authors list over the years. Their team covers five different countries and a large variety of backgrounds, professions, educations, ages, and especially political views. Having such a variety of contributors, it provides some interesting reading.
There is no shortage of posts to read on this blog. They strive to provide moderate and more centrist perspectives rather than sway too far to the right or the left of the political spectrum. However, there is still quite the assortment of opinions, topics, and discussions. They all do a great job of siting any outside sources and even try to run news feeds from the main networks for a one-stop location to keep up on what is happening. There are also many links provided for other political blogs.
For those looking for a main source of all things politics, The Moderate Voice fulfills that need very well. Having so much information and multiple resources all located in this blog make it a great tool for any political junkie. It's definitely worth taking a look at.
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Beany's Bows
Sabrina is a stay at home mom of soon to be three kids. She makes and sells hair bows and clips on the side mostly because she enjoys it, but she doesn't complain about making a few extra dollars here and there as well. She is always trying to find new and fun designs for her bows to help set her apart from the rest.
The bows and clips range from some very common and traditional styles to things that not very many others make and sell. Sabrina has everything covered from holiday clips to all sorts of bugs, animals, and even ballet dancers. She has additional designs she has yet to post on her blog so anyone is welcome to contact her to see what else she offers. And since she enjoys it so much, she offers the opportunity for others to learn how to make some of the bows by teaching classes.
If you're looking for some hair accessories for your little girl, Sabrina has something unique to offer on Beany's Bows. Take a look at some of her ideas and don't forget to check in with her to see what else she has created. And for those living in Utah, it couldn't hurt to find out more about her classes so you can learn to make them yourself.
The bows and clips range from some very common and traditional styles to things that not very many others make and sell. Sabrina has everything covered from holiday clips to all sorts of bugs, animals, and even ballet dancers. She has additional designs she has yet to post on her blog so anyone is welcome to contact her to see what else she offers. And since she enjoys it so much, she offers the opportunity for others to learn how to make some of the bows by teaching classes.
If you're looking for some hair accessories for your little girl, Sabrina has something unique to offer on Beany's Bows. Take a look at some of her ideas and don't forget to check in with her to see what else she has created. And for those living in Utah, it couldn't hurt to find out more about her classes so you can learn to make them yourself.
Sunday, September 27, 2009
The Woman of a Certain Age Digital Art
For everyone who wishes they had a defining image or piece of digital art to add to their blog or other website, the author of this blog, Damozel, offers a solution. She has dedicated her blog to her mother for teaching her about color and encouraging her artistic side which she now shares with the rest of us. Damozel is also a contributor on Buck Naked Politics.
Her images are mostly abstract and geometric styles with a lot of variety in colors and overall designs. They also come in multiple sizes which makes it easy to use them in many different ways. And the enormous selection makes it easy to find a few options to suit most anyone's tastes. A single image can be found under several labels and she names them according to what she feels they represent or inspire. The best part is Damozel offers the use of her images for free as long as they are not being used in any commercial way. There is a use policy posted regarding this to help clarify any situations where she would require someone to obtain permission to use her images commercially.
So if you feel your blog or website could use something unique and enjoy abstract digital art styles, Damozel's blog is very much worth stopping in and viewing what she has to offer. It is very easy to get caught up scrolling through her work which makes selecting something for yourself that much more difficult.
Her images are mostly abstract and geometric styles with a lot of variety in colors and overall designs. They also come in multiple sizes which makes it easy to use them in many different ways. And the enormous selection makes it easy to find a few options to suit most anyone's tastes. A single image can be found under several labels and she names them according to what she feels they represent or inspire. The best part is Damozel offers the use of her images for free as long as they are not being used in any commercial way. There is a use policy posted regarding this to help clarify any situations where she would require someone to obtain permission to use her images commercially.
So if you feel your blog or website could use something unique and enjoy abstract digital art styles, Damozel's blog is very much worth stopping in and viewing what she has to offer. It is very easy to get caught up scrolling through her work which makes selecting something for yourself that much more difficult.
