Homage to bloggage

While I haven’t planned to take part in inter-blog discussions as such, I have to admit this entry was triggered by two entries in two separate blogs. First of all, Marnie said something really nice about our blog, perhaps the nicest thing anyone has ever said in the short existence of this blog. I mean, she actually said our blog was interesting, and that’s really the most I can hope for – so thanks for that hun!

But this got me started thinking about other people’s blogs that I read, and how much I enjoy them, and realised I’ve probably never said anything nice about them. Then I though about what Janne wrote couple of days ago about the nature of Finns and the difficulties they have communicating. In his case they even had difficulties complaining - and while I think that is usually easier for them – praise in not, it’s just not done.

So, I’ve decided to say a few words about the blogs I do read, and hope that my words warm their writers’ hearts as much as Marnie’s words did mine.

The Butt Ugly Weblog – if I have a blogger idol, it’s probably Janne. He’s incredibly funny in a geekish (my!) sort of way, and gets excited about similar things than I do – like moblogging from a barber’s chair. (Not that I’ve done it, but only because my hairdresser doesn’t have a broadband connection. And I don’t have a laptop. Oh well.)

Elokuvia ja Valokuvia (in Finnish) – Henri is a dear friend and this blog is one way of getting inside his head and keeping it touch despite the distance. Henri is funny and enthusiastic writer and his blog is one of the first ones I check in the morning.

Fabula (in Finnish) – I really admire Jaakko and Hakkis, and I sometimes wish I had their convictions. While I do have my opinions about politics and ethics – as you might already have noticed – I don’t put mine as nearly as eloquently as they do.

Fun Pastimes For Stupid Children - Mikki is another dear friend I don’t keep in contact as much as I’d like, but while reading his blog I always feel like sitting next to him. He writes in a style that’s very true to him, and he rants like no one else on this earth.

i was just really very hungry – I love Maki’s food blog. I’m an avid cook myself and I love her mouth-watering recipes and her wonderful sense of aesthetics. I made her Mélange of mushrooms soup yesterday and it was wonderful.

Janka's log – Janka is another blogger whose writing skills I’d to be able to match someday. I love her “Rants and Observations” category: she’s very sharp and intelligent and expresses herself so clearly and concisely.

Tiramisu (in Finnish) – these girls have a wonderful dry sense of humour and interesting topics that make their blog a good read.

Pinseri (in Finnish) – this is the centre of Finnish blogging community. Sami writes about blogging and finds most interesting links on the web while Riitta often concentrates on sharp social critique.

Provokaatio (in Finnish) – this is a blog written by two loving young women, and while I don’t know them personally, I feel like I do - such is the warmth that their writing generates.

Ojasta noustaan (in Finnish) – Merten is another one of my favourite writers. He writes about his life, has a black sense of humour and still owes me a cup of coffee for me being the 50000nd visitor on his site. One of these days, Merten, one of these days.

Where's my Damn Ice Cream? – Marnie’s blog is light, funny and full of life. It always improves my mood to read it.

!Absolute Truth (in Finnish) – Kuhla does not tell the absolute truth, and whether s/he’s Neil Hardwick or the Moomin Troll doesn’t really matter. She’s pretty entertaining anyway.

/var/log/orava – Orava’s blog is wonderfully geeky, and whether it’s about coding, sci-fi or books, I value his opinion.

So there. I and sincerely hope you enjoy reading our blog even half as much I enjoys yours.

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