Delurking Day 2010 PDF Print E-mail
Written by OHmommy   
Thursday, 14 January 2010 00:00

My father is going to call me first thing in the morning to ask me why I have a picture of a flasher exposing himself with the caption "show us your privates" on my blog.  To prevent myself from having to explain it not once, but twice, perhaps three times over the phone to him, I am going to speak very slowly on my blog.

 

You. Reading me.  Let me know you are real by leaving a comment below.  Delurk today.  Please?

lurk

Courtesy of Greeblemonkey and Rudecactus.  Special thanks to Jennifer for the reminder.  Join us & post on your blog too!

 

Start and/or end with a simple "Hi!" If you are feeling talkative, tell me why you come here.  Or, let me know you blog by saying, "Hello. I have a blog too" and I will drop by your place.  Tell me who you are, in the comments.  Perhaps you can just say, "Yo. I'm here."  Make me smile all day long on Delurker Day 2010.

 

Blogging is no fun without the community.  I am thankful for each and everyone one of you.  Much love to you.

 

I am incredibly humbled by your comments and inspired by your friendship.  I will be donating $1 per comment (cap at 300) to the Haiti relief per USAID.  Hoping a CLEVELAND business can match me. 

Last Updated on Friday, 15 January 2010 10:13
 

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# Anna See 2010-01-13 23:27
Hi There! Love the idea of de-lurker day. My blog is aninchofgray.blogspot.com

I love your blog!
:) Anna
p.s. Yo I'm here.
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# Pauline 2010-01-13 23:29
Thanks Anna for being my very first delurker!
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# Kelly 2010-01-13 23:29
Hello! I read your blog because I think you are hilarious!
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# Amber 2010-01-14 09:40
Hi Pauline! I agree, I think you are hilarious, too! And I read your blog all the time! You and "summer is a verb" are my favorites, but I don't have a blog :)
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# Alyssa 2010-01-13 23:29
I follow you on Twitter mostly come over from your tweets. I think you're funny and a fab photographer.
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# Marita 2010-01-13 23:31
Hi, I've commented a couple of times but mostly I follow your tweets over to here when a new post is up and read then leave. Like a silent stalker in the night, which I probably am considering the time difference between Australia and the USA.
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# Elaine 2010-01-13 23:32
I'm no delurker. I think comments are the bomb to give and receive. Have a great Delurker Day my friend!
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# Elizabeth 2010-01-13 23:39
I have commented a few times. I enjoy your blog because I can relate to you as a mother, fashionista and the desire to do right by my children and others.

Have a lovely day!
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# Kirsten 2010-01-13 23:44
Happy Delurker Day. I love your photographs, you really capture your kid's personalities. Your stories make me laugh and feel sentimental and remind me that sometimes all you can do is laugh.
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# adam 2010-01-13 23:50
Hi I'm a real dude with his own blog. Stop on by throwingquarters.com

Stay classy san diego!
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# Patty Ann 2010-01-13 23:50
Hi, I love reading all sorts of blogs about all sorts of people who are completely different than I am and I'm not a parent yet so I really love to hear parenting stories to see what I'm in for in the future.
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# Laura 2010-01-14 00:11
Love your blog and others so much I started my own:
tickledpink-laura.blogspot.com/

Yep, its been a whole 2 days but I feel AWESOME that I actually did it!!...and I am doing a 365 project...DeLurker day is a great idea!!
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# Amy 2010-01-14 00:14
**Whiny Voice** But I like being a stalkerrrrrrrr. Hi, I love your sense of humor!
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# Corinne 2010-01-14 00:20
Happy DeLurker Day :)
I've been reading you for a while... and keep meaning to try your pickle soup!!
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# Rachael 2010-01-14 00:25
Hi!
I have been reading your blog for about eight months now. I really appreciate your sense of humour and definitely relate to you as a mom! I am also under the impression that my two girlies have the same names as your two girls IRL, lol.
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# Tara 2010-01-14 01:06
Hi!
I've been lurking for a couple months now and I really enjoy your blog. I enjoy your outlook and our children seem to be similar and close in age. I have 1 boy (the oldest) and 2 girls. Your youngest and mine sound like 2 peas in a pod!
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# Ashley 2010-01-14 02:54
Hey there! Your blog is the only one I have to check on every day. Actually since I am on the west coast I check it the night before! I have a private blog about my Neuro-resident husband and my three children, I think you accepted my invite awhile back. Anyways, I love your writing style!
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# Shorty 2010-01-14 04:51
Hello!! I'm real and love your blog... just new to the whole blogging thing but absolutely loving it!!! Its: siandshorty.com/
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# Courtney 2010-01-14 04:55
Hi. I like to stalk you because you make me laugh, i envy your wardrobe, you are classy which is very unlike me. Did I scare you enough? if not, you can come visit me at my bloggy.

courtneyandtobedecided.blogspot.com

I kinda just did a delurking day on my blog today too... how ironic.
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# kelley 2010-01-14 05:04
MWAH MWAH MWAH!
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# Sarah 2010-01-14 05:32
*Aaaaaachhhooooo!* Did you just hear something? No, neither did I. *G*
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# ClassyFabSarah 2010-01-14 06:57
Hi! I'm here because I love classy people, no kidding.

And your kids are adorable and cute and I think I might actually want to name my hypothetical future children Fifi and Lola...

Thanks for sharing your stories with us!
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# Claire 2010-01-14 06:59
Hello! I live in NYC and heard about your blog from Kasia when she used to live here. I have an almost 2 year-old (girl) and am expecting my second (boy) this spring. I'm 29 and the only one of my friends in the city who is married with kids. Sometimes I feel crazy for doing all this at such a young age, but when I read your blog makes me feel like the sanest woman alive! Rock on!

Claire
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# Kasia 2010-01-14 11:24
Congrats Claire, that's so exciting!!!! Hope to see you guys again soon.
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# Heather B. 2010-01-14 07:13
Good Morning Pauline! Lurker here from a township outside of Oberlin, OH. Love the blog...you had me at "my eye has herpes!" Have a great day!
Heather B.
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# Anne Y 2010-01-14 07:17
I read you blog because I love reading about your family and the immigration to America. I blog too @ foreverayounger.com
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# Kelly 2010-01-14 07:22
finally delurking today - love your blog!
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# Nicole 2010-01-14 07:30
Officially de-lurking :)
Love your blog, love your style, love your pics.
Have a perfectly perfect day,
Nicole
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# The Diaper Diaries 2010-01-14 07:43
Met you a llittle at BlogHer. Love the blog!!!
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# Marinka 2010-01-14 07:46
I'm not a lurker, but that picture makes no sense. Why do we have to show you our privates? And also why is the flasher pigeon-toed? And have chicklet teeth?
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# Kaci 2010-01-14 07:48
Oooo you caught me.  I comment rarely…I will get better promise! I too have a blog www.ellyphant.info love for you to pop by as a fellow Ohioian 
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# traci 2010-01-14 07:58
Obvia, no lurker. But I do have a few and I am SO ready for them to out themselves. Latham, NY spends countless hours on my site, jumping to pages from my links and blog roll. I mean, COME ON!! Announce your presence!
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# Sherri 2010-01-14 08:04
I read your blog every day. I found you by way of BurghBaby and enjoy the updates of you and your family. :lol:
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# Lauren 2010-01-14 08:22
Hi! I think you're a fabulous writer and very funny. I also like that you have the guts to do political posts (even though I don't necessarily agree) and I love learning about your Polish heritage.

I have a blog (laurenm83.blogspot.com) and dabble in photography as well. I love the idea of De-Lurking day and think I'm going to use that today, as well!
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# Val 2010-01-14 08:36
I've been reading your blog for almost a year now. I discovered it while at home on maternity leave....now I check it every day! Thanks to you, we visited Kris Kringle in Tower City & it was awesome! I have 4 kids. I love both your writing style & your "style!" One of my favorite posts is when you pulled over and let your kids run in the field & ordered pizza for dinner. Loved it!! I'm also all about ceasing the moment & enjoying life! Glad I found your blog (but I'm not sure how!)
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# Marie 2010-01-14 08:39
I kind of like just lurking... but okay. I love your posts - you are one of the first blogs I started following after my son was born ridiculously early and the experience drove me to start blogging myself. Love your style of writing, your fabulous photos of your adorable kids, and your style. Thank you!
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# Managed Chaos 2010-01-14 08:45
Not a lurker, but definitely a publicly admitted fan of you and your blog.
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# Jennifer 2010-01-14 08:48
Not a complete lurker--I've posted maybe twice. Love your blog! So funny!

I also have a blog (lifewithhiggs.blogspot.com) and I'm doing the 365 project on Flickr too!
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# stacey@havoc&mayhem 2010-01-14 08:51
I read your blog regularly & have been for a long time though I admit I don't comment that much. I have a blog www.havocandmayhem.com.

