Celebrating #200 - Blog this

In celebrating reaching 200 posts I have so far examined;
#1 - Most read posts
#2 - Commenting highlights

#3 - Blog this
I have 37 blogs in Google Reader - many of which belong to people who regularly read and comment on this blog. Though I read much wider than my "Blog this" box would indicate, I have chosen to be particularly selective in those blogs which I provide links to in my sidebar. My selection process is based upon sentimentality, personal relationship, overall blog quality, frequency of posts, diversity of interests and wishing to maintain the value of recommendation through exclusivity.

I comment on the blogs of others when I have time, but I don't link to many posts instead hoping that the "Blog this" box encourages traffic to bloggers I especially value. As a consequence if you don't already, can I highly encourage you to read the following blogs.

St-Eutychus
I call Nathan the blogger on all things interesting (and more). I have known Nathan for many years and you can find my summary of our friendship told from both sides here. His was the first personal blog I ever read. Nathan's frequency of posts ensures whenever I come back from holiday Google Reader is well into triple figures.

Another Something
I have never met Simone but she blogs from the heart. I imagine that's why she's the only person to ever twice remove a comment after publication on my blog. Simone wrote the words to Never Alone which is Sarah's favourite song. I'm currently in a focus group for the next EMU congregational CD to which Simone and composer Phillip P have contributed three or so songs for assessment. I can't say too much but I offer that having a dedicated lyricist (rather than singer-songwriter) usually ensures lyrics that are less cliched.

Christian Reflections
Mikey has probably had more of an influence on me than he realises. Having introduced me to two of the significant driving forces behind my mornings in blogging and GTD, the only way he could have completely influenced my mornings was if he also introduced me to Sarah, Jesus and Weet-Bix. I met Mikey through an MTS trainers conference. I asked where I'd heard his name. He said maybe beacuse he blogged. I asked why he blogged. He encouraged me to have a go. Mikey writes really helpful and thought provoking content.

The Pixar Blog
I have a passion for Pixar movies. My favourite is The Incredibles. This is the better of the two blogs about Pixar I read because upcomingpixar.com occasionally goes a bit past appreciation to obsession.

Vanishing Point
Ben is hilarious. One day we will meet in person but until then I am enjoying getting to know him via his blog. I wish I could write as interestingly as Ben. He has regular segments such as a semi-weekly quiz which is good fun and Thursday Peanuts cartoons. He is also a very talented artist and painter - his painting of the Babushka dolls I would proudly hang in my house, which is saying something because the only other art currently adorning our walls is from Sarah's beloved and skilled grandmother.

Gordon Cheng's Blog
Few people have the ability to say things that are at the one time deep, thought-provoking and hilarious. This talent only occasionally comes through on the blog - Gordo's natural element is in comments and letters to the editor. I also enjoy that Gordo makes fun of environmentalists in an intelligent way. We helped plant a church together. Sarah and I also enjoy babysitting his daughters; potentially the easiest babysitting gig in the country.

Simplici-tea
Sarah is my darling wife who I've recently taken to calling 'bro'. I think it's affectionate. My mates at college think it's patronising. Sarah loves Jesus first and me second. She encourages me to love her more by loving God better. Sarah writes about the more interesting part of my life which doesn't fit into the general vibe of my blog.

So there you have it. Blog this.