One of my very fine bloggy buds recently pointed out to me that her blog was not listed in my blog roll.
She wasn't complaining, mind you. But she wanted me to get on it. Right away.
Which brought to my attention that I had not updated my blog roll in a mighty long time. I read a lot more great blogs these days, and have developed some wonderful relationships.
So last weekend I tried to go through my reader and bring some order to my blog roll. There is no doubt in my mind that I will have screwed up and omitted someone , so if you don't see your blog there, and you think it should be, please let me know.
I'm aware a whole bunch of you couldn't care less, but lots of you do, and with good reason. One of the best ways I've found to discover new blogs has been through your recommendations and your blog rolls.
And I know that the first time I saw my blog listed in someone's blog roll, I definitely felt a little thrill. Yes, I'm that simple.
So I thank that blogging friend for the kick in the butt. Now if only she could help me get the rest of my life in order so easily...


Yeah, I need to update mine, too. And now I need to check out the ones on your blog roll!
Posted by: SuziCate | January 21, 2010 at 08:22 AM
Boy do I ever need to update mine. Thanks for putting mine on yours. I'll be sure to add yours to mine.
Posted by: Michele | January 21, 2010 at 08:44 AM
I use my blog list primarily as a reading list reminder, it lets me know when updates occur so I can mosey on over there and check it out. I'm so lazy....mine needs updating too!
Posted by: Diane | January 21, 2010 at 09:05 AM
I'm so flattered! Thank you!
Posted by: The gold digger | January 21, 2010 at 09:08 AM
I mean, I'm so flattered! Thank you,
The Class Factotum! (I was auto-filled with the DSP blog address, which is DS only to Primo's parents.)
Posted by: class factotum | January 21, 2010 at 09:09 AM
I'm honored to be an addition to the blog roll. That's some fine company to keep.
I have to update mine, too. I have a bunch of people tagged as favorited on my Explorer bar, but they really should get some credit.
Posted by: Mama Badger | January 21, 2010 at 09:12 AM
My blogroll is in dire need of updating, but you've been on it for some time. :) Thanks for adding me!
Posted by: Jan | January 21, 2010 at 09:20 AM
I follow more blogs than I have on my blogroll, a housekeeping task I need to get to as well....
Posted by: Pseudo | January 21, 2010 at 10:41 AM
Yeah! I made the list! I'm honored! Lots of new reading material to check out. Thanks! Maybe I should start a blogroll on my blog as well.
Posted by: PLRH | January 21, 2010 at 11:35 AM
Thank you, thank you, I'm honored. I'm honored to be in the company of the distinguished.
Posted by: Ocean Girl | January 21, 2010 at 12:05 PM
I love being on your blogroll (I still am, right?) Nice job at blogskeeping. :-)
Posted by: Erin | January 21, 2010 at 12:39 PM
I have been honored to be on your blogroll from the moment you put me there. To have you on my blog roll. Honored to be blogging in your company, frankly.
Posted by: LPC | January 21, 2010 at 12:40 PM
I love to go through the blog lists and read new ones.... then I have no time to post...but I read and read anyway.
Posted by: TC | January 21, 2010 at 12:59 PM
I appreciate this reminder to get my own blogroll in order. I don't think I've changed it at all since I started blogging. Okay, another item for the growing to do list!
Posted by: Kristen @ Motherese | January 21, 2010 at 01:00 PM
Whew!
I'm on there! Yippee! I feel like a kid that just won the big prize at the fair!
:-)
Thanks Maureen!
Posted by: Nancy McDonnell | January 21, 2010 at 01:08 PM
About twice a year, I do the same. I can hardly keep up with it!
Posted by: Sprite's Keeper | January 21, 2010 at 02:08 PM
Thanks for the reminder! I have attempted to do this several times of late and never get very far. My Reader is a mess with more than 200 blogs in there, my roll on the blog itself is not nearly as full. I only show the top ten most recent posts, with an option to see the whole list below but I certainly need to get more of those I am a fan of on there. I, too, have found most of my favourites via other's list. (Get on the ball, Rabbit!)
Posted by: Redheaddancing | January 21, 2010 at 02:10 PM
Not long ago you - my friend - dropped off of my blogroll when I foolishly hit the wrong button. I had a devil of a time getting all my old buddies back where they belong. You know, somehow it still doesn't feel right!
Posted by: A Mom on Spin | January 21, 2010 at 02:39 PM
This is fantastic. That you are admitting to being human, and asking for reminders. We should all be this way. I would love to be added to your blog roll. I have so enjoyed your comments on my blog and I will add you to mine too once I get on it!
Posted by: Aidan Donnelley Rowley @ Ivy League Insecurities | January 21, 2010 at 06:02 PM
I see mine!
Posted by: Joanie M | January 21, 2010 at 09:53 PM
Always love your blog posts. This photo is beautiful!
Posted by: Gropius | January 21, 2010 at 11:40 PM
mine is beyond old. Thank you for the mention, much appreciated
Posted by: jessica | January 22, 2010 at 12:22 AM
Thank you for the reminder. My blog roll is hopelessly outdated, but I just added you to it. And thank you for having me on yours. I really, really need to do a total update on mine. Never enough hours ....
Posted by: Twenty Four At Heart | January 22, 2010 at 12:28 AM
Are you passing the kick in the butt around? I definetely felt it, gotta update mine also.
I felt the same way when I first saw me on someone elses list. Thrilling!
Thanks for having me in your crowd.
Posted by: Heather | January 22, 2010 at 02:00 AM
Oh, c'mon....admit it...everyone wants to be associated with the "cool blogs"...and THAT would most definitely include YOURS, missy.
You have to admit....I didn't whine once. I merely pointed out what (to me) was the obvious. Omission...the obvious omission.
Not that I care, mind you. (Inside my head, I'm doing the happy-feet-Snoopy-dance)
Posted by: kathryn | January 22, 2010 at 10:11 PM
Actually, I just noticed I was there and I'm pretty honored! Thank you!
Posted by: Lisa @ Boondock Ramblings | January 23, 2010 at 07:22 AM
Me too now that I've moved back to Wordpress. lol Me, me put me in your blog roll!!! :0)
Posted by: Kirsty815 | January 23, 2010 at 09:38 PM
Hmm, now I have to check. Nope, not in there. I haven't updated my blogroll in forever, I'll have to check mine out too!
Posted by: Casey | January 29, 2010 at 10:52 AM