“Friendship is born when one person says to another, ‘What! You too?’” after all. ‘I assumed I was the only one.’” – C.S. Lewis
Ten minutes into writing my post for last week’s podcast, I knew I was in trouble. I was writing about all the ways we share experience and knowledge on WordPress and had started a list of the fabulous bloggers I follow and their themes. What I quickly realized was that I could spend all day and still not be able to list all the wonderful blogs I follow. Plus my one-line summary may or may not match their goals or purpose. Does Mark blog about manifesting, mosquitoes or moving? Hmm… all three?
So I’m borrowing a page from Ally Bean and doing a blog roll. Ally was a wonderful connector of people is no longer but is no longer blogging on WordPress (The Spectacled Bean). But her words and impact remain.
In the comments for this post, please leave your blog name, URL, a one or two-line description, and the year you started your blog. Think of it as a dinner party and I’m really excited to introduce you to each other. Don’t even think about hiding in the corner – I will come find you. It’s a fun way to network in this inspiring and generous community. And when you go visit any blog on this list that is new to you, please just let them know that Wynne Leon sent you.
Next week, I’ll publish a final list. Thanks for coming to my dinner party!
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Surprised By Joy 
How kind of you, Wynne. I remember Ally Bean. My blog is https://darlenefoster.wordpress.com/ I created my blog sixteen years ago for writers, readers, travelers, dreamers, friends, and friends I haven’t met yet. I believe everyone has a right to dream, and with hard work and imagination, can make their dreams come true. I look forwrad to meeting some of your blogging friends, Wynne.
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This is great! I came to this same conclusion. The Blog Roll feature was one I shied away from simply because I didn’t know how to use it. I have used it now with several of the highlighted writer’s list and have found it quite helpful.
It is a versatile tool with pulling in blogs or in a roll for posts, either specific ones or those with a specific category or tag. I just started using it for the blogs themselves so it can pull them in automatically when I type in the blog name. It is a great feature and time saver!
Thank you for the invitation to be included in your list,
RMMeadow launched in Feb 2025, https://rmmeadow.com/. Description “Meadow seeds today, flowers and maple trees tomorrow”. The focus is on dropping seeds in the life garden.
Looking forward to seeing the list! ~ Rosie
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You’re a wonderful connector Wynne (and thanks for the shoutout last week btw!). 😊 I’ve discovered so many wonderful bloggers through you, your blog and your podcast.
For people I have yet to meet, I blog on My Life with T – about 2 dads raising an amazing 11-year-old boy with FASD. mylovablepest.com
Good luck with back to school on Wednesday. 1 more rest week at home for T over here then back at it next Tuesday!
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Oh, I miss Ally Bean! I think about her often, so hoping she’d choose to pop back to WP every so often. Love your idea. It’s always find to discover new blogs.
Closer To The Edge, dstecca.wordpress.com
About 16 years on WP, but definitely blogging much longer than that on other sites.
My tag is “Journeys Through the 2nd Half of LIfe” and I think that’s pretty appropriate to what I most often write about- a new home in CO, my family and changes associated with aging.
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Thank you! i never even knew this kind of thing was an option. My Name is Dom and my blog site is https://covellistake.com/ I only came back to blogging two months ago after 10 years, In fact, it was one of my daughters who suggested i come back to it. I woffle on about everyday issues, usually from a Gen-x angle, not grumpy though! i like to keep it as light-hearted. I’m really looking forward to discovering some great blogs! Thank you again Wynne.
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