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My reasons for privatizing this blog are thusly:
1. I intend to primarily post about my husband and children as a record of our lives. Since we've been married, bought a house and have stabilized our lives to a great degree I don't feel like publicizing.
Blue apron kids
2. The kids are getting old enough to roam outside of my eyesight and I don't feel safe advertising them publically. We live next to a school and I don't want to make them that easy to find.
This is the main reason. I am obsessed with kidnapping stories and terrified of human trafficking. Safety is an illusion but the least I can do at this time is reduce my phobias by making them less accessible.
Betty Lou 7 months
3. I haven't been able to speak as candidly as I'd like and privatizing allows for that. I want to write more scathing things.
She's got the baby blues.
4. You are all quitters and it bugs me that I'm one of the last bloggers standing. This is unrelated to privatizing but I wanted to chastise you nonetheless.
5. I want to post about adventures without my squirrely people having access to them. You know who you are! I can't believe you're still reading this! Go away!
Rad freak snow storm in April. 44 inches in 48 hours, apparently, though it looked more like 6.
6. Hush has indicated that he would prefer my blog to be private and I concede that sometimes he knows best.
Silas failing to put on footie pajamas.
7. I want to relieve the pressure of writing for strangers. Mostly I write for my records and I want to be more braggy about my kids without worrying that I'm that parent who thinks their kids are better than everybody else's kids.
Playing monopoly on the porch.
8. I want my kids to start reading so I want to share things that they will enjoy having recorded.
A colorful feast for the eyes.
9. I want to post about parties and events without worrying that somebody feels bad for not being included. Everybody who knows me knows that I am all-inclusive, with the exception of adulterers, but I'm tired of those social media posts that make people feel left out. So maybe privatizing will reduce that? This idea deserves a post of its own.
10. I'm tired of giving away handouts. I'll share with you but the price is my knowing who is reading. No more looky-loos and no telly-who's.
So if you want to continue to follow along you're going to have to let me know either by commenting your email address on here or on facebook. If you read the blog now you are welcome and invited.
63 comments:
Hmm, I guess I am late to the party since I am more of a binge reader of blogs than a regular reader. Hope you and your clan are all well -- Saheli aka Rupa '96. :-)
I believe you have my email address? My blog has been private from its inception: it is somewhat liberating (as you indicate), but still requires more filtering than a journal.
I love your blog. Add me.
melbroadbent@gmail.com
I blog regularly. One of the last ones standing. Mine's private, too so my dad and stepmom won't abuse me with knowledge about what my life.
this quitter wants in: jeanelle.shaw@gmail.com
Add me please!
ambergeson@gmail.com
I also follow you on instagram. I think you and your family are just plain awesome!
I love your blog Nor! Have been following you and your sisters for a long time. Please add me
little_humblesoul@yahoo.com
I love reading your blog! ntshckrt@gmail.com
I love your blog and want to keep reading!
mfginghamworld@gmail.com
I am sort of a quitter but I am trying to do better. Especially since I put blogger on my phone. I do it mostly as a record now too. And brag up those adorable kids!
Me too, please! Glad you didn't stop blogging. Mimirsnow@gmail.com
So we've never met in this life, but I think you are awesome and would love to keep reading if you will let me. If not, I understand. Sredd27@msn.com
I still read! And write sometimes on my blog. I need admittance. jessicaromney at hotmail dot com
Hey, I'm Brett Candland's wife and I think your blog is cool. victoria.candland@gmail.com :)
I am still able to access your blog which leads me to believe you already added me. Now I am putting in a request for more scathing posts as promised.
I've been reading your blog for at least ever. Or maybe five years. We both have boys named Silas (Sylas in my case, for religious reasons. Not really. I just over think everything, including the spelling of names). I will be adrift in an Internet of empty facebook nothingness without your blog to read. Cause no one I know blogs anymore. Also, my name is Andrea. Nice to meet you. Actually, I DID accidentally run into you at the Conference Center a few years ago (which is bizarre because neither of us lived in Utah then), so we've technically already met. Anyway, now that I sound like a complete weirdo...
shuwoman@gmail.com
I'd love to keep reading if you'd like to add me. cfamily456 at gmail dot com
Please add me !!! tinacifuentes15 at gmail
I feel like I could totally just talk to you in person because you do such a great job blogging! really hope I get to keep reading :-)
Hi Lenore, I haven't checked your blog for several month but please include me fenima at hotmail dot com if you need a gmail it's fenima at gmail dot com
Thanks
I've been a lurker for years and I'm not ashamed to admit it. Can I keep reading please? Emilyrusson@gmail
I don't know if you are ACTUALLY going to go private or what, but if you DO, add me por favor.
Also, regarding awesome kids: It's not bragging if it's true.
I would love to keep reading!
ginam531@yahoo.com
-Gina Glimme
I am not a quitter! Are we the only 2 left? circe@clytieadams.com
Great job on these last two entries I just read. Your talk was terrific. Add me to your private list, please. Good for you for following Danny's counsel!
pamelagreenan@yahoo.com
I love reading about your cool family! I would hate to miss out in the future :) im Rachel and my email is rflower876@gmail.com. Add me please! :)
I've been reading for years and years. I'm totally a lurker. My sister (Shauna) is friends with your sister (Paige). Your family is adorable and I'm happy for all of you that you're feeling more settled.
caitroundy@yahoo.com
PS--I have four kids 8 and under. I always love finding moms who have the same crazy and loud days that I do.
