tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7082887.post5713843970339220335..comments2023-10-30T07:39:04.857-07:00Comments on Random Thoughts- Do They Have Meaning?: How Did You Become a Blogger?Jack Steinerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16625864271071630940noreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7082887.post-80547447790839187612007-07-02T08:19:00.000-07:002007-07-02T08:19:00.000-07:00Nope, not too late at all.Nope, not too late at all.Jack Steinerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16625864271071630940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7082887.post-29520673705651756732007-06-28T23:06:00.000-07:002007-06-28T23:06:00.000-07:00Is it too late to respond to this question?I began...Is it too late to respond to this question?<BR/>I began blogging by "accident," after registering in order to leave a comment on a friend's blog; I had no idea what a blog was, actually; but after registering, I had this <I>urge</I> to express myself, and the words just tumbled out, one on top of the other...Lady-Lighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04992305067771885711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7082887.post-16918277433541651232007-06-11T02:26:00.000-07:002007-06-11T02:26:00.000-07:00B"H In 1998 I had to write an article for the [ver...B"H In 1998 I had to write an article for the [very liberal] Los Angeles Jewish Voice (Long story). I put it up on a geocities site to accompany my resume as a writing sample. When I sent out e-mails to the US attempting to tell Jews what was really going on here (Read: much different than what CNN broadcasts), I added them to my site. I didn't even know what a blog was until 5765. When I did, http://shilohmusings.blogspot.com influenced to get into the act.Esser Agarothhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12853681733864707489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7082887.post-20084436993113546262007-06-11T00:23:00.000-07:002007-06-11T00:23:00.000-07:00I want to say thank you to everyone who has partic...I want to say thank you to everyone who has participated thus far. I have enjoyed reading your responses and learning more about you and your blogs.Jack Steinerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16625864271071630940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7082887.post-60266660672898745492007-06-09T21:01:00.000-07:002007-06-09T21:01:00.000-07:00I started my blog because I was bored and miserabl...I started my blog because I was bored and miserable one summer and needed a fun project to do that would cheer me up. And at the time, it did!Sarah Likes Greenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15055831838215589183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7082887.post-50154110962663448422007-06-09T19:51:00.000-07:002007-06-09T19:51:00.000-07:00I retired from my job and said to myself: "What n...I retired from my job and said to myself: "What now?" So I started reading blogs. When I discovered I could get my own blog free, I was on my way.<BR/><BR/>Thankfully, no one in my family reads my blog. Just to be sure, I change all the names to protect the innocent.<BR/><BR/>I know why I write it. Now tell me why anyone would read it.miriam sawyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06796668928044011101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7082887.post-34027955733021379452007-06-09T11:36:00.000-07:002007-06-09T11:36:00.000-07:00I read and lurked for a long time, then thought I'...I read and lurked for a long time, then thought I'd try my hand at it when I noticed that 87 people had actually visited my blog before I had even posted anything! I loved writing and receiving comments...and then one day, I stopped. I miss it immensely...but that's a post in and of itself.cruisin-momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16640061323519954002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7082887.post-87521063593564393242007-06-09T09:39:00.000-07:002007-06-09T09:39:00.000-07:00I kept a paper journal for years. It was filled wi...I kept a paper journal for years. It was filled with collages, articles, thoughts, poetry, etc.<BR/>I shared it with my housemates and boyfriend du jour<BR/><BR/>then i had a long distance relationship that had me checking email everyday<BR/>and instant messaging<BR/><BR/>I am in Cali<BR/>I read a friends blog in NOLA<BR/>and then another dear friend of 22 years who lived <BR/><BR/>in texas<BR/>and another from mich...<BR/><BR/>it became a way to jouranl and keep freindships alive <BR/>a way to express myself <BR/>as an artist<BR/>poet<BR/>mom<BR/>etc.<BR/><BR/>grace,<BR/>TAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7082887.post-16930014863489823392007-06-09T01:20:00.000-07:002007-06-09T01:20:00.000-07:00I began reading blogs through the links on an onli...I began reading blogs through the links on an online forum I frequent.<BR/><BR/>As to how I ended up reading J-blogs (I'm not Jewish), that's a whole 'nuther story.<BR/><BR/>Back in May of 2006, I took a vacation in Israel. I work in law enforcement and was curious about the Israel Police. So when I returned home, I Googled 'Israel Police.' One of the links was to Jerusalemcop, a J-blog. I began a correspondence with the author of that blog and out of curiosity, began reading other blogs on his blogroll. One thing led to another and here I am.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7082887.post-55355538115601668412007-06-09T00:55:00.000-07:002007-06-09T00:55:00.000-07:00I came to know about blogs only after the petition...I came to know about blogs only after the petition files against the blogs in the local court to ban some of the blogs,luckily it doesn't happen.Curiosity led me to read blogs,after that I find it interesting,informative and time-passing,so then on I continuously blogging...