Monday, September 9, 2013

Inquiring Minds Want to Know

I am moving away from my own writing for a bit to ask you questions. The first: If you blog, what is your most viewed and/ or commented on post? If you don't blog, what is the most memorable post you've read? I'll add mine in the comments.

Include a link to the post in your comment- I'd love to read each one.

(And I'm hoping my internet is fixed for good...love my son-in-law!)
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  1. ShellySeptember 9, 2013 at 6:22 AM

    My top viewed posts are a virtual tie between this great one guest posted by Nancy on organ donation:

    http://shellysm.blogspot.com/2012/12/the-life-gift-very-special-post.html

    and this one about excuses I encountered as a teacher.

    http://shellysm.blogspot.com/2013/01/excuses-excuses.html

    My most commented on post is this one called The Plant Whisperer:

    http://shellysm.blogspot.com/2013/04/the-plant-whisperer.html

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    1. ShellySeptember 9, 2013 at 9:06 AM

      And by one comment, my second most commented post is one called I Am a Weirdo..

      I think it speaks to the fact that I can't hide my weirdness anywhere, not even on the anonymous internet.

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  2. Shady Del KnightSeptember 9, 2013 at 6:26 AM

    Hi, Shelly!

    The post of mine that has received the highest number of comments to date was the recent one about the death of my dog, Toto. The death of a pet is something to which nearly everyone can relate and that explains why so many people responded to the post.

    http://shadydell.blogspot.com/2013/08/toto-1999-2013.html

    Enjoy your day and your week, dear friend!

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    1. ShellySeptember 9, 2013 at 6:34 AM

      Oh, Shady, I well remember that very poignant post. I so enjoyed seeing the pictures of Toto while I read your beautifully touching words about her. She was truly a part of your family.

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  3. Hootin AnniSeptember 9, 2013 at 6:40 AM

    I've posted over 2500 posts, but I went through the first 3 pages of blogger's listings and found this one:

    http://hootin--anni.blogspot.com/2012/10/halloween-bird-on-bays-shore-low-tide.html

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    1. ShellySeptember 9, 2013 at 9:05 AM

      HOOTIN ANNI: Over 2500 posts? Wow!!! I will never reach that number, I think. I've only barely got 200. And I enjoyed your post. I'm with you about the vultures. Uck. Crabby genes- that made me laugh!

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  4. PearlSeptember 9, 2013 at 8:39 AM

    Hey, Shelly!

    I have almost as many posts as Hootin Anni (love saying that) at just under 2000. I think my most read post was http://pearl-whyyoulittle.blogspot.com/2011/09/happy-birthday-son.html.

    Most commented post? I had several back when I moved out/left my husband that numbered in the 80s, but that's not a time I'd wish anyone to revisit!

    :-)

    Pearl

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    1. ShellySeptember 9, 2013 at 9:05 AM

      Pearl: I remembered that one fondly, went back and reread it, and got tears AGAIN! Love that post! And Hootin Anni is as fun as her name~

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  5. Optimistic ExistentialistSeptember 9, 2013 at 9:08 AM

    Good morning Shelly!! My most commented on post was my post about why I love mornings

    http://keithawynn2011.blogspot.com/2013/02/i-love-mornings.html

    Good to see you back from your forced hiatus :)

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    1. ShellySeptember 9, 2013 at 9:19 AM

      Optimistic: 184 comments??? Wow!!! It is a lovely post- and my very favorite time is extremely early morning. Good to be back!

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  6. UnknownSeptember 9, 2013 at 9:20 AM

    Far and away my most viewed post is this one: http://www.funnyisfamily.com/2013/02/20-things-i-learned-in-college.html. It also has the most comments. I'll be checking to see other people's most popular posts. What a fun idea!

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    1. ShellySeptember 9, 2013 at 9:30 AM

      Amy: Oh, I loved this one. #13 still cracks me up. I can see why it is so popular! And I'm glad you're checking out the other popular posts- these are all great ones here so far~

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  7. Sherry EllisSeptember 9, 2013 at 9:38 AM

    My most popular post was a blog hop to raise donations for soldiers overseas. I had 105 responses: http://sherryellis.blogspot.com/2011/11/blog-tour-de-troops-kids-view.html

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    1. ShellySeptember 9, 2013 at 9:48 AM

      Sherry: This one really touched me- love it and how your kids responded!

