tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15322620.post8926679147532312729..comments2024-01-11T18:39:50.665+00:00Comments on Painting With Shadows: The Fleeting Fickleness of FameKim Ayreshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02656677501116622953noreply@blogger.comBlogger100125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15322620.post-86562308299690353262012-02-21T17:08:47.845+00:002012-02-21T17:08:47.845+00:00It's because we are brainwashed so thoroughly,...It's because we are brainwashed so thoroughly, it's very difficult to break free from the desires implanted in us by those who wish to manipulate us (e.g., anyone who wants to sell us something or wants us to vote for them) :)Kim Ayreshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02656677501116622953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15322620.post-77764331058901653902012-02-21T10:00:08.311+00:002012-02-21T10:00:08.311+00:00Awesome, Kim. Very well said. Yet even reading and...Awesome, Kim. Very well said. Yet even reading and believing all of this, I still find myself longing for a huge readership... We just can't get away from it, I think.Sinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09971554811306102478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15322620.post-36146062487406798532010-11-09T17:01:22.053+00:002010-11-09T17:01:22.053+00:00Given that probably 100 million bloggers would lov...Given that probably 100 million bloggers would love to be a blog of note, I'm not surprised they don't allow comments on it. Can you imagine wading through tens of thousands of comments everyday yelling "pick me! pick me!"<br /><br />However, I have no idea why I got it, and a year later it hasn't made any significant difference as most of the followers wandered away 2 weeks later.<br /><br />Still, best of luck with your quest :)Kim Ayreshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02656677501116622953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15322620.post-50320831828759580832010-11-09T16:40:48.585+00:002010-11-09T16:40:48.585+00:00it makes me very angry that i am not a blog of not...it makes me very angry that i am not a blog of note yet... it makes even angrier that they dont allow you to comment on the blogger teams blog. wtf?!?! I WANT TO BE BLOG OF NOTE!! just so people can see my blog! UGH!!!!!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15322620.post-2640080442066793042010-10-18T21:25:11.472+01:002010-10-18T21:25:11.472+01:00This comment has been removed by the author.Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07813478030682306062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15322620.post-66920743141558069642010-05-23T07:23:48.368+01:002010-05-23T07:23:48.368+01:00yup that's what we did made the life we want n...yup that's what we did made the life we want now otherwise we may never have got itcarlie_starhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14213113637633077221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15322620.post-39952577282626827682009-10-30T14:42:53.464+00:002009-10-30T14:42:53.464+00:00Oh, I'm so glad you posted this. I was going ...Oh, I'm so glad you posted this. I was going to ask you myself, but since you're so famous and all, I didn't want to bother you with it.<br /><br />Thanks. I'm going to go find my neighbor's cat now.Susan Carpenter Simshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13566372904106529839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15322620.post-6515469596928122182009-10-30T09:59:57.927+00:002009-10-30T09:59:57.927+00:00There are 2 possible ways - one is to sacrifice th...There are 2 possible ways - one is to sacrifice the neighbour's cat while having an orgy around a bonfire in your garden.<br /><br />The other is to use Sitemeter, which is perhaps less interesting but ultimately more effective. If you scroll down my sidebar on the right until you find Sitemeter, you can click on it and see my visitor statistics. <br /><br />You can then sign up for your own counter. There are various instructions on the site - or google "insert sitemeter into blogger" and see what comes up :)Kim Ayreshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02656677501116622953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15322620.post-78760525330489190662009-10-30T01:12:07.932+00:002009-10-30T01:12:07.932+00:00The more I read, the more I like.