Still love reading you! shannandesh@msn.com
Have always loved your writing, thanks for the opportunity!
csulligo at gmail dot com
I've been following your family for years. I've commented a few times and sent a couple e-mails of support when you were going through some of the rough patches. I'd like to keep following, if you're alright with it.
seclaridge@gmail.com
Lenore, please don't leave me out! I love to read your blog :) - Rosy
rosygundel@yahoo.com
I would love to keep reading. I am Holly Evans' sister, and that is how I started reading your blog. laurabarker7@msn.com
You know I want in. Karajaynekelly at gmail dot com
I'm totally a looky loo. mormon, divorced around the same time as you so like reading.
robinvmaclean@gmail.com
I enjoy reading about your family and your refreshing approach to life! I introduced myself at the hair salon in December. (My daughter goes to Fumi.) I'd like to keep following your adventures. jdallof@gmail.com
I'd love to be included. Have followed you for years and commented a few times, the last time being when you were considering law school. Having gone through similar trials and tribulations, I'm thrilled that you and your children have found such happiness and look forward to your next posts eagerly.
pkaap@aol.com
Me me me. Johnsonmarie22@gmail.com
I commented both places...
Do I bug you?
mp_marshman@yahoo.com
I would love to keep reading!
Carlee.harvey@gmail.com
I would love to keep reading, found this blog by accident a few years back and have followed it since. I love your writing and story!
Thanks!
Marin
sweetpeapnw@yahoo.com
laura.elliott@gmail.com
I've been reading your blog for a few years now. I found it by accident but have kept reading because I appreciate your perspective and enjoy your writing style. Through the years I've found myself rooting for you and your family. I would love to keep reading! jonesalicia@gmail.com
I would love to keep reading. I haven't met you before, but I really appreciate your blog and have loved reading your journey. I knew Ryan in my youth and nannied for the Stone family in D-ville. I also have 4 (almost 5) children very close in age and have loved reading about the similarities in our lives, and the huge differences (you are smart and witty.) I understand if this is weird, but I hope you will include me.
-Emily Bagozzi
bebagozzi@gmail.com
Total Lurker that also loves your family stories and photos. And rainbow hair.
Rhondahagen@gmail.com
I'm a lurker found you through a friends site and think its great how you speak your mind. Born n raised in the Bay Area near D-Ville.
Mdh.hansen@gmail.com
I am a devoted reader from Idaho--not a creep just a mom with 4 kids and I love your writing style. I am so glad that you have kept writing--so many others have bailed. I even met your nephew Max in a grocery store in Rexburg (this was a few years ago) and told him to tell his mom to start blogging again! I would love to follow the adventures!
kanderson57@Q.com
I'm Lauren in Ga's sister...please add me!
sdubyk@ gmail.com
I would love to continue reading and learning from you! Your words have helped with so many family situations. This account belongs to my husband but I am the one who reads your blog.
Cyndy
I've been reading for awhile. I'm a childhood friend of Mardee's.
sara.barber@nebo.edu
I would love to keep reading.
timandamandapope at hotmail dot com
I am that random Mom who walked up to you and introduced myself at Oak Hill Park a few years ago with my newborn because I have been following you for awhile! I went to school with Val, love you blog and your awesomeness.
Sarigarcia@sbcglobal.net
In seeing everyone else's comments on this post I am realizing that only I assumed you could see my email address through the Blogger/GoogleID dashboard, but perhaps that is not the case. It's Saheli {at} gmail . :-) Hope you'll keep me in! Cheers, Rupa/Saheli
I guess I've been flushed out. cathryndaniels@gmail.com
If you're interested in blog stalking other people, I have a little family blog rcdaniels.blogspot.com
I know your sister Val. Been rooting for your family for years. Don't want to miss out on the good part!
amyeruth@gmail.com
I would love to keep reading, too!!
ashley.neese@att.net
I am not a creeper! I went to church with Camille and Alex at the YSA ward. I think you and your family are awesome, and you have brought insight to difficult times and situations without even knowing it. I would love to keep reading.
lauren.gehring19 at gmail dot com
Hey, Nor, sign me up! edwang81 [at] gmail [dot] com
Please include me, you have a lovely family - rebecca162@aol.com
Thank you!
I would love to be included
Juliesnp@gmail.com
Thanks!!!
Yes! Please include me. I am inspire by your faith and courage to share!
Wendy.macy@gmail.com
I wrote something very profound but it all of a sudden went away so my email address is Holli, Holli.Young-Lords@selecthealth.org I've been enjoying your blog!
Danville native. Did your mom's plays long ago. Love your blog! laurenthompson731@gmail.com :)
Blogger Alexia Thomsen said...
Hi Nor. I'm sorry you have to go private but maybe you will end up liking it better. Are you making instagram and FB private too? I think about it all the time for my kids safety as well. Add me if you will. I want to stay connected. alexiathomsen@gmail.com
May 23, 2015 at 9:29 AM
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Why is it calling me a blogger?
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