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July 24th, 2008 · Life

I feel like I’ve spent a lot of time lately blogging about blogging. It seems this trend isn’t going to end anytime soon, as I keep finding new blogs to read, along with continuing my love affair with my old faves. (I blame Mommy Pie for all these new blogs in my Reader.)

Anyway, a few of these blogs I read get a LOT of comments. Okay, maybe not thousands of comments, but still. LOTS of comments. I started wondering how anyone could even read all those comments much less answer them since I can barely handle the comments I get now. (Look, I’m a slacker, y’all.) I also sort of wondered if me leaving yet one more comment for them to deal with wasn’t kind of pointless.

Don’t get me wrong, I’ve got moments of wit and charm. I’ve left a zinger or two in my time. But if I’ve got nothing witty or zingy to say, should I bother to leave a comment? How many “LOL That was so funny, and your kid is so cute” can one person really stand to read? And even if you only get, like, three commenters a day, do you really want to read that kind of comment?

My own opinion is that I love comments. Even the “LOL. You’re great!” kind. (Maybe I should say especially those kind.) But I’ve also sworn an oath to myself to answer every comment y’all make, forever and ever, amen. So I clearly have a comment addiction. I think it goes hand-in-hand with my blog addiction.

But now, I’m genuinely asking you guys - is it better to leave the semi-inane comment to let someone know, “Hey, I was here! I’m still reading even if I can’t come up with anything totally rad to say in comments”? Or should you keep your yap shut (or hands still, in this case)?

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101×365 Kaitlyn

July 24th, 2008 · 35x365

I don’t even know where to start. You and Lenna fought as often as sisters, and I think you loved each other like sisters. We miss you, except Matt. He’s glad you’re not pestering him.

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07/23 Wednesdays with Tricia

July 23rd, 2008 · Wednesdays with Tricia

Gramma and Xuxa shake their groove thangs.

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100×365 Cathy

July 23rd, 2008 · 35x365

I wonder if you know how far-reaching your decision really was. I don’t wish you any harm, but I truly do hope that karma does, indeed, prove to be a real bitch. Just like you.

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99×365 Abigail

July 22nd, 2008 · 35x365

You’re such a sweet little thing, and I miss you a lot these days. I wish you and Tricia could have grown up to be BFFs, but I’m guessing that might’ve been kind of scary.

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