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  8. Lydia KangSeptember 9, 2013 at 9:40 AM

    No idea why, but some random post I did on Nutella has over 11K views. Next in line is the Belladonna post, followed by one about Ken Jeong. Weird!

    http://lydiakang.blogspot.com/2012/09/nutella-and-interviews.html
    http://lydiakang.blogspot.com/2010/07/medical-mondays-la-bella-donna.html
    http://lydiakang.blogspot.com/2012/05/why-ken-jeong-needs-to-be-my-new-bff.html

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    1. ShellySeptember 9, 2013 at 9:53 AM

      Lydia: I love the Nutella one. I think there are many secret Nutella lovers out there- and 11k views should tell you just how committed they are to it! The belladonna one really taught me some things and the Ken Jeong one had me in stitches!

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  9. esbbostonSeptember 9, 2013 at 9:42 AM

    My most famous post is about my solutions to an old math problem called The Seven Bridges of Konigsberg. The puzzle is supposedly unsolvable but I think I offer four solutions. My favorite musical post concerns my rewriting the lyrics for the song You Raise Me Up performed by Josh Groban. My version is called You Waise Me Up (So I Can Hunt Duh Wabbits) - its Elmer Fudd's version concerning hunting, marriage, cooking and alcohol. I have performed it three times using Elmer's voice, the most recent at my cousin's house in South Dakota where, after they stopped laughing, they gave me my requested one dollar, so now I am a professional musician. I plan to mount the dollar bill in a frame to put in my office.

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    1. esbbostonSeptember 9, 2013 at 9:45 AM

      I am not sure about my number of posts, blogger is confusing, but it is around 1,000 since July 2007.

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    2. ShellySeptember 9, 2013 at 9:51 AM

      ESBoston: Where have you been, with your incredible, quirky mind? Your unsolvable puzzle is beyond me, and you had four solutions to it? I do love Elmer Fudd and all things Fuddian.

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    3. ShellySeptember 9, 2013 at 9:52 AM

      And you are all so much more prolific than me in the number of posts. I'll be glad to one day break 500~

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    4. esbbostonSeptember 9, 2013 at 10:25 AM

      Where have I been? Physically I have made a trip around the great state of Colorado without touching it, 3000 miles minus 2, 11 days, then off to Oklahoma for a day trip. I have also been busy downtown helping my wife set up her printing business, so I am officiaLLy a commercial artist now. Cooper does not enjoy me being gone so much.

      Here are my links:

      http://esbboston.blogspot.com/2009/03/my-complete-lyrics-you-waise-me-up-so-i.html

      http://esbboston.blogspot.com/2011/06/my-solution-to-seven-bridges-of.html

      One of the solutions was rather simple, it involved going around the earth over the north pole around down to the south pole then back up to Europe to get to the other side of the river. Now I suddenly feel a Why Did The Chicken Go All The Way Around The Earth To Cross The Road joke coming on ...

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    5. esbbostonSeptember 9, 2013 at 10:27 AM

      Oh, I was also driving my wife crazy at the moment I was writing the song title because I was doing Elmer Fudd trying to sing in the style of Willie Nelson.

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    6. ShellySeptember 9, 2013 at 5:14 PM

      I do like how the "me" is truly raised up!

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    7. ShellySeptember 9, 2013 at 5:15 PM

      And I love Elmer Fudd, but probably like your wife, in moderation...

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    8. esbbostonSeptember 9, 2013 at 7:30 PM

      When you are writing in HTML mode you can enclose text between the tags <sup> and </sup> to raise letters and sub instead of sup for lowering them.

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    9. ShellySeptember 9, 2013 at 9:45 PM

      I learn something new every day!

