Bobby’s Batch #11 - Dedication To The Fanciful Muse

I’ve been taking a short blogging break, but only for a few days. I must take occasional time off to prevent madness and insanity. Happy Easter to all who celebrate and I hope the Easter Bunny brings wonderful baskets to everyone. Hey…I want a chocolate bunny too!

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Now, how many of you have ever become burned out from blogging? Have you ever thought about throwing in the towel? Before you ever even consider it, I want to introduce you to someone who blogs for the love of writing. She has been through much in her long run and is only getting better. She doesn’t care about irrelevant things such as stats or how popular she is; however, when it comes to writing excellence, imagination, passion and integrity - she is a shining star! Read on.

I raise a well deserved toast (of root beer…hehe, no alcohol here) to my wonderful friend, Square1, brilliant author of The Fanciful Muse. If any one person deserves acclaim, it is her. Read forward and see why:

Square1 always makes it difficult to choose as every post is great. I hadn’t noticed before, but she has been blogging since 1997 (wow, that is a long time)! She has become one of my all time favorite bloggers and there are many reasons for this. As you can see, Square1 is very special to me personally. Besides what she does in writing, it’s what she doesn’t do that impresses me just as much. She doesn’t even lift a finger to gain traffic for herself and spends her time giving instead. This is one of my personal blogging principles, and reading her work has helped me define it even further. She has helped educate me about the Muslim faith also, something everyone should learn more about.

Her first post (as far as I know) was Dreams and Whispers, a beautiful poem published March 14, 1997 (what were you doing back then? I first heard of blogging in 2005!). I’ve spent quite a bit of time at her blog, and am fortunate to have met her. From the first time I visited her (just a few moths ago), she has been such a good friend to me and everyone who gets to know her. She is a tremendous writer in every way; poetry, prose, fiction, writing analysis and deep insight into her personal philosophies.

This week is no exception, every post is fantastic. I loved her short poem Robbed - compact and powerful. Also, I really enjoyed her personal post, If I Could… There are far too many posts to list. I suggest that you read many of her articles and you’ll be glad you did.

I dedicate this post to Square1 and praise her incredible perseverance and talent. This is my eleventh batch of posts and her eleventh year of blogging! It’s such a cool coincidence that I just noticed the “eleven” connection. Here’s to you Square1 and to many more years to come - you are an inspiration to me. I consider you one of the best. Have a wonderful year! Yay!

Now to a very new blogger I mentioned in my previous batch. As many of you know, one of my favorite things to do is find and write about talented writers. My new friend Moyrn of UnEloquence Mortalized is in my humble opinion, one of the the most talented young writers I have ever met. At the ripe old age of 17, her writing is nothing short of incredible. Go read several posts and see what I mean.

Moyrn is also the author of Tomes of the False Gods - a blog dedicated to poetry, prose and other assorted musings. I read this entire blog and so should you. She wrote a perplexing poem entitled, Brown Stain, which is a poetic metaphor for what was left of a coffee drop. There is much behind the words…very much. Her newest short story, The False Encounter was quite wonderful and very well crafted. Praise be to Joonigod!

Laila posted “Hemaya” Anti-Drug Campaign - this is an important article about drugs and how they are destroying the lives of young people, often before their lives really even start. After knowing 19 people who died because of drugs and alcohol (all before they reached the age of 35), there is no subject more important.

If you have a blogspot blog and want a top commentators widget, there is finally one available. I know ton’s of bloggers going crazy for this long awaited addition. The easiest way to get it is from Top Commenter’s Widget for Blogger Blogs! Amanda Fazani from Blogger Buster simplified the idea which is based on Yahoo Pipes. Check it out!

Todd from Success With Todd posted a great article, The Power of Rewarding Yourself. This blog features many subjects and is loosely focused on personal development and marketing - allowing ample room for both fun and variety!

Mike from Things By Mike posted the extremely useful A couple tips for Wordpress newbies. As you may know, there are several plug ins for a blogroll / links page available for self-hosted wordpress blogs. Well, they kinda suck for lack of a better phrase. Mike shows you how to create one from scratch…step by step, including the CSS. Thanks Mike!

I want to thank my friend Christy from Christy’s Coffee Break for bringing attention to something that literally shocked me with Obama Is Satan? I Had No Idea! Hey, neither did I…hahaha! She also had a very cool post showing The Face Of Johann Sebastian Bach. Using computer based facial reconstruction, Bach’s face was uncovered. He looks nothing like anyone could have imagined…go check it out!

