A Tribute To
Loving Pulse Readers
Here at 49°16 N & 123°07 W we are closing in on the Thanksgiving Day weekend. It is nicely coincidental that I planned this post for this time.
Although I usually post on Thursday evenings I can’t wait any longer so this one is launching a day earlier.
To start off, I want to share a fun passage that I read years ago and hung onto because I loved it so much…
If the Earth were only a few feet in diameter, floating a few feet above a field somewhere, people would come from everywhere to marvel at it.
People would walk around it, marveling at its big pools of water, its little pools and the water flowing between the pools.
People would marvel at the bumps on it and the holes in it, and they would marvel at the very thin layer of gas surrounding it and the water suspended in the gas.
The people would marvel at all the creatures walking around the surface of the ball, and at the creatures in the water. The people would declare it as sacred because it was the only one and they would protect it so that it would not be hurt.
The ball would be the greatest wonder known, and people would come to pray to it, to be healed, to gain knowledge, to know beauty and to wonder how it could be.
People would love it, and defend it with their lives because they would somehow know that their lives, their own roundness, could be nothing without it.
If the Earth were only a few feet in diameter.
Author unknown
Obviously the Earth is more than a few feet in diameter and thankfully, the blogosphere has given us the opportunity to connect from around the globe.
I wanted to list all my readers here but the list is long and so, to keep the length of this post manageable I chose to let the numbers do the talking.
On page 2 you will find a list of the top ten commenters on Loving Pulse where I have highlighted 20 posts from their blogs. You won’t want to miss reading such posts as ”How to Be a Man and a Woman Both at the Same Time”, “Bye-Bye Birdie”, and ”Was I Talking About You?”…
Please continue reading on page 2.
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October 8, 2008 at 11:42 pm
createabalance
Thanks for the list. There are a few blogs I have not visited yet. I’m off to read your recommendations!
October 8, 2008 at 11:51 pm
davinahaisell
Hi Stacey. You’re welcome. Sorry that your comments keep going into moderation. I know you’ve been here before and I’m not sure what that’s about. I’ll see what I can find out. Happy reading!
October 9, 2008 at 12:19 am
Marelisa
Hi Davina: We read the same blogs
All of these are fabulous.
October 9, 2008 at 2:37 am
Evelyn Lim
Thanks for the link love!
I went down your list. Hey… I am reading all the same blogs too! Birds of a feather do flock together
October 9, 2008 at 8:59 am
Jamie Harrop
Hey Davina,
That was a fantastic passage. Very thought provoking.
Thanks for the list. I read most of those blogs, but there are a few new ones too.
Jamie
October 9, 2008 at 1:34 pm
Urban Panther
Hi Davina. I love Thanksgiving. I think it’s actually my favourite holiday. No religious connotation like Easter and Christmas, and no stress of gifts of Christmas. Just celebration of family and friends.
Thanks for the link love. I have visited everyone except Leanne, so I will definitely be heading over there today!
October 9, 2008 at 3:38 pm
davinahaisell
Hi Marelisa. Yes I agree, they ARE fabulous! Makes me appreciate Google Reader more so I can keep track of all these treats.
Hi Evelyn. You are welcome!
Hi Jamie. Welcome! I’m glad you enjoyed the passage. I was happy that I saved it and was able to find it after all these years. Don’t forget, if you have the time, to check out the comment sections in the two posts I mentioned. A lot of new readers have left their links behind there.
Hi Urban Panther. You are welcome! I so agree with you about the no stress of gift-giving on Thanksgiving. Neat that it’s a holiday about Giving Thanks where no actual giving is being done.
October 9, 2008 at 10:31 pm
Cath Lawson
Hi Davina – what a brilliant post and so true. We would indeed marvel at the world if it was so tiny. But like you say – it’s feeling smaller because we’re all so connected now.
Thank you very much for including my posts. And I’m glad you’re going to read the Dirty Little Secrets – I think that is something you could do, as an addition product/service in your business.
October 10, 2008 at 2:17 am
Tom Volkar / Delightful Work
Hi Davina, This is a very cool meme and a nice way to say thank you. I used it to read a post on Harmony’s blog that I hadn’t read. You’ll enjoy it when you read it.