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  10. Hutt-Write VoiceSeptember 9, 2013 at 10:05 AM

    Hi Shelly!
    I just got back from a 3 week trip to Europe and blogged my amazing journey. Those posts were and still are very popular.

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    1. ShellySeptember 9, 2013 at 5:18 PM

      Linda: I'm enjoying going through your travels, and what a wonderful way to celebrate your birthday!

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  11. stephen HayesSeptember 9, 2013 at 10:18 AM

    Shelly:

    My most viewed post was a piece I wrote called "Hemingway's Coat." You can read it on my old blog at thechubbychatterbox.blogspot.com and scroll to favorites at the bottom of the page. Take care and have a terrific week.

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    1. ShellySeptember 9, 2013 at 5:20 PM

      Stephen: Oh, I remember this one. Your forte is not only memoirs, but fiction as well-

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  12. Felt FamilySeptember 9, 2013 at 10:23 AM

    Holy cow! I can't believe my post is your top viewed! That is amazing. And awesome! I can only hope that means that there are more donors signed up now than there were last year.

    My most viewed post, hands down, is one of my Hospital Journal posts. Specifically the one about all of the machines that he was on.
    http://feltsofine.blogspot.com/2012/03/hospital-journal-ecmo-l-vad-berlinoh-my.html
    It has over double the views of any other post and is consistently the top viewed post daily/weekly/monthly...
    I don't get many comments but my post that received the most comments (11) was Spencer's first day back to school after his transplant:
    http://feltsofine.blogspot.com/2012/04/first-day-of-kindergarten-take-2.html

    My personal favorite though is:
    http://feltsofine.blogspot.com/2011/05/straight-from-horses-mouth.html
    and I LOVED the A to Z blogging challenge in April 2011. That was really fun but it was before Spencer's illness so my blog viewership was limited to just a handful.

    P.S. Glad to see you back! Hope this means no more library. :)

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    1. ShellySeptember 9, 2013 at 5:25 PM

      Felt Family: And it continues to attract hits weekly! It's so well written, and I know you could turn this into a book someday, if you want to. I so remember the posts you mention here- I can remember praying and rejoicing over those about Spencer. And the one about what you did with the toothbrush- hysterical!!!

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  13. Chatty CroneSeptember 9, 2013 at 12:43 PM

    Well it says 2549 posts - but I don't post every day.
    And my two most popular - with over 700 stops were my two Target Giveaways. Sad but true.
    Why are you asking? Inquring minds want to know.
    sandie

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    1. ShellySeptember 9, 2013 at 5:27 PM

      Sandie: Your posts are always well read and you are so generous with the giveaways. I was asking because 1.) I'm nosy, and 2.) I like finding out what other people like to read- always fun!

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  14. AnitaSeptember 9, 2013 at 12:45 PM

    Good question Shelly! Another blog friend asked it a few years ago and I didn't participate because I had so few posts. But, I've racked up a few now and went to the post page to see the number of comments. Initially, I'd respond to readers on the post with a comment (as you do), which is misleading for the number of comments, but doing some minor math, I'll say that my most "commented on" is titled "Panhandlers" with 3 close runner-ups on Tattoos, me being "Lone Black Woman," and one asking if people are animal lovers or not.

    http://btdas.blogspot.com/2011/11/panhandlers.html

    However, my stats show that people around the world who are surfing the web, often hit on my "Where Should Dogs Pee and Poop?" post. It gets a handful of hits everyday. :)

    http://btdas.blogspot.com/2010/08/where-should-dogs-pee-and-poop.html

    You're getting a lot of responses, so don't feel that you have to read mine. Thanks for taking me down memory lane!

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    1. ShellySeptember 9, 2013 at 5:30 PM

      Anita: Your posts are always so well written and thought provoking. I really had to stop and think what I would do in your situation on the bus. My teenager would react just as you predict yours would, I'm sure! And the peeing and pooping one- although it made me chuckle, brings up very valid points, too!

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  15. ChristineSeptember 9, 2013 at 12:59 PM

    I am surprised if anyone reads my blog at ALL! I just put pictures up of random things I do with my family. BUT..your bloggy is so awesome! I do love reading blogs and looking at pictures though. It is sorta like having pen-pals all over the country...for me!

