Scene: Two WordPress bloggers meet somewhere on the information superhighway. Or, rather, on the pedestrian section of the information superhighway. We don’t want anyone run over by speed demons. You know, those bloggers who churn out posts at lightning speed, sometimes multiple times a day.
Random Blogger: Oh, hello MOSY! How have you been?
MOSY: Ah, okay, I guess.
RB: Haven’t seen you about much lately. What have you been up to?
MOSY: Oh, I’ve been a bit busy, actually. With the three R’s.
RB: Wow. Have you gone back to study?!
MOSY: Er….noooo. Three R’s? Running, Rowing and Recovering.
RB: Rowing and running?
MOSY: Yeeees. Sometimes I row and then run. One after the other. Hence the third R, of course.
RB: So, you’re telling me you’re insane.
MOSY: I’m not insane. My mother had me tested.
RB: Oh dear. Has it been that bad for that long?
MOSY: Really? You don’t know a quote from The Big Bang Theory when you hear one?
RB: The big what?
[MOSY rolls her eyes and sighs]
MOSY: Don’t you have a photo challenge to write about or something?
RB: Nah. I don’t really like the theme this week.
MOSY: Oh.
RB: You know, I do recall seeing you somewhere lately. On some blog or other.
MOSY: Well, yes, I’ve tried at least to keep up with other people’s blogs. Put my two cents worth in. Although, given the exchange rate lately, it’s more like one and a half cents worth on those Northern Hemisphere blogs.
RB: That’s right. You were making some bizarre comment about banana daiquiris or something. It was kind of amusing.
MOSY: Yeah, well, it’s easy to be witty in small doses.
RB: Witty? Was that what you were trying to be?
[MOSY stares at RB]
MOSY: Are you sure you don’t want to do this week’s photo challenge? I heard they’re offering prizes. [MOSY crosses her fingers behind her back]
RB: REALLY?? Oh, I’d better get right on that! I think I’ve got something from a few years ago that will be perfect!
MOSY: Yes, you’d best get on to that. You’re definitely in the running.
RB: Are you sure you’ll be okay? Will I see you again?
MOSY: Oh, you know me. Always hanging around like a bad smell. Or a bad electronic presence anyway.
RB: But you’ll post something soon, right? I mean, you know that if you don’t post regularly people will stop reading your blog?
MOSY: Right. [MOSY sighs]
Closing scene: The Random Blogger rushes away to trawl through photo archives while MOSY pulls out her laptop, stares at the New Post page for a few minutes, sighs, then puts it away and sticks out her thumb for a lift.
How do I count the ways I love this post? And how do RBs churn out that many posts every single day? It’s exhausting. For me, I mean, to see them come through relentlessly on my Reader. Sheesh, don’t these people have a “L?” Which is what you’re really busy with…..an exciting, active “L” which includes those three Rs and a three boys too I think. Yes, mention of banana daiquiris has been duly noted. NO, I won’t go away should you post less frequently because then I might miss the awesomeness of things like the accompanying photo to this post. Speaking of Weekly Photo Challenges…..
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I’ll confess it’s been less about having enough time and more about having enough energy lately. Kids have been on holidays so not much running around but I’m convinced extended exposure to testosterone is exhausting…
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So funny… I just love your posts, they are well worth waiting for! And I have a blue bottle in the fridge too if you ever manage to pop over here for a
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[MOSY sticks out her thumb further into the empty road and waves it urgently.] I’ll be right there!
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This is so much fun. Great to hear from you. Hope the running, rowing, and recovering occur in the right order for you!
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So do I! Usually the problem is fitting in the third R before one of the other two rears its head again.
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What – you mean blogging isn’t someone’s whole life?! I can’t believe it! 🙂 (Dearly love your little bloggers on the road in the pic! So creative you are!)
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I’m not sure blogging is even an appendix in the story of my life. I really was just amusing myself with that picture. A little bit of silliness goes a long way. 🙂
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You never cease to amuse me … even when you are having conversations with yourself 🙂
I say, blog when the spirit moves you! I for one will still be here waiting 🙂
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Of course, one of the advantages of all this running and rowing is I get plenty of time to have conversations with myself. Actually, no, not when I’m rowing. I’m too busy trying to remember the million and three things I have to do to make sure the stroke is right. “Flat hands, even pressure, relax the shoulders, don’t race the slide, straight wrist, don’t dig the oar in, pull through to the finish….” And the one we were told by the coach yesterday “Don’t forget to breathe.” 😀
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It sounds like me when I’m swimming …. the stroke, the kick, breathing, arm pull, body roll, glide … it’s non-stop inner body check.