<BR/><A HREF="http://www.breakdown-cover.net" REL="nofollow">breakdown insurance</A>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7082887.post-32073236896121929402007-06-08T15:06:00.000-07:002007-06-08T15:06:00.000-07:00I was always interested in diaries. I started keep...I was always interested in diaries. I started keeping written journals when I was 12. Then when I was 13 or so, I found online journaling sites. I've been hooked ever since.Miss Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10814707329977870507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7082887.post-60127572258143847342007-06-08T14:16:00.000-07:002007-06-08T14:16:00.000-07:00Someone showed me that Mis-nagid was writing apiko...Someone showed me that <A HREF="http://mis-nagid.blogspot.com" REL="nofollow">Mis-nagid</A> was writing apikorsus on the internet, so I started commenting on his blog to debate him and eventually I started my own blog.Reuven Chaim Kleinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05836805247888732019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7082887.post-3375325359257092182007-06-08T11:08:00.000-07:002007-06-08T11:08:00.000-07:00I was off for two weeks last summer before my camp...I was off for two weeks last summer before my camp job began, and I said to my brother: why don't we start writing on the daily Daf, and give everyone a chance to contribute a little? Daf Yomi was always about a "togetherness among Klal Yisroel." Having a Daf Yomi site where people can "chap" a bite of learning during lunch or by a break, thus inspiring them throughout the day was something special that we wanted to be a part of. We have regular Daf Yomi learners who visit daily and we have those that are interested in certain specific topics. We even have people that drop by who are not currently studying, but enjoy and are interested in the issues discussed. The blogger community (including Jameel) is extremely helpful for us amateurs, who were not trained in html codes, widgets and trackbacks. We thank everyone and we hope you all enjoy the Daf Notes. Thank you.Avromihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13593992238707872967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7082887.post-30128895522882624682007-06-08T07:24:00.000-07:002007-06-08T07:24:00.000-07:00I started a professional blog on the advice of a p...I started a professional blog on the advice of a peer in my field. I never realized there was so much going on in the jblog side of things, but a friend sent me a link and I was intrigued. As a writer, I enjoy sharing stories and thought that starting a personal blog would help me document the seemingly unimportant things that happen every day -- but that might serve as enjoyable reading for others and for myself over time.<BR/><BR/>After a while though, I found myself spending too much time, and have relegated instead to hijacking Jameel's blog every so often...MUST Gum Addicthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11275184914370002347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7082887.post-6198831205005289472007-06-08T05:17:00.000-07:002007-06-08T05:17:00.000-07:00Mark/PT said, "Also it keeps me honest about a lot...Mark/PT said, "Also it keeps me honest about a lot of things, because I have people keeping tabs on me." As I posted once on his blog, I've had a similar experience. I could only kvetch just so many times about there being no good reason why a woman beyond her child-bearing years should be excused from observing most positive time-bound mitzvot (commandments) before I was forced to face my own hypocrisy, not to mention laziness, and start praying three times a day.Shira Salamonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15989302669175887512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7082887.post-39693274483220025632007-06-08T04:57:00.000-07:002007-06-08T04:57:00.000-07:00I started the blog after a forum I was a member of...I started the blog after a forum I was a member of -- Second Wives Cafe -- went through a rough time and lost a lot of members. I had been writing there about being a stepmother. I wanted to write down some of my thoughts on Judaism, but I couldn't do so over there, as religion was one of the hot buttons that seemed to cause problems. A blog where I could "write freely" seemed to be the best solution at the time. (Though I later came to question the "write freely" concept.)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7082887.post-90718128277169026502007-06-07T21:19:00.000-07:002007-06-07T21:19:00.000-07:00Had a livejournal account for a long while and inc...Had a livejournal account for a long while and included a great many personal musings and more than occasional fiskings. Eventually someone sent me a link to DovBear, my blog godfather. I created my blog to spare the people who know me in real life and could give a hoot about Jewish stuff, and also to get the opportunity to reach beyond my real-life audience. It's weird, but in some ways talking to strangers is freer than people you know.Friar Yid (not Shlita)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10311439778319103094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7082887.post-45419974473216409912007-06-07T18:53:00.000-07:002007-06-07T18:53:00.000-07:00Whenever I searched for stuff on the internet I'd ...Whenever I searched for stuff on the internet I'd end up in the Judeobloggosphere. Eventually I started bookmarking blogs.<BR/>Then started my own blog, originally merely to warehouse links, but also to join in the conversation. I've been talking ever since.