Last but not least, I wrote an extremely strange poem entitled Eleven last year which is indicative of my peculiar style of writing. If you can decipher the poem’s meaning, let me know! It falls under the “Zen-horror-philosophy” genre which is my invention and truly defines me. I further play with the concept in Silent Dreams of Nothingness.

I had to add this one on at the last minute. Debbie Dolphin, on her new blog Miss Moneypenny CPU put together a very funny post, Happy Easter Egg Hunt with some really weird eggs as well as a bizarre video where some giggling eggs are boiled and then they dyed alive!

I can’t find the originator of the chocolate bunny picture, it is on literally dozens of blogs. If you created it, let me know. I’ve seen it around and thought it was humorous.

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27 Responses to “Bobby’s Batch #11 - Dedication To The Fanciful Muse”

  1. Mike on March 23rd, 2008 11:43 am

    Thanks for the plug, buddy!

    I kinda haven’t been blogging much the last few days either, of course I have a ginormous headache to blame for that :evil:
    Mike’s last blog post..A couple tips for Wordpress newbies

  2. Andy Bailey on March 23rd, 2008 12:04 pm

    I saw this picture ages ago and it made me lol!
    I don’t think it’s only you taking a break, it seems like the whole internet is having a long weekend off!

    Andy Bailey’s last blog post..Play Aqua Game and win a prize for the highest score

  3. Madhur Kapoor on March 23rd, 2008 5:35 pm

    There have been moments when i feel burned out and tired. But things become all right after a rest of day or two.

    Madhur Kapoor’s last blog post..5 Tips to optimize your site for Search Engines

  4. Todd Morris on March 23rd, 2008 5:50 pm

    Hi Bobby,

    I’m really enjoying your batches … good reads. Added a another blog to my feed reader, shared a resource some friends could probably benefit from, and read about a few interesting subjects that I most likely wouldn’t have found on my own. Thanks.

    Todd

    Todd Morris’s last blog post..Domain Name Giveaway

  5. Revellian on March 23rd, 2008 9:27 pm

    You’re welcome Mike! Headache huh? Yeah, earlier this week, my medulla oblongata was hurting some kind of bad :shock: I hope you feel better! :smile:

  6. Debbie Dolphin on March 23rd, 2008 10:02 pm

    I’m almost speechless…Thank you for your eggciting review!
    Look forward to reading your other recommendations after work tommorow.

    Debbie Dolphin’s last blog post..Five Mile Point Light at Lighthouse Point Park

  7. Janice on March 23rd, 2008 10:27 pm

    I’ve been blogging lesser nowdays too. Trying to spend more time with the kids.
    Cute choco bunnies you got there. I want to bite off the butt too…. kekekeke….
    Hope you had a great holiday? :)
    Janice’s last blog post..Popeyes Fast Food Restaurant at T3

  8. Revellian on March 24th, 2008 12:40 am

    Hi Andy! The picture was first conceived in the year 1239 and has since been plagiarized 127,759 times - mostly on the web. The whole Internet might have taken the week off, from what I’ve seen :mrgreen:

  9. Revellian on March 24th, 2008 12:46 am

    Hi Madhur! I spend quite a few hours each day writing stuff that’s not on my blog. Because of that, I often cannot get in the mood for blogging. After a short break, my desire to blog comes back strong. One time, I took almost two months off! :smile:

  10. Revellian on March 24th, 2008 12:50 am

    Hi Todd! I like a wide variety of subjects - it keeps me interested in blogging. I believe every blogger has something to say and really enjoy inspirational people. Thanks! :smile:

  11. Judy on March 24th, 2008 6:59 am

    Hugs Awesome Friend of mine! I love your choices this week. I have been breaking all the rules of blogging since I started and so for me it’s no great thing to break some more! I blog now when I want, if it costs me some points here and there in the race, I say “Oh well”. I write about what makes ME happy… You keep doing what you’re doing because it works….
    Hugs and late Happy Easter~~
    J

    Judy’s last blog post..Sunday Seven…

  12. Moyrn on March 24th, 2008 10:11 am

    poor poor bunny :( *eats it to end it’s misery* and such is life :\

    on that death note…are you trying to kill me by niceness? :shock: did you REALLY read the entire Tomes? whoa! you’re probably only the second person to do that then :razz:
    oh i read one of Square1’s stories a whiles back, and it was brilliant!! eleventh year blogging is just…mindblowing! i mean, by the time she’d started, i was still in the third grade :o
    now scoozi me, i need to go read ‘Eleven’ and all the other lovely bloggers you mentioned ^w^

    *leaves a thunderstorm of chocolate bunny rabbits behind*

    Moyrn’s last blog post..Breathe, darlings!