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    1. ShellySeptember 9, 2013 at 5:31 PM

      Christine: I always, always love reading your blog. Your pictures are excellent and getting to know you and your family through them is always a pleasure!

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  16. Janie JunebugSeptember 9, 2013 at 2:24 PM

    My most viewed post is a condemnation of Randy Yates. I guess I'm not the only person who thinks he's a jerk. I'm much prouder of the post in second place, which is a tribute to my late father-in-law. I'll be providing this information with links and other stuff you can't live without knowing when I hit Post #1000, which is going to happen about 50 posts from now.

    Love,
    Janie

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    1. ShellySeptember 9, 2013 at 5:32 PM

      Janie: I am in full agreement with you about Yates. Ugh. I can't wait to read your post about your father-in-law...come on, 50 posts!

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  17. Rum-Punch DrunkSeptember 9, 2013 at 2:41 PM

    My most viewed post was:

    Depression - Real or Fake
    http://rumpunchdrunk.blogspot.co.uk/2012/07/depression-real-or-fake.html

    But some of my most comments came from the posts below:

    An Evil Presence
    http://rumpunchdrunk.blogspot.co.uk/2013/03/an-evil-presence.html

    To the Grave Old Age
    http://rumpunchdrunk.blogspot.co.uk/2013/08/to-grave-old-age.html

    I shall definitely take a look at some of the other posts in your comments too. Have a lovely week Shelly.

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    1. ShellySeptember 9, 2013 at 5:38 PM

      Rum-Punch Drunk: I read your post on depression and agree there is a big difference between the two. I've also had an experience with a person like the one you mention in Evil Presence. And I remember your aging piece, especially since I seem to be speeding down that track!

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  18. jazzygalSeptember 9, 2013 at 3:19 PM

    Oh, I am so glad you are back! What a lovely idea...

    My most popular blog post and most commented on is: http://jazzygals-steppingout.blogspot.ie/2010/01/john-player-tops-of-town-cherished.html

    It's a nostalgic look back on a national variety show competition that was was very popular in Ireland for 30 odd years! We all have such fond memories of the shows we were involved in. The national finals were televised and am proud to have reached the final 3 times, dancing in 3 different shows :-)

    I'll be sure to check yours out!

    xx Jazzy

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    1. ShellySeptember 9, 2013 at 5:39 PM

      jazzygal: Memoirs are my very favorite type of writing, and I so enjoyed this. I felt like I was right there with you!

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  19. Dr. Kathy McCoySeptember 9, 2013 at 3:39 PM

    I hope your connection problem are over, Shelly! It's always so great to read your posts.

    My most popular and commented on posts are both about parents and adult children:

    "Parents and Adult Children: Finding the Balance" - http://drkathleenmccoy.blogspot.com/2011/02/parents-and-adult-children-finding.html

    "When Adult Children Become Stangers" - http://drkathleenmccoy.blogspot.com/2012/08/when-adult-children-become-strangers.html

    Those two have dramatically more pageviews and comments than any of my other posts. The ones I've most enjoyed writing include tribute ones to Aunt Molly, Cyril Ritchard, Davy Jones, a long-ago love named Michael Lynn and my dear friend Tim Schellhardt, ones that allow me to look back on life and see how much I've been blessed by the people I've known, loved and encountered.

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    1. ShellySeptember 9, 2013 at 5:43 PM

      Dr. Kathy: All your posts are not only so well written, but focused in such a way that they provoke thought and contemplation. It's obvious from Finding the Balance (293 comments!!!) and When Adult Children Become Strangers (205 comments!!!) that you strike a chord with your writing. I love all your memoirs, and come away feeling like I know these dear people in real life.

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  20. SaimiSeptember 9, 2013 at 11:16 PM

    The post that generated the most comments is actually a random post but since you asked, I'll share:

    www.mydogarchie.blogspot.com/2011/02/craziness.html

    So glad your up and running again - Yay for handy son in laws!!! Thank him for me, will ya!