<BR/><BR/>Haven't explored much beyond the J-blogs. As is kinda clear from my blogroll.The back of the hillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05564245223453467132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7082887.post-72207800426954936532007-06-07T13:35:00.000-07:002007-06-07T13:35:00.000-07:00Re-reading Jack's original post, I realize that I ...Re-reading Jack's original post, I realize that I forgot to mention my "online origin": I used to be addicted to science-fiction-television message boards. In addition to wanting a place to kvetch, I decided to try blogging because I enjoyed writing (and the intellectual challenge that went into--my posts usually take me *ages* to write to my satisfaction), but I was tired of writing about the same or related subjects all the time. I figured that Jewish blogging would be just structured enough that I wouldn't feel that I was reinventing the wheel, but would allow me a lot more freedom as to topics. For better or for worse, that's turned out to be the case. It's been quite a ride. :)Shira Salamonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15989302669175887512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7082887.post-86759980187158701572007-06-07T13:22:00.000-07:002007-06-07T13:22:00.000-07:00I've also been using my blog as a "repository" of ...I've also been using my blog as a "repository" of things my kids say, or weird ideas that pop into my head, or everyday observations that I otherwise would have kept to myself and eventually forgotten about.<BR/><BR/>I've used it to chronicle trips and vacations, and to measure my feelings during good and bad times.<BR/><BR/>Also it keeps me honest about a lot of things, because I have people keeping tabs on me.PsychoToddlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00874353280798371891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7082887.post-12886004093910596442007-06-07T11:56:00.000-07:002007-06-07T11:56:00.000-07:00My sister kashered her kitchen just after Pesach t...My sister kashered her kitchen just after Pesach this year. I begged her to start a blog about the process, and she did. <BR/><BR/>I started my blog because I wanted to comment on hers. It has been one month since I started. <BR/><BR/>I post more often than she does now!<BR/><BR/>I had been reading blogs avidly for years, but never considered delurking. Now that I have a blog, I find myself commenting on all those blogs I used to lurk about.Juggling Frogshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03572259373523756647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7082887.post-64421293703933141742007-06-07T10:57:00.000-07:002007-06-07T10:57:00.000-07:00I discovered blogging through an article in the Ne...I discovered blogging through an article in the New York Jewish Week that was mainly about AidelMaidel's blog, which is why I consider her my "blogmother." I lurked for a few months at random, then discovered one of the Jewish blog-rings and, being a perpetual misfit, began looking for names of blogs that seemed to be written by other "square pegs." Sadly, my first two favorite blogs, the Out of Step Jew (from Kfar Saba) and Adam Ragil's Baynonim, are no longer active. <BR/><BR/>Finally, I decided to take the plunge. (Mark/PsychoToddler beat me to the punch by roughly 10 days.) I must have had a few things to say, because I published my introductory post on August 2, 2004, and six more posts the following day! I haven't shut up since. :)<BR/><BR/>I started blogging because I needed an anonymous forum in which to kvetch (gripe) about my neighborhood synagogue, and because I wanted to discuss Jewish issues in general. (Originally, I intended to post every week about the parsha/weekly Torah reading.) In the process, I've learned much from my commenters and from other people's blogs. I've found blogging not only a good place to air my sometimes controversial views, but also a wonderful educational opportunity. In the process of learning more, I've also become a tab more observant, which I suspect my Orthodox and more traditional Conservative readers are probably happy about. :)<BR/><BR/>Much to my surprise, I've also found myself publishing more personal posts. In a million years, I never dreamed that I would "out" myself to hundreds of people as the mother of a child with disabilities by writing a ten-part series about my parenting experience. I hope I've been helpful.Shira Salamonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15989302669175887512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7082887.post-84292416767421399972007-06-07T09:58:00.000-07:002007-06-07T09:58:00.000-07:00Dear Jack,On November 22, 2000 my son Ben died. A ...Dear Jack,<BR/><BR/>On November 22, 2000 my son Ben died. A friend suggested I read Seraphic Secret. I did and still do, was inspired and thus The Book of Ben was born.<BR/><BR/>I remain,<BR/><BR/>Very Sincerely yours, <BR/><BR/>Alan D. BuschAlan aka Avrum ben Avrumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12052748301969117668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7082887.post-6865657121115452532007-06-07T08:49:00.000-07:002007-06-07T08:49:00.000-07:00My husband and I fought his brain cancer for three...My husband and I fought his brain cancer for three years, during which I lost touch with friends. Then after he died, I went into three years of social and emotional seclusion. When I was ready to come out of it, I had no one to talk to.<BR/><BR/>I talked to my blog. I didn't care if no one read it~~Silkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11122262422346224632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7082887.post-83282486823400975582007-06-07T08:11:00.000-07:002007-06-07T08:11:00.000-07:00I don't have a blog, but I'm considering it. A cou...I don't have a blog, but I'm considering it. A couple years ago, I was googling something and landed on the blog of A Simple Jew. I started reading it regularly to better understand the Chassidic world, then followed links and blogrolls to broaden my experience. Now I have a long list of favorites, which range from personal to inspiring to humorous to topical to heretical (not that these categories are mutually exclusive). It's the best way to wake up before my morning coffee kicks in.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com