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
My Crafting Wishlist
For those who love to do crafts and wish you had more time to do them, meet Anne. She represents you well. Originally from the U.S., Anne currently lived in England and is still getting used to all of the changes that come with moving across an ocean. She has an eye for fun and unique craft ideas that she accumulates and posts on her blog My Crafting Wishlist.
As a lover of things that have their own special flair, Anne has found a way to celebrate ideas that might seem a little odd to some but very original and worthwhile to others. Some are things that most of people have seen - rice bag warmers, homemade soaps, handmade stamps, etc. - while others you don't see every day - greenhouses and lamps made from light bulbs, various types of binding methods, pop-up doll houses, and more. She has the source information linked to each item posted so anyone can create whatever catches their eye.
If you're trying to find some fresh ideas on simple and interesting craft options, go see what Anne has been able to gather so far. And if you have any ideas that she could appreciate, feel free to share them with her as well.
As a lover of things that have their own special flair, Anne has found a way to celebrate ideas that might seem a little odd to some but very original and worthwhile to others. Some are things that most of people have seen - rice bag warmers, homemade soaps, handmade stamps, etc. - while others you don't see every day - greenhouses and lamps made from light bulbs, various types of binding methods, pop-up doll houses, and more. She has the source information linked to each item posted so anyone can create whatever catches their eye.
If you're trying to find some fresh ideas on simple and interesting craft options, go see what Anne has been able to gather so far. And if you have any ideas that she could appreciate, feel free to share them with her as well.
Monday, September 21, 2009
Buck Naked Politics
What do Adam, Bill, Cockney, Damozel, Deb, and Pat have in common? They are the regular authors and contributors to Buck Naked Politics. On occasion there are a few guest contributors as well which provides for a lot of perspectives about the more liberal side of American politics.
This blog covers a lot of material in one spot. There are plenty of news stories and current events, along with the links and source information, along with some fun and more humorous posts. Realistic perspectives are provided in a lot of the opinions offered while still making sure the reader is entertained along the way. They also offer many links to other new sources and blogs which make it a convenient stop for many information sources.
If you would like to keep up on politics from the left side of the spectrum, go check out Buck Naked Politics. Readers who can appreciate some "stripping off the gloss" as they call it will really enjoy this blog.
This blog covers a lot of material in one spot. There are plenty of news stories and current events, along with the links and source information, along with some fun and more humorous posts. Realistic perspectives are provided in a lot of the opinions offered while still making sure the reader is entertained along the way. They also offer many links to other new sources and blogs which make it a convenient stop for many information sources.
If you would like to keep up on politics from the left side of the spectrum, go check out Buck Naked Politics. Readers who can appreciate some "stripping off the gloss" as they call it will really enjoy this blog.
Rare and Beautiful Treasures
Erin is originally from Michigan and now is living the country life in Indiana. She's a mom of two with one on the way, and spends her time working with her husband to turn their home into a haven for their sweet family. She loves the domestic life and finds much inspiration in all aspects of life. And all of these come together in her blog, Rare and Beautiful Treasures.
The main focus of Erin's blog is her love of home decorating. With having a new home to furnish, there are many projects to be offered. Her style and approach to decorating her home seems like it comes right out of professional design magazine. All of the pictures she has posted are so fresh and clean that anyone would feel most welcomed there. There are many fun and custom ideas to see that it is an adventure trying to spot the many details. Erin also loves to share other wonderful parts of her life which adds a more personal flair to her blog. It's very inspiring and provides much needed upliftment to those who can use it.
This blog is for everyone who can appreciate beautiful things, just as the title suggests. There is much to be viewed and read and relished, from her amazing ideas to the simple things in life she points out. Erin would love for you to share these parts of her world with her.
The main focus of Erin's blog is her love of home decorating. With having a new home to furnish, there are many projects to be offered. Her style and approach to decorating her home seems like it comes right out of professional design magazine. All of the pictures she has posted are so fresh and clean that anyone would feel most welcomed there. There are many fun and custom ideas to see that it is an adventure trying to spot the many details. Erin also loves to share other wonderful parts of her life which adds a more personal flair to her blog. It's very inspiring and provides much needed upliftment to those who can use it.