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    1. ShellySeptember 10, 2013 at 7:59 AM

      Saimi: Oh, I LOVE your quilts! Those are gorgeous! I'm thinking of starting up something like quilting again now that I'm retired. Not as talented as you, though~

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  21. DeeSeptember 10, 2013 at 10:04 AM

    Dear Shelly, I think the posting for which I got the most page views and comments was the following:
    http://www.cominghometomyself.blogspot.com/2013/06/the-kindness-of-mount-community-part-ii.html#comment-form
    It was about the sesquicentennial celebration at the convent this past May.

    I've read so many wonderful postings by other bloggers that I can't--right off the bat--think of one that was outstanding. Peace.

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    1. ShellySeptember 10, 2013 at 4:40 PM

      Dee: I so enjoyed this post, and the inclusion of Sister Barbara's poem made it even more special. This is why I love the blogging community- to get to read about and know the people you've introduced us to.

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  22. Jeanette LevellieSeptember 10, 2013 at 10:58 AM

    What a great question, Shelly! Whenever I give away prizes, I get a lot of comments. Here is one that garnered quite a few: http://jeanettelevellie.blogspot.com/2009/11/wanna-win-bloggiversary-prize.html

    Thanks for asking!

    Glad your sil could fix your internet! What a gem he is.

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    1. ShellySeptember 10, 2013 at 4:41 PM

      Jeanette: What a great giveaway! You are always so generous in this, and it makes me want to do more, like you do. And yes, my sil is terrific!

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  23. menopausal mamaSeptember 10, 2013 at 11:39 AM

    The post I did that got the most comments was The Box---the one about my infant son's death that I posted last March. I warned people on my Facebook fan page that I was going to post my first serious piece ever, and everyone was anxious to see what I was going to write about.

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    1. ShellySeptember 10, 2013 at 4:48 PM

      Menopausal Mama: This touched me deeply. I have a similar loss, and your words were a balm to my soul.

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  24. Maria McKenzieSeptember 10, 2013 at 6:13 PM

    My most viewed blog post was called Bonded: Who's Your Favorite James Bond. I published it around the time the last Bond movie, Skyfall, was released. Folks really love James Bond;).

    http://readandwriteromance.blogspot.com/search?q=bonded

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    1. ShellySeptember 10, 2013 at 8:30 PM

      Maria: Loved this post and James Bond! I can see why it was so popular~

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  25. MariaSeptember 11, 2013 at 2:32 AM

    This may sound like a line, but my favourite post is always the one I've just written, regardless of the comments or pageviews. On my life blog (which doubles up as my expat and my writing blog) I've written a memoir post this week.

    http://gaelikaasdiary.blogspot.in/2013/09/wrong-fit.html

    On my book blog, I have an interview with one of my favourite authors, Jane Porter who writes romance fiction and women's fiction.

    http://ishmarind.blogspot.in/2013/09/jane-porter-on-romance-fiction-and.html

    I'm proud of both these posts.

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    1. ShellySeptember 11, 2013 at 7:53 AM

      Maria: I've visited both and loved them! I loved your story about the coat- and I have a similar thing from several years ago, but it was a purse! Your author interviews are always terrific, too~

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  26. JDSeptember 11, 2013 at 9:07 AM

    Ooh, I love this. You go straight to the good stuff, Shelly! My most widely read post on my blog so far is: Loveability--A Wise Investment, http://janettedolores.blogspot.com/2012/05/lovability-wise-investment.html.

    My most commented on post is on a review I did of the book Two Scoops of Grace with Chuckles on Top, written by my blogging friend Jeanette Levellie: http://janettedolores.blogspot.com/search/label/Jeanette%20Levellie.

    And I enjoyed your I Am a Weirdo post! Very memorable. :-)

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    1. ShellySeptember 11, 2013 at 1:04 PM

      Janette Dolores: Oh, what a wise and loving post! I wish everyone could read this because it would be so helpful for many. And I know Jeanette's great book well as I bought it when it came out. Loved your review!

      And thank you- I am weird, but in a good way!