Happy Delurker Day
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# Monica 2010-01-14 09:01
Hi! a Lurker (I haven't commented yet!). I read your blog because you're hilarious, and I also come from a polish immigrant family. Happy Delurker Day!
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# amy 2010-01-14 09:01
Not a lurker...I have known you since the days of early clueless mommyhood..me..
Love you and your blog...someday i will find the time to start a blog myself....someday... :lol:
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# Kim 2010-01-14 09:05
Hi I'm Kim from KC
Not sure how I stumbled onto your blog but it has been bookmarked ever since

You are too funny and very creative.
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# Tara R. 2010-01-14 09:05
Wow... you've got some serious delurking going on over here. Happy De-Day!
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# haniaski 2010-01-14 09:11
Yo I'm here b/c I love U !
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# Ryan 2010-01-14 09:16
I would comment more often but I am so lazy when it comes to form filling. Today I say: HI!
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# expateek 2010-01-14 09:17
Wow, you're going to be a busy girl today, responding to all these comments! Great blog, lady!
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# Lu@masmom 2010-01-14 09:18
Not sure if I have ever commented here or not...
I follow you on twitter...not sure if you follow me. Anyway, I don't mean to be a lurker. I am not on most blogs, I just don't comment a lot on "big-timers" blogs. I'm weird. It's cool. Hee hee.
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# Chrissy 2010-01-14 09:20
I read your blog because I often feel like I am going to loose all of my hair (one perfectly dyed piece at a time) when my son (or husband) do ridiculous things. I only have one child, a toddler (well, and another baby on the way). So reading your blog makes me feel secure in the knowledge that there are stay at home mommy’s out there that pull it off with class (without being fake – like most of the mommies at my baby gym, in my neighborhood, well, just about everywhere). So to sum it up, I read your blog because you rock.
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# Cara 2010-01-14 09:21
Hi! No lurking for me! I love reading your blog. Love hearing your opinions. Keep 'em coming!
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# Amber Ralls 2010-01-14 09:21
Hi there! My name is Amber and I am a friend of Kim at 3Peanuts. That is were I found your blog. I read you every day cause I am an immigrant and I also have 3 children. Plus you make me laugh. Happy D-Day.
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# Jennifer 2010-01-14 09:22
I love your blog and your sense of humor!
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# Casey 2010-01-14 09:23
I've commented before, so I guess I'm not a "lurker" per se, but I figured I'd comment anyway.

You're fabulous, yo!
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# Sourire11 2010-01-14 09:31
Happy de-lurking day! Love the graphic!
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# Carol 2010-01-14 09:36
Hello! Within the past two months or so ago I came across your blog. Low and behold another Ohioan who suffers through this bone chilling winter with you! I'm about an hour or so south from you so I empathize. I heard a saying that made me think of your "lurkers"
"It's not stalking, it's running into you in a predetermind plan of action." (From the upcoming movie 'When In Rome'). You have a wonderful blog and I enjoy your humor!
Here's to a warm Ohio SOON!!
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# Michelle 2010-01-14 09:42
Hi! Read everyday. Love it! I have replied several times before, so I'm not de lurking, just commenting because I haven't in a while. I also am on your Fb friends list. Have a great day! Oh, and I love the flasher pic!!!
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# lceel 2010-01-14 09:42
Darn. Caught in the act.

(I would never be brave enough to do this.)
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# Anti-Supermom 2010-01-14 09:43
I'll be curious to see how this goes ;)
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# Morgan 2010-01-14 09:43
I've been reading for a while now! Love this idea of a de-lurking day! :)

I have three children too, so I love hearing your stories. Makes me feel like I'm not the only one! Haha.
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# Catrina Dawson 2010-01-14 09:49
Delurking as well...HELLO!
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# Jennifer 2010-01-14 09:50
Hi!

I love reading your blog even though I don't comment very often!

I have one little girl.

Jennifer
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# Ed 2010-01-14 09:54
I lurk. But I've already exposed myself so I'm not de-lurking.

Regrettably, I spend a lot of time in my reader as opposed to visiting the individual blogs I actually read. (Time restraints--I know it's an excuse.)
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# cest yeux bruns 2010-01-14 09:56
I think I have commented once or twice before, but I'm b.e.g., and I love reading your stories about your family. It gives me pause to reflect on my own childhood, something I thuroughly enjoy!
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# Melissa 2010-01-14 09:58
I just started reading your blog this week - love the pictures and your humor. I live in NY and blog about my micropreemie wonder at www.catchupdaphne.blogspot.com
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# Mandi Bone 2010-01-14 10:00
I read. I love your blog. Your pictures are beautiful. I live in Ohio too. My daughter's birth family are from the Clevland area.
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# Marci 2010-01-14 10:05
I love reading your blog!! You make me laugh!!
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# Annie 2010-01-14 10:05
Hi! I regularly stalk your blog :) Love your photos and your wit! And... definitely loving the recipes.
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# Leslie A 2010-01-14 10:06
I love reading your blog...you are very witty and entertaining and you have great taste. You seem real...so here I am, a real reader. thanks.

Leslie in TN.
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# Melisa 2010-01-14 10:09
Howdy! I read your blog daily to see what you are up to. I have a 2 1/2 year old little girl that is always up to no good---middle child syndrome---but only second born and always treated like the "baby"! LOL. She always wants my makeup, lotion, and lipstick. Sound familiar?
Anyways, love your blog and your photography.
Take care,
Melisa (Florida)
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# Christine 2010-01-14 10:09
Yo, I'm here.
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# Meg 2010-01-14 10:11
i'm real!! at least i think i am ...
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# Katie 2010-01-14 10:12
Love reading the blog and loved the pickle soup recipe! No blog of my own yet.
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# tracey 2010-01-14 10:15
I'm not a lurker but yo.
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# Headless Mom 2010-01-14 10:15
Hello Pauline! Next time I see you we're sitting down for a chat-not like last summer where we hardly got to say hello!
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# Kelly C 2010-01-14 10:17
Hi! I've been reading your blog for over a year. So funny and so cute. Often, very touching! Thank you for the good read!!!

Kelly
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# Stephanie 2010-01-14 10:19
Hi Pauline! I'm a chronic lurker - going on two years now. I talk about you to my husband as if we're best friends. It's pretty creepy now that you mention it.
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# Laura 2010-01-14 10:22
Hello! I'm new to your blog and love this idea! My site is www.mythoughts-uninterrupted.blogspot.com
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# Cindy 2010-01-14 10:24
I read my niece's blog daily. She liked The Upside so I checked it out and I actually came over to your blog from there. I have been a dental assistant
for 30 years...
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# Jessi 2010-01-14 10:28
Yo!

Love reading your blog...always entertaining.
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# amanda 2010-01-14 10:31
i love your blog because you are great to read!! and because you're real. and because you're classy. ;0) love it!
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# Ashley 2010-01-14 10:32
Hi! Been a lurker for quite a while and have never commented. Love your blog though, so funny and cute! Your kids are adorable and I loved following your Project 365! Love your photos!
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# Claire 2010-01-14 10:36
Yo Pauline! Love love love the blog...I mean between the freaking adorable kiddos, great pictures, hilarious commentary and yes, the dash of class, how could I not?
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# marlys 2010-01-14 10:51
I have commented a couple of times. Because of you, I am raising my first as though she were my third. Thank you for letting me believe Pop-Tarts and McDonald's are okay (as well as many hugs and kisses and giggles and...)

I do a family blog (and it is rather lame).
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# Berta 2010-01-14 10:53
I have to admit that I blog stalk you. I really enjoy reading your blog. I stumbled across it through someone else's blog and haven't looked back. I like you because you are "real". You have stories that make me cry with emotion, laughter and sometimes frustration at the turns life sends us. Keep blogging!
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# Kellen 2010-01-14 11:02
Would love to say I am brave enough to blog, but mostly I just stalk GREAT writers/sharers like you! Love your way with words, and your family is beautiful. Thanks for sharing your world with the rest of us.
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# Nikki 2010-01-14 11:04
Hi, don't blog. Found yours through a friend. Bright spot of my week usually. You are a talented writer and a great photographer. Thanks for the honesty.
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# Danielle 2010-01-14 11:05
Hi! I really enjoy reading your blog. I have a blog too - www.dcphewitt.blogspot.com
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# Kalle 2010-01-14 11:08
OhMommy I've commented lots before. I love your blog and often find myself laughing out loud with your posts and saying "thank God that happens to other people too and not just me." Keep on blogging.
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# Lindsay 2010-01-14 11:09
Hi. You are a breath of fresh air for a mommy like me. You are just such a talented writer with awesome shoes. I love it. You inspire me to be a better mom and not worry (quite) so much about the times when I'm not.
My sons are also about the same age as your girls so it is nice to see some of the commonalities. And I suppose I am secretly planning on being their MIL in the future. We could have gorgeous grandchildren!
www.ourserenity.blogspot.com
:lol: Mama Lou
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# Jayme 2010-01-14 11:11
HI! I just was sent to your blog from motherhoodinnyc.com. This is my first time reading your blog and I love it. I am an Ohioan, from Toledo and I have a blog...www.randomblogette.wordpress.com. It is new so I am no where near as interesting as you! :)
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# Cita Online 2010-01-14 11:21
Officially delurking. I love your blog! I also immigrated to the US as a young child, so very much relate to the family stories. Have a great day!!
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# Karen 2010-01-14 11:22
Hi There! I've been reading for a few months and enjoy your humour.
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# Kasia 2010-01-14 11:27
LOL, could I just say I love Stephanie's comment, "Hi Pauline! I'm a chronic lurker - going on two years now. I talk about you to my husband as if we're best friends. It's pretty creepy now that you mention it."

