I hope you’ll understand publishing this off topic post so that we can take a moment and recognize the efforts of a great lady. I call her the matriarch of blogging because every time I go to her site it feels like I just got home from school, tossing my book bag on the couch and sitting down at the kitchen table with a plate of fresh baked chocolate chip cookies. I think a lot of other folks feel the same and I want everyone to know about:
Barbara Swafford – Blogging Without A Blog 
I’ve been blogging for a little under a year and during that time I’ve seen a lot of folks come and go. I’ve seen them change their niche or topics, I’ve seen them flat out disappear, I’ve seen them turn unresponsive. Barbara has consistently been a person who is not only generous in her responsiveness, she is generous with her giving to others.
In addition to great advice about how to blog, she scours the web for worthy sites and then showcases them for all to see. It’s always a lot of fun because you never know what she’s going to come up with next.
A few months back she did a complete re-design of her blog site and the change is stunning. It’s a pleasure to go and visit because I learn something new every time I show up and it’s super easy to find new things to learn there.
Anyway, Barbara for all that you do to support the blogging community I would just like to say, “Thank you”.
Let’s hear it for Barbara, folks!
Oh, man…ANOTHER blog to add to my Google Reader?!
Just kidding — you’re right, George, this is a great blog! And is Barbara ever established….I’ve gotta spend some time poking around her site and learning her secrets. She’s definitely new to me.
Thanks for sharing her with us!
.-= Laurie PK´s last blog ..5 Tips for Increasing Your Blog Readership =-.
Hi Laurie,
I’m glad to share her blog with folks. There truly is wonderful stuff there.
George
Any blogger would do well to learn from Barbara! Her outstanding generosity and kindness online are equal to her ability to teach and encourage her readers.
.-= Lori Hoeck´s last blog ..The Blame Game of emotional predators =-.
Hi Lori,
That is so true. If someone spends any time at all on her site they will see for themselves.
Cheers
George
Oh my gosh, George,
Your post brought tears to my eyes. I don’t see myself as doing anything different than anyone else. I’m just doing what I feel is right.
I am honored and humbled by your kind words. Thank you so very much.
Thank you Laurie and Lori for your kind words, as well.
.-= Barbara Swafford´s last blog ..An Oldie, But A Goodie =-.
Barbara,
Well, it’s heartfelt and true. Every word. You have a great community and I’m grateful to be a small part of it.
Cheers!
George
What a sweet post, George! Aaaaawwww! I love it. And what an awesome lady! I thought I was already following her on Twitter (how could I not have been??!!!) but I am now!!
Great post, George. Very touching.
*smiles*
Michele
.-= Michele´s last blog ..Grammar Girl Contest Winners =-.
Barbara is awesome and I’m proud to know her. She’s one of those people whose generosity and kindness shine through. The community on her blog is second to none.
Thanks for giving her the applause she deserves, George!
.-= Tracy´s last blog ..Letters to my life coach =-.
Barbara runs a first class blog on blogging. And her blog does indeed have a very positive vibe to it.
.-= Bamboo Forest – PunIntended´s last blog ..Why You Must Step Up to the Plate Regardless of Your Skill =-.
Barbara is an inspiration to all us bloggers and is a very genuine and nice person. Her blog is usually the first one I read. Can’t say enough about this woman.
.-= John Hoff – WpBlogHost´s last blog ..Where’s John Been? =-.
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Michele,
Barbara really is great. It’s a blast just to read the comments on her posts.
George
Tracy,
Absolutely! She totally deserves the recognition!
George
Bamboo,
Yuppers. First class all the way. You get a sense of that the very first time you go there, and each time thereafter.
George
Hey John,
I agree. Inspired is one of the words that come to mind.
Cheers
George
Don’t know what I would do without Barbara – she’s clever, wise AND kind and generous.
.-= Paisley´s last blog ..Women =-.
You all are so sweet. My heart is filled with joy from all of your wonderful and kind words. You know I’m forever grateful. Thank you.
*sniff* Where’s my Kleenex?
.-= Barbara Swafford´s last blog ..When The Conversation Moves Off Of Your Blog =-.