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  27. Jamie JoSeptember 11, 2013 at 9:16 AM

    I'm going to have to come back and read all these this weekend!!! How fun!! If I post the largest comment ones, it is when I had babies, Sim's surgeries, or my personal struggles. I wanted to do something fun, so I'm showing you this "Picky Food" one:

    http://makemeasaint.blogspot.com/2008/08/picky-foods-meme.html#comment-form

    It's random...but before I met you, so hopefully you'll like it!

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    1. ShellySeptember 11, 2013 at 1:05 PM

      Jamie: I am with you on the shrimp! I'll add avocados, bananas, and pumpkin. Uck. What a fun post- I might try doing that sometime, too~

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    2. Jamie JoSeptember 12, 2013 at 12:20 PM

      And I'm with you on the pumpkin...although, I do like pumpkin bread, but that's it.

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      Jamie: I'm already steeling myself for the onslaught of all things pumpkin...

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  28. bettySeptember 11, 2013 at 10:07 PM

    I'll have to go and double check, Shelley, but I think it was on my old corgi in southern california blog when I wrote about Koda having cancer back in 2011. I'll have to check out some of these blogs listed above. I do hope the Internet gets working again too; how frustrating!

    betty

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    1. ShellySeptember 12, 2013 at 6:02 AM

      betty: What a trying time that was! I'm so glad Koda is healthy, happy, and back to his old self!

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  29. jenny_oSeptember 11, 2013 at 10:12 PM

    Hi Shelly, I've been thinking about this since you posted it - a very difficult question for me. I don't blog, but I read some very, very good ones, with many, many wonderful posts. But I have to say that my favourite is the one Pearl wrote and referred to in her comment - Happy Birthday, Son. I've always remembered it, I've read it numerous times, and it never fails to move me.

    I think I'm seeing a trend in the "most comments" category - when a writer could use some support, readers come out of hiding in droves. It says something really good about the blogging world.

    Thanks for the interesting post!

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    1. ShellySeptember 12, 2013 at 6:04 AM

      jenny_o: I got choked up again when I read it a few days ago. It's just a stunningly beautiful post! And yes, I've been noticing that, too. When the chips are down, bloggers are at their best~ (including you, my friend!)

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  30. RitaSeptember 11, 2013 at 10:50 PM

    I had no clue and had to figure out where to go to even find this information. I did find my highest rated post--and I think it was just because of a funny video people must have googled (still cracks me up).
    http://soulcomfort.blogspot.com/2011/03/monday-345pm-aaadd.html

    This is my second highest one--no clue why?
    http://soulcomfort.blogspot.com/2012/07/friday-10am.html

    Most comments--honestly I am not positive because I am not sure where to look, but this one was high--for me.
    http://soulcomfort.blogspot.com/2012/06/thursday-1015am.html

    I'll have to come back and check out a lot of people's blog posts later! :)

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    1. ShellySeptember 12, 2013 at 6:07 AM

      Rita: HAHAHAHA!!! That was hilarious! I so see myself in that one. You are such a talented artist, and your wonderful organizational skills always inspire me. And of course, Miss Karma is a star in that last one! I found out my stats on my dashboard- click posts and you can see how many views and comments. Always interesting to see what people like to read~

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  31. orchid0324September 12, 2013 at 12:44 AM

    Dearest Shelly,
    Oh, I haven't thought of or checked of which my post was most viewed, p;) Or rather I have no idea how I can check. So sorry for that, my friend. My main motive to start blogging was wishing to share Japanese culture with friends in other country. Haha, I feel like I run out of the topic for that recently (^^;)

    Wishing you will have a wonderful rest of the week.
    Sending you lots of love and hugs from Japan to my American friend, xoxo Miyako*

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    1. ShellySeptember 12, 2013 at 6:09 AM

      orchid Miyako: And you always do a magnificent job, my dear friend, of educating us about the customs, festivals, and beauty of your wonderful country! I always, always learn new things when I visit your blog. Please, continue to enlighten us! Hope your week is going well!
      xo

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    2. orchid0324September 12, 2013 at 6:56 PM

      Haha, I found the gadget of "most viewed" in layout. Thank you very much for making me realize it, my dear friend. Mine was "3 Types of Sliding-Door and changing Papers". And about Japanese culture,p;) I put the gadget down below in my blog for my own sake(*^_^*)

      Love you always from Japan, xoxo Miyako*

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    3. ShellySeptember 12, 2013 at 7:33 PM

      orchid Miyako: I'm so glad you found it, my dear friend! And once again, I learned something I did not know from your terrific blog!