My friends are all lurkers too - they often call me or come by and go "OMG, did you read your sister's blog yet, what do you think...?"

I.E Jen sent me a text at 7am yesterday saying "OMG, your grandma is in the USA - love her fur coat!" It was 7 am.
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# Chelsie 2010-01-14 11:27
I have been following you for a while now, but sometimes the comment page doesn't seem to work for me. I have a blog if you want to check it out.
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# K 2010-01-14 11:35
Love your blog & especially your pictures!
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# Tiffany 2010-01-14 11:36
Hi Pauline. I have been reading your blog for about a year now. I saw a link on a friend's blog. You are so real, and witty, and classy, and you seem like the ideal mom. You have a fabulous blog, because I feel like the things you are experiencing, I am also experiencing halfway across the world. I also share a kinship with you because you live in Ohio, my home state (where I hope to return someday.)

THank you for your blog. Have a great day!
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# Krystyn 2010-01-14 11:37
Holy moly! That's a lot of de-lurkers.

I'm de-lurking and I don't lurk!

Come de-lurk with me, too! I'm donating a $1 for every person that comments to relief in Haiti.
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# Melissa 2010-01-14 11:43
I love your blog, and have been reading for probably a year. My husband and I are DINKs(loving it so far), but maybe soon would love to add 1, 2, or 3 children(that Fifi is too much!!).
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# Cindi 2010-01-14 11:44
I've commented a few times. Love reading your blog. You are a great writer and photographer. My blog is readeatreadsleepread.blogspot.com/. Haven't been updating much, but I just got a laptop. Once my wireless router is set up (Tuesday), I plan to blog at least three times a week. Would love it if you'd visit.
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# reshmi 2010-01-14 11:58
Hello ...love your writing and photography
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# Casey Jo 2010-01-14 12:05
Hi!
Love your blog!
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# molly 2010-01-14 12:23
HIIIIIIII!

I'm so not using the flasher graphic because my mother will be all "Molly. Why is there a cartoon naked man on your blog? wtf child!"
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# Marian Jordan 2010-01-14 12:25
Hello Classy. Our kids are the same age. I'm due with our fourth in May though.... Enjoy your writing. Thanks for the entertainment.
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# Barbara 2010-01-14 12:27
Czesc Paulina!
I think I'm addicted to your blog!
I'm polish immigrant, firstborn in the house, mother to firsborn son.....
I read your blog because what you write is so true :-)!
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# Dianna 2010-01-14 12:30
Long-time reader, first-time commenter. I have been following you for about a year and I love your blog! I start my work day with you and your stories. Love the fashion, the kids and, oh the stilettos!
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# Melanie 2010-01-14 12:39
Hi...I came over from Motherhood in NYC. I just wanted to see your flasher. Now I'm hooked on your blog.
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# Tiffany 2010-01-14 12:39
I've been reading you about 8 months. I like the blog because you're a mom, have small kids (I do too), you're funny, I always like blogs that have fashion/product advice/reviews. Oh and I like pink.
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# Dziadek 2010-01-14 12:45
Ja czytam co dziennie ze dwa razy
Musi przeciez byc Cenzura
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# Emily 2010-01-14 12:48
Love your blog - and your kids are adorable! I've been reading for about 3 months! Great idea for de-lurker day :)
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# Monique 2010-01-14 13:00
Hi. I'm 24 years old and writting you from Sacramento, CA. I LOVE your blog. I have no idea how I found you, but I have been following you for about 6 months. I don't blog. (You can call me a "peppin tom" wait... that sounds gross but you get what I'm trying to say. :-? ) I don't have kids yet, but when I do I hope that I am as good a mother as you are. Thanks for all your wonderful posts and pictures. :lol:
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# Mary 2010-01-14 13:00
Hey there! I'm a constant reader but not a constant commenter. I too, have a blog...www.murryssnapshots.blogspot.com
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# Lauren Humphrey 2010-01-14 13:01
Hey, I love reading your blog. I have a blog too!

happyhoneymoon.blogspot.com
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# Amanda Torres 2010-01-14 13:03
Love your blog! Love your views on motherhood, reading about your interesting family history. Can identify with a majority of these stories as I have small children also...I don't comment because I have 30 minutes to wolf down my lunch! Thanks for being so honest!
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# Heather Marrou 2010-01-14 13:08
Hi there! I love reading your blog. You make me laugh, I like reading about you and your family and I enjoy seeing your pictures. I have a blog too @ heatheronthehomefront.blogspot.com that I started while my husband was deployed and I just haven't stopped!
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# amy2boys 2010-01-14 13:09
Hi Pauline! (You coming to Blissdom?)
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# POM 2010-01-14 13:29
Hello! Happy Delurker Day! (did i spell that right?)
Let's see, uhh...I have a blog too! Come visit me! What a cutey idea...thanks for the opportunity!
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# Kristacular 2010-01-14 13:40
I'm delurking! I love your blog and subscribe via Google Reader! I love your cute little polish grandmother and your children!
Thanks for the entertainment!
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# Jessee R. 2010-01-14 13:43
*waves* Hi!
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# AmazingGreis 2010-01-14 13:44
I lurve you and your blog, but you already knew that. Hope to see you again soon!
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# Issa 2010-01-14 13:47
Yo, I'm here. ;)

I am bad about commenting. Esp. right now. But I always read.
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# Kirstin 2010-01-14 13:52
Just found your blog! So interesting about your grandmother-how does she like America?
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# Habbala 2010-01-14 13:52
I definitely always read, sometimes comment. I love you and your blog. Here is my blog habbala.blogspot.com
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# Kate 2010-01-14 13:57
Hi! I love reading about your sweet kids and family!
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# Kate 2010-01-14 13:57
Hi!
I rarely comment, but visit frequently. Your blog always makes me happy, you have such beautiful children and memories with them. I hope to have the same some day!
I'm fairly new to blogging but you can check me out here: thebabytrials.blogspot.com/
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# Sophie, Inzaburbs 2010-01-14 14:07
What's this? The first day I drop by to lurk and you want me to delurk?
That's more than a little intimidating! ;-)

(Actually I used to lurk here every day, but had to take a break from reading blogs. So ... hello again!)
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# Moni 2010-01-14 14:11
Hi! I am de-lurking. I read your posts daily. I enjoy your writing style. I am not an immigrant, but my dad is from Germany and I like hearing about your Polish family. I also am a mother of 3 and like to hear your stories of the kids. Thanks!
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# Michele 2010-01-14 14:15
Hello! Love your blog. We have so much in common. 1. I have a blog, too; 2. I am married to a dentist; 3. I have three children (2 girls and 1 boy, and 4. I love stilettos and peep toes (as does my 2-year-old). Unfortunately, I'm not nearly as witty as you are, although I wish I was.
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# Krista 2010-01-14 14:17
Hi! I'm Krista, or @ladybuggin and my blog is www.womanscurve.com. I read your blog for several reasons: A.) because you are absolutely hilarious B.) I'm in love with the pictures you post of your children C.) Your parents live in Chicago (where my parents live) and you live in Ohio (where I currently live), which makes us practically the same person D.) Your sense of fashion amazes me and E.) I thoroughly enjoy driving my husband crazy by saying "It's kwilling me bawdly" any time I'm in pain, thanks to your little Fifi. Also, you're just awesome in general. So glad to have met you through your blog and twitter!
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# Amiee 2010-01-14 14:19
I visit everyday and have been an avid reader for a long time. You are such a great writer and an inspiration to this frumpy mommy!!! I have 5 kids and would love to have the fashion sense that you have!! Thanks for your great writing and for always making me laugh!!
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# katelyn 2010-01-14 14:25
Hi, I visit your blog because I too live in the Cleveland area, and love all the bloggers in this area. I too have a blog, it's a newbie. And even though I don't have kids, I love hearing your stories!

