Wherein I gush all over the interweb and you pretend not to gag

Wherein I gush all over the interweb and you pretend not to gag – Part 2

February 25, 2008 by Andi

And the great linky parade continues… Again, if I’ve mentioned you below and you wish to steal the E is For Excellent blog award on my Award page, go for it!

People I know for realz

Baad Medicine – These two knitting mamas helped to preserve my fragile sanity during the dark days with a newborn. They made me leave the house. They said kind things when I needed to hear them. I love them to bits. Oh, and they are super funny, too (and cool – despite T’s recent assertion to the contrary).

Cheeze Whiz and Mustard – This saucy little condiment is my sister-in-law. She is currently pregnant and living in a far away hellhole and I miss her. Go say hi.

I can’t remember how long I’ve been reading these girls, but I do know they are awesome

A Child Is Born – Talented writer. All around sweet thing.

Attack of the Redneck Mommy – She lives near me so I’m trying to avoid freaking her out by controlling my stalkerish tendencies – I really do hate those pesky restraining orders. I’m sure you know her – if not, go there now. I dare you to read her and not laugh.

Get In The Car! – Ridiculously funny. And I have no idea how she has time to write with 4 kids.

I’d Rather Be Blogging – Commenter extraordinaire. All around ha-ha funny.

Magpie Musing – I can’t put my finger on what it is exactly that I like about her (maybe there are too many things to single out just one quality?) I just know we click somehow and I can’t stop reading her.

Milk Breath and Margaritas – How can you not love someone with a blog title like that?

Shamelessly Sassy – I started reading Amanda one blog ago when she had, like 3 comments a post. On her new blog, people have found her. She’s exploded in popularity and for good reason – the girl is hilarious.

Tabula Rasa – One of my original stalkers. She is funny despite her insistence that her new baby is slowly eating her brain.

Transplanted Knitter – One of my two readers back in my early blogging days. She calls one of her daughter’s “The Terrorist” – see now why I heart her?

Temporary? Insanity – All around fantastic. And I’m not just saying that because she’s kissed my ass on a number of occasions.

World of One Thousand Different Things – Found her through Slouching Mom. Love her writing style. Look forward to her Saturday Pursuits post every week.

The Z Files – She views life in a lot of the same ways I do. She rocks.

People I’ve discovered recently and am gently stalking

All & Sundry – Rotten Jennifer sent some fabulous links my way – this was one of them. Now she is one of my new favorites. Gifted photographer. Laugh out loud funny.

Hey, I’m Going Crazy. Are You Coming? – I found Huckdoll in another blog’s comments. She sounded right nasty, but I was intrigued. Who is this ballsy woman? I wondered. Now, I’m hooked on her. Under her sassy exterior she is a real sweetheart.

Lilac Colored Glasses – Thoughtful commenter and blogger. She recently moved to Belgium and reading about her struggles with learning Dutch and living in another country is making for some interesting reading.

Loralees Looney Tunes – I found her through Casey. Like Casey, her posts are often funny and thought-provoking. And she jumped out of a plane! Wow.

The New Girl – Hilarious girl with cutest baby girl ever.

Not In Front of the Children! – I’m new to her site, but she’s drawn me in the with funnies.

Oh My Stinkin’ Heck – Warning: Visiting Heather’s blog will give you a serious case of photo envy. And she’s a great writer, too.

Problem Girl – Jen pretty much kicks ass. I really admire her – on top of being a mama, she’s a surrogate mama. And she’s pumping milk for the new baby! That degree of selfless generosity blows my mind.

Rimarama – She is one of my new must-reads – sassy, funny, and thoughtful. You simply must visit her.

Semi-desperate Housewife – Love this blog. Keep going back for more.

Swistle – And yet another blog I’m newly addicted to, thanks to Jennifer (my messy house and neglected children thank you, my friend). Swistle has 5 (yes, 5!) kids. How she even has time to blog is a mystery I’m determined to solve.

And a couple of guys for good measure

Creative-Type Dad – It was his hysterical posts about potty-training that hooked me.

View From the Cloud – Another funny guy and loyal commenter. Plus, he brought the spinning lady into my life. That thing kept Jay and me busy for almost an hour one drunken evening.

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A disclaimer: This is by no means an exhaustive list – sadly, I read many more blogs than this (see my blogroll for proof of that). I love each and every one of you reading this.

Now that I’ve written the lamest linky posts ever – I mean seriously, how many different ways can you say the words “funny” and “love” – I shall sign off. But because these posts are always comment-killers, I’ll ask you to leave me a comment. What blog am I not reading that you absolutely think I should and why? Because I’m sure I can figure out a way to have the house clean itself while I meet some more people in my virtual neighborhood.

Posted in Blogging, awards | 32 Comments

32 Responses

on February 25, 2008 at 8:38 am | Reply Teri

Thanks – love you too!!