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  32. Romance Reader September 12, 2013 at 2:30 PM

    Hi Shelly!

    I love all my posts as it gives an insight on all these authors and writers I interview.

    Nas

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    1. ShellySeptember 12, 2013 at 7:31 PM

      Nas: The mark of someone who's in it for all the right reasons!

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  33. vanillaSeptember 12, 2013 at 8:10 PM

    http://vanilla-ststt.blogspot.com/2009/09/house-guest.html is the most-visited of my blog posts. But the only reason that is the case is because that is where the spammers have chosen to post their garbage. It was originally entitled “House Guest.” I changed it to “Dog Visits Dog,” mistakenly thinking it might throw the nitwits off. You should see some of the stuff about how wonderfully informative, how well researched, how lousy the spelling, you name it, all ending with “Please visit my blog ----“

    Probably receiving the most bona fide comments is http://vanillaststt.blogspot.com/2012/12/redeem-time.html, which is to say if eight people comment, that is a bunch for me. Several of the blogs I read get thirty to sixty comments, and even more.

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  34. ShellySeptember 12, 2013 at 10:12 PM

    vanilla: The scourge of blogging is those spammers! Ugh. I loved looking at the cute house guest! I could not access the redeem time one, but I'll try again tomorrow.

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  35. vanillaSeptember 13, 2013 at 7:25 AM

    Shelly, it appears that I omitted the hyphen between vanilla and ststt. http://vanilla-ststt.blogspot.com/2012/redeem-time.html

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    1. ShellySeptember 13, 2013 at 8:13 AM

      vanilla: Thank you for coming back to let me know-

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  36. vanillaSeptember 13, 2013 at 7:30 AM

    http://vanilla-ststt.blogspot.com/2012/12/redeem-time.html

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    1. ShellySeptember 13, 2013 at 8:14 AM

      vanilla: Got it- I remember this one well! Oh, to have a pair the strengths of youth and maturity...

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  37. Buttons ThoughtsSeptember 13, 2013 at 11:36 AM

    Oh what a wonderful idea even though I will miss your fascinating stories. I am on my tablet so will come back to link a post. It appears I am illiterate as far as tablets go :) Hug B

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    1. ShellySeptember 13, 2013 at 11:42 AM

      Buttons: I look forward to seeing your link, my friend!

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  38. AnonymousSeptember 13, 2013 at 6:42 PM

    My most viewed post is one that has a comment about Danny Devito. I think Danny is the big draw, sadly, not my writing: http://rhodeislandread.blogspot.com/2010/09/what-oreos-and-danny-devito-have-in.html

    I've read a lot of great blog posts, but one that I will always remember is David Thorne's "Spider" post. http://www.27bslash6.com/overdue.html

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  39. ShellySeptember 14, 2013 at 7:26 AM

    The Chicken's Consigliere: I enjoyed the post about the Oreos and and good 'ole Danny. Had never thought about dunking him in milk- the way I look at him is forever changed! And I laughed loudly at the Spider post. Ahhhh-

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    1. AnonymousSeptember 17, 2013 at 6:43 PM

      Thanks, Shelly:-) I haven't looked at Danny the same since, either.

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    2. ShellySeptember 17, 2013 at 8:43 PM

      Still makes me laugh to think about him like that!

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  40. Marsha YoungSeptember 14, 2013 at 10:16 PM

    Hi, Shelly
    If I knew how to include a link,I'd be glad to do so. But since I can't recall at the moment, I will simply tell you that the most-viewed post I've written was called
    Pain With A Positive Purpose.
    I think I wrote it two years ago, and it still gets viewed nearly every week. Tells us something about how much pain people are in.
    Hope your week is a good one.