Oh and your photographs are just awesome.
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# HaB 2010-01-14 14:27
I de-lurked forever ago - but don't comment probably as often as I should. LOL. I think I found you via someone's blog roll...but, sadly I don't remember who's.
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# KLT 2010-01-14 14:28
Hello, I've been lurking around here for a while. I think I found your blog one day while randomly following links from a friend's blog. I stayed because I enjoyed reading. I find your blog interesting because my life is so different than yours and also because my mother-in-law was born in Poland.
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# sarah 2010-01-14 14:43
I lurk and comment when the time allows. I love your blog. I have posted this on my site thanks =)
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# Kimber 2010-01-14 14:51
What an awesome idea. And yes I've been a lurker for awhile.

My sites are: kimberbphotography.com

kimberspace.com
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# Kristin 2010-01-14 14:52
Hi! I can't remember how I found your blog but you were the first blogger at BlogHer '09 that I introduced myself to. I literally stopped you in front of the hotel to introduce myself. And you were as gracious in person as you are online. I started a blog to document my family's life as we went from a family of 2, to 3 last January to soon to be 4 this May.

Time to put this up on my site...
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# clarkinfestedwaters 2010-01-14 14:52
Yo, yo! I found you through a dear friend, and am a fan because you are a terrific story teller, and quite the classy gal. Like many authors I love, I keep coming back for more.

Thanks for starting my days with a smile, moment of awww, and the occasional snort of coffee. Much love.
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# JulieBouf 2010-01-14 14:53
I'm not a lurker, but I figured I'd give you some comment love anyway. Love your pics, your funny stories, and stories about your immigrant family.
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# jennifer 2010-01-14 14:56
HI. I come because I like you. I like your pictures. I like your kids.

I have a blog. It's called Playgroups are no place for children. I hope you'll stop by sometime. :) (Again.)
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# Jennifer 2010-01-14 15:04
Hi there! I love this site because I'm from roughly the same area (NE Ohio) and I love the pictures you take. I'm been coming around for quite awhile. My favorite posts are when you cook with the little one and post pics/recipes.
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# Tesa 2010-01-14 15:11
Hi. Great idea! I don't lurk, I usually comment but sometimes a couple of days pass between comments. I'm from the Cleveland area so I feel a bit connected to your blog especially when you write about places nearby. Looking forward to reading more!
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# kathyo 2010-01-14 15:22
Hey... love your blog and the way you always look so positively at life no matter what it gives you. No blog even though you got me thinking...ummmm
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# 3 Peanuts 2010-01-14 15:29
Hi There..,I have a sore throat or I would talk more. You know who I am though:) After all we will be future in-laws! Hey I have a great giveaway going until tonight!
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# ainsley 2010-01-14 15:33
hi :)
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# steph 2010-01-14 15:36
Hello! I love you blog:) mine is stephbrownthinks.blogspot.com
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# Ashley 2010-01-14 15:40
I'm glad that you did this! I've been reading your blog for quite a while but I dont think I've EVER commented.
I love reading your blog because its a moment of quiet and rest when I can take a break from my insane busy life and read about someone else's insane busy life!
I'm currently working as a NICU nurse, a grad student, trying to play a wedding (May 1st, 2010 YAY!), AND trying to get my house sold...
so anytime i read your blog it's like i'm looking into the quieter family life i'm SO looking forward to!
Thanks :)
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# Ashley 2010-01-14 15:41
haha PLAN a wedding. majorly different than "play" wedding.
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# Jaina 2010-01-14 16:44
Congrats on the engagement and best of luck with the wedding! Just starting to plan mine! :)
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# Emily 2010-01-14 15:49
Technically, I guess I am a lurker but you know I read your posts. I usually have trouble with leaving comments (took me three times today before my computer let me leave this one). Totally relate to your posts about the kids- feel like you are writing about my life some days!
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# Kim 2010-01-14 15:56
I am here.. always.. just not commenting as much.. xoxoxoxo
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# Jennifer 2010-01-14 16:10
Wow! Look at all the lurkers. Lol!
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# Stephanie 2010-01-14 16:28
Oh, goodness! You finally dragged me out! I've been reading for most of a year, but I don't know if I've commented, or if I have, it's been no more than once or twice. I'm also in the Cleveland burbs and also Polish-American (though enough generations here that we're almost entirely assimilated). So glad you have your grandmother here now -- such a blessing to you and your kids to have her within a day's drive -- and glad she's got the right pierzyna (sp?), even if it's not the "best" one! Reading your blog has made me want to write one of my own, so today, I finally started! Thank you for the inspiration.
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# Kristin K 2010-01-14 16:34
OK! I admit it! I've been a lurker since November 2009. I was planning to tell you the next time I saw you at Playmatters, I swear! I've recently graduated with my M.A. in Speech Pathology and have been reconnecting with my old SAHM life before I start working. You see, the summer before my youngest daughter began first grade, I decided that I am not the type of girl who can be productive at home all day while the kids are in school. I would be hooked on AMC and the Hallmark Channel in no time! So off I went to a couple of local colleges. I'm hoping to work in a skilled nursing/rehab facility...soon! As it turns out, my girls (12 and 9)don't need me as much as they used to. They now have interests outside of our little family. Your blog reminds me of the days when we went on 4-5 field trips per week with the SECPTA. (Hell, if was going to plan the trips, I may as well take advantage, right?) I also enjoy your Polish recipes...my dad is 100% Polish (American born) and I heard his Babci (Polish born) was a fabulous cook. I'm planning to make the pork and sauerkraut dish for our family's Super Bowl Party. I'm sure it'll be a hit! AND, I LOOOOOVE your photography. You have a gift, plus I can tell that you work very hard - it's not easy, I know! I took several photograpy classes in college. Plus, I agree with you politically, down to the fact that MY husband (like yours) watches FOX News every night, which drives me bonkers.
+ U R a good writer ;-)
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# Jaina 2010-01-14 16:43
I'm not a lurker! I
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# Flea 2010-01-14 17:00
Holy moley! Lotsa comments, woman! May I swipe the graphic for my own blog?
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# Jessica Bryan 2010-01-14 17:01
I am real...down the street...and enjoy Classy Chaos every morning with my java whether I comment or not.
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# Melisa with one S 2010-01-14 17:10
Delurking!
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# Tyne White 2010-01-14 17:13
Love you... and a faithful follower of your blog!
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# Monda 2010-01-14 17:14
Hi! I read your blog daily and usually leave a comment. I have enjoyed reading your blog over the last couple of years! We seem to share a lot of the same "likes" so I enjoy reading about your kids, fashion and family stories!
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# Kristy 2010-01-14 17:16
Hello! I love your blog and think you take amazing pictures. :)
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# Colleen 2010-01-14 17:21
Hi! Just clicking on over through my reader to do a little delurking.

I unfortunately never seem to remember to post a delurking post until it's way late in the day.
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# St 2010-01-14 17:45
Hi! Newish reader, found you on twitter during Nestle maybe? And I live in Ohio too!
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# Draft Queen 2010-01-14 17:47
Hello! I'm here. I am a terrible commenter, but I always read.
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# Sue Ann 2010-01-14 17:48
Hi-I am de-lurking! Wanted too a million times but this is a good excuse! Love your blog...you seem very real and down to earth..in a classy way! :)
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# Anette 2010-01-14 18:06
I love to come by and check out your cute blog for fun style and photography ideas. I also enjoy your posts about your polish traditions since I moved here from Norway and are trying to keep some of my own intact both for my two kids and myself.
Thanks for sharing your classy life!
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# Keyona 2010-01-14 18:22
I try to comment when I have time. I love your blog! I think you've visited mine once. Stop by and say hello sometime! :)
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# Sarah Mattingly 2010-01-14 18:33
Hi. My name is Sarah. And i totally love your blog :) Your photography skills are amazing, your kids are adorable, and you are such an insightful mom! yeah, we now do the "2 truths and a fake" at our house now, to get my son to talk about his day at school. all b/c I read your blog :)
I don't have one (just created an account years ago, so that I could read my best friend's private blog) but I AM on facebook, and we're friends on there. I am all about the facebook :)
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# Kim 2010-01-14 18:47
Hiya - I'm de-lurking. I have you on my bloglines and have been reading for a while. I enjoy your writing and love how much you love your family which comes through with humor in your posts - great pictures too!
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# Kate Coveny Hood 2010-01-14 18:51
I usually comment when I drop by - but it's always good to get a delurk reminder. Do you think I didn't get many comments on my post today because people weren't aware of the delurk holiday or because duct tape was involved and it made them question my mothering skills? I'll go with the former!