This blog is for everyone who can appreciate beautiful things, just as the title suggests. There is much to be viewed and read and relished, from her amazing ideas to the simple things in life she points out. Erin would love for you to share these parts of her world with her.
Saturday, September 19, 2009
Pointe Digital
Brothers Doug and Davey own an award-winning videography and photography business, Pointe Digital, in Salt Lake City, Utah which keeps them very busy. Their company's popularity does take them out of town on occasion as well, but they still manage to find time to enjoy themselves.
Their work is top notch. Pointe Digital is very professional and unique. Due to the video and photo combination, they are a very popular choice for weddings and their blog lists just some of the work they have done. They recently won a significant award for one of their projects as well which helps solidify their place as one of the top video and photo shops in the area. Their work does extend beyond the wedding scene, also doing family and personal shoots and any other special requests suited to their talents.
For anyone getting married in the greater Salt Lake area, or anyone just needing a top quality videographer or photographer, Davey and Doug's company would be a great choice. They take good care of their clients and the quality of their work speaks for itself.
Their work is top notch. Pointe Digital is very professional and unique. Due to the video and photo combination, they are a very popular choice for weddings and their blog lists just some of the work they have done. They recently won a significant award for one of their projects as well which helps solidify their place as one of the top video and photo shops in the area. Their work does extend beyond the wedding scene, also doing family and personal shoots and any other special requests suited to their talents.
For anyone getting married in the greater Salt Lake area, or anyone just needing a top quality videographer or photographer, Davey and Doug's company would be a great choice. They take good care of their clients and the quality of their work speaks for itself.
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Thinkin' Crafty
Alaska resident and preschool teacher, Brittany, has a very traditional and country style. She also has a love for making things and offering her crafts to others. Her style and love are combined wonderfully in her blog Thinkin' Crafty. She also has a blog background blog called Brat's Scraps.
On Thinkin' Crafty, there is a variety of ideas offered including holiday decorations and organization helpers. There are different themes presented for some of the specific crafts, such as for how to display family birthdays - great outdoors, cowboys, and school themes are all on display. Brittany encourages the sharing of ideas and tries to help provide inspiration for others with similar styles. She does put some of her crafts up for sale as well in case there are others who like her ideas but either lack the time or talent to put them together themselves.
For all those who love country and traditional types of crafts, please venture on over to Thinkin' Crafty and see what Brittany has to offer. And let her know if any of her crafts provide you with help or ideas for your own projects.
On Thinkin' Crafty, there is a variety of ideas offered including holiday decorations and organization helpers. There are different themes presented for some of the specific crafts, such as for how to display family birthdays - great outdoors, cowboys, and school themes are all on display. Brittany encourages the sharing of ideas and tries to help provide inspiration for others with similar styles. She does put some of her crafts up for sale as well in case there are others who like her ideas but either lack the time or talent to put them together themselves.
For all those who love country and traditional types of crafts, please venture on over to Thinkin' Crafty and see what Brittany has to offer. And let her know if any of her crafts provide you with help or ideas for your own projects.
Making Memories
The Making Memories company started in 1997 and is one of the country's fasting growing manufacturers of scrapbooking and craft supplies. Their blog is kept up by Jenny, providing a way for their customer base to interact directly with the company - welcoming feedback, sharing ideas, and providing bits of inspiration in more ways than just design ideas.
The ideas offered on Making Memories extends well beyond just scrapbooking. They include cards, home decor, gifts, parties, and more! Many of their projects are featured and links to their website are provided so those products can easily be purchased. Their customers and followers are featured to celebrate their loyalty to the company and to offer their ideas as well. They also encourage support of worthy causes, most recently asking for stories of courage to celebrate National Breast Cancer Awareness during the month of October.
Scrapbookers and all paper product enthusiasts will find it very easy to get lost in this blog. There is so much to be explored and enjoyed. Go find some new ideas and share any you have as well.
