So it seems fitting somehow that Sheri has again nominated The Eye-Dancers for a Blog of the Year Award–this time for 2013! Thank you very much, Sheri! Your continued support over the past year has meant a lot. For those of you not familiar with Sheri’s blog, The Other Side of Ugly, I hope you’ll take a look. It is a gem of a site, and should not be missed.
Before going on, I would like to take this opportunity to pause for a moment, and thank the wonderful bloggers who have nominated The Eye-Dancers for several other awards over the past few months . . .
Thanks so much to Reshu Malhotra who nominated me for the Versatile Blogger Award. Reshu has a great blog where she writes about health and beauty, sharing with her readers very knowledgeable tips and helpful advice. Hers is a beautiful blog, in every sense of the word!
Jennifer Marsh nominated The Eye-Dancers for One Lovely Blog Award. Jennifer is a very talented author, and I am a big fan of her site! Please take some time to browse through it. I’m confident you will become a big fan, too.
Leslie from lesliesholly nominated me for The Sunshine Award. Leslie has a very eclectic blog, where she talks about a variety of topics, and always keeps her readers engaged. Her blog is a great place to visit!
Ampbreia’s Space nominated The Eye-Dancers for The Leibster Award. Ampbeia’s blog is diverse, well written, thought-provoking, and just plain good. I hope you will stop in for an extended visit!
And Sherri from A View From My Summerhouse nominated The Eye-Dancers for a Dragon’s Loyalty Award. Sherri’s site is a treasure. I promise you–if you stop by, you’ll want to stay for a while!
I was lucky enough to have already been nominated for each of these awards previously, but I wanted to thank all of the great bloggers above for their nominations! I really appreciate it.
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The instructions for the Blog of the Year 2013 Award are simple:
1-Select the blog(s) you think deserve the Blog Of The Year 2013 Award.
2-Write a blog post and tell us about the blog(s) you have chosen- there are no minimum or maximum number of blogs required- and ‘present’ the blog(s) with their award.
3-Let the blog(s) that you have chosen know that you have given them this award and share the instructions with them- (please don’t alter the instructions or the badges!)
4-Come over and say hello to the originator of the Blog Of The Year 2013 Award via this link :http://thethoughtpalette.co.uk/blog-awards-2-/blog-of-the-year-2013-award/
5-You can now also join the Blog Of The Year Award Facebook Page.Click the link here:https://www.facebook.com/groups/BlogoftheYear
Share your blog posts with an even wider audience.
6-And as a winner of the award- please add a link back to the blog that presented you with this award-and then proudly display the award on your blog- and start collecting stars!
Who doesn’t love collecting stars? I can see a bright smile on your face and stop being shy. Come on! It’s all yours and grab the awards
Unlike other awards which you can only add to your blog once-this award is different!
When you begin you will receive the ’1 star’ award- and every time you are given the award by another blog- you can add another star!
There are a total of 6 stars to collect.
Which means that you can check out your favorite blogs- and even if they have already been given the award by someone else- you can still bestow it on them again and help them to reach the maximum of 6 stars! You can either ‘swop’ your badge for the next one each time you are given the award- or even proudly display all six badges if you are lucky enough to be presented with the award 6 times!
You can find all the badges and banners and information you need via this link: ‘Blog of The Year 2013′ Award Badges.
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In the celebrated Rodgers and Hammerstein musical The Sound of Music, a defining moment is when Maria sings “My Favorite Things” to the von Trapp children. It is one of the first moments of true bonding Maria shares with the children, and is one of my favorite scenes of the production.
So, without further delay, I would like to nominate some of my favorite blogs for the Blog of the Year 2013 award!
http://stormy1218.wordpress.com/
http://stylesalvation.wordpress.com/
http://honeydidyouseethat.wordpress.com/
http://dadialogues.wordpress.com/
http://sherrimatthewsblog.com/
http://wannabephotographer87.wordpress.com/
http://beebeesworld.wordpress.com/
http://jkmarsh12.wordpress.com/
http://suedreamwalker.wordpress.com/
http://whenibecameanauthor.wordpress.com/
Some of Maria’s favorite things in The Sound of Music include “raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens, bright copper kettles and warm woolen mittens . . .” The blogs listed above are some of mine. And I’m sure they will be some of yours, too.
In this season of thankfulness, I also want to extend a hearty thank-you to all the great followers of The Eye-Dancers website. You are the reason this is so much fun for me.
Thanks so much for reading!
–Mike
Sam Han
Nov 27, 2013 @ 21:27:24
Congratulations Michael! Thanks for the nomination 😀 I will get to it asap 😀
The Eye-Dancers
Dec 02, 2013 @ 19:26:55
Thanks, Sam!
Sam Han
Nov 27, 2013 @ 21:29:23
The facebook blog award page is closed group so needs to be invited, Michael 😀
The Eye-Dancers
Dec 02, 2013 @ 19:27:14
Thanks for letting me know!:)
martaperegrina
Nov 27, 2013 @ 21:44:57
Felicitaciones Mike por esta nueva nominación.
Que tengas un feliz final de semana.
