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Friday's Top Ten

The top ten basics of blogging bliss:
Don't attempt to say this after a glass of wine.

10. Never sweat the topic

  9. Keep all options open and on the table

  8. Smile at all comments and commenters

  7. Meet and Greet with gusto

  6. Think outside the box

  5. Take wine, chocolate, and flowers when you visit other blogs

  4. Remember to say please and thank you

  3. Never slam the door

  2. Be yourself

And the #1 basic of blogging bliss:
Or this, either.

  1. Be a friend
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Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said…
I bring wine, chocolate, and flowers ... love the post! So true!
January 18, 2013 at 6:07 AM
Alex J. Cavanaugh said…
Now those are some good basics! Bring encouragement and be positive.
January 18, 2013 at 6:17 AM
Maria Zannini said…
All true. The only thing I would add is don't try to be everything to everyone.
January 18, 2013 at 7:18 AM
J.L. Campbell said…
Thinking outside the box is key. Have fun on the weekend!
January 18, 2013 at 7:52 AM
L. Diane Wolfe said…
Yes, be yourself and be genuine.

Okay, tonight I am going to try to say that after a glass of wine!
January 18, 2013 at 7:54 AM
Slamdunk said…
Good advice Carol. The #2 can be difficult when one sees how many comments and hits others get. But, it is the most rewarding.
January 18, 2013 at 7:55 AM
Elizabeth Spann Craig said…
Like being a good hostess. :) Love these tips!
January 18, 2013 at 7:57 AM
DEZMOND said…
what? Well, you never brought me flowers.... :PPP
January 18, 2013 at 8:01 AM
Laura Eno said…
Excellent tips. #10 is hard for me. I'm repeating blogging bliss in my head - it trips me even without wine!
January 18, 2013 at 8:15 AM
Anonymous said…
Good tips both for writing and reading blogs. I'm finding I like to read blogs that are more personal in nature, quick and give me a nugget to think about.
January 18, 2013 at 8:21 AM
Michelle Wallace said…
Never sweat the topic? Easier said than done! LOL.
No.#1 is tops!!
Carol, I'm so chuffed, I finally got the Kindle thinggie sorted out and downloaded In Name Only!
January 18, 2013 at 8:27 AM
Southpaw said…
Oh very nice list today!
January 18, 2013 at 8:28 AM
Julie Flanders said…
Like Laura, I'm having a hard time repeating blogging bliss even though I swear I haven't had a drop of wine.

Nice list, Carol. Hope you have a great weekend!
January 18, 2013 at 8:41 AM
Manzanita said…
The chocolates.... well, it's like this, the beautiful box of chocolates was sitting by the computer, ready for delivery and this morning, the box was empty. Must have been those pesky chocolate-gremlins again. :)
Such a good list and if one does all, one will be a friend.
January 18, 2013 at 9:28 AM
Carol Kilgore said…
Lynda - Yes you do! Loved them all :)

Alex - Exactly!

Maria - Oh, yeah. That's a killer.

J.L. - Thinking outside the box is fun, too!

Diane - And don't giggle when you try it :)
January 18, 2013 at 11:08 AM
Bethany Elizabeth said…
Great list, although I'm not sure I could say 'basics of blogging bliss' with or without the wine. :)
January 18, 2013 at 12:57 PM
Unknown said…
Great rules to live by!
January 18, 2013 at 1:11 PM
Carol Kilgore said…
Slamdunk - It's the most rewarding to write and read.

Elizabeth - Thanks!

Dezmond - How quickly you forget :)

Laura - I'm not stumped often. When I am, I do something else until a topic pops in my head.

Julie L - My faves, too!
January 18, 2013 at 1:45 PM
LD Masterson said…
Yup. No argument with any of those. Good list.
January 18, 2013 at 1:49 PM
Anonymous said…
Great! I agree with them all. Sorry, I forgot the chocolate, though.
January 18, 2013 at 2:39 PM
Golden Eagle said…
Awesome list!

Sending virtual chocolate your way. :)
January 18, 2013 at 3:10 PM
Carol Kilgore said…
Michelle - Yay for sorting out the Kindle thinggie! Enjoy :)

Southpaw - Thanks!

Julie F - Your weekend challenge, LOL!

Manzanita - Chocolate gremlins are everywhere :)

Johanna - I like as many as possible.
January 18, 2013 at 3:14 PM
Tracy Jo said…
Love it....be a friend. :-) You are good at that!
January 18, 2013 at 3:17 PM
Luanne G. Smith said…
Number eight is my favorite. I have very funny friends who leave awesome comments that make me smile. :)
January 18, 2013 at 3:18 PM
Gwen Gardner said…
Loved the list - especially #1!

Happy Friday, Carol :)
January 18, 2013 at 3:56 PM
Carol Kilgore said…
Bethany - I stumbled just saying it in my head :)

Clarissa - Not all of them always easy.

Jennifer - Thanks.

LD - No fighting allowed :)

Janet - No worries! You bring a smile :)
January 18, 2013 at 4:13 PM
Anonymous said…
Forget the chocolates when you visit my blog, but bring the wine!

Good list :)
January 18, 2013 at 4:13 PM
Anonymous said…
Great tips, loved the post.

Yvonne.
January 18, 2013 at 4:35 PM
Carol Kilgore said…
Golden Eagle - Yay! It's raining bon-bons :)

Tracy Jo - Aw...you're sweet :)

Luanne - Me, too :)

Gwen - Thanks!