The ideas offered on Making Memories extends well beyond just scrapbooking. They include cards, home decor, gifts, parties, and more! Many of their projects are featured and links to their website are provided so those products can easily be purchased. Their customers and followers are featured to celebrate their loyalty to the company and to offer their ideas as well. They also encourage support of worthy causes, most recently asking for stories of courage to celebrate National Breast Cancer Awareness during the month of October.
Scrapbookers and all paper product enthusiasts will find it very easy to get lost in this blog. There is so much to be explored and enjoyed. Go find some new ideas and share any you have as well.
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Brat's Scraps
Brittany, some times better known as Brat, currently lives up in Alaska teaching preschool and taking care of her family. She spends part of her spare time keeping up on this blog, as well as her Thinkin' Crafty blog. She has plenty to keep her busy.
On Brat's Scraps, Brittany is trying to join the blog background club by offering her own background designs for others to use on their blogs for free. A lot of them have a very traditional feel to them, including some country and holiday themes, while others are a little more fun and unique such as camouflage and various artistic designs. She includes the sources she uses to help her create her layouts and get ideas as well.
If you enjoy accessorizing your blog and are looking for some new designs to consider, mosey on over and take a look at what Brittany has to offer. There's something to fit most tastes and particular styles. And don't forget to check back in as she adds new options.
On Brat's Scraps, Brittany is trying to join the blog background club by offering her own background designs for others to use on their blogs for free. A lot of them have a very traditional feel to them, including some country and holiday themes, while others are a little more fun and unique such as camouflage and various artistic designs. She includes the sources she uses to help her create her layouts and get ideas as well.
If you enjoy accessorizing your blog and are looking for some new designs to consider, mosey on over and take a look at what Brittany has to offer. There's something to fit most tastes and particular styles. And don't forget to check back in as she adds new options.
Monday, September 14, 2009
Obama's Blackberry
Just when you thought that inanimate objects couldn't have their own blogs, up comes a blog from Obama's prized Blackberry. Ok, so the Blackberry can't provide it's own insights on the worldwide web. Neil, author of the blogs The Truth Will Prevail and The Detainee Four, heads up this project. Neil is a real estate guru out in North Carolina who does some free lance political writing on the side as well.
The Blackberry blog is quite entertaining if you can appreciate a little poking fun at our current POTUS. Some of the posts are brought to you from the device's perspective and others are just fun and catchy things worth sharing. Since Neil sways to the conservative side of the political spectrum, the posts on the Blackberry blog have that same conservative flavor. And there's quite the variety of topics explored - from healthcare reform to cartoons to some videos of our nation's commander in chief.
If you're in the mood for a good laugh, take a look at this blog. Neil does a good job of spinning a little humor out of his various presidential findings from a conservative political perspective. So take a look and have a good chuckle or two.
The Blackberry blog is quite entertaining if you can appreciate a little poking fun at our current POTUS. Some of the posts are brought to you from the device's perspective and others are just fun and catchy things worth sharing. Since Neil sways to the conservative side of the political spectrum, the posts on the Blackberry blog have that same conservative flavor. And there's quite the variety of topics explored - from healthcare reform to cartoons to some videos of our nation's commander in chief.
If you're in the mood for a good laugh, take a look at this blog. Neil does a good job of spinning a little humor out of his various presidential findings from a conservative political perspective. So take a look and have a good chuckle or two.
Katie Wells Photography
Katie lives up in Rigby, Idaho and has two great loves that she has put together in a very special way - children, especially her own, and photography. She started her own photography studio and specializes in doing candid and unique photo shoots of babies and small children. The environment she provides is very calm and relaxed and she spends time getting to know the children to help her decide the best way to do the session. Her work extends beyond children, including family and maternity options as well.
Her blog is a wonderful display of her work. Katie's clients allow her to share their keepsakes so others can see how quality her work is. Some of the sessions are in studio and others are on location, all of which are very unique. It's so easy to get caught up just scrolling through post after post because each one is something new. Her ability to capture the children in the moment provides some fun and adorable moments frozen in time.