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    1. ShellySeptember 15, 2013 at 7:45 AM

      Marsha: There are so many people in pain, especially hidden pain. I will look for your post. Thank you for stopping by!

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  41. UnknownSeptember 15, 2013 at 2:26 PM

    This is a very cool idea for a post! I can't wait to return and sample some of the popular posts from all of your wonderful readers! My most popular post received 1,534 views and nine comments. It was an idea that I now feel is underdeveloped and something that could be useful to future writing projects. Here's the link:
    http://kneesandpaws.blogspot.com/2010/09/discovering-your-personal-metaphors.html

    Another post received 96 comments, but it was for a Knees and Paws giveaway, and back when I was really promoting heavily. Now I just write for the joy of writing and not for attention. Sometimes I feel as if I'm writing letters to a close personal friend or two, which helps me to dig deep and be honest.

    My personal favorite posts involve the conquering of fear, which began in this post: http://kneesandpaws.blogspot.com/2010/09/discovering-your-personal-metaphors.html

    And continues in my latest post: http://kneesandpaws.blogspot.com/2013/09/back-into-bear-country.html

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    1. UnknownSeptember 15, 2013 at 2:33 PM

      Correction: the beginning of the fear started here: http://kneesandpaws.blogspot.com/2010/06/tst-seventeen-black-bears-makes-you.html

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    2. ShellySeptember 15, 2013 at 6:49 PM

      Jenny: I loved reading about the blue trailer and how it is a metaphor for so many things. It really got me to thinking, too. I haven't come up with a personal metaphor yet, but I aim to.

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    3. ShellySeptember 15, 2013 at 6:49 PM

      And thank you for the clarification!

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  42. Jo-Anne's RamblingsSeptember 16, 2013 at 6:21 PM

    Just popped in to say hi...........

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    1. ShellySeptember 16, 2013 at 8:46 PM

      Jo-Anne: Always good to hear from you, my friend!

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  43. Pat TillettSeptember 17, 2013 at 3:07 PM

    I used to get a lot more page views when my blog was only about my life stories. Unfortunately, I had very few followers back then. A thousand page views but very few comments was a regular occurrence. Maybe I should consider re-posting them.

    By far the most page views (just over 4,400) belongs to this post. (it is also one of my favorites).
    http://patricktillett.blogspot.com/2011/03/rocky-marcianos-nose.html

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    1. ShellySeptember 17, 2013 at 3:15 PM

      Pat: Oh, what a poem! It squeezed my heart to read it. Very well done. And I hope you do more of your life stories, and soon!

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  44. Buttons ThoughtsSeptember 18, 2013 at 9:41 AM

    Hi Shelly I told you I would be back. I have noticed one of my more recent stories had a huge impact on my blog. I think it is because it struck a chord (if you will) with many readers. It has become my #1 most viewed post. I do think it has an important message.

    http://ravenhush.blogspot.ca/2013/08/a-mammogram-story.html

    I am so happy you have your internet fixed. Hug B

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    1. ShellySeptember 18, 2013 at 11:24 AM

      Buttons: I'm so glad you included this link here- this is such a valuable post, and so moving!

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  45. MunirGhiasuddinSeptember 20, 2013 at 11:48 AM

    I think that my last posting on my food blog got fifty comments. I don't comment a lot may be that is why I don't get too many.

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    1. ShellySeptember 20, 2013 at 12:24 PM

      Munir: You always write such enjoyable posts, and 50 is quite a lot of comments!

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  46. HaddockSeptember 21, 2013 at 12:24 PM

    Aah.... wonderful, at last some one is going to read my post. Here is mine. People liked this because of the video I made. Some said it is as good as the ones they see in National Geography.

    http://joezachs.blogspot.in/2013/08/as-near-as-to-another-world.html

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    1. ShellySeptember 21, 2013 at 3:35 PM

      Haddock: I loved that post! The large aquariums are always a favorite place of mine to visit. Well done on that video~

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