Well, the answer is, of course, ‘Very good’.
This recent crisis has shown just how valuable blogging can be.
Bored during ‘lockdown’? Write stuff on your blog.
Want to know what is happening in other countries? Bloggers will tell you.
Need information about Covid-19? The blogs are full of useful info and tips.
Want to keep in contact when you are self-isolated? Bloggers rule at that. Communication, friendship, and companionship too.
Blogging has risen to the recent crisis like nothing else could. Sympathy, empathy, and just plain friendship. It is all out there, on the blogs.
Free books, stories to read on blogs, photos to admire, other cultures to appreciate. All just a few clicks away.
Thanks to all my blogging friends, I could never feel lonely, alone, unappreciated, or lacking in concern.
The blogging community is like a family, pulling together in the worst of times. Asking for nothing, giving generously, and offering an ear for listening, or a shoulder to cry on.
Blogging is the best, and now is the best time ever for you to start your own blog. We will help you, offer advice and tips, and welcome you to our world.
Use your time at home productively. Start a blog. Tell us about yourself.
You will be so pleased that you did.
Well said!
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Thanks, Margie. At times like these, we all realise just how much blogging keeps us in touch. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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I fully agree, Pete! At least the internet is, what we have, after the nature is knocking on the door, and had sent us this bad messenger.
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Yes, without our online friends, life would be very dull.
Best wishes, Pete.
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So true, Pete! Actually i can not see any difference between lockdown and normal life, here in the village. Based on my using public transportation capabilities, i am – if i have outdoor meetings – at 4 a.m. out of the house.
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Perfectly said, Pete. I echo your words.
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Thanks very much, Jennie.
Best wishes, Pete.
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You’re welcome, Pete. Best to you.
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even though I am sick but I am still answering comments because I miss writing and talking to my buddies. Blogging is great and awesome. 😍😍 thanks for this amazing blog post.😊✌❤❤
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Thanks, honey. Please get well soon! xx
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Welcome. I am way better than before now. 😊✌❤❤
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I have also noticed an increase in posts, Pete. I am struggling to keep up with so many new email notifications every day. It is a great way to stay in touch and see what is really happening out there. I am not sure all governments are being honest about this disease.
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Governments are never honest about anything, Robbie. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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so very true, Pete! thank God for my blogging family. the sense of belonging is very much appreciated more than ever. thank you and let us keep connected. stay safe 🙂
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Thanks, Wilma. With blogging friends, we will always feel connected.
Best wishes, Pete.
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I’ve had bloggers coming back to their websites because now they have the time. People need to socialize – can you just imagine how crowded restaurants are going to be when this is over?!!!
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Good to hear, GP. I know I will be eating out on day one! 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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Fantastic blog! Says it all…
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Thanks very much, Patricia. I appreciate your kind words.
Best wishes, Pete.
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I’d love to put a few posts out there, but I’m busier than ever with the kids at home 🙂 Still, I’m enjoying all the content out there 🙂
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A post from you? I might drop dead with shock before the virus gets me! 🙂
Cheers, Pete.
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I would never cope in my life, with my life as it is, which is very isolated, without blogging. And even more so during this pandemic. I am so grateful to all thenpeople who come to my blog who keep me company with their comments, and who visit me regularly, it has made all the difference to my life. Thankyou especially to you Pete. And Hope sends love to Ollie too. Xxx
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Thanks, dear Lorraine. I am very pleased to hear that blogging is helping your situation.
Best wishes, Pete. x
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In a sense, this is like watching an advertisement for watching television on television. Nonetheless, well said, Warmest regards, Theo
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I get that, Theo. But you know I love to bang on about blogging, and I like to encourage new bloggers with posts like this one. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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Yes, and it is good that you do. Warmest regards, Theo
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I see Chuckle is up and stem. At his age too. Amazing.
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Yes, I wrote about that on my other blog. Disgraceful to pretend to have it, and supposedly recover in 3 days.
Best wishes, Pete.
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My Mum was telling me last night she suspects he had already been treated for a couple of weeks when the diagnosis was made public. A Minister here recovered fairly quickly too but is in 40s. Seems to affect people differently which kind of makes it scarier. What if you’re at the bad end of the spectrum? Hmm.
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So true.
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Blogging is good! 🙂
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There has never been a better time for it, Margie. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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You are the creme de la creme of blogging ambassadors, Pete. “Shine one you crazy diamond.”
Respectfully,
Pam
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Thanks for that high praise, dear Pam. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete. x
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If ever there were a situation to blog, this is it.
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So many new bloggers appearing because of the home isolation. Great to see that, and I hope they continue when it’s over.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Yep! Totally agree, Pete. You can’t feel isolated with blogging friends around you.
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Definitely not, Mary. It’s keeping me sane in all this craziness. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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Great post, Pete. We share such a lovely and balanced community. Nice, kind and talented people!
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Thanks, Maggie. At least we can all stick together in our virtual world.
Best wishes, Pete.
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This community is keeping me balanced and balance is so important.
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I hope to get a blog post done today.
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I will look forward to that, Peggy. As I always do. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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As an opinionated SOB I am doing what I always do…LOL Your points are excellent……chuq
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Thanks, chuq. You are a very prolific blogger, virus or not. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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It helps keep my sanity….LOL chuq
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“Thanks to all my blogging friends, I could never feel lonely, alone, unappreciated, or lacking in concern.”….I completely agree, Pete! Blogging, and my video calls to friends are what keep me sane!
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Glad to hear that, Sue. I am not yet a ‘video caller’, but maybe one day. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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I think you should be, Pete – that way we could meet, albeit Virtually! Perhaps I should send you a link one day, and you could set it up on your pc!
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I woud have to get a webcam for that, Sue. Maybe once all the fuss is over. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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Ah, OK your device doesn’t have an inbuilt camera? What about your phone?
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Yes, I have a super-dooper new phone, and a tablet with a camera too. 🙂
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So you CAN do Zoom!
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Probably, but not a clue about it. 🙂
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I may send you an invite one day!
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Brace yourself for my ‘Sarf Londin’ accent! 🙂
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Great points Pete!
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Thanks, John. I know you are on it! 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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Blogging has been saving my sanity for sure.🤗
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Great news, Kim. 🙂 x
Best wishes, Pete.
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It’s been great to read the blogs I had left behind when too busy.
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Great to hear that, Donnalee. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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The best to you as well–stay well.
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Preaching to the choir 🙂
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I know, but hope some non-bloggers might read it. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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Yes I suppose twitter people might you never know.
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😄😄😄
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“All just a few clicks away.” Can you be more specific in terms of miles?
1 click = 0.62137 miles
5 clicks = 3.10686 miles
10 clicks = 6.21371 miles
20 clicks = 12.42742 miles
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Ah, a ‘Vietnam’ reference, David? 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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You’re so right! I noticed a big spike in views these days even on my small blog…
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Great to hear, Sam. Keep going! 🙂 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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I’m with you Pete. I’m alone but certainly not lonely! All the best from the semi-boonies of Florida.
🙂
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And to you, my old friend. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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I always find interesting posts to read on the blogs, and make new friends along the way. It’s a real life-saver in the fight against depression {{hugs}}
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Glad you agree, dear Jacquie. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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Pete, I couldn’t agree with you more on it. I have been blogging for years under different names and along the way I’ve made some good friends. Blogging – now more than ever has become a great platform to reach out, stay connected and remain hopeful.
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Thanks, Nathi. Great to hear that!
Best wishes, Pete.
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It’s really good to blog and it makes you to connect to several friends that later turns out to be friends forever in the upcoming future!
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Just like you, dear Richa! 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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