While Rigby might sound like a foreign place to many people outside of Idaho, her work can still be appreciated by all who enjoy good photography. For anyone in the area looking for a quality photographer, Katie provides some great work. Take a look and enjoy her talents.
Her blog is a wonderful display of her work. Katie's clients allow her to share their keepsakes so others can see how quality her work is. Some of the sessions are in studio and others are on location, all of which are very unique. It's so easy to get caught up just scrolling through post after post because each one is something new. Her ability to capture the children in the moment provides some fun and adorable moments frozen in time.
While Rigby might sound like a foreign place to many people outside of Idaho, her work can still be appreciated by all who enjoy good photography. For anyone in the area looking for a quality photographer, Katie provides some great work. Take a look and enjoy her talents.
Saturday, September 12, 2009
The Detainee Four
To learn more about the author of this blog, Neil, check out his main blog The Truth Will Prevail. As for this blog, let's explain who the Detainee Four are instead. There's Moe, Larry, Curly, and Abdulla. They're former residents of Guantanamo Bay. Now they're taking life one day at a time in Bermuda and this blog highlights some of their happenings in Bermuda.
The entries are quick and fun reads. They play off of a lot of the current happenings in the political world by throwing in a little jab here and a nice dose of sarcasm there. It does lean to the conservative side in the humor throughout the blog but can still be appreciated by anyone, even if they're not familiar with what's been happening regarding politics in general or with Guantanamo Bay itself.
If you're looking for some quick laughs, take a look at this blog. The only reason you might not be able to appreciate the Detainee Four is if you happen to be a terrorist.
The entries are quick and fun reads. They play off of a lot of the current happenings in the political world by throwing in a little jab here and a nice dose of sarcasm there. It does lean to the conservative side in the humor throughout the blog but can still be appreciated by anyone, even if they're not familiar with what's been happening regarding politics in general or with Guantanamo Bay itself.
If you're looking for some quick laughs, take a look at this blog. The only reason you might not be able to appreciate the Detainee Four is if you happen to be a terrorist.
All Things Thrifty
Kallie and Brooke head up this blog. They both love to do home decorating and strive to do their projects as affordably as possible. It's quite thrilling to them to be able to find the most affordable ways to do their projects and compare it to what someone else would pay to either buy something similar from a home decorating store or to have a professional do it. And it's even more thrilling for them to share the methods to their madness and get feedback about other's success with those projects. They even do some consulting work on the side for those who lack their own ideas.
The projects they have listed in their blog vary quite a bit in style and function. They have everything from completely refinished furniture to nick-nack ideas to accessorize various rooms. Most of their ideas are very creative and vary enough to appeal to many different tastes. There are how-to's for their projects, including all the ways they saved money, so everyone is able to repeat their successes and tailor them to their own style and decor preferences.
For anyone who's a fan of home decorating, this blog is a lot of fun. It's amazing to see how much they can accomplish for so little money and with such creativity. Take a look, try a project or two, and share your success with Kallie and Brooke.
The projects they have listed in their blog vary quite a bit in style and function. They have everything from completely refinished furniture to nick-nack ideas to accessorize various rooms. Most of their ideas are very creative and vary enough to appeal to many different tastes. There are how-to's for their projects, including all the ways they saved money, so everyone is able to repeat their successes and tailor them to their own style and decor preferences.
For anyone who's a fan of home decorating, this blog is a lot of fun. It's amazing to see how much they can accomplish for so little money and with such creativity. Take a look, try a project or two, and share your success with Kallie and Brooke.
Thursday, September 10, 2009
The Truth Will Prevail
This blog's author, Neil, is in the real estate business out in North Carolina and does some political and satire writing on the side. He takes his political views very seriously but quite the sense of humor he occasionally throws into his posts. Neil is a regular contributor on PoliticalDerby.com with some contributions on AmericanThinker.com as well. He is also responsible for Obama's Blackberry and the Detainee Four blogs. It's nice to see him putting his blogging talents to good use.