How do you get a...The more I read, the more I like.<br />How do you get a widget, gadget, thingamajig to count how many readers v. followers you have? some sort of magic?Fay Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17123764854210271111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15322620.post-157515021525457402009-10-24T20:18:32.523+01:002009-10-24T20:18:32.523+01:00Well if I can make anybody's life funner, then...Well if I can make anybody's life funner, then I'm a happy man :)Kim Ayreshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02656677501116622953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15322620.post-17219713489698547002009-10-24T20:13:30.020+01:002009-10-24T20:13:30.020+01:00Yeah, but I still missed you. ;) That's why I&...Yeah, but I still missed you. ;) That's why I'm gonna be coming back. It's funner that way.CorZahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17179365225874180183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15322620.post-47126366054420185542009-10-24T20:06:29.689+01:002009-10-24T20:06:29.689+01:00Real Girl755 - there is never any obligation here ...Real Girl755 - there is never any obligation here - you visit if you wish (and you will be very welcome), but if you don't, that's up to you. It's a very open relationship I have with my commenters... :)Kim Ayreshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02656677501116622953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15322620.post-5737235427559150942009-10-24T18:10:26.036+01:002009-10-24T18:10:26.036+01:00Well... I see your point here... But some of us do...Well... I see your point here... But some of us do really like your blog, but with school, and work, and facebook... Well, a young bloggers life can be very full. <br /><br />I'm sorry!!! *cries* I didn't mean to forget to check for new blogs by you...<br />But, all's well that makes people remember to visit blogs, right? Lots of luv, and visits every day!CorZahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17179365225874180183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15322620.post-43610287118760427622009-10-23T18:00:56.128+01:002009-10-23T18:00:56.128+01:00Don't get me wrong - I did enjoy a *smug* mome...Don't get me wrong - I did enjoy a *smug* moment while it lasted...<br /><br />:)Kim Ayreshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02656677501116622953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15322620.post-42630970293519516962009-10-23T17:08:23.975+01:002009-10-23T17:08:23.975+01:00True that :)
My only point was, dont seek it, but...True that :)<br /><br />My only point was, dont seek it, but treasure its 'feel good' for while it lasted, without 'missing it' when its gone, but 'feel good' knowing it had knocked your door, irrespective of how long it actually stood there on your step for...<br /><br />Now I feel like I'm ging around in circles with my blubber blubber :PHayaahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17587119715699668322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15322620.post-16007277384103367652009-10-23T17:00:24.479+01:002009-10-23T17:00:24.479+01:00Ah, but the thing is whether we invest more import...Ah, but the thing is whether we invest more importance into it that we should. The thing about fame is that, by its nature it is fickle and transitory. We think people suddenly like us because we are popular, but they just like the idea of us that they have, which is not necessarily any real reflection of who we are.<br /><br />So many of us think popularity on a large scale is desirable, and yet it can detract us from seeking what is really important in our lives.<br /><br />Far better to seek respect and friendship from those who see beyond some suface, momentary celebrity :)Kim Ayreshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02656677501116622953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15322620.post-19537605964816714072009-10-23T16:49:24.478+01:002009-10-23T16:49:24.478+01:00Well in that case, the transience of fame is the s...Well in that case, the transience of fame is the same for all, no matter who or what shake hands with it ;)<br /><br />What matters is that at a pinnacle/some point of life, a person gets to touch/feel and treasure it, no matter for how short the duration,IMHO :)<br /><br />Some ppl forget to treasure it, just as they forget to treasure other things in life that seem too small otherwise...<br /><br />I dunno why im blubbering... perhaps im very bored at the moment, but I do mean whatever im spouting out of boredom 0= )Hayaahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17587119715699668322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15322620.post-28300300578656202782009-10-23T16:20:25.204+01:002009-10-23T16:20:25.204+01:00Hayaah - good point - it was a reality while it la...Hayaah - good point - it was a reality while it lasted - the illusion was the idea that it had some kind of substance that was going to last :)Kim Ayreshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02656677501116622953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15322620.post-18489779327868729402009-10-19T01:36:38.768+01:002009-10-19T01:36:38.768+01:00he he... loved the cartoon strip and also loving t...he he... loved the cartoon strip and also loving the new look to ur blog (compared to when I 1st came on to it and commented)!