Editor's Picks Archives

Here are the Guest Editor's Picks for July 29, 2005.

Our Guest Editor this week is Debbie. Her blog is My Big Fat Greek Life, and here is her blog entry, where she talks about her top picks and more:

* Ain't Life Grand?
* Reflections of a Prison Wife
* Hey! Let's Talk
* Mark's Weight Loss Journey
* Just One Girl's Head Noise
* Life With Linny

Debbie's theme is inspirational blogs -- the blogs of people who are facing and overcoming adversity in their lives.

Here are the Guest Editor's Picks for July 22, 2005.

Our Guest Editor this week is Jaime. Her blog is JaimeChase.com: A ChaseNKids Production, and here is her blog entry, where she talks about her top picks and more:

* Accidental Mother
* The Goofy Side of Motherhood
* A Vision Incarnate
* My Life in a 'Nut' Shell
* Thought Salad
* This Fish Needs a Bicycle

Jaime's theme is blogs written by wonder women: different women going through different things in their lives, unified by their ability to blog and tell people about what's going on.

Here are the Guest Editor's Picks for July 15, 2005.

Our Guest Editor this week is Mrs. Linklater. Her blog is Mrs. Linklater's Guide to the Universe, and here is her blog entry, where she talks about her top picks and more:

* Screamin' Remo
* Do I AMUSE You?
* A Trickle of Semi-consciouness
* The Way Ahead
* PerpetualNotion Machine
* The Badinage

Mrs. L's theme centers around stylishly-written blogs, which covers a wide variety of sins.

Here are the Guest Editor's Picks for July 8, 2005.

This week, Dawn joins the ranks of the Guest Editors. Her blog is Carpe Diem - Seize the Day, and here is her blog entry, where she talks about her top picks and more:

* Luanne's Life Living With Lupus
* Karyl's Glimpses of Eternity
* Foxy's RA Journal
* One*Hip*Mama
* Mariann on Lupus & Life
* Life With Lupus

Dawn decided to go with a theme of people living with Invisible Disabilities, primarily Lupus and Rheumatoid Arthritis.


Here are the Guest Editor's Picks for July 1, 2005.

This week, Felicia gets the nod for Guest Editor. Her blog is PIT (Psychologist In Training), and here is the direct pointer to her blog entry, where you can learn more about her top picks, see some honorable mentions and shout-outs, and more.

* I'm Leaving for the Army
* Comments on the Events of My Life
* Becoming a Firefighter
* Organized Chaos
* America
* Rhonda's Strange Thoughts and Pics

We tried something different this week: Because of the holiday, I specifically asked Felicia to incorporate a Fourth of July theme into her picks, so you'll see some patriotic picks, along with some of her personal favorites

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Here are the Editor's Picks for June 10, 2005:
* Adventures of the Two-Faced Baseball
* Abrasivist
* Strange Stories
* Dating Tips for Psychopaths
* A Dog's Life

This week's theme is, well, (how can I put this) blogs that are Different.  Some might say "weird", others "niche" and still others simply "special."

Our lineup leads off with the photoblog of an anthropomorphized baseball, a couple of humorists, some strange stories and a blogging dog.

Here are the Editor's Picks for June 3, 2005:
* Señorita
* One Year in Japan
* Ship's Log
* CheetahhhhhhhBlog
* Dave and Mary's Travel Adventure

This week's theme is Travel (loosely). We're looking at a few different aspects of travel, including an extended European jaunt; teaching English in Japan; a couple section-hiking the Appalachian Trail (updating via IM every few days); a professor working in Korea (& dreaming of Oman) and some US RVers.

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Hi all...here's an update to the list: a featured Journaler asked to be removed from consideration, so I've updated the Editor's Picks with a new addition:

* That's What I'm Thinking

Here are the Editor's Picks for May 20, 2005:
* Detached and Indifferent Expressions
* La Dolce Vita
* The Kosovo Kronichles REMOVED
* This Is Me
* Batter-Up With Bruno

No particular theme this week, which must mean that it's Rambling time again.

There are many different ways to ramble. Some styles are very stream of consciousness; others are out to tell a specific story or a series of events. This week's group also includes a bunch of different happenings, including car accidents, sick pets, a train wreck, final exams and Albanians.

Here are the Editor's Picks for May 13, 2005:

* Brianna's Blog
* Blogger
* Chilly's Thoughts
* Class of 2005: A Personal Journey
* Therapist or Patient?