On "The Truth Will Prevail," he focuses on his more serious opinions of the current political topics which remain strictly conservative. Neill tries to covers common items of interest - Obama's speeches, Biden's commentary, policy proposals, etc. - but tries to do so from a more unique perspective than what you would find in typical news stories or other blogs. He does a great job at providing deep and thorough explanation of his thoughts in all of his posts which also remain easy to follow and understand for those who aren't as familiar with the topics.
This blog comes highly recommended for someone looking for some well written conservative philosophies on current political events. Neil is sure to continue to provide the same quality work time after time so go check out his blog.
On "The Truth Will Prevail," he focuses on his more serious opinions of the current political topics which remain strictly conservative. Neill tries to covers common items of interest - Obama's speeches, Biden's commentary, policy proposals, etc. - but tries to do so from a more unique perspective than what you would find in typical news stories or other blogs. He does a great job at providing deep and thorough explanation of his thoughts in all of his posts which also remain easy to follow and understand for those who aren't as familiar with the topics.
This blog comes highly recommended for someone looking for some well written conservative philosophies on current political events. Neil is sure to continue to provide the same quality work time after time so go check out his blog.
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Razzle Dazzle Your Kids
This blog is written by stay-at-home mom Rachel. She currently has 2 cute kids, with two more on the way. She's always been one who has truly enjoyed keeping her kids entertained with activities and projects, and entertains many of the other kids in the neighborhood by orchestrating many preschool activities as well.
As for those ideas she has, many of them are her own and she builds upon them using the resources listed on her blog, crediting the sources for each one so you can find them too. Rachel does a great job at taking themes and creating all types of fun things to do around them - building crafts, learning games, singing new songs, making treats, etc. There are holiday ideas and some general tips for parents (like how to save some money!) as well. And we can't forget her book reviews. She has some favorite children's books and provides her insights about how worthwhile they are to read to the younger kids.
Razzle Dazzle Your Kids is a very fun blog! Anyone who has run out of ideas about how to entertain children would really appreciate Rachel's posts. Everyone from parents to babysitters to teachers could glean many ideas from the fun ideas she shares. Go have some fun and find out how to Razzle Dazzle your kids too!
As for those ideas she has, many of them are her own and she builds upon them using the resources listed on her blog, crediting the sources for each one so you can find them too. Rachel does a great job at taking themes and creating all types of fun things to do around them - building crafts, learning games, singing new songs, making treats, etc. There are holiday ideas and some general tips for parents (like how to save some money!) as well. And we can't forget her book reviews. She has some favorite children's books and provides her insights about how worthwhile they are to read to the younger kids.
Razzle Dazzle Your Kids is a very fun blog! Anyone who has run out of ideas about how to entertain children would really appreciate Rachel's posts. Everyone from parents to babysitters to teachers could glean many ideas from the fun ideas she shares. Go have some fun and find out how to Razzle Dazzle your kids too!
Monday, September 7, 2009
Scott's Slant on Politics
Scott is the North American operations manager at the global headquarters of a multinational information management firm in Georgia and finds some spare time to do quite a bit of blogging regarding his views on politics and to follow his favorite sports teams. He is also a contributor on PoliticalDerby.com, posting many of his blog entries on PD as well.
On his main blog, Scott's Slant, he provides a very conservative perspective on many topics ranging from the humorous and lighthearted down to his core beliefs on freedom and liberty and everything in between. Overall, he does seem to take politics very seriously and presents his perspective in a very honest and thoughtful manner. His posts are well supported by links to many outside sources of information including a nice library of YouTube videos. He posts on a very regular basis so there is no shortage of topics to keep up on.
If you like conservative politics, you'll like Scott's blog. If you like Glenn Beck (Scott's a fan), you'll like Scott's blog. If you like current and well written political blogs, you'll like Scott's blog.
On his main blog, Scott's Slant, he provides a very conservative perspective on many topics ranging from the humorous and lighthearted down to his core beliefs on freedom and liberty and everything in between. Overall, he does seem to take politics very seriously and presents his perspective in a very honest and thoughtful manner. His posts are well supported by links to many outside sources of information including a nice library of YouTube videos. He posts on a very regular basis so there is no shortage of topics to keep up on.