<br /><br />re: temporary illusion. I would just like to say, <b> NOT an illusion </b> , but it was there for the duration of the time that it was meant to be. Thats it. Just as with other things in life. Those who became followers like me at the time, perhaps will be back time and again. I mark places that I like, but come back for reading when the readin mood pokes at me... Perhaps there are more like me out there? <br /><br />At the end of the day, those who didnt stick arnd also dont really matter, for they would have been no good for/to you anyhoo. Thats my philosophy :)<br /><br />Keep blogging!Hayaahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17587119715699668322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15322620.post-65300561581429935722009-10-14T22:38:35.315+01:002009-10-14T22:38:35.315+01:00Eolai - I'm still waiting for them to introduc...Eolai - I'm still waiting for them to introduce the Scottish Blog Awards. I tried to get into the Irish ones once before, but they weren't having it...<br /><br />Sami, Leoni, Patrick and Library Girl - thank you :)<br /><br />Helen - too trusting, eh? Could you lend me £5,000? I'll have it back to you on Friday...<br /><br />Ron - I hope your search hasn't ended - there are some superb blogs out there, far superior to mine<br /><br />Bob - do you run a pub by any chance?<br /><br />Kanani - partly being creative, partly socialising, partly self-medicating instead of food.<br /><br />Sam - as long as I don't lose you, I'll be happy :)<br /><br />Coralee - there's little point in returning every day as I rarely blog more than twice a week :)<br /><br />Long Dark Hair - we are, we are... well, I am, I know that...<br /><br />Mother (Re)produces - so long as I have a small handful of people I like and respect, that's all I need<br /><br />Adrian - I don't live in the real world. No one does - everyone is making it up :)<br /><br />Someday - my plan is to one day get a world map and put pins in where everyone I know lives, then join them together with a piece of string and go round the world couch surfing.Kim Ayreshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02656677501116622953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15322620.post-24016125250035980572009-10-14T21:52:47.749+01:002009-10-14T21:52:47.749+01:00Yeah - what they all said :)Yeah - what they all said :)Library girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10640579211690747826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15322620.post-62454455954396102942009-10-14T21:36:04.367+01:002009-10-14T21:36:04.367+01:00Hey, nice background...=)Hey, nice background...=)Pathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05562271120251744291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15322620.post-84182274694928806962009-10-14T21:21:39.763+01:002009-10-14T21:21:39.763+01:00Hello Kim -
I finally have the start of a teeny n...Hello Kim - <br />I finally have the start of a teeny new blog.....my old one died a sad and prolonged death.....<br />I have been a follower for a few years - and my offer of hospitality in Texas is still open!! I am thrilled to link your blog onto mine - <br />Stop by and say hi - <br />I will start writing soon....Someday.....https://www.blogger.com/profile/05937022766926309226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15322620.post-12468353983049493552009-10-14T15:49:57.249+01:002009-10-14T15:49:57.249+01:00Thought it was great I found your blog, had it not...Thought it was great I found your blog, had it not been blog of the week, would have missed it.I still follow, I like your style. Cos it ain't real. Real is some body divvying up. Still jealous mind you. Hey, glad you are back in the real worldADRIANhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07113961163396562781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15322620.post-27478561421591819622009-10-14T14:45:15.670+01:002009-10-14T14:45:15.670+01:00Oh, for the love of peat.
:)
I have one follower o...Oh, for the love of peat.<br />:)<br />I have one follower on my blog. In the two+ years that I've blogged, I can count (I'm pretty sure) the number of comments on my fingers. Honest.<br />So the answer to the question, "would I write even if no one were reading?" is, obviously, yes.<br /><br />but it's true; nothing recedes like sucess. You screw something up, you'll torture yourself for a long, long time. Get something right, get kudos or aknowledgement and we will convince ourselves it's a fluke. <br />Thickheaded humans.<br />How many followers do you need to keep it going? What if you're down to two, but they *adore* you, and you're making a difference for them?<br /><br />(for what it's worth, I came by your blog via a search, and continued checking in occaisionally because of the beard :)Mother (Re)produces.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07685333905652373606noreply@blogger.com