The Eye-Dancers
Dec 02, 2013 @ 19:27:40
Thank you, Marta! It’s always great to hear from you!
Bonnie Marshall
Nov 27, 2013 @ 22:09:06
Mike, the ripple effect of your support for my just beginning site continue. I remain so very grateful. Congratulations!
The Eye-Dancers
Dec 02, 2013 @ 19:28:05
Thank you, Bonnie! Those are very kind words.
Charlene Woodley
Nov 27, 2013 @ 23:46:34
Congrats to you! 🙂
The Eye-Dancers
Dec 02, 2013 @ 19:28:19
Thanks!:)
tonyroberts64
Nov 28, 2013 @ 00:55:08
What a wonderful blessing to share as we celebrate Thanksgiving. I am touched and grateful and gladly accept.
May you be blessed this holiday season and beyond.
The Eye-Dancers
Dec 02, 2013 @ 19:28:51
Thanks so much!
winnymarch
Nov 28, 2013 @ 01:46:25
congratulations
The Eye-Dancers
Dec 02, 2013 @ 19:29:03
🙂
stormy1812
Nov 28, 2013 @ 02:01:37
Thank you so much! I’m so honored. I’ll be sure to work on this as soon as possible. It’s been such a privilege to have found this site and to have your encouragement. You’re a wonderful writer and I’m looking forward to more of what you have to say. 🙂
The Eye-Dancers
Dec 02, 2013 @ 19:29:49
Thank you, Jennifer! You have a wonderful site, and I always look forward to your posts!
Charron's Chatter
Nov 28, 2013 @ 02:05:48
You are so gracious, Mike. Really as shining as the stars you award. Thank you for thinking of me. I hope you have a great Turkey Day tomorrow. 🙂
The Eye-Dancers
Dec 02, 2013 @ 19:30:15
Thanks, Karen! I hope you had a great Thanksgiving too.:)
Ste J
Nov 28, 2013 @ 02:32:08
Not only is this well deserved but on a selfish perspective, there is now a whole plethora of new blogs for me to peruse…yay!
The Eye-Dancers
Dec 02, 2013 @ 19:30:37
Thanks! And I hope you enjoy the blogs!:)
Mary
Nov 28, 2013 @ 03:44:21
Congratulations Mike, well deserved. Thank you for giving me this award, I’m honored.
The Eye-Dancers
Dec 02, 2013 @ 19:31:15
Thank you, Mary! And it was my pleasure nominating you–you have a gem of a site.
Jamie Ayres
Nov 28, 2013 @ 04:52:28
Congrats on another award! Happy THanksgiving 🙂
The Eye-Dancers
Dec 02, 2013 @ 19:31:37
Thanks, Jamie! Hope you had a wonderful holiday!
wannabephotographer87
Nov 28, 2013 @ 04:57:51
Mike!!! You’re too sweet! Thank you so much for keeping me in mind 🙂 such an honor
The Eye-Dancers
Dec 02, 2013 @ 19:32:39
Thank you! It was a true pleasure nominating your site, Amanda. Your blog is fantastic!
Kavita Joshi
Nov 28, 2013 @ 04:58:27
congratulations dear…well deserved I must say 🙂
The Eye-Dancers
Dec 02, 2013 @ 19:32:55
Thanks so much, Kavita!
dannadesigns
Nov 28, 2013 @ 05:03:38
Thanks so much for nominating me and a big Congratulations to you!
The Eye-Dancers
Dec 02, 2013 @ 19:33:12
Thank you, D-Anna!:)
Sherri
Nov 28, 2013 @ 10:37:11
Many, many congratulations on all your well deserved awards Mike and thank you so much for thinking of me for the Blogger of the Year Award, wow, I am truly honoured and actually quite speechless (and that doesn’t happen very often, I can assure you!) This is a beautiful gift, you’ve really made my day 🙂
Wishing you and your family a very Happy Thanksgiving 🙂
The Eye-Dancers
Dec 02, 2013 @ 19:33:52
Thank you, Sherri! It was my pleasure nominating your wonderful blog!
Sherri
Dec 03, 2013 @ 10:00:50
It may take me a little while to get to it but I’ll let you know when I do! Thanks again Mike 🙂
jenniferkmarsh
Nov 28, 2013 @ 10:46:33
I’m really honoured, Mike. Thank you ever so much! And a huge congratulations to you 😀 You are incredibly worthy of this award – well deserved!
The Eye-Dancers
Dec 02, 2013 @ 19:34:12
Thanks so much, Jennifer!:)
Francina
Nov 28, 2013 @ 11:32:10
Congratulation, Michael, with your award, Very well deserved, you can be proud of your blog!
groetes, Francina
The Eye-Dancers
Dec 02, 2013 @ 19:34:33
Thank you, that is very nice to hear.:)
Janice Spina
Nov 28, 2013 @ 13:38:21
Congratulations on all your awards! You are very deserving of all of them. It is an extreme pleasure to know you, Mike, and to call you friend! Happy Thanksgiving to you too!
The Eye-Dancers
Dec 02, 2013 @ 19:35:02
Thank you so much, Janice! I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving!
lesliesholly
Nov 29, 2013 @ 17:25:54
Congratulations, Mike, and thanks for the shout-out. Hope you had a great Thanksgiving!
