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The Blogging Star Award was originated by Barb at Skittles’ Place. This award is for bloggers who shine their light throughout the Blogoshere. Some do it with humor, others with creativity, and others with their kind and thoughtful natures. We all know more than a few of them so why not give them some recognition?”

1. Monica author of Ramblings of a Crazy always brightens my day. She is as quirky as they come, always a bonus in my eyes. Her observations of the world are genuine and hilarious.

2. Johnny Yen author of Here Comes Johnny Yen Again offers a great mix of personal commentary, historical and current political viewpoints and has great and varied musical taste.

3. Natalie author of Almost Interesting Musings on Life offers her commentary sprinkled with humor and can be dead serious when the call arises. Random lyrics are offered almost daily one of my favorite features that I have nabbed. Since all three of my blogging stars are from Chicago the windy city is definitely brighter because of them.

Awarded to the person(s) who make you feel good. Your friends can be positive,inspiring,humorous or may have done something to make you feel better.
There doesn’t appear to be any set rule about the number of receivers.

1. Odat, author of Odat Mumbles always provides a smile for the day. Whether it is Monkey Monday, or Dance Friday, she has made it her goal to spread laughter and she has succeeded.

2. Sling, author of Sling’s Domain is another blogger spreading cheer wherever he goes. His posts are humorous and thought provoking at the same time.

Origin of the Schmooze: Mike at Ordinary Folk and his friend Danielle have created the new Power of Schmooze award. This is an award passed on to those who foster Blogging Community Involvement.

1. Activist Mommy is a blogger after my own heart. She spreads information like wildfire urging all of us to stand up for what we believe in.

2. The team at 35 Percenters spreading the word about Kucinich and building a community for supporters.

Christy, author of Writer’s Reviews created a set of blogger awards for readers to endorse, support and pass the link love to those bloggers that inspire, give of themselves, have shown courage, are great hosts, and who are creative in their blog and post designs.

Award Rules
1) If you have received an award simply choose either the dark or light background image and save it to your files, then post it proudly on your blog!
2) Pass the award on to five other people, you can choose any of the awards from the series, you do not have to pass out the exact award you received. Choose whichever of the awards below that you’d like to give out. You can give out one of each or five of the same one, whatever you prefer.
3) You can change the size and color of awards to suit your blog, that’s up to you, it’s your blog, just leave the titles the same.
4) Please link back to this post so that people can read these rules and so that the meanings of the awards will not be lost.
5) If you feel that you or a friend are deserving of an award and no one has given one to you yet then email me at sayhitochristy(at)hotmail.com and tell me about your website.

For those bloggers who inspire others through their words and actions. With a positive attitude, and an uplifting spirit these bloggers make the blogosphere a better place, and encourage others to do the same. This award is for bloggers who rise up to set an example but continue to reach out and support others.

This award goes out to Barbara, author of Home In France. Barbara has showered me and others with so much support it seems to be her life’s goal to build people’s potential through genuine encouragement.

For those bloggers who are battling or have battled with physical and mental illness, those who are survivors of abuse, poverty, or who have overcome other challenges in life. Those who serve in the military or work/volunteer in dangerous situations in order to provide a service or to help others. This award is for the strong, the brave, and the courageous.

This award goes to Goldenferi, author of Musings of the Night. I find her courage to speak of her spiritual journey and her transformation awe inspiring. Whenever one goes through a change in their belief system, everything seems to be turned upside down. Goldenferi shows us that communicating the process helps put back the pieces.

For those who bring unique and creative elements to their blogs. For those who incorporate art, music, creative writing, photo’s, and other beautiful visual effects into their website. For those who put a unique spin on things and come up with new ideas. This award is for the artsy, the funky, the inventor, and even the rebel. This award is for those creative individuals who stand out from the crowd.

This award goes to Sanni, author of Coffee 2 Go and Pimp your Blog. Sanni is so talented and knows her way around digital art. She blessed Modern Musings on blogger with a customized header for the blogathon and continues to help those of us add pizazz to our online homes.

Transferred Thinkers
Marde of SeevsPlace Rants from the Great State of Maine
It’s been a while since I contemplated the quantum universe , he nominated me and I have discovered some very good thinkers based on his awards /, he has a naturalist spark within him I’m I am glad I followed his mug from MyBlogLog.

Walter Burek of Inklings the Copywriter’s Blog. He spreads the word regarding bottled water’s marketing deceptions, offers tips on building your readership and reminds me of the importance of grammar.

Farmgirl Susan of Foodie Farm Girl. Born a city girl she ventured off to the country I truly enjoy her Natural living porn . She strengthens my current desire to move outta the city myself,. We have been seriously thinking about the idea, and if I read any more I think I will become a country mouse with city roots myself.