-Kate
www.thebigpieceofcake.com
www.wishingtrue.com
www.stylekeywest.blogspot.com
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# audrey 2010-01-14 19:07
Hi! (waving) I usually visit via Twitter when I see you have a new post up. I'm there as @thelewis4. :)
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# Margie 2010-01-14 19:31
Hi Pauline! I check your blog every day, but haven't been very commentative lately (I just made that word up- like it?)- keep up the good work!
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# Karen 2010-01-14 19:40
Love your blog!!
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# melissa 2010-01-14 19:59
my goodness you have a ton of lurkers.
xoxo
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# Chris 2010-01-14 20:07
Happy Delurking Day!
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# Elly 2010-01-14 20:22
I've only been lurking for a little while, every now and then I'd see you comment on blogs I read. :) I was pretty intrigued with your 365 post, I'm just over 100 pictures in, and I'm so impressed you got all the way though! I think it was that post more than your others that got me lurking :)
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# Jessica 2010-01-14 20:37
Peek a boo :)
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# Kristin 2010-01-14 20:37
I read your blog because it seems like you do such nice things with your kids. I am a new mom in the same area and I especially like reading blogs about the activities you do as a family. Sometimes it seems as though there are not a whole of things to do in Cleveland, but you find such nice events to attend and places to go. Keep it up, so though of us less imaginative can follow, haha!
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# Kristin 2010-01-14 22:59
Um I meant those of us, just thought I'd translate.
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# Suzanne 2010-01-14 20:39
Hello from Canada
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# Megan Bruce 2010-01-14 20:47
I love your blog! I read it everyday.
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# rimarama 2010-01-14 20:47
Hi Pauline :)
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# Jimaie 2010-01-14 20:51
Hi Pauline! I comment every now & again but am always reading :) And hey! We're Twitter friends too!
I don't remember it was a year and a half or 2 yrs ago that I first started reading your blog but I kept readin b/c
1. You fascinated me! You live a life similar to mine yet oh so different. I remember the first post I read of yours featured one of your pairs of Louboutons in their dustbag and all I could think was *droooooool* When I grow up can I be like OHmommy??
2.Your photography is beautiful. I adore big bright crisp photos & you never disapoint! :D
3. You keep it real & I admire that in any mommy blogger. It makes you seem like a real friend as opposed to some untagible celebrity blogger ;D hee!
Hooray for Delurker Day & holy moley you've got a lot fans m'lady! :D
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# Sherry 2010-01-14 20:56
*guilty* I've mostly been a lurker, might have commented once when I discovered I share birthdays with Lola! I have been following your blog since before Fifi could walk. Yup, it's been THAT long.

I love your writing style, I love your classy clothes, I love your stilettos, I adore your kids, I love your photos (yup, been following the 365 project and hoping very much you will do 365-season2!)

I'm from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, which is sunny ALL year long, and when I see your snow, I envy you! The grass is always greener...

Do drop by sunny Malaysia
asmorgasbordofstuff.blogspot.com
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# Kimberly Hosey 2010-01-14 21:01
I'm totally late to the game! But hello, and Happy Delurking Day! I will definitely be visiting (and maybe actually commenting) more. Head over my way if you get a chance!
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# Kimberly Hosey 2010-01-14 21:02
Also, duh! I knew I "knew" you. You're my Flickr contact. Your photos are lovely.
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# Inveterate Optimist 2010-01-14 21:02
Delurking just for you! I love reading your blog. And your Christmas wish list video post had me rolling. And seriously reconsidering the use of lip gloss. tIO x
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# Heather 2010-01-14 21:09
Officially making my presence known from Fort Wayne, IN :) I've been visiting for about a year, but have gone back through all the archives! Love the pictures and the way you tell the stories of your life. Plus, you've totally inspired me to break out of my boring mommy wardrobe and dress like a woman again!
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# Jodie P 2010-01-14 21:14
I read your blog through Google Reader. I've looked through all of your archives, and just enjoy what you blog about. I have a small addiction to blogs.
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# Jessi 2010-01-14 21:23
Hey, I don't think I've commented here before, so I'm doing it now. I read via RSS, too. :)
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# Heather B 2010-01-14 21:30
*hanging head in shame* Sorry it has taken me all day to comment! I do comment every once in a while but should be more consistent! Thanks for a daily laugh and I thought your 365 project was brilliant! Wish mine was half as good! ;) Happy Delurking Day!
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# Kelly 2010-01-14 21:33
Hi Pauline! Love your blog and your photos. I'm just a college student & I can't even remember how I found your blog (I read a few "mommy blogs") I look forward to your newest pictures, post, or tweet. I hope to capture my children's lives through photos like you do & also keep up a gym routine like you! HA!
Happy de-lurking day :)
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# Cathy 2010-01-14 21:56
Hi Pauline-
I met you at the Nestle Family Event and have been reading your blogs since. I signed up for the email alerts and love receiving your updates regularly. I'm a fairly new Gramee (was a SAHM for 15 yrs). I forward many of your updates to my own daughter (a new mom)- I find them very inspirational. Thank you!
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# Angie of Nothing 2010-01-14 22:20
Hey!
You're awesome!
The End
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# anymommy 2010-01-14 22:20
xo, one of my favorite blogger-friends.
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# Crystal D 2010-01-14 22:22
I am not a "lurker" but I wanted to join in since you are donating $1 per comment to Haiti. xoxo
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# punkinmama 2010-01-14 22:23
Way to go! Hoping a company steps up and matches!
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# Jamie 2010-01-14 22:24
I am also from Ohio and I also have a blog...very awesome of you to donate! :)
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# Sarah @ SmallSlice 2010-01-14 22:24
Hi! I read your blog. I'm a bad commenter though. I have a blog but barely update anymore.

Awesome donating $1 for each comment!
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# Nap Warden 2010-01-14 22:27
Duh...I retweeted you, and forgot to delurk:P
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# Christine 2010-01-14 22:27
I admit I am a lurker but I will try to do better!
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# Melissa 2010-01-14 22:32
You rock. Seriously.
Especially being a fellow Ohio-an (I live in Stow), this does us proud. ;)

Come on, Cleveland businesses, show the big hearts we know you've got...
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# Candace 2010-01-14 22:36
Very awesome!!
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# lynette 2010-01-14 22:36
I often read, but don't commment, so Hello!
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# Jennifer 2010-01-14 22:38
Yo. I'm still here! :)
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# designhermomma 2010-01-14 22:38
I could never be a lurker on this blog. But sometimes I'm too lazy to come up with anything witty to say.

Love your sassy style.
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# rebecca 2010-01-14 22:43
Wow, you have readers girl! i am here to stay :lol:
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# Amy 2010-01-14 22:44
From my chaotic world (www.mychaoticbliss.com) to yours kudos for stepping up and doing something to help those affected by the earthquake in Haiti!
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# MommyTime 2010-01-14 22:44
What a great idea. It's not like I'm de-lurking! But I wanted to add to your pot -- and to say that I hope a business DOES match you. That would be awesome! Good for you, my friend. I am impressed.
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# Jayna @ Yankee Drawl 2010-01-14 22:45
Pauline, I've always loved reading your stories. When we were down south, it was a welcome slice of the hometown. And now, I'll be back to that same feeling in a few weeks. I'm so glad I found you, and that we've had the chance to get to know each other just a tiny bit.
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# Mama Kat 2010-01-14 22:50
Hi!

I'm fairly new here too and found you via Twitter. :) I don't know what took me so long, I think you're an excellent writer.
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# Zoeyjane 2010-01-14 22:54
Hello. I have a blog too. ;)
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# Jill 2010-01-14 22:58
I feel like a lurker these days as I can't get my tush into gear to blog... or even visit my 'friends' these days. Happy DL day!
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# jo 2010-01-14 23:02
Woohoo! love you!
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# Rachel - 2010-01-14 23:38
You know I'm not a lurker ;-) Mostly. I read it all, I just rarely come out from my reader.

Love you doll
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# Emily 2010-01-14 23:46
Hi, I am delurking! I love your blog and the photos of your family! You are hilarious. I have 3 children like you, a girl, boy and girl, but mine are now 14,13 and 11! Reading about your children brings back many memories, they grow up fast! And my 3rd child is just like Fifi!
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# Rebecca @ Toothwhale 2010-01-14 23:47
Hi! You drew me in through your tweets. I put your blog in my reader when I realized I was always clicking through Twitter when you tweeted about a new post. (I also was inspired by your 365 to start my own, but I told you that last week.)
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# Mary 2010-01-14 23:48
Hi, there. follow you on Twitter and enjoy your blog. My blog is The Writer's Block at www.writingmomof3.com.
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# Kate 2010-01-14 23:55
I confess...I've been guilty of lurking around your site for almost a year! You inspire me to blog more with your humor, great spirit and honest tone! Of course, that being said, I haven't blogged in like a billion years since we brought my daughter home :lol:
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# Stefani 2010-01-15 00:11
Hi! I began reading your blog about a year ago. I love your writing style and photography. I just started my own blog on the first of this year doing the pic a day blog, 14 days in and Im still going strong!
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# Amy Kramer 2010-01-15 00:16
Total lurker. Love, love your blog. Found you on Twitter and you make me laugh. Thank you for keep on keeping on.
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# Kerri 2010-01-15 00:35
Hi! First time here. Stopping by from SITS. I blog also, about my chronic illness called myasthenia gravis. Fantastic thing you're doing here for the people in Haiti. God bless you! I hope that you find a business to match you!
Kerri
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# Karen Bannan Stealey 2010-01-15 00:40
Since I saw you tweet that you are still awake...