The Eye-Dancers
Dec 02, 2013 @ 19:35:28
Thank you! I hope you had a great holiday yourself.:)
WordsFallFromMyEyes
Dec 01, 2013 @ 09:12:41
Joys, Mike 🙂 It’s lovely to celebrate in the blogging world like this.
The Eye-Dancers
Dec 02, 2013 @ 19:35:48
Thank you, and it certainly is.:)
Fashion Mayann
Dec 02, 2013 @ 15:49:58
It seems like I never stop congratulating you for getting a new award !!! This one is pretty special though, but, as always, you sooooooo deserve it !
The Eye-Dancers
Dec 02, 2013 @ 19:36:12
Thanks so much! Your continued support means a lot!
BroadBlogs
Dec 02, 2013 @ 17:00:43
Congrats! You deserve it.
The Eye-Dancers
Dec 02, 2013 @ 19:36:27
Thank you!:)
stockdalewolfe
Dec 03, 2013 @ 15:54:55
Congratulations!! You certainly deserve it!! Thanks so much for visiting my blog so often!! Sending a hug, Ellen
The Eye-Dancers
Dec 03, 2013 @ 16:09:24
Thank you, Ellen! Those are very nice words, and I am a huge fan of your blog!:)
stockdalewolfe
Dec 03, 2013 @ 16:42:26
Thank you so much!! That is very encouraging– sometimes one gets very discouraged. I have no words right now and the post I will post next is kind of a downer for this season, but true.
SerachShiro
Dec 03, 2013 @ 21:37:16
Congratulations you deserve it 🙂 !
The Eye-Dancers
Dec 04, 2013 @ 19:22:37
Thank you.:)
BeWithUs
Dec 04, 2013 @ 08:13:38
Congratulations, my friend!
Have a great day ahead, always~ Cheers!! 😀
The Eye-Dancers
Dec 04, 2013 @ 19:22:58
Thanks so much, and cheers to you as well.:)
BeWithUs
Dec 05, 2013 @ 14:12:28
You’re welcome, my friend! Cheers~ 😀
myfavesjournal
Dec 04, 2013 @ 23:44:53
Congratulations!!!
The Eye-Dancers
Dec 05, 2013 @ 12:49:38
Thank you!:)
Sue Dreamwalker
Dec 05, 2013 @ 15:57:36
Mike apologies it has taken me a while to get around to acknowledging your post . First I want to say Congratulations on receiving this award Well done and deserved.. And second, to thank you so much for the nomination of Dreamwalker’s sanctuary, you are now the second to nominate my blog, so I guess that means two stars :-)… It is taking me forever to catch up with people and awards as I have been absent for a few days on WP..But I hope within the next couple of days do justice to this and other awards…
Many thanks Mike, and I hope all is well with you and yours..
Blessings And much gratitude my friend for thinking of me 😀
Sue 🙂
The Eye-Dancers
Dec 05, 2013 @ 20:47:33
Thanks so much, Sue! It was my pleasure nominating your wonderful blog!:)
Sherri
Dec 10, 2013 @ 14:52:17
Hi Mike, just to let you know that I have posted my acceptance post for The Blog of the Year Award 2013 and to thank you once again for nominating me, it really means so much! Have a super day my friend 🙂
Here is the link: http://sherrimatthewsblog.com/2013/12/10/going-out-in-style-blog-of-the-year-award-2013/
The Eye-Dancers
Dec 16, 2013 @ 18:50:29
Thank you, Sherri!:)
mlhe
Dec 14, 2013 @ 18:08:46
Thank you so much for listing your favorite blogs! I will use them to do more reading and exploring on WP in 2014. I am so happy to know of your blog. May all good things arrive in your life during this interesting time of year!
The Eye-Dancers
Dec 16, 2013 @ 18:47:51
Thank you so much! Those are very kind words.
beebeesworld
Dec 15, 2013 @ 02:05:34
great work-keep your creative spirits up beebee
The Eye-Dancers
Dec 16, 2013 @ 18:47:21
Thanks Beebee!
jjspina
Dec 18, 2013 @ 20:28:19
Wishing you and yours a very Merry Christmas and a healthy and happy New Year!!
xo
The Eye-Dancers
Dec 18, 2013 @ 20:34:41
Thank you, Janice! You, too!:)
Sue Dreamwalker
Dec 19, 2013 @ 18:53:24
Mike Wishing you a wonderful Christmas with Family and Friends, and thank you for your support over this year… May you have continued success with all of your writing and publications throughout 2014…
Love and Blessings
Sue
The Eye-Dancers
Dec 19, 2013 @ 21:00:42
Thanks so much, Sue! I hope you have a wonderful Christmas and New Year yourself!:) I certainly look forward to reading more of your great posts in 2014!
reocochran
Jan 06, 2014 @ 22:53:51
Great post with great choices! I agree that I have read several of your blogs of the year 2013 and they are really enjoyable! Congratulations on your nominations!
The Eye-Dancers
Jan 10, 2014 @ 18:02:21
Thanks so much, Robin!:)