Apparently, I’m in the habit of brutalising donkeys … ?
Oh, wait - the Kick Ass Blogger award comes from an American lady, so it doesn’t actually mean that at all. Thank heavens for that - I rather like donkeys. It means that my blog is really, really good! Or that I’m really, really good at blogging. Take your pick, but whichever way you slice it, YAY ME! I’m doing the Happy Dance!
Many thanks and a big hug to Babs of Beetle Blog for being so kind as to think of me as a Kick Ass Blogger. I do my best, of course, but there are so many truly great blogs out there that each time I have an award passed along to me, I’m surprised, flattered, and very touched. You’ve made my day, Babs! And now, I’m going to make someone else’s day - actually, I’m going to make five peoples’ day. Days. Whatever.
So, who do I think of as a Kick Ass Blogger? Well, you know, first off, I’m going to have to nominate my Other Half, the Jolly Nice Chap himself: Yellow Swordfish. He is the one who got me into blogging in the first place, and I felt I had a lot to live up to. His blog is great, but because he doesn’t actively court comments, it doesn’t get a huge number of them, even though he’s been up and running now for three years. Go say hi, it’ll make his day.
So, continuing with the ‘blogs that inspire me’ yardstick, I come to Ruth Hull Chatlien, of Ruth’s Visions and Revisions. Ruth has a way of looking at life and digging the meaning out of most situations, whether positive or negative, and I find that inspirational. I think you may do, too. She is a Kick Ass Blogger and deserves the award.
Next up is Chris, of Formerly Fun. You will laugh, you will cry, you will cross your legs and hope to die .. Oh, hang on, maybe you haven’t read Spa Tips or Manscaping the Manzillian yet? Inspired? You will be! I’m told that she has several clients over the age of 65, so I have more than a decade yet to decide whether I want to go that route. Like to know more? Go and read! The Manscaping one is in three parts, and you need to start with the link supplied then go find the rest. It’s worth it, believe me. Unless you’re male, in which case you might want to skip it. Tee hee.
Of Cabbages and Kings is inspiring in a different way. Jenn is a humour blogger, and very funny she is too. She’ll have you looking for the lighter side of your life in no time, because that’s what she does. All the time. I’m not sure what she’ll inspire you to do, but it will be fun, I can promise you that.
My last nominee is I’d Rather be Blogging. Like me, Maureen writes about a variety of things. There are reminiscences, there are diary-type entries, there is commentary on life, and also like me, she’s a Johnny Depp fan - oh, and she’s funny. Apart from the content, the design of Maureen’s blog is rather wonderful, too. I’m a fan of the clean look - as you can see by my own. Minimalist, me. Well, Maureen isn’t minimalist, but the overall look is clean and bright and still manages to be fun and inviting. Way to go, Maureen!
Here are the rules (there are always rules)
1) Choose five other bloggers that you feel are “Kick Ass Bloggers”
2) Let them know that they have received an award.
3) Link back to both the person who awarded you and also to www.mammadawg.com
4) Visit the Kick Ass Blogger Club HQ to sign Mr. Linky and leave a comment.
One of the reasons I like awards is because it’s fun to make people happy, but I also like awards because it’s a good way to find other blogs you might like. So off you go - and have fun!
Oh, gosh, Jay, I am truly honored. And honoured. I will try to live up to giving the donkeys the boot, in a way that I hope will make you proud.
PS– You have inspired me to do a post at Christmas of the Johnny Depp Christmas tree my friend made me. It’s entirely mad, but I think you will appreciate it.
Jenns last blog post..The Astounding Summer Adventures of Jenn-in-the Box
Thank you so much. I LOVE the name of this one. I’ll have to think about it for a day or so before I pass it on, but be assured that I well.
P.S. Don’t you think Johnny Depp would approve of an award named “Kick Ass”?
Ruth Hull Chatliens last blog post..In Memory of Solzhenitsyn
Jenn - You deserve it, my dear.
A Johnny Christmas tree? Yes, quite mad, but quite delicious too! If it makes you feel any better, I know a Californian with a Johnny Depp Christmas tree, too. Can’t wait for Christmas to read this one!
Ruth - Of course he would! He’d give that enchanting little giggle of his, and so I’d love to be the one to tell him about it!
Congratulations. I have to agree, this blog does kick ass.
Followthatdog - Hi, and welcome! And thank you for your kind words! You’re doubly welcome when you say nice things!
Congrats!
You totally kick ass! 
DrowseyMonkeys last blog post..Hump Day
Thanks Drowsey! So do you, by the way, but I’m trying to spread the love… It’s so hard to choose just five!!
It’s 3:45am and I MUST go to bed. I will be back tomorrow to check out those blogs you passed it on to :O)
You ass kicker you!
Babs - beetles last blog post..Look what I got!
Babs - You’re worse than me! It was half past two this morning when OH and I finally went up. LOL!
Why yes you are a kick-ass blogger!
Peace - D
RiverPoets last blog post..A Day in the Life of a Tech Writer
you do deserve this. you do kick ass luv. x
thanks for the links and recommends to others too. I will happily never get the housework done now!
Congratulations Jay. Well Deserved.I got the same award today from Drowsey.:) Will flaunt it on my blog tomorrow.
Scratch Bagss last blog post..What A Girl Wants
Yeah, you kick ass (still giggling at that mental picture of you putting the boot in to some hapless donkey), you bet ya’ do! Congrats hon, it’s well deserved. I look forward into dipping into a few of the above mentioned sites, I’m sure they will live up to all you’ve promised.
Aw, thank you all so much! I’m blushing! You are all so sweet, thank you!!
Scratch - Congratulations! I’d like you to know you were on my short-list too! I am impressed with your blog - correct me if I’m jumping to the wrong conclusion, but is English your second language? If so, I’m doubly impressed.
Shrinky - I know! It’s funny how these different expressions divide our common language, isn’t it?
You’ll find Yellow Swordfish on a bit of a rant right now. *Sigh* It’s tongue in cheek but as I told him, it could be misinterpreted. Anyway, for what it’s worth, it’s not really representative of his blog, so if you’re new over there, dig deeper.
Hey, you DO kick ass, don’t you! Tit for tat; I win an award, now you! What do the Aussies say? Good on ya!
Mr. Nighttimes last blog post..Take a walk with me….
I’d say you’re really good at blogging. I always enjoy your posts. Congrats!
Naturals last blog post..Are You Feeling Guilty Over Something?
Mr N and Valerie - Thank you both. I’ll carry on for now, then, shall I?
Congratulations Jay! You are definitely one Kick Ass Blogger!
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