If you like conservative politics, you'll like Scott's blog. If you like Glenn Beck (Scott's a fan), you'll like Scott's blog. If you like current and well written political blogs, you'll like Scott's blog.
Sunday, September 6, 2009
Life with Jason Wright
Jason is a New York Times bestselling author. His books include Christmas Jars, The Wednesday Letters, and Recovering Charles. He has more books coming some time down the road as well including Christmas Jars Reunion, Penny's Christmas Jar Miracle, and The Cross Gardener.
He loves to share feedback and stories involving his books. There has been a lot of positive experiences related to Christmas Jars, people following the book's principle (and you'll have to read the book if you want to know what that is) and sharing their experiences with it. He also does a lot of appearances and speaking events, the latest of which was Time Out for Women held in San Diego, CA.
If you need some uplifting reading material, I'd recommend picking up one of his books. If you need some feel-good video clips or want to hear about other people's experiences reading his books, check out his blog. And don't forget to swing by his other blog, PoliticalDerby.com, while you're at it.
He loves to share feedback and stories involving his books. There has been a lot of positive experiences related to Christmas Jars, people following the book's principle (and you'll have to read the book if you want to know what that is) and sharing their experiences with it. He also does a lot of appearances and speaking events, the latest of which was Time Out for Women held in San Diego, CA.
If you need some uplifting reading material, I'd recommend picking up one of his books. If you need some feel-good video clips or want to hear about other people's experiences reading his books, check out his blog. And don't forget to swing by his other blog, PoliticalDerby.com, while you're at it.
Politcal Derby
Political Derby was started back in 2005 by author and consultant Jason Wright who has written political op/ed pieces in many publications, and has done a few appearances on TV touting his political opinions. He's quite the politics junkie and wanted to start a site to track the presidential race for 2008. The site started out fairly balanced, having both political spectrums and their potential nominees represented fairly well. That representation includes the good, the bad, the ugly, and often the humorous. There are quite a few contributors to PD as well which offers a variety of perspectives.
Once the 2008 race was decided, the bloggers took a turn to the more conservative side. And while the 2012 race is still a few years out, they're already tracking the potential candidates in their Power Rankings. Since there isn't much news floating around about the next presidential race at this point in time, most of the blog contributions lately are about relevant political topics like health care reform, changes in the current administration, notable events, political reactions, etc. Most of the comments are fairly kind, definitely sway conservative (not strictly though), but can get a little heated on occasion.
There's a feeling of camaraderie on PD since a lot of those that follow it have done so for quite a while so they're well acquainted with each other. They're pretty welcoming to new followers too. They also have little competitions now and then that people can participate in such as fantasy football groups, NCAA March Madness (which I've won two years in a row), etc.
So if you're interested in the more conservative side of politics, this blog is a must. It can be appreciated by most anyone with a sense of humor, at least some knowledge about what's going on in the political world, and likes to enjoy opinions from others. And be sure to check out Jason's blog under Authors.
Once the 2008 race was decided, the bloggers took a turn to the more conservative side. And while the 2012 race is still a few years out, they're already tracking the potential candidates in their Power Rankings. Since there isn't much news floating around about the next presidential race at this point in time, most of the blog contributions lately are about relevant political topics like health care reform, changes in the current administration, notable events, political reactions, etc. Most of the comments are fairly kind, definitely sway conservative (not strictly though), but can get a little heated on occasion.
There's a feeling of camaraderie on PD since a lot of those that follow it have done so for quite a while so they're well acquainted with each other. They're pretty welcoming to new followers too. They also have little competitions now and then that people can participate in such as fantasy football groups, NCAA March Madness (which I've won two years in a row), etc.
So if you're interested in the more conservative side of politics, this blog is a must. It can be appreciated by most anyone with a sense of humor, at least some knowledge about what's going on in the political world, and likes to enjoy opinions from others. And be sure to check out Jason's blog under Authors.