I started following you on Twitter and now, as a fellow mommy blogger, I read your blog. Love the stories about your kids. I can relate to a lot of what you say. Thanks so much for writing!
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# InspiredDreamer 2010-01-15 00:41
Hey there! What a great idea, Delurker Day. I love it!! I wonder how many lurkers I have... I know I apparently need to get comments for my life to be validated... but that's my post for Saturday. (I do hope you'll swing by and read it!)

Have an Extraordinary Day!
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# Cheryl 2010-01-15 00:42
I love your blog. I have commented a few times before. But I read it way more than I comment. :) You are an amazing writer, completely real. You are a true inspiration to me. Thanks.
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# Debra 2010-01-15 00:50
Really funny. Thanks so much for writing!
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# Adrian 2010-01-15 00:51
Wow, I hope we're not breaking your budget! The SITS girls Twittered about this, so I came over to visit. It's very cool of you offering to donate to such a great cause. Big hugs to you.
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# Stacy 2010-01-15 00:56
Hi...great idea! Stopping in from SITS :-*
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# MandiPandi 2010-01-15 01:41
Hello, stopping by from SITS, what you are doing is so wonderful thanks for donating! BTW, I LOVE the de-lurker thing! lol!
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# crystal 2010-01-15 02:58
I have been enjoying your blog!! I study herbs and my hubby is in a heavy metal band .
Cheers to delurking!!
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# crystal 2010-01-15 02:59
Oh i forgot, i missed the pickle soup recipe but on the search through your blog for it right now :)
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# Laura 2010-01-15 03:23
saw you on SITS. What you are doing is fantastic.
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# Miss E 2010-01-15 03:27
I'm no lurker, it's just hard to comment from work (wait, what?! I would never blog from work. Ok, you caught me...cats out of the bag)

Such a great cause!
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# Maya 2010-01-15 03:36
What a great idea, on both counts! Coming to you via Mama Kat :-)
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# Jenny Woolf 2010-01-15 03:51
Hello there! delurking. Right now I'm promoting my new book, so if anyone feels like checking out the Facebook page I would love to see you there! ... www.facebook.com/.../279783498065?ref=ts
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# dysfunctional mom 2010-01-15 04:23
You are awesome, what a wonderful thing to do!
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# Quasi Serendipita 2010-01-15 04:43
Brilliant idea!
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# Brittany 2010-01-15 05:18
I have a blog! :)

brittanyciara.blogspot.com

This is such a wonderful and heartfelt thing for you to do. I wish you the best.
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# Vivianne 2010-01-15 06:53
Hi! I have a blog also. You are doing a wonderful thing with the haiti relief. Glad I stopped by.
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# Naomi Hattaway 2010-01-15 07:08
dudette ... seriously ...

You are going to be smiling for days ... and have a LOAD of blogs to visit now !!

You "had me at" the spot where you said you were from somewhere in between an Amish Wal-Mart and a Saks ... I wonder if I still have my original email to you about that?

Add my $1 to the pot for haiti!
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# Fiona 2010-01-15 07:19
Lurking from Scotland. Found you through a link from another blog - cannot remember which one. Loved the 365 project. Happy de-lurker day!
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# Shell 2010-01-15 07:33
Happy SITS day!
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# The Mommyologist 2010-01-15 07:35
Stopping by from SITS! I thought it was so great that you are donating to Haiti!!
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# Jeannie 2010-01-15 07:35
Over from SITS!

What an awesome thing to do to raise money! BRAVO!!!!

I have a blog and if you'd like to pop over, I'd love to have you!!
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# Tressa 2010-01-15 07:38
Hi! Lurking from Centeral Ohio and I love seeing all the hidden places to visit in Cleveland.
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# TrenchesofMommyhood 2010-01-15 07:46
I love that you're doing this! I've been reading you as long as I can remember...I feel like I "know" you even though we've never met in person!
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# Elizabeth 2010-01-15 07:58
I didn't realize you were a Cleveland-area blogger-- I'm from NE Ohio originally, and even though I've been gone for almost a decade now, it's still the city closest to my heart.

Thanks for raising money for such a great cause. I hope you do find a generous business in my generous hometown to match your support!

~Elizabeth
Confessions From A Working Mom
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# Pam 2010-01-15 08:02
Stopping by from SITS to help collect money for Haiti. You are so nice to do this. I hope you get the matching funds.
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# Stephanie @ Geezees 2010-01-15 08:04
I love that your doing this...what an awesome way to raise money!!
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# LisaDay 2010-01-15 08:08
Happy De-Lurking Day, Pauline. It's so generous of you to be donating to the Haiti relief, which hurts my heart every time I think about it. Good luck getting matching donations.

I found you on SITS.

LisaDay
www.thisandthatday.blogspot.com/
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# Lynley 2010-01-15 08:36
Okay...so it technically is not delurking day anymore. I am late to the party.

I have been lurking around your blog for over a year. I love your honesty and your sense of style. Keep up the good work!
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# Miranda 2010-01-15 08:39
HI! Coming over from SITS today. I am new to blogging (like 1 week new), please stop by!
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# Kelly 2010-01-15 08:39
I love your photography. I love your funny stories. I love the stories about your traditions. I'm local, so I love your posts about Cleveland.
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# Dziadek 2010-01-15 08:40
Yes ,now is mine turn
From now, my business will pay $1.00 per comments.Up to $500.00.
Who is next??
www.domitp.com
Pozdrawiam i dziekuje Pauline
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# Working Mommy 2010-01-15 08:56
I have a blog as well and am stopping over from SITS!! I think what you're doing is great!

~WM
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# SueH 2010-01-15 08:56
Just found you through Kat at Mama Losin It. I look forward to reading more. Thanks for donating to such a worthy cause
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# Lynn 2010-01-15 09:02
Although my mom said never to flash my privates in public, and she's right, I am going to "show" my face here for a great cause you are doing for Haiti and on behalf of my family I throw my virtual arms around you and give you a big Haitian hug! Thank you... (((big hug)))

My best, Lynn
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# Scary Mommy 2010-01-15 09:03
Good for you, P. And GO CLEVELAND-- What awesome company will step up?

Another buck less for you. :)
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# RockyCat 2010-01-15 09:11
Cough up a buck for me, mkay? Oh, and stop by my place for Blasphemous Friday, if you're so inclined.
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# Gods Favorite Shoes 2010-01-15 09:13
What an honoroable donation for you to make! Visiting from SITS
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# Dorothy 2010-01-15 09:14
"Show us your privates" HAHAHA! I love it! I'm stopping by from SITS :) Thank you for being so generous with your donations for Haiti. With your exposure on SITS today, I'm sure you'll get plenty of comments here. It would totally rock if MORE than one business would match you, don't you think? If you're craving sweets, stop by my blog sometime :)
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# Lisa 2010-01-15 09:16
Hi Pauline. I have visited once or twice and I like your blog but unfortunately, I struggle to read blogs right now- I just don't have enough time in the day! I'm in Austin, TX and have 3 kids as well- Sophie (6), Sam (3.5) and Little Anthony (15 mo). This is a wonderful thing you are doing, I hope you find a company to match.
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# Jessica Shrock 2010-01-15 09:24
I love your blog! My family and I live in NE Ohio too.
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# Laura 2010-01-15 09:25
Hi, I blog too. Have never come across a Delurker Day. Very interesting. I sponsor a 4-year-old girl from Haiti through World Vision & I am really worried about her & her family.
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# Belle 2010-01-15 09:38
Found you by way of SITS today. Wonderful idea to support the cause in Haiti and to get other bloggers involed also.
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# Pam 2010-01-15 09:40
Hi...dropping in from SITS...checking out your blog. I am new to SITS so I am just getting out there. Visit my blog at
pam-lifethroughmyeyes.blogspot.com/
Thanks and have a great day
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# HappyHourSue 2010-01-15 09:40
OMG how much fun is delurker day???????? its like being in 7th grade on Valentines day when you're sure you're not gonna get a lollipop but then you get some!!!!!!!! sort of.
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# SoccerMom 2010-01-15 09:40
Wow, It looks like you have alot of reading to do today. Isn't that Great! Having so many friends to share your thoughts with. I started bloggin myself recently as a way to relieve stress. It was suppose to be just something I did for myself, and then I found it was nice also to read other ppls blogs. Not sure how long I will do this, I suppose as long as it continues to keep me stress free.
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# Mary 2010-01-15 09:42
Hi! I'm still relatively new to the world of blogging...both reading and writing. But yours is fabulous! One of my fav's.
Feel free to check out mine nuttyparenting.blogspot.com
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# Shell 2010-01-15 09:49
I've just visited your blog through SITS. Great blog. great sense of humor in your writing. Look forward to reading more!
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# Mel 2010-01-15 09:50
I'm just visiting from SITS.:) This is very cool!
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# amy 2010-01-15 09:54
This is an amazing thing you are doing, what an awesome way to give back. Thank you.
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# Sandra 2010-01-15 09:55
Yo! I'm a lurker for over a year now. I keep coming back for your family stories and your beautiful photographs.
Sandra in New Mexico
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# Allyson 2010-01-15 10:00
Hi, I'm trying to contact you on twitter. Hopefully I have better luck here. The company I work for is interested. Have you found a company yet?
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# Evonne 2010-01-15 10:01
Hi! I found your blog through MamaKat. This is awesome thing you're doing to help out!

