OS is a safe place to write and experiment
OS has smart people who know how to write, draw, photograph and create works of art.
OS bloggers are a generous group of human beings.
OS bloggers resist change
OS bloggers make mistakes, but own up to them and apologize.
OS bloggers come from the four corners of the world.
OS is like no other blogging site.
OS helped me recognize that I'm a good writer.
OS helped me learn to write in different styles and genres.
Without OS I wouldn't have made this exploration. I might have gone on in my life questioning whether I had the skills to write.
I've met some really great people on line here. I've even met some of them in person.
I wish I could as good a write as well as (fill in almost any other writer here) _________, but I do the best that I can. I'm flattered more by the people who "favorite" me and make comments than by the occasional EP that I get.
I'm surprised that some people perceive me as one of the kewl kids here. Don't they know we're all kewl kids here.
I can't list all my favorites here in the post, because I'll leave someone out by error of omission and I'd feel really badly about that.
The seven and half months I've been a blogger here have changed my life. Now that's what I learned about from blogging at OS.
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I mean, woof.
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Well done!
I think you have earned your place as a kewl kid.
John -- That a good point about the collegial experience. The fact that we don't get charged tuition makes it even better.
Owl -- You're welcome wise owl.
Janie -- Woof woof woof
Stellaa -- So far I can agree with that observation.
Poet -- Merci.
john -- thanks pardner
spotted mind -- woof.
fab -- you're da bomb!
Dr. Spud -- That post really struck a nerve with ya. I guess as a writer that's the ultimate compliment.
Sandra -- thanks for dropping by.
George -- you are too kind.
Well said. I've been writing creatively off and on for "a very long time", and very few people actually knew it. Until Barry pointed me to this place (I did post some of my poetry on Flickr, but just a bit). Open Salon gave me the opportunity to bounce my stuff off of some really talented people, people who gave me some solid advice (and an occasional roundhouse kick to the head when I needed it). OS doesn't ALLOW me to write but it does ALLOW me to be READ.
Thanks for putting it succinctly (and for not using bullets).
Thumbed.
Seriously tho, it's a pretty good place overall. The only time I'm not happy here is when the fur flies. And then? Well, then I just log off and come back later. All better.
O.S. bloggers and readers got?
O stinker feet?
I smell awful!
I'm baby sat.
I've been here for almost a year now (blame Barry) and I like this little corner of the Internet a lot. I even took down my old blog elsewhere because being here is just so much better than anywhere else.
Hmm. Hope that doesn't sound too commercial-y. It's true though.
THIS:
"Don't they know we're all kewl kids here"
As kewl as our honesty permits. Which makes you the kewlest of the day!
Rob -- Hat tip to you for asking me to think about what I've learned.
Gwendolyn -- You made my day with your comment.
Annette -- Thanks
Buffy -- What a nice thing to say.
Deborah -- I appreciate it.
OM -- Very kind of you to comment.
Hells Bells -- You probably think this post is about you....;)
Lois -- I resemble that comment.
Smithery -- Right on.
VR -- (wags tail)
Bill -- Allows me to be read...nice way of putting it. As for bullets, I use bullets in my day job. No need for them here.
jimmymac -- the quality of your work shows. thanks
silk -- Wow, thanks
JLee -- Appreciate your comments, always.
GJI -- Kind of you sir to share that. Means a lot.
1womansvu -- Thanks
gracielou -- I hear you on the conflict, but sometimes conflict is good.
walt -- (speechless) thanks
don -- is that a republican woof?
emma -- thanks. I enjoy and respect your comments
melissa -- you're right about state of mind
(And from the looks of some of these comments, I've got some catch-up reading to do.)
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thanks a billion.
I learn new stuff from people on OS every single day. For that, and for all of you, I am grateful.
and what do YOU kiss?
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Nice group hug, there, OE! I can hear the panting of little paws everywhere.
I'm late, as usual, but stopped by to give you yours for being such a loving soul.
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