Ready or Not, Here I Blog

Hello Everyone;

My name is MaryAnn.

Blogging has fascinated me for a very long time. I did spend some time in the past, researching various online sources, about starting my own blog. I am aware that there are both paid and free versions of blog platforms. I also know that a blog can be used to connect to others with similar interests, or that it can be set up as a news source for professionals and businesses.

My biggest challenge was and still is, how to choose and present my blog content. It seems that I have developed "blog fright". I look forward to learning enough in this course, to help me "untie my tongue" so to speak, so that I can share my interests with other like-minded individuals.

Get to Know Me? I am Lara

Hi everyone. I am Lara and new to blogging. I'm pretty envious long time ago reading blogs that I feel I could hardly do. I feel the wanting to write but am apprehensive of critics, I fear imagining readers pouting their lips, silently telling themselves, what a dare! Hence, up to now wanting much more to give it a try had not been to yet. However, with this course, I really wouldn't want to frustrate myself, so am determined to do it and I will do it no matter what, to the extent of adhering to the wisdom that constant practice will in someway and someday will make it perfect.

Beach Bliss

Our Island is surrounded by beautiful beaches.

I love spending time just walking on the soft sand.

No matter the season, the sound of the waves soothes me.

Below is one of my favorite beaches located a short drive.

www.tourismnewbrunswick.ca/Product.aspx?pid=2498

My Top 5 Blogging Attempts

1. Share Reading & Writing with Family Members

I let it slide.

1. Writing Instruction Book Reviews

I let it slide.

1. Private Practice Website

Ongoing but not very active.

1. Movie Reviews

I let it slide.

1. Class Blog for my Writing Student

Ongoing, active, useful, fun.

Lesson: I blog steadily when someone depends on me and when I have clear purpose.

A Whole New World

Learning something new always opens up a new world of possibilities! Here's to learning about the world of blogs!

first blog

Hi i'm new at blogging and would like to know more

Using herbs in unusual ways.

Since starting my veg and herb garden in 2007 it's been a challenge to use the herbs to maximum effect.

Creating a dish like the snackplatter pictured here, is exactly what my quest is about.

I love nasturtium leaves because not only is it a pretty addition to any garden it also acts as a natural antibiotic with it's high vitamin C contents. It has the added benefit that it draws insect attention away from more precious crops. But it is the nasturtium's talent in the kitchen that makes me a fan. In the platter pictured, I used nasturtium leaves instead of vine leaves to make traditional dolmades. The flowers, lovely as garnish, are edible as well. Next I'll be trying the seeds I pickled on pizza. Watch this post...