Feel free to check out my blog
www.theumbels.com
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# Sharalyn 2010-01-15 10:04
Delurking to say, I really enjoy your blog, and have been challenged to many new things. I'm currently working on beginning a blog of my own, but I don't have one yet. :-)
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# Kallay 2010-01-15 10:04
I've heard about this on three different blogs now so I had to come by and show some support for Haiti. Plus, I get to visit a new blog, which is always exciting! What a fantastic idea this is. Your generosity is amazing. Stop by and visit my blog if you like random humor. God Bless...
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# Chaotic Kristy 2010-01-15 10:07
Hi, I'm stopping over from SITS to say hi and that I also have a blog. This De-Lurker day is an awesome idea.

chaotickristy.blogspot.com
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# Dorkys 2010-01-15 10:08
What a wonderful idea! Thanks so much for doing your part to help the earthquake victims. I actually have a link to a list of ways to help on my blog.
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# Joanne 2010-01-15 10:13
Hi there. I just stopped over from SITS to try to help. Love the Delurking Day idea. :)
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# Valerie 2010-01-15 10:15
Dropping by from Mama Kat's. I think it's awesome you are donating a $1 for every comment. What a great way to help using blogging.

Kudos to you :)
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# leslie 2010-01-15 10:15
Trying to help you get to $300! Very admirable!
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# Michelle 2010-01-15 10:33
Found you on SITS. Stop by my blog when you have time: There Must Be More To Life Than Dishes and Laundry... www.brennbug.blogspot.com

Good luck with your fundraising efforts!
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# Maddy 2010-01-15 10:36
I'm not exactly a lurker because this is the 1st time I've visited your blog. Learned of it through the SITS site. But I think you're doing a wonderful thing by donating a $1 toward the earthquake relief efforts. I'm here to help the cause :)
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# Mike Driehorst 2010-01-15 10:37
Great idea. Haven't read through all the comments but do name the businesses that are matching.

-Mike
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# annsrants 2010-01-15 10:37
I'm IN! And I'm paying it forward, using your idea.

You're a blogging inspiration, Pauline. With your beautiful soulful writing, gorgeous photos and huge heart.

Thank you.
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# Joanne 2010-01-15 10:37
Thanks for giving to Haiti, stopping by from SITS.
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# melissa 2010-01-15 10:38
love your blog, dear!!
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# Patti McKenna 2010-01-15 10:39
Great idea! I'll certainly stop by and visit more often! Dad: the pic is funny!
To answer your fundraiser, I'll donate $2 of every book purchased today to Haiti relief efforts.
Caution: Children Should Come With Warning Labels, the humorous realities of parenthood.
Visit: www.urbanedgepublishing.com to order and receive free shipping!
will return tomorrow a.m. and let you know how much you inspired me to donate!
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# Patti McKenna 2010-01-16 14:55
Reporting on Haiti fundraiser - sold two books, equals $4.00 donation. Extending drive thru Sunday in hopes to increase that amount.
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# Kristin @ Meanbean 2010-01-15 10:39
I love this idea, thank you for your generosity! :)

Heard about you from SITS, staying to learn more :)
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# Sarah 2010-01-15 10:42
Consider me de-lurked. My cousin-in-law's husband has family in Haiti so thank you!
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# Kimberli Green 2010-01-15 10:44
Hello! Stopping by from SITS...hoping to help a little with Haiti.

I'm a mom to two boys who couldn't be MORE different from eachother! I work full time, working my bachelor's degree, have a SEXY husband and in between all that, I find time to blog and to meet new friends.

Can't wait to read more of yours!
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# Jesslyn 2010-01-15 10:44
Helping you get to that $300 cap! Saw on SITS that you were donating $1 for every comment so thought I'd bop over. You have a very cute blog! Glad I've discovered it.

www.imageinterpreters.com
Liberating modest dressers from their frumpy wardrobes!
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# Arielle 2010-01-15 10:46
I'm a friend of Katelyn's who was directed to your blog by one of her tweets. I'm glad I took a look because you have some great stuff, and I will be subscribing to get more. Also, I'm so happy to be able to help contribute to any relief for Haiti.

-Arielle
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# Melanie 2010-01-15 10:47
What a great thing you are doing for the Haitians!
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# Lesley @Avalea 2010-01-15 10:48
Well how could I NOT come comment? This is a good thing you're doing here, sista. (hugs)
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# Emmy 2010-01-15 10:48
Hi! I came by from Mama Kat's today. I think I am going to have to have a look around though.

My dad totally calls me up and tells me the mistakes I make on my blog :)
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# Jen 2010-01-15 10:49
I wasn't here yesterday, picked a heck of a day to go internet-free huh. I am here today though and surely that counts for something.
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# Heather 2010-01-15 10:52
What a fantastic thing you are doing!
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# Brooke 2010-01-15 11:01
hi - not a lurker, but a first time visitor from your twitter post (reposted by an awesome lady that i follow)
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# Freddae 2010-01-15 11:10
Praying for Haiti!
Delurking.

Freddae'
coffeegodandme.blogspot.com
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# Me So Hongry 2010-01-15 11:17
What your doing for Haiti is great! I love the delurker idea.
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# Claire 2010-01-15 11:17
I'm commenting again to push you to #300! Thank you for doing this!!!
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# Stacy 2010-01-15 11:18
My delurking comes a day late! This takes a lot of courage you know! Love your photography and adorable relatable stories! There, now I'm no longer a stalker!
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# Jo 2010-01-15 11:22
Well, poop! I didn't make it before the 300 cap but I just wanted to say how much I appreciate what you're doing -- as an MS Fundraiser, I know that every dollar counts!

Many blessings and thanks!

Peace and Serenity,
~Jo
'The End Of The Rainbow: Life After Bankruptcy'
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# Helene 2010-01-15 11:32
Looks like you already reached your cap of 300 but I still wanted to come by and say hello!! What you're doing is a wonderful thing!
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# regina moore 2010-01-15 11:33
Hi there...I think it's awesome that you did this for Haiti. I know that I am pass the 300 limit but I wanted to say Thank you for being one of the "earth" angels. I will be one that keeps coming back and believe me I will let you know it by showing the SITSta LOVE in a comment.

Hugs,
Regi

I have a blog too. Southerooaks.blogspot.com
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# Romy 2010-01-15 11:34
Stopping by from SITS and it appears you hit your $300 mark :-)
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# Lynne 2010-01-15 11:41
I think your donation idea is absolutely fabulous! So nice of you!

I love the Delurking too - my blog is lynnegood.com/wordpress
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# justanothermomof2 2010-01-15 11:42
I'm also stopping by from SITS, but wanted to comment even though you hit your 300 mark. What an amazing thing to do! Will be following your blog from now on :)
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# Kim 2010-01-15 11:49
Hi!!! I have been reading your blog for quite sometime, but I bet you already know that?! I love your style, and choice of topics. Visiting your blog is a great way to enjoy a coffee, and tap into an inquiring mind. See you tomorrow! ;)
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# amy 2010-01-15 11:50
Well damn, aren't you a rockstar!!! I'm guilty of using the reader these days but you know I love you and your stories! I'm gonna try to actually comment a little more this year on blogs. And I always seem to be a day late on this delurker thing.
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# Tamaraq 2010-01-15 11:59
Hi there....just found your blog and love it! Lurking now!

Tamara
www.theunexperiencedmom.com
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# Tamara 2010-01-15 11:59
Who spells their own name wrong?! (Me, when I am exhausted!) ;-)
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# natalie 2010-01-15 12:12
Woot for your kindness toward those in Haiti. That is awesome.

I blog at The Bobby Pin - www.thebobbypin.com - nice to meet you!
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# Dee 2010-01-15 12:12
Am I the only one who got excited when I saw the pic :lol: Just kidding.