Saturday, September 5, 2009
She's Crafty!
The author of this blog, Rachelle, does it all! She started the blog as a way to cope with severe postpartum depression after the birth of her first child. She found doing various types of crafts helped her overcome her depression and wanted to share her experience with others in case they found themselves in similar situations.
As for the content of her blog, she's got it ALL covered. If there's a way to be crafty, she does it - everything from your usual scrapbooking and photography to furniture refurbishing and wood crafts to fashion and baby ideas. Her labeling approach is fairly specific which makes it easy to find ideas. There are some very unique ideas all throughout her blog so I recommend spending some time looking around.
Rachelle also has an online store where she sells nursing covers called Charlie Cloths. They're a little different than your average nursing covers because you can actually see your baby while he or she nurses. And one more thing she likes to do is feature some of her other favorite blogs. It seems like crafters stick together and like to celebrate each other's work, and she's no different. So take a look, get some ideas, and let's support She's Crafty!
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As for the content of her blog, she's got it ALL covered. If there's a way to be crafty, she does it - everything from your usual scrapbooking and photography to furniture refurbishing and wood crafts to fashion and baby ideas. Her labeling approach is fairly specific which makes it easy to find ideas. There are some very unique ideas all throughout her blog so I recommend spending some time looking around.
Rachelle also has an online store where she sells nursing covers called Charlie Cloths. They're a little different than your average nursing covers because you can actually see your baby while he or she nurses. And one more thing she likes to do is feature some of her other favorite blogs. It seems like crafters stick together and like to celebrate each other's work, and she's no different. So take a look, get some ideas, and let's support She's Crafty!
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Friday, September 4, 2009
Welcome!
There are so many excellent blogs to be enjoyed out on the world wide web now days, and it seems the more I blog the more quality blogs I come across. So I wanted to create a resource for everyone's blogs to be shared and enjoyed.
I do have a few rules about the blogs I plan to feature here. They are:
1 - Family Friendly: I want to ensure that the more conservative followers of this blog aren't surprised by any rather offensive content on any sites listed here. So if a requested or recommended blog seems too questionable to make it, I'll let the author know why it wasn't posted.
2 - Non-Personal: I will not list anybody's personal blog. It must have content that is either useful or entertaining to others, not your family or personal life. I don't want to be responsible for contributing to some of the strange stories you hear about concerning what happens to people's personal blogs.
3 - Notification or Permission of Author: I will only post a blog if the author has either given me permission to list it or if I've provided proper notification to the author and allowed them sufficient opportunity to decline being featured. So if there is a cool blog that you'd like to have listed please either contact the blog's author or email me the link and I will try to contact him or her.
4 - Twice a Day: Due to time constraints, I will only be featuring up to two blogs per day. There may be times where it might only be one or none depending on my time availability. I will also be posting based on the order in which I receive requests. So if you've submitted a request to have your blog featured and you don't see it yet, please be patient because it will get posted provided it meets the other requirements.
I do have a few rules about the blogs I plan to feature here. They are:
1 - Family Friendly: I want to ensure that the more conservative followers of this blog aren't surprised by any rather offensive content on any sites listed here. So if a requested or recommended blog seems too questionable to make it, I'll let the author know why it wasn't posted.
2 - Non-Personal: I will not list anybody's personal blog. It must have content that is either useful or entertaining to others, not your family or personal life. I don't want to be responsible for contributing to some of the strange stories you hear about concerning what happens to people's personal blogs.
3 - Notification or Permission of Author: I will only post a blog if the author has either given me permission to list it or if I've provided proper notification to the author and allowed them sufficient opportunity to decline being featured. So if there is a cool blog that you'd like to have listed please either contact the blog's author or email me the link and I will try to contact him or her.
4 - Twice a Day: Due to time constraints, I will only be featuring up to two blogs per day. There may be times where it might only be one or none depending on my time availability. I will also be posting based on the order in which I receive requests. So if you've submitted a request to have your blog featured and you don't see it yet, please be patient because it will get posted provided it meets the other requirements.
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