445th Friday Blog Roundup

by Mel

19 comments

1 jodifur { 05.31.13 at 7:49 am }

Candy Crush is like crack…walk away now. Also…IVE BEEN STUCK ON 161 FOREVER HELP ME.

2 loribeth { 05.31.13 at 8:25 am }

Your post from yesterday was awesome, Mel!:

https://www.stirrup-queens.com/2013/05/what-do-teens-and-elderly-women-have-in-common-beyond-commentary-about-their-uteruses/

As for Candy Crush, I have resisted (also Farmville, Cityville, Words with Friends, etc. etc.). I just don’t do games on Facebook. So far, anyway. (Of course, at one time I just didn’t do FB either….)

3 lostintranslation { 05.31.13 at 8:29 am }

The part about the FB likes made me remind of the term “powerseller” at eBay – at one time I thought they should also have a label “powerbuyer” (and I could stick that to my account – although we’ve calmed down a bit in the last few years).

4 a { 05.31.13 at 8:42 am }

Hahahahahaha – Candy Crush is evil! (I have to say, I was playing it on King.com for years before they redeveloped it for Facebook, and it wasn’t very interesting. They’ve done a fine job of reworking it for the medium. I also like Pet Rescue Saga, Puzzle Saga, and Bubble Witch Saga. Of those, for me, only Puzzle Saga was as addictive as Candy Crush. And I keep recommending it to people because I’ve beaten all the levels and I would like them to make more!)

Here’s my pick of the week – and don’t forget to read the comment section!

http://lavenderluz.com/2013/05/conflicti-online.html

5 Egg Timer { 05.31.13 at 9:04 am }

Be ware of the Candy Crush… I haven’t played but it seems to turn people into multi-level marketing dealers where they are trying to get other people to play so they can send them things to get further in the game.

6 missohkay { 05.31.13 at 9:51 am }

I jumped on the Candy Crush wagon as well and at first, I thought this is just like every other game… I don’t get the fuss. And now I am ADDICTED.

7 Lacie { 05.31.13 at 11:15 am }

I am totally getting the Candy Crush app. I hope I don’t have to be on FB to join in on the fun.

I appreciate that you do the roundup and the open thread. I’ve found such good nuggets from your willingness to share your platform. I was going to actually share “A Very Special Visit” from Life in the Last Frontier, but someone beat me to it.

I just read “What Does Society Have in Store for My Mixed Race Daughters” from The Blessed Baroness thanks to the open thread. I love how I can completely relate to everything she is wondering about how her daughter who looks to be of african descent will experience society’s perception of her.

Thanks for sharing.

8 Catwoman73 { 05.31.13 at 11:28 am }

Congratulations on the 700 likes! I’m almost never on FB these days, but I must get on there and become #701!

9 Esperanza { 05.31.13 at 11:39 am }

I left these on the last round up, but VERY late Thursday night (Memorial Day really messed me up with what day it is). So I’m going to add them here but I understand if they can’t be included this week because they are really from last week:

http://lavenderluz.com/2013/05/conflicti-online.html

http://esperanzasays.wordpress.com/2013/05/28/my-1000th-post/

http://pailbloggers.com/2013/05/30/guest-post-the-reality-of-breastfeeding/

https://www.stirrup-queens.com/2013/05/not-riding-the-roller-coaster/

http://jjiraffe.wordpress.com/2013/05/28/dealing-with-the-naysayers-in-my-head-and-beyond/

10 Tiara { 05.31.13 at 1:26 pm }

I was going to link your post yesterday too but see Loribeth already did…it was amazing & I’m still thinking about it.

This one still has me thinking too:
http://aboutsproutblog.wordpress.com/2013/05/29/on-defining-myself/

I am staying away from Candy Crush the more I hear how addictive it is!

11 JustHeather { 05.31.13 at 2:47 pm }

When it comes to candy, I’m addicted and the game Candy Crush is no different. I can’t play it on my phone as it can’t handle it, so I play it on FB.. I’ve been stuck on level 92 for probably a week now. 🙁

12 Kathy { 05.31.13 at 11:13 pm }

Thank you for sharing about the photo I took of Abby at Molly’s grave this week. It is always bittersweet for me to watch Abby play there, but I believe it important for me/us to visit.

Two of my favorites this week are yours:

https://www.stirrup-queens.com/2013/05/not-riding-the-roller-coaster/

and

Esperanza’s

http://esperanzasays.wordpress.com/2013/05/28/my-1000th-post/

I know they have been mentioned already, but I think they are both worth repeating/rereading! 🙂

13 Kathy { 05.31.13 at 11:14 pm }

P.S. I have not checked out Candy Crush yet. So that means I may still and your and other people’s commentary certainly has peaked my interest…

14 Melanie { 06.01.13 at 1:03 am }

Oh candy crush. I have been annoyed with all the requests from FB friends for a long time. Why were they repeatedly sending me them and why are they playing this silly game so damn much! Then I played it. Currently obsessed and stuck on level 110.

15 St. Elsewhere { 06.01.13 at 1:41 am }

Well, you are a great Liker, Mel. Now you have your consratukationz! 🙂

There is a reason I stay away from popular addictive thingies – No Candy Crush, No Pinterest, No Instagram and No LinkedIn. That is one lesson I carry about Farmville. I refuse to see them, or I might like them too much.

Here are my picks –

https://www.stirrup-queens.com/2013/05/what-do-teens-and-elderly-women-have-in-common-beyond-commentary-about-their-uteruses/

http://babysmiling.wordpress.com/2013/05/30/thoughtful-thursday-mother/

http://lavenderluz.com/2013/05/conflicti-online.html

I can see that the last link has been nominated by others too, but that should not stop me, should it?

16 Jamie { 06.02.13 at 7:27 pm }

Great picks this week.

I read the entry below from No Kidding in NZ and was very moved by it. The part I liked best was, “And we’ve learned that we cannot achieve whatever we put our minds to, and that dreams are lost and new dreams must be found. And through all this, we’ve developed wisdom and compassion and strength.” Learning to let go of what was once hoped and learning to dream new dreams can be a challenge, but one worth taking.

http://nokiddinginnz.blogspot.com/2013/05/our-no-kidding-lives.html

17 Pepibebe { 06.03.13 at 7:29 am }

Thank you for including me in your round up. I’m honored. Or am I just unlucky to be happy about being featured in an infertility blog top list lol! I only found out when someone commented about this over on the featured post. I haven’t been online much since then so hadn’t seen your mention. I’d best put finger to keyboard again tomorrow.
Thanks again,
PB

18 jjiraffe { 06.06.13 at 2:55 am }

Thanks so much for the shout-out!

This post is so important. I hope it is widely read by as many people as possible. This post can quite literally save lives. http://cullensblessings.wordpress.com/2013/06/04/deep/#comment-2617

19 Amber { 06.13.13 at 9:54 am }

I have been addicted to crushing candy for a few weeks now myself…