Mat, author of the blog “Papamoka Straight Talk,” is about the nicest Internet friend you’d ever want to make.
This dedicated blogger lives in Worcester, Massachusetts, in The House of the Six Women – his wife and their five daughters, ages 5 to 17.
I found Mat’s blog some time ago via Google and have enjoyed his honest and down-to-earth commentary on all things political. I don’t even mind that we sometimes disagree. I have never shied away from opposing viewpoints, and I trust Papamoka’s.
In one of his current posts, Mat selected a personal “Top 10” list: blogs he gives an “E for Excellent.”
What a lovely surprise while reading through his picks of such notable blogs as “Michael Linn Jones,” “Gun Toting Liberal,” “Bring It On!” and “Crooks and Liars” to find the road-less-traveled blog named “I See My Dreams.”
Papmoka writes: “Next on my list for 'E for Excellent' is, at number six, my good friend BJ at I See My Dreams. One of the things that makes me read a blog is the love of writing from the site owner. BJ is a retired newspaper editor in South Carolina, and I just love reading her posts. Liberal leaning and on topic with facts and links to back up all of her posts. In her heart is what is right and from her perspective is always an amazing read. I just love her work. Who loves ya, BJ!… Tag, you’re it, my friend! You can see her work at I See My Dreams and get addicted yourself.”
Gee.
With almost 5,000 visitors to date – I’m a little fish in a big sea of bloggers - and some 300-plus posts under my belt, it would be easy to talk myself into hanging it up. After all, as Mat points out, we don’t do this for the money.
Funny how a spoonful of encouragement can inspire. It is you, dear reader, who keeps me from yielding to those “doggin’ bloggin’ blues.”
Thank you, and sincere thanks to Mat!
Papamoka’s “E for Excellent” picks: LINK
And, his informed and insightful blog: LINK
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A warm welcome to the naturally curious, the politically engaged and constant learners. I am a retired newspaper editor with a fickle foe, retinitis pigmentosa, or RP. While my sense of sight is waning, my "vision" is not, and, by God, I can still see my dreams!
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8 comments:
What great taste this man has!
:)
I would have to fully agree with Papamoka's "E for Excellent" comments. He is right B.J., but we have been telling you for years-that you are a gifted writer.
You could have sold millions by now, if you would just- get even a smidgen of-your writings published.
You are truly brillant. I am proud of you. I love reading everything you write.
One of your many loving nieces-Debra
Jan has to agree with all of the "E for Excellent" folks. Always a most informative and well written message with links to check out the facts. Your readers love and appreciate you BJ. Keep up your good work. Your readers depend on you.
Where the Yankee screwed up is in ranking you "number 8." Anyone with a taste for cornbread and buttermilk knows you're "number 1."
Frodo knows.
BJ, you are one of the greatest finds I know of. You writings are excellent, solid and well thought out. Your research is professional--at least! I consider myself lucky in the sea of the present to have your direction. You delve into all areas. And you respond. Yes, I wish a lot more people would get to enjoy your postings. Eowyn
You probably have a lot of writings pending, but my chicken has this to say about that: Apparently she was not afraid to two bald eagles descending upon her the other day. She claims she had dozed, and when she woke she thought she saw Ralph Nader. There were the eagles, and the next day, there was Nader. She hopes you fit Nader into your postings. Eowyn
BJ, don't kid yourself about being a big fish. Anyone can throw up a blog or website and call themselves an online journalist or blogger. You my friend have quality of content and that beats all in my book.
Thank you for this post. It looks to me like I'm not the only one that thinks I See My Dreams is rated "E for Excellent".
Good for you that you are getting the attention and praise you deserve. Keep up the good work and I hope you get those encouraging words you need to stay inspired. :0)
Athena
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