Wendy - Will do!

Yvonne - I'm glad :)
January 18, 2013 at 5:02 PM
CATachresis said…
You cannot go wrong with those rules … especially the chocolate mol xx
January 18, 2013 at 5:25 PM
Susan Flett Swiderski said…
Good tips for blogging, and for being a good neighbor, in general. Glass of wine, anyone?

Have a super weekend.
January 18, 2013 at 7:10 PM
Empty Nest Insider said…
I'm still waiting for my chocolates. Other than that, you certainly practice what you preach Carol! Julie
January 18, 2013 at 7:11 PM
Carol Kilgore said…
CATachresis - ...with wine :)

Susan - Refill!

Julie - Your truffles should be there by now :)
January 18, 2013 at 8:04 PM
VR Barkowski said…
Much wisdom on this list, Carol. I just finished the last of the wine. Will champagne do?

~VR Barkowski
January 18, 2013 at 8:20 PM
Jemi Fraser said…
So very true! I've made so many friends through blogging - it's awesome!
January 18, 2013 at 8:30 PM
Melissa said…
How about instead of chocolate and flowers, I bring a bigger bottle of wine and LOCK the door. Then we won't have to share. LOL

Great top 10. :D
January 18, 2013 at 8:53 PM
Anonymous said…
Great advice. You have to smile (wine really helps) because not everyone who visits or leaves a book review is nice.
January 18, 2013 at 9:19 PM
Carol Kilgore said…
VR - Champagne will ALWAYS do :)

Jemi - I feel the same way.

Melissa - Yes!!!

Stephen - That's very true, especially about the wine :) I've been fairly fortunate so far, but I'm sure to get a few more sour grapes as time goes on.
January 18, 2013 at 9:52 PM
Jo-Anne's Ramblings said…
I always try to smile while barging into someones blog exspecially for the first time.......want to make a good impression but don't we all....

I also like to leave flowers and not just the dying ones I have on the table nice fresh ones to boot.....ok I don't leave them in a boot but you know what I mean.......I hope
January 18, 2013 at 11:31 PM
Jo-Anne's Ramblings said…
It also helps if I take my dictionary with me...........lol
January 18, 2013 at 11:32 PM
Arlee Bird said…
Good suggestions although I still try to be careful about my options.

Lee
A Faraway View
January 18, 2013 at 11:59 PM
dolorah said…
Wine gets me every time; but some bloggers prefer Latte's :)

......dhole
January 19, 2013 at 2:47 AM
Linda G. said…
Not only do I bring chocolate when visiting other blogs, I eat it for those who can't. Yup, I'm big like that. ;)
January 19, 2013 at 8:35 AM
Carol Kilgore said…
Jo-Anne - You're so funny :) I'd take dying flowers in a boot. Maybe a fireman's boot. Or a cowboy's boot. Sshhhh...don't tell Live-In Handyman :)

Arlee - Should I have said 'legal options'?

Donna - Very true. Maybe they like chocolate or flowers :)

Linda G - Such a sweetheart!
January 19, 2013 at 9:03 AM
Conda Douglas said…
Oh, oh, well said, Carol--perhaps even after some wine!

And thanks for the much needed laughs every Friday--wait isn't saying thank you on the list? It is!
January 19, 2013 at 5:44 PM
Anonymous said…
This list works for me. We don't want to be grumpy bloggers.
January 19, 2013 at 11:18 PM
Old Kitty said…
Awww I heartily agree with this top ten!! Especialy no. 5! You may not do 1-4 and 6-10 but 5 is essential!

Take care
x
January 20, 2013 at 7:01 AM
Carol Kilgore said…
Conda - hahaha...made you laugh :)

Medeia - I'm not above a rant or two, but I don't like being grumpy.

Old Kitty - Well said!
January 20, 2013 at 8:16 AM
AnnaClayton said…
LOVE this! Such a positive list to refer to during the tougher times of blogging. Thanks, Carol!
January 20, 2013 at 8:56 AM
Nas said…
Love the post! So true!

January 20, 2013 at 1:36 PM
Carol Kilgore said…
Kelly - My pleasure!

Nas - Thanks :)
January 20, 2013 at 2:18 PM
BECKY said…
Carol, I'm a little late to Friday's Top Ten, but I'm glad I'm here now! Great advice to all of us. And wow...wine, chocolate, and flowers? You're a wonderful visitor to have!
January 21, 2013 at 12:07 AM
LR said…
It's funny what "great" blog-post ideas one can have after a glass of wine. ;)

Feel free to bring chocolate to my blog any time.
January 21, 2013 at 1:11 AM
Carol Kilgore said…
Becky - Visit anytime! The Tiki Hut is always open...except when we're closed :)

LR - You got it!
January 21, 2013 at 11:01 AM
Unknown said…
This is one of your best top tens! What great tips! And you're an amazing and successful blogger, so I fully trust all you can say about it!

Thanks so much for sharing.
January 21, 2013 at 9:30 PM
Unknown said…
What a great list. So, so true. And yes, I bring wine and chocolates.

Sincerely yours,
The worst blogger in the history of mankind. :)
January 22, 2013 at 5:29 AM
Carol Kilgore said…
Raquel - Thank you for your kind words. I love blogging and meeting great people like you :)

Shirley - LOL! Not true!
January 22, 2013 at 6:29 PM
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