Most of my blog addiction is thanks to you – so I can’t add much more!!
on February 25, 2008 at 9:07 am | Reply Jeff

Thanks for the nod! I’m definitely going to accept your badge. I need as much credibility as I can get.
on February 25, 2008 at 9:09 am | Reply Lilacspecs

Aw, thanks for including me! I can’t promise two thoughtful comments in a row though, I need time to recover y’know.
on February 25, 2008 at 9:21 am | Reply Heather

Oh goodie! More good reads. Can’t wait to come back and check out some of the ones I don’t read already!
on February 25, 2008 at 9:59 am | Reply slouching mom

how DO you read all of these people?

you’re amazing.

let’s see. i’ve been enjoying getting to know jennifer h. (http://thursdaydrive.com).
on February 25, 2008 at 10:03 am | Reply Joline

You’re very kind. And yes, we are very cool and funny and sweet. Thanks for saying so.

And you know you are great inspiration for our blogging.
on February 25, 2008 at 10:14 am | Reply kymburlee

Oh how lovely! Thanks for the ego stroke!
on February 25, 2008 at 10:29 am | Reply magpie

You are very sweet. And ditto – I like you in lots of ways too.

Thank you.
on February 25, 2008 at 10:29 am | Reply creative-type dad

Thanks!

And more blogs to discover too…
on February 25, 2008 at 10:54 am | Reply Megan

I like the linky parade! I have added a few to my reads. I like discovering new blogs!
on February 25, 2008 at 11:29 am | Reply Amy

Thanks thanks thanks for the link!!

But OH NO, you’ve listed so many that I have to check out now and my Reader is so full. Ahh!
on February 25, 2008 at 1:12 pm | Reply Redneck Mommy

You’ve got some great links there!

And I love me some stalkers. Really. Anytime.

I’ll try to make sure I’m not walking around naked in front of the windows though….wouldn’t want to scar you for life…
on February 25, 2008 at 1:33 pm | Reply Arkie Mama

Wow!! You’re about to expand my reader, I can already tell…
on February 25, 2008 at 1:51 pm | Reply zellmer

thank you my friend

i’ve got to get out from under the baby books and start reading more of these blogs. thanks for sharing.
on February 25, 2008 at 2:53 pm | Reply ali

wow. there’s just not enough time in the day….
thankfully, i’m already a regular reader (stalker) of many of these.
on February 25, 2008 at 2:57 pm | Reply Mrs. Mustard

Woot! The bling is rockin’!
on February 25, 2008 at 3:02 pm | Reply Loralee

Awe, you are far too kind.

I would also say that I was probably PUSHED out of that plane as I was holding on to the door for dear life.
on February 25, 2008 at 3:47 pm | Reply Huckdoll

Very, very sweet…thank you! I *think* I have an idea where you may have found me from that downright nasty description!!! Sorry!!!
on February 25, 2008 at 3:59 pm | Reply noble pig

Thanks for introducing me to some new virtual friends.
on February 25, 2008 at 6:35 pm | Reply manda

Thank you!
on February 25, 2008 at 8:22 pm | Reply maureenkuppe

Aw, thanks for the nod… Lurve you right back.

And thanks for the links; more great blogs I can waste, er SPEND time reading!!!!
on February 25, 2008 at 8:45 pm | Reply rimarama

I’m very glad to have found you, too, Andi! Thanks for the linky love.

Some of my recent favs are Beanpaste (beanpaste.blogspot.com), Minnesota Matron (minnesotamatron.blogspot.com) and Halushki.
on February 25, 2008 at 9:33 pm | Reply clink

See here I was about to make stalkerish comments about how you inspired me to blog in the first place and then imagine my surprise when I see you listed me and pretty much said it for me.
You rock and I am honored. Thanks
on February 26, 2008 at 8:13 am | Reply amanda

i just found you and now it looks like you are leading me to others! thanks for introducing me to all your friends!
on February 26, 2008 at 11:17 am | Reply Molly

Thanks for the love!
on February 26, 2008 at 12:15 pm | Reply Sarah

Yay! Thanks for the linky love! Mwah!
on February 26, 2008 at 2:43 pm | Reply Burgh Baby's Mom

That is one heck of a linky love parade you have going on there. I’m impressed!
on February 26, 2008 at 3:21 pm | Reply Anna

Okay, I’ll think of a few for you–

http://www.ALittlePregnant.com

Not that you asked
http://captainhambone.typepad.com/not_that_you_asked/

and of course that awesome one that everyone’s talking about, Hank & Willie!
http://hankandwillie.wordpress.com
on February 27, 2008 at 6:53 am | Reply Kelly

I love links to people I haven’t yet had the chance to enjoy, and I love that you’ve included me here. Trust me when I say I truly appreciate it, especially coming from someone as cool as you.
on February 27, 2008 at 2:50 pm | Reply Jen

Oh stop it, you’re making me blush. I think you’re pretty nifty too.

Here’s a blog that you might like: http://www.notworldfamous.com/
on February 28, 2008 at 11:34 am | Reply Aliki

Aw, thanks for the mention! And thanks for the links to new reads! I’ve been looking for some new voices to get to know–some to add to the wonderful ones I already read (like you).
on February 28, 2008 at 3:13 pm | Reply Worker Mommy

You’re going to get me fired from my job ….