October 10, 2008 at 2:40 am
Jennifer
Isn’t is great how the blogosphere allows people from all over to connect! It’s just wonderful.
That really was a neat snippet you shared and what a wonderful way to apply it.
Congratulations on the success of your blog also. And what a wonderful way for your to give back to your readers and commenters!
October 10, 2008 at 3:29 am
veredd
I love the blogosphere too. I love that I get to know people from so many different places and backgrounds.
What a beautiful tribute to your readers!
October 10, 2008 at 3:56 am
Bamboo Forest
I’m familiar with most of these blogs, and they are first class.
Having them as your top commenters speaks highly of your own blog!
October 10, 2008 at 5:01 am
Sara at On Simplicity
Davina,
You get what you give, and it doesn’t surprise me that you’ve got so many dedicated readers!
October 10, 2008 at 6:12 am
Harmony/Goldenzen
Thank you so much Davina for your LL, but more importantly thank you for your love expressed in your writing. Love for people, for writing, for reflection and some plain old kick ass talk. I appreciate you in my world!
October 10, 2008 at 6:54 am
davinahaisell
Hi Cath. You are welcome! Things are so much cuter when they are smaller eh? (Well, most things…) Now I’m curious about the Dirty Little Secrets
Hi Tom. Thanks. Glad you enjoyed Harmony’s post. She’s a fun spirit isn’t she?
Hi Jennifer. It is pretty amazing. I find it hard to remember back to a couple of years ago before I became familiar with the Internet.
Hi Vered. Glad you enjoyed this — thanks.
Hi Bamboo Forest. Agreed — they’re first class all the way — as are you! Thanks for the compliment
Hi Sara. Thank you!
Hi Harmony. Lovin the “kick ass talk”. I have to say right back atcha all around the world.
October 10, 2008 at 10:39 am
Lance
So many great “friends” you have here Davina! I am honored to be included among them. I think Sara said it well when she said “you get what you give”. You give so much through not only your posts, but also all the really thought out comments you provide to others.
And it fits perfectly with small earth story. In connecting with your readers, from all over the world, our world does feel smaller and more connected. To think of where we know people from because of blogging, is pretty amazing.
Thanks also for sharing the story of the earth. It’s easy to forget how amazing she is – I take for granted all the wonders we have here in our midst.
October 10, 2008 at 4:13 pm
Maya
Great set of reads, Davina. Thank you for introducing me to all these great blogs.
I am still wrapping my head around how amazing the blogosphere is in bringing people together!
Thank you for doing your bit!
October 10, 2008 at 7:06 pm
davinahaisell
Hi Lance. You just reminded me of a song we used to sing in school… “It’s a small world after all.” Thanks for your kind words, I’m feeling speechless
Hi Maya. You are very welcome! Enjoy.
October 10, 2008 at 8:05 pm
Linda Abbit
What a lovely thank you note to your readers, Davina!
I love how you put a post you enjoyed PLUS the one you’ll be reading next! I recognize many of these blogs, and they are first rate, like yours. I would like to explore the others too, but I can barely make it to my favs once a week at this point — unless I give up sleep, which I can’t do. Sigh.
I love the Earth essay you shared as well. Simply beautiful and one I will copy and share with my friends.
October 11, 2008 at 2:46 am
Natural
Gives me something to think about for sure. The Earth is wonderful and beautiful. Glad to be a part of it.
October 11, 2008 at 7:07 am
Robin
Hi Davina – thanks! I’ve just seen this – I have had to let blogging go the last few days – and my trackbacks don’t always work, for some reason (the links work).
That passage you quoted is amazing!
October 11, 2008 at 7:22 am
davinahaisell
Hi Linda. Thanks. And, I know what you mean about trying to make the rounds to your favourite blogs. I’m glad you stopped by
Hi Natural. She sure is a beautiful place. I hope it stays that way!
Hi Robin. You are welcome. That passage is one that I’m glad I found and kept, and was able to find again when I wanted to.
