We are so excited at having almost 1,000 hits on a blog that is just a little over a month old! One thing I am still trying to figure out is how to get you, our reader, to leave a comment here on the blog, rather than responding via e-mail.
Why, you ask, would it matter? Because when you leave a comment on this blog, you are sharing with not only Paul and I, but an online community who is also interested in this particular topic. You are helping me, the blogger, to establish a rapport.
Obviously, this is not where you would want to share something personal. But, if you have something to contribute relating to Caretaking Couple (and I know you do, based on the e-mails I am receiving daily) please, by all means, share with the group!
This will encourage others to join the conversation. My goal for this blog is to not only keep in touch with old friends, but to meet and hopefully network with new ones. This is already happening, slowly and surely. From little acorns…
That is all well and good, you may be saying, but how exactly does one go about leaving a comment, then? Well, if you look at the top of each individual blog, you will see a tiny comment link below this post. Click on the link. Type whatever you would like in the comment box provided, and send it off.
*I am adding this as of 6/10…if you have a website or blog, be sure to share the address when you go to comment. That way, when people click on your name, it will automatically direct them to your site. Cross promotion – it is a beautiful thing.
If you have a problem getting the comment to send, try sending it as “Anonymous”, then just sign your name to it so we know it was you. When I have more of an idea how this works, I will explain it better.
If you are unable to leave a comment, please e-mail me at Valynne@CaretakingCouple.com and I will do my best to figure out why, keeping in mind I am also learning as I go…
PS Paul is in Evergreen as of today! He can be reached at
(303) 478-6058.
Hey, Valynne. Your blog is pretty, and I am interested in your new lifestyle. I will subscribe to your blog via the RSS, to my Google reader. Hopefully others will subscribe, too.
Yay!
Amy
Thanks, Amy : ) I haven’t gotten as far as the RSS stuff, but I intend to spend all day finding out answers to the random questions I still have…just me and the dogs and my WordPress and Blogging for Dummies books!
PS Amy has an e-book that will teach you how to make soap! http://www.soapcrone.com/ebook.php
Hi Valynne,
Wondering if people are having a hard time knowing where to comment. On my lap top you can barely see the word comment. For someone who is new to blogs, probably wouldn’t know you had to click on the word “comment” for it to open a reply window.
Maybe it is just my laptop that the word/link comment is so tiny??
Laurie
It is really tiny, Laurie…I don’t think I can change the size as it is part of the “theme”. Now that it is almost 4p, I am actually going to sit down and study all of this…
Thanks for the info! I was wondering how to comment on the blog site and now I know!!! Yes, keep the news coming. I love it, quite frankly and like to start my day reading your blog.
Thanks, Catherine…that definitely inspires me to keep writing. This is my favorite way to keep in touch and get the news out; and WordPress is pretty intuitive all things considered. Fun!
Hey V, I’m enjoying your blog! It is so nice catching up on my two friends. I’m so glad that you two are having the time of your life. I will miss you when we visit Lee because I always looked forward to seeing you and Paul. Keep in touch, I love you both! Martha
You never know, our next caretaking job just might be out your way…Paul is back in Evergreen now tying up all loose ends with the house sale and then we will be free as the wind. I already miss my veggie benedict and bloodies at Bear Creek, alas. We are sure enjoying all of the seafood here, though!
Ambitious plans for this nascent blog. Go for it! I’m in Florida right now but am looking forward to seeing Paul when I return to Colorado. I doubt I’ll ever be caretaking, but I am looking forward to learning about it through your adventures.
Thanks, Sean; I learned a new word today : ) Forgot you all are in FL – hope you are enjoying it & say hi to Maria and Jeni for me if you think of it. BTW I know someone who blogged her fiction in increments, keeping her readership in constant suspense/anticipation…just sayin’.
Valynne,
I am thoroughly enjoying your blog. Keep up the great work!
Love you,
Mom
Happy Birthday, Mom! I will call you in a little while and see what you are up to today in CA…xox