Since we're in the middle of commencement season, I thought now would be a good time to feature some Graduation and School Journals.

This week's group includes folks in a bunch of different educational states, including soon-to-be-grad, transferring student, summer breaker and incoming freshman.

Here are the Editor's Picks for May 6, 2005:

* Livin' la Vida Mommy
* My Fairytale
* Mandy's Treasure Chest
* And Then There Were Four
* A Mum's Tale

Well, Mother's Day is Sunday, so I figured that this would be a good time to highlight some Mom Journals.  We've got stay-at-home-moms, military moms, new moms, moms-to-be and even a mom from across the pond.

Truth be told, there are a lot of great Mom Journals and Journalers out there -- I could probably feature Mom blogs every week of the year, so please don't feel slighted if yours isn't one of this week's picks.

As always, feel free to send me your Journals, and we'll take a look at them for consideration as future Editor's Picks.  This month's topic lineup isn't quite set yet, but if you have any Journals that talk about vacations (or travel) or graduation (or school in general), drop me a line at this screen name and I'll pay extra attention.

Thanks, Happy Mother's Day and Happy Journaling!

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Here are the Editor's Picks for April 29, 2005:

* Just Another Hooker
* Knit-a-Polooza
* Crochet With Dee
* Deanna's Stitching and Stuff
* Another Day, Another Quilt Block

This week, we're taking a look at a group of handy people who use Journals to talk about their hobbies. And they do more than just talk -- they share resources, show off current projects, share tips and more (as well as talk about other things going on in their lives). Oh, and the theme is Crafts (primarily the fiber arts, so crochet, quilting, knitting, sewing, etc).

Here are the Editor's Picks for April 22, 2005:

* Simple Yet Satisfying
* Realizm
* Life as I Live It
* Journey to Peace
* A Second Chance

To paraphrase Rod Serling, this week's theme takes us to another dimension of Journals -- one not only of sight and mind, but of sound. No, it's not the Twilight Zone. This week, we're looking at -- and hearing -- Audio Journals.

Whether you're using audio Journal entries to share a poetry read, sing a song, tell a story or just say hello, the addition of audio can further flavor, depth and personality to your blog.

As a reminder, if you've got an audio Journal (or any other kind of Journal) and would like to be considered for inclusion in a future Editor's Pick, just drop me a line at this screen name. 

Here are the Editor's Picks for April 15, 2005:

* Footprints in the Sand
* StuccoHouse Blog
* Bogturtle's Garden
* Mitzi's Musings 
* Garden Time

I think people are anxious enough today, it being tax deadline day and all, so I figured we'd go look at matters of a different sort of green and look at some spring things: Gardening Journals.

Because of the chronological nature of Journals and blogs, they're great for things that grow, like kids and gardens.  Plus, you get to show your pictures, get helpful feedback and more.

In this week's selection, we've got people who are planning their garden for the season, to folks who are out there in the dirt planting.  Plus, in addition to their gardens, they also talk about lots of other things. And that's okay, too.

Here are the Editor's Picks for April 8, 2005:

* On a Wing and a Prayer
* Yarns and Tall Tails
* Inside Jenna's Head
* Midlife Musings
* The StupidSheet Guy

Okay, this week, we're back on track, with a mix of Journals covering a variety of things. There isn't really an overarching theme: it's just People Talking About Their Lives and Stuff. Which, admittedly, doesn't roll off the tongue.

We've got folks talking about their family lives; a college student; a self-described cynic (and dad); and a perspective from midlife.

I'm of the belief that everyone has something interesting to say.  Remember, no matter how boring you think your life is, there's bound to be someone out there who finds it fascinating...

Thanks, and Happy Journaling!

Here are the Editor's Picks for April 1, 2005:



* Sorting the Pieces
* Both Sides of the Coin
* N.A. Moments
* Gabreael's Body, Mind, & Spirit Journal
* Better Than Kicking the Dog

This week, I had originally planned on doing a mix of Journals covering a variety of things, but because of the news about the Pope's deteriorating condition, I thought this might be a good time to feature Journals that deal with different aspects of Spirituality.

Like I say in the blurb, issues of religion, faith and spirituality are intensely private matters, yet ones that lend themselves easily to sharing, which is a perfect use of blogs.

Thanks, and Happy Journaling!

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