October 11, 2008 at 7:36 pm
KarlStaib-Work Happy Now
Fantastic passage! We do need to appreciate this wonderful globe that we are floating around on. It’s amazing what a new perspective will do for appreciation.
I do believe that we are getting more responsible for our actions. Yes we do have a long way to go, but it’s all about baby steps and moving forward. Hopefully we keep bringing more awareness and love to our environment.
October 12, 2008 at 9:28 am
Liara Covert
You really dig deep into things and prompt your readers to search within themselves differently as well. Love the image you chose to include of Earth from space. It is remarkable to recognize how the world view changed as the result of the first photos of the planet taken from outer space. In 1946, the first black and white photos of Earth were taken from a rocket-camera. This had less of an impact than famous blue marble (aka “blue dot”) photo taken in 1972 as the Apollo 7 crew left for the Moon.
October 12, 2008 at 7:40 pm
davinahaisell
Hi Karl. Welcome. It is a great passage; glad you enjoyed it! I believe we are moving forward in regards to the environment but I think more people need to get on board. I’m still amazed at how much littering I see on the streets.
Hi Liara. Welcome to my blog. Yes, I really liked this photo. As I read your comment I found myself wishing I had been born when that first photo of the earth was shown.
October 13, 2008 at 2:11 am
Leanne Magraith | Forever Change
Hi Davina
Finally made it here. I have been ill for the last 3-4 weeks so my blogging activities have been very minimal.
What an amazing and beautiful little ball we live on! Thank you for the link too, I feel humbled to be in such good company.
October 13, 2008 at 7:38 pm
davinahaisell
Hi Leanne. You are welcome! Sorry to hear that you’ve not been feeling well; 3-4 weeks is a long time to be uncomfortable. I hope you are better now!
October 14, 2008 at 5:29 am
Barbara Swafford
Hi Davina – What a great way to show your gratitude. Thank you so much for the link love and recommendations.
When I think of how you described the world, it reminds me of how truly small blogosphere really is. We’re all a lot closer than we think, aren’t we?
October 14, 2008 at 7:54 am
davinahaisell
Hi Barbara. You are very welcome. It was my pleasure! It really is a small world, now that we have the blogosphere. Glad you’re back. My Reader and I missed your regular post popins every evening
October 14, 2008 at 7:51 pm
Melissa Donovan
I really liked this passage and unique way of explaining how we view Earth. We would marvel at it from afar but we live on it, and do quite the opposite. Many people do admire and care for the planet but I think many more tend to abuse it.
October 15, 2008 at 5:21 am
davinahaisell
Hi Melissa. I hate to admit it, but you are right. I am hopeful though that things will turn around.
October 15, 2008 at 1:38 pm
Friar
If the earth were a ball a few feet in diameter, someone would fence it off, build a whole theme park around it, and charge people $50 admission.
October 15, 2008 at 6:11 pm
davinahaisell
Hi Friar. Ok, laughed my head off at that one! The sad thing is, you’re right.
October 16, 2008 at 12:57 am
Patricia
Lovely writing and thank you for introducing me to your top ten list in your blog community. Blogging does make the world just the right size!
I loved Thanksgiving as a kid because we always had two celebrations. The Harvest feast in Canada with all my relatives and family – the house packed and crowded and so many generations and then the US celebration which was usually on my Mum’s birthday and was filled with friends and our community here.
I always got to set the table and make the design of it just so long as I included the turkey salt and pepper shakers! Our US dinner was full of politics and religion because my parents became US citizens because of the US Constitution and how creative they could be as educators – if they could just persuade those politicians to understand what they had available to them. My Father’s brother was Minister of the Interior under Prime Minister Diefenbaker and he and my Aunt were always here to argue the role of the political in society. There was so much invigorating conversation and so much laughter – it was truly a time to be thankful.
all connection begins with gratitude – Thank you for sharing
October 16, 2008 at 3:20 am
davinahaisell
Hi Patricia.
Turkey salt and pepper shakers – cute! Wow you had quite the family gathering; mouthwatering food and stimulating conversation. Good for the digestion. Thanks for sharing your story. I was interested to learn of your family’s connection to Prime Minister Diefenbaker. Lots of history there.