  13. teeni on March 24th, 2008 1:49 pm

    I enjoy getting to know other blogs/bloggers here through your introductions.

    teeni’s last blog post..Take Two of These and Call Me In the Morning

  14. Revellian on March 24th, 2008 5:20 pm

    You’re welcome Debbie! Your post really made me laugh…thanks! :mrgreen:

  15. Revellian on March 24th, 2008 5:27 pm

    I don’t blame you, you have wonderful kids! Tell Amos and Zac that Booby says Hi! Thanks Janice, you have a great holiday too :grin:

  16. Revellian on March 24th, 2008 5:34 pm

    Hi Judy! I blog when I want too. I don’t care about popularity or points and try my best to share any I do have with others. Happy late Easter to you too! :smile:

  17. Revellian on March 24th, 2008 5:43 pm

    Hi Moyrn! Thanks so much for the chocolate bunny rabbits - are you trying to kill me with chocolate? Yes, of course I read the entire Tomes! Keep writing please. My purpose in blogging is to share. It is my hope that you will gain some new interested readers for your fine work. I thought it was important to share Square1’s work with you and anyone who hasn’t read it. This should show you how great blogging is and why you should be in it for the long haul. Have a great day Moyrn! :mrgreen:

  18. Revellian on March 24th, 2008 5:45 pm

    Hi Teeni! I am so happy to have met you, you have really been a good friend and great commentator. Thank you so much! :razz:

  19. Christy on March 25th, 2008 11:05 am

    Thank you Bobby! There’s some fantastic links up there! Hope you had a good Easter:)

    Christy’s last blog post..Billy and Katie Joel On Today’s Oprah

  20. Stefanie on March 26th, 2008 9:46 am

    I’ve always found that trading blogs for the day helps a lot to reduce blogging burnout. It can be much easier to think of something to write on a new topic than for your own, and the other person usually feels the same way.

  21. Square1 on March 26th, 2008 10:13 am

    My blog is a bit deceptive. I’ve actually only been blogging since about 2002, but needed a place to stash my poetry in the case of data loss, having lost a great deal of my work to such technical difficulties. So what’s there is actually a backlog. My first blog was Victorious Heart, which I used to communicate with my old high school friends. Then came One To The Nth Power in 2004, which drew a crowd due to rather salacious and controversial relationship material. Unfortunately, where this was a huge ego boost to me as a writer, it wreaked havoc in my marriage. I took a blogging break for a little over a year once One To The Nth disappeared into the ether of internet past. And slowly the Fanciful Muse, originally the Bastard Muse, set up to contain strictly my creative writing, has become my permanent blogging home.

    I appreciate greatly the dedication Bobby. Blog on, my friend. Blog on.

    Square1’s last blog post..Dream Walking

  22. Genie Princess on March 26th, 2008 12:27 pm

    Hi Bobby! I’ve been taking a break from blogging too, been playing FB games to release stress he he! :)
    Genie Princess’s last blog post..Back from War!

  23. Revellian on March 27th, 2008 2:36 am

    Hi Christy! You are very welcome. I hope everything is going well…have a great weekend! :smile:

  24. Revellian on March 27th, 2008 2:38 am

    I’m not sure what you mean by trading blogs. Are you saying that you know people you can temporarily trade blogs with? Haha…that sounds like a cool idea, if that’s what you mean. :smile:

  25. Revellian on March 27th, 2008 2:45 am

    Aha…I see. You imported poetry, etc, You know, I almost asked you about it, but decided that I wanted to surprise you instead. You had an inflated ego at one time? Well…you are not like that now, that’s for sure. Thanks so much for the history, it’s so interesting! I am your loyal fan and you are certainly a superb writer. Have a great weekend! :smile:

  26. Revellian on March 27th, 2008 2:47 am

    Yeah…I know Marzie…where have you been? I missed you. What on Earth is a “FB” game? :oops:

  27. Chris Guthrie on March 27th, 2008 7:53 am

    Square 1 has been blogging for 11 years? WOW. That’s incredible,

    I’m just celebrating my blog’s 1st birthday now.

    Chris Guthrie’s last blog post..Celebrate my Blog’s 1st Birthday and Win some Free Advertising!

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