Now I’m a bit strange but I visit a lovely site and I can’t read a word of it. Bebop is a French culinary master when you factor in her photography skills, your mouth will start to water and you will think you should learn French.

Annelisa is a breathtaking nature photographer, here posts flow between a current of awe inspiring displays of the natural. visiting here makes my 3 more tugging. Poetry of course pours from exposure to natural beauty.

Shards of Consciousness the creation of Rick Cockrum definitely gets me thinking. He keeps himself busy running the Ambridge Family Theatre with his wife in a small town of Pennsylvania in addition to enlightening his readers. His son is a marine who has fought in Iraq with honor. I have learned how to find the dalai lama , contemplated the origins of the laws of attraction and their relationship with the first evidence of art at the caves of Lascaux France , and have shed my facades and reconnect with my inner child./ He also finds time to host a podcast, that I have yet to enjoy. Rick is one of my very first blog friends. His honest tone and easy nature makes the shards fit into place very easily though he expects you to supply the glue.

KWiz offers wisdom with every step at Women walking in wisdom’s footsteps. She finds time to enlighten her readers while caring for her apple of a husband, and her brilliant daughter. From discussing the book “Women who run with wolves” to race issues this delightful woman will have your brain in action. What I love about KWiz is that there is such a connection between a Christian theology high school teacher and a pagan/Hindu student and stay at home mom like me. And that is how it should be! Oh yeah and she deemed me a political pundit.

Betsy Angert definitely compels me to exercise my brain at BeThink . Her take on political issues of the day contain a plethora of information. She combines video, links to news articles, and quotes all woven with a touch of her personal story. When I sit down to absorb a tale of the No Child Left Behind I am given an analogy that includes a dentist . We are in the same boat when it comes to Hillary Clinton . I learned of the legacy of President Ford woven with her personal experience as a stepchild.
She also has excellent blogging courtesy. All comments are answered twice once through the site and another unique conversation in your inbox (if you share your email address).
When you enter into Betsy’s domain don’t come casually as you will be drawn to stay awhile.

Chris Baskind helps me lighten up my impact on the earth at Lighter footstep. I got to know Chris’s wisdom at more minimal and have rejoiced at the success his newest venture is becoming. He has great contributors offering green tips that everyone can incorporate into their lives and you can contribute too . Refashioning your wardrobe , becoming a conscious consumer , and raising your children are all ways you can lighten your footstep.

Natalie a young aspiring teacher from Chicago has reminded me of the necessity of fun in the blogosphere and life. Natalie offers her views on the planets and unfunded schools with a dose of Smokey Robinson, her views on Obama with a touch of Violent Femmes and a recipe for middle eastern eggplant and garbanzos is served up with a side of Tori Amos. I stole the random lyrics game from her and sent her a virtual box of band aids for biting her so hard. Natalie has definitely made me realize that fun is an essential ingredient in life and incorporating levity within serious discussion lightens up the scene.

Princess Banter Her writing is a new discovery for me though I’ve seen quite a few of you guys over there. Pondering how not discipling our youth is to their determent. The Princess lets one into her chambers and makes you feel right at home. Her social commentarystarts with “Last Saturday night, a girl friend and I went in quest of a slow and chilled time, which included an indulgent meal, to fight the humidity that was enveloping the night and to keep the loose strands of my tight ponytail from sticking to the back of my neck.” and ends with “As Frederick the Great once said, “All religions must be tolerated… for every man must get to heaven his own way.” Surely you can see she’s my type of gal. It’s all about content in the Princess’s lair, and the design facilitates the echoes of the halls.

Goldenferi and her Musings of the Night have swept me away by sharing her own transformation. Her poetry awakens my own desire to connect to the divine indweller. I can completely relate to experiencing writing flowing through me rather than out of me. Goldenferi has been a great boon for me reminding me to recharge within to be more prosperous without.

Lorelle on WordPress I discovered Lorelle as a guest blogger at Darren Rowse’s Problogger. She has introduced me to the concept of a charity blogathon that I will be participating in on July 28th. She offers straight forward, no nonsense advice gleaned through her actual web slogging. She gives advice on WordPress templates and features. An asset to anyone striving to create and maintain a blog of quality. She’s even written a book on blogging - What bloggers won’t tell you about blogging by Lorelle VanFossen

WikiProtest Blog~The Blog of the Revolution In Jeff’s own words:”What can I say, I’m a freedom loving patriot. I believe the US Constitution was probably one of the greatest documents ever conceived by man and I dream of the day when our Country will live under the
system it describes.With categories such as police state , corruption , new world order , freedom , revolution , and immigration all I can say is Amen! Keep doing what you do and I’ll be here with you.

I have to bring this Thinking Blogger Award Full Circle especially after receiving my fourth. I smacked my forehead when I realized I should feed upon the original Thinking Blogger and Buy one of the hardest working and thinking bloggers a drink

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