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On the other hand, some of us will stop following those people who have no life beyond blogging and churn out several posts a day. I don’t blog everyday. Sometimes yes, sometimes no. I am what I call a drive-by blogger. Maybe today, maybe not. Maybe next week, maybe not. and because I am also not one of those on Facebook constantly, tweeting constantly, yapping on my cell phone constantly, I obviously do not care how many 10’s of thousands folks follow my blog. I have a small following and I like the folks who do follow. they seem to like me. we have time to do some communication with each other. Our lives are not #hashtag #freaking constantly #never disconnected because we are so #insecure. Excellent post. And did you hear the one about the horse and the WordPress blogger who went into a bar? the horse says to the WP Blogger….why such a round face? Excellent post.
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Ha! 😀 Thanks, Kanzen. “Drive-by blogger” – I like that.
Sometimes it’s not so much I don’t have something to say but that the thing I want to say involves some prior preparation (a drawing or recording a song) and I just don’t have the time to get it done. So the words (which may come easier) just have to wait. And I’d rather wait than put out something else for the sake of posting.
Like you, I long ago let go of worrying about how many followers I had or how many read my posts. I like my little supportive community too and just as they understand it may take me a few days to get around to commenting, I know if they don’t turn up occasionally, they’ll be back soon.
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Yes indeed. I sometimes have a post rumbling about in my head for several days before it gets posted, or need more research or the perfect bit of music or photo. I would rather do quality rather than quanity. You’d think some of these folks get paid per post. I stopped following one lady because she was blocking up my reader – all throught the day, at least 5 posts a day and many of them were just reblogs or junk.
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PISSED meself ! 😀
Have no problem with the moving finger’s pointing at me (amongst others !) re multiple posts: it just happens some days is all I can say. 🙂
I wish I had this kind of imagination !!!!!
My problem is that I honestly don’t: I DO have a very lively one, but it’s not … CREATIVE, you know ? My imaginings are all based on things that have happened, it seems to me, and then embroidered on. I would never be able to come up with a wonderful, idiotic scenario like this.
BOO-HOO !!!!
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The finger wasn’t pointed directly at you, just maybe waved in your general direction…… 🙂
The rest of your comment is not true, you know. Anyone who has bothered to follow some of those insane comment exchanges we’ve had would hold no doubt of your creativity. 😀
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Well, if that’s true, it means I need an emmanuensis. Or the like.
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Emmanuensis? Like a cross between a secretary and a messiah?
Yes, I am being a smartarse. I didn’t even know what you were talking about. I had to look it up.
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That’s OK – so was I. [grin]
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Don’t you just love that the “amanu” bit of the word means ‘slave at handwriting’? I am so going to file this word away for future use. Thanks for the introduction. 🙂
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Die niente ! I got a few more of ’em: I’ll dole ’em out in trickles. [grin]
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Oh yes, I am all in favour of careful rationing. If I get too much a good thing all at once, I become bored.
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Are you perchance referring yet again to my multi-posts-per-day habit ?! 😉
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That is your interpretation only. I did not allude to such a thing.
Although, now you mention it….. 😛
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😉
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Sooooo…you’re a bit busy, eh? Have a hard time writing a post these days? (although this one is grand) Can’t keep up with reading and commenting on other people’s blogs? (I’ll take the 1.5 cents toward cat food) Is your life getting in the way? Well, bunkie, join the club: There is no fee. You don’t have to be tested for insanity. And your followers will continue to follow you because you’re too damn funny. Bonus: The club allows dark chocolate and dirty pompoms.
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Oh, bunkie, we are going to star in this club! I wholeheartedly accept membership with great, great chocolately pleasure.
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All about not feeling pressured by other people, being yourself and allowing LIFE a look in. love the comments too!
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This cracks me up! Love it and love your writing. I have no idea how folks can manage multiple posts a day, or daily for that matter. Write when you can H. They are always well worth waiting for. 🙂
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Thanks, Sue. I’ve no idea how they do it either. But I’m relieved I’ve got away with a “I don’t have time to post” post. 🙂
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I think it is all about what is fun. For some it is posting frequently and for others when they can fit it in. That’s what I tell myself anyway. 🙂
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😀 😀 😀
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Is there a bar on this highway?
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Would I bother to traverse a highway without one?? I mean… seriously… Pffft, as our mutual friend would say.
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Looking through some older posts and this is definitely one of my favorites!
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It was a fun one to write. Thanks.
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