I Dee a real people lover. I have 3 blogs. I'll just leave one ceomum.blogspot.com

and a website which reveals my wacky side. My hubby loves it:

www.verysexymen.com

It's all good. Now let's help Haiti.
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# Goon Squad Sarah 2010-01-15 12:15
Well, you are already over 300 comments (DAMN!) but still, hi!
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# Anne-Marie Zincoski 2010-01-15 12:21
Hi,

I thought that picture was to remind us to get screened for intestinal cancer or something. LOL It's my first time on your blog and I'm not familiar with your sense of humor. On top of it I'm French-Canadian so dont be too hard on me. I'm new to blogging. I'm a reformed lurker. At the moment I just post mostly jokes or short comments on daily events. BTW great blog!
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# A2Z 2010-01-15 12:25
I'm still not understanding why it prints my name instead of my blogger name which is A2Z

My blog address is: Anne-Mariewithadash
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# Cecily R 2010-01-15 12:23
Hi. I'm Cecily. And I am not sophisticated. :)
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# Brandy 2010-01-15 12:33
Hey, glad it's capped, but I wanted to say hi anyway, and I will put this on my blog today. :)
thanks
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# Jessi 2010-01-15 12:42
You've hit the cap and I had already commented anyway, but I just wanted to stop back by and say how awesome it is that you're donating like this! I hope you find a business that will match your donation.
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# Pamela 2010-01-15 13:12
Hey there.... I'm glad you're capped too but still wanted to say hey! I have a blog too www.2muchtestosterone.blogspot.com The life and adventures of 4 boys and one lady (me!).
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# Katie L. 2010-01-15 13:25
hi! hooray for already meeting your $300 cap!!! that's pretty awesome! I'm stopping by from SITS. And I do have a blog....it's a mishmash of me: crafts, photography, recipes, a bit of a personal journal, and sometimes my kids and husband make an appearance! To be honest, I've never been here before, but I'm gonna go poke around a bit! Hope you have a great weekend! :)
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# Sarah 2010-01-15 13:32
Hi there! I just stopped by from SITS (because I have a blog too) and I think that Delurking picture is hilarious!
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# Kim 2010-01-15 13:43
I'm in Texas and I love reading your blog! You are a really cool hip super mom with great fashion and a great sense of self. You inspire me to be a better (read more spontaneous) mother. Thank you.
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# Sunday Stilwell 2010-01-15 13:46
Great delurker button. That cracks me up! :D
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# LeahRubin 2010-01-15 13:48
I know you've already maxed out the Haiti contributions, but I want to applaud you for doing it, all the same-- and I don't want to be a lurker!

Found you via SITS! Congrats!
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# Beth 2010-01-15 13:48
Yay for De-Lurker Day! I found your blog through SITS and immediately cracked up when I saw the graphic you'd chosen for De-Lurker Day. You're a riot!
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# Nana 2010-01-15 13:54
Hi,
Congrats on your big day. My computer would not let me link to Write Brain or Brained, anyway I too have a blog. I think what you are doing is great!
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# Sassily Yours... 2010-01-15 14:07
C'mon Cleveland! Bless your heart, let's show them the LOVE!
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# Becca 2010-01-15 14:15
Just came across your site and I love it! Can't wait to read more!
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# Sarah Beth 2010-01-15 14:40
Stopping by belatedly from SITS. Love the blog!
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# Betsy B. Honest 2010-01-15 14:49
This is a drive-by from mama kat's site. You're awesome!
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# tezsia 2010-01-15 15:04
new to blogging and found ya on another site :0)
my blog is about my journey for a year in a distorder i have .
www.365daysofchanges.blogspot.com
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# cindy w 2010-01-15 15:06
I'm a day late, but hi! Happy Delurking Day!
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# Kristen 2010-01-15 15:25
Hello. I'm late to this, but I thought I would still leave a comment.
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# camille 2010-01-15 15:56
delurker day. love it. very funny.

thanks for your donation!
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# A Forest Frolic 2010-01-15 16:41
Congrats on reaching 300! I know you have a cap but didn't want to be a lurker, tee hee. What a great thing you are doing...thank you!

Jamie :)
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# lis 2010-01-15 16:44
hi pauline
i delurked earlier this week but wanted to say i truly enjoy reading your posts! im looking forward to more apolonia stories! i used to teach preschool in a predominantly polish neighborhood and i just loved the people, so i really enjoy when you add some polish flavor in! have a great rest of the day and if you like, you can check me out at www.builtinbirthcontrol.com
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# Gigi 2010-01-15 16:53

This is a super thing you are doing God bless you. It amazes me how there are so many that really care and not taking as these people had it bad enough before all this. I bow to you ...
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# michelle 2010-01-15 17:37
Here by way of SITS. You guys rock for the help to Haiti.
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# Gigi 2010-01-15 17:53
I am new so bare with me trying to get my name to take you to my site? Help....lol
I hope you got the donation...
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# Ali 2010-01-15 18:13
You're amazing for doing this! xo
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# Christi Spangler 2010-01-15 18:20
Thank you for what you are doing. This project and others like it are what networking is all about! I'm happy to delurk for a cause so great!

It's warmed my heart to see the blog community go to work to raise awareness and money for the people of Haiti. I hope that you can find a corporate sponser to help you exceed your goal of $300.

This week we made a donation to the Red Cross International Fund and I am encouraging others to do the same. Let's all get together and help make a difference!
fatbottombags.blogspot.com/.../... Let's help Haiti
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# Kelleigh 2010-01-15 18:22
I found you via SITS! Can't wait to check out your site! LOVE the flasher. Might need to grab that!!
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# M 2010-01-15 18:34
Love it! I am off to explore your stie now!!
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# Chrisy 2010-01-15 19:08
Hey there! I think this is such a great ideal...I hope you will visit my blog also at: memoriesinmotionbychrisy.blogspot.com/
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# Alicia 2010-01-15 19:21
Sorry I am a day late! Love your blog and what a great cause!
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# Christina 2010-01-15 19:29
Hi,
Well I see you've already reached your cap but Happy Delurker day anyway! :-) I like the pic it's fun. I blog too. :-)

-christina
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# Melissa 2010-01-15 19:35
Hi Classy Chaos: I have been reading your blog for a long time.... you've inspired me to start a 365 blog this year, which I am now 15 days into. I can tell its going to be very challenging to stay on top of. Thanks, Melissa
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# Paige 2010-01-15 20:10
Love the idea you had to donate per comment to Haiti! Yay for meeting your cap. Hope you have a great weekend! So glad I found your blog via SITS!
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# gina 2010-01-15 20:18
I came via the SITS link to your Haiti donating delurking post. ( I blog too.) Kudos to you for doing something so inspiring! Glad you met your goal!!
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# palandmagee 2010-01-15 20:32
Love your blog! You are giving me such great insight into your culture from a woman's perspective. My husband is Polish, and your insight into the traditions is fantastic! We'd like to pass both sides' heritage along to our children, and being a southern Presbyterian, I need some info! :) Your insight has helped me understand some things which completely puzzle me! Thanks for sharing your life and thoughts. :) Your children are adorable!
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# Stacie 2010-01-15 21:04
That is awesome what you are doing by donating a dollar per comment up to 300 for the Haiti Relief fun! Hope you have a great weekend!
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# Jenny 2010-01-15 21:06
How fun! I like the idea of a delurking day!! Cute graphic too! :lol:
My blog is www.theredbulletinboard.blogspot.com
Stop by if you have a chance!~
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# Just Audrey 2010-01-15 23:21
Hey, I'm just stopping by from SITS.

I have a blog too, so check me out if you wish.

Happy delurker day! Haha.
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# Molly Blackley 2010-01-16 09:05
Im a few days late, but feel I should still delurk. I started reading a few months ago and really enjoy your blog!! I'm a fellow Clevelander and I write a blog mostly about food:
www.foodnsuchcleveland.blogspot.com
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# Kelly 2010-01-16 09:13
Love your blog :lol:
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# sarah 2010-01-16 10:06
hello there! i found your blog via kallay at kallaydoscope.com and am loving it so far! also, your donation to aid Haiti is absolutely amazing! feel free to stop on over to the anti-journalist anytime you wish! theantijournalist.blogspot.com
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# Christine 2010-01-16 10:34
Howdy, you. I'm here b/c kallay sent us your way:) She rocks, right?
So, I'm new and officially not a lurker. I love that you reached your goal of 300 and how cool would that be if a Cleveland business matched?! Any takers, yet?
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# Krista 2010-01-17 12:54
I'm "delurking" from MamaKat's. She posted that you are donating a dollar for each comment, I think it's awesome, so I'm commenting!
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# Ann 2010-01-17 15:43
I'm here from MamaKat's too - leaving a comment to support Haiti!
Stop by my blog if you get a chance, www.houseofestrogen.com
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# An 2010-01-17 23:58
Love your blog and your humour. Gorgeous photos too, you are inspiring me to learn photography.
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# Jeni Hill Ertmer 2010-01-18 04:08
Well -I'm here -several days behind in my reading, but commenting anyway. I follow your blog faithfully-frequently do comment but occasionally, I lurk too. Not always on time with readings so that explains the lateness of this comment then -OKAY!
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# Hippy Chicky 2010-01-18 13:47
I am here. I am Late which is pretty typical for me. You make me laugh. I love that you are honest and ya so you are a blog I enjoy.
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