193. From Marianne Thomas

Blog Title Writer-Mommy
Blog URL: http://www.writer-mommy.com
Blog Tagline: Scribbling my way through life, one word at a time.
What makes the blog worth visiting?
Because I have grand delusions of writing that Big Breakout Novel, and I’m not afraid to talk about them. I actually started the blog to keep myself writing through these years of mommying small children; what I didn’t expect to discover was how much there is to love about blogging beyond just the writing. I’ve become a proud mommyblogger and I’m always happy to share a horrendous public tantrum story so fellow mommyfolk will know they’re not alone as they face the mayhem that is modern mommying.
Blogging advice or a short bloggy quote:
From this post, talking about why I decided to keep my blog public after getting viciously slammed on Stumble Upon earlier this week:
“I want to be part of what is good online, part of the quiet revolution of moms typing their hearts out because they’re passionate about their lives and because they know how much just one word of compassion, understanding, or humor can matter when you’ve had one of those days that drains the well of motherlove and leaves you wondering how you’ll ever survive the next.”

194. From Jasia

Blog Title Creative Gene
Blog URL: http://creativegene.blogspot.com
Blog Tagline: none
What makes the blog worth visiting?
A blog for those with an interest in genealogy, photography, Poland, and Polonia. Home of the Carnival of Genealogy!
Stop by for tips on researching your family history in Michigan, Greater Detroit, and Poland, plus tips on general genealogy research too. You’ll find information on how to combat the Declining Membership in Genealogical Societies, Using City Directories in Genealogy Research, and Polish Wedding Traditions.
Blogging advice or a short bloggy quote:
Blogging your genealogy research and family history can connect you with cousins you didn’t even know existed. It’s a great way to connect with others who share your interest too! I’ve found the online genealogy community to be a supportive and welcoming group. Visit the Creative Gene blog and you’ll find a whole community of people passionate about genealogy among My Blogging Buddies. If you already have a blog about genealogy, consider submitting an article to the Carnival of Genealogy!

195. From Jeanne May

Blog Title Goals and Aspirations
Blog URL: http://www.goalsnaspirations.com
Blog Tagline: information, inspiration, guidance and support
What makes the blog worth visiting?
I work with spiritually minded people providing them with information, inspiration, guidance and support to achieve their goals and dreams. My blog is updated several times a week and features topics related to goal setting and achieving.
Blogging advice or a short bloggy quote:
Treat your blog in the same way you would treat your best friend… give it lots of love and attention, heaps of open communication, be a good listener and provider of new information and ideas… above all, maintain your enthusiasm, your sense of humour and your optimism!

196. From Deb Boyken

Blog Title Punctuality Rules!
Blog URL: http://www.punctualityrules.com
Blog Tagline: Using Grammar and Good Manners to Save the World
What makes the blog worth visiting?
A blog devoted to writing, grammar, good manners, and basically trying to save Civilization, one punctuation mark at a time.
Blogging advice or a short bloggy quote:
This blog is called “Punctuality Rules” for a couple of reasons. One, the name is a play on the word “punctuation.” Originally I had thought to just write about writing, grammar and spelling, but then I thought about the true meaning of “punctuality.” Punctuality is not just about making meetings on time, but about being exact. It’s about doing what needs to be done at exactly the time it should be done. To me, that’s an issue that transcends mere punctuation. That ripples right out into the real world. Doing what is right, and doing it precisely. When you have everybody doing exactly that, well, it seems to me that that’s more or less the foundation of basic civility . . . and civilization itself.

197. From Charlene Farber

Blog Title Confessions of a Barista
Blog URL: http://baristaconfessions.wordpress.com
Blog Tagline: Just give me my coffee and no one gets hurt.
What makes the blog worth visiting?
A home barista and espresso drinker, see what Charlene has to say on her thoughts on views on all things coffee, from cupping to coffeehouse culture.
Blogging advice or a short bloggy quote:
If you won’t do it in public, like yell your phone number across a crowded room of strangers, or share your address with every twit who asks, then don’t do it online — anywhere.

198. From David Murray

Blog Title True Education
Blog URL: http://www.tuitionu.com/trueeducation
Blog Tagline: Life Lessons No Student Loan Could Buy!
What makes the blog worth visiting?>
My blog mixes true life experiences with higher education/financial aid information for students and parents.
Blogging advice or a short bloggy quote:
Having recently begun my blogging adventure I would share the following advice:
· Blog on something you are truly passionate about.
· Take the time to listen and to read what is being said in your niche.
· Don’t worry about learning all the tools – focus on your content.
· Be part of the blogging community – there are some amazing people waiting to meet you!
· You’ll learn as you go so don’t get too caught up in getting it right!
· Blog as much as you possibly can but never force it.
· Value is just as important when commenting on other people’s blog.
· Keep a notepad or something to take down ideas nearby. You’ll never know when inspiration will hit.
· If you haven’t already, play on Twitter. It turned this hard skeptic into a believer J
· Most importantly – have fun!!