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Thursday, February 6, 2025

Sunday Post #561

 

  

This week I have a nice look at Chinatown in Yokohama for the Lunar New Year courtesy of Virtual Japan. One of the highlights is at 4:52

I have to say too I saw a discussion this week on "blogging is dying," and while it may be true in a larger sense, there are still many of us here. I took a hiatus (unplanned) for much of last year and I am SO glad to be back. Seeing old friends and reconnecting has been special. The other thing is- we're kind of blogging for ourselves? We're like our own community- and honestly that's okay.

In other news my favorite post this week was Ellie's. And guys... honestly... at risk of tooting my own horn... you can find my latest entry in Ellie's Boarding House contest here.   

Oh, and Movies That Suck this week is Day of the Triffids      


   Song of the week

 

PULP COVER OF THE WEEK: 


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29 comments:

  1. roentareFebruary 6, 2025 at 1:13 PM

    The commercial approach to blogging, much like other social media platforms, seems to be waning. I engage in blogging as a means of personal expression or daily journaling. It has proven to be an enjoyable endeavor.

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  2. teri @ girlsatthebookstore.blogspot.comFebruary 6, 2025 at 2:11 PM

    I still enjoy blogging, I think many of us do, while it doesn't have the storm of people that it use to, I think there are still plenty about. When I was younger I loved Day of The Triffids...oh who am I kidding, I will still watch it if I see it is on...its so campy

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  3. J.P. AlexanderFebruary 6, 2025 at 2:29 PM

    Ten un buen fin de semana. Me gusto el video. Te mando un beso.

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  4. ellieFebruary 6, 2025 at 7:53 PM

    Oh, thanks for being back! Thanks for these posts. and of course, thanks for the links and all the best to being inspired. Keep on truck'n! 🍬❤️🍓❤️🍓

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    1. ellieFebruary 14, 2025 at 1:32 PM

      Happy Valentines Day! I hope its a good one! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️& a very restful weekend for you! Here's to more choclate! You know it goes really well with red wine!

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  5. AnankaFebruary 7, 2025 at 9:00 AM

    I have been blogging since 2011 and I still enjoy it. Enjoy your weekend :-D

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  6. Lark February 7, 2025 at 9:00 AM

    We are our own community! That's what I like most about blogging. And I'm very glad you're back, too. :D

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  7. lissaFebruary 7, 2025 at 10:16 AM

    I'm you're blogging again. I think even if you post once a month, it's perfectly okay. Even I sort of take unplanned haitus. I am sort of blogging for the six or seven people who regularly visits my blog and that's okay. I think as long as people are blogging, I will too.

    Have a lovely day.

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  8. KarenFebruary 7, 2025 at 10:54 AM

    We've been declared dead many times, yet we still plug along. I think a lot of people who were in it for free books and a large following didn't make it and that's ok. Others just grew out of it because...life happens and, again, that's ok.

    I'm really happy to be back too. I still chatted with people on SM but the blog is always my favorite place to connect.

    I'm not sure if it means anything, but I saw several online influencers/marketers who are quitting most of their SM platforms and reviving their blogs so who knows - we could all hit another blogging stride!

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  9. Harvee44February 8, 2025 at 7:17 AM

    I love blogging for myself and the other bloggers who do it as a hobby, just for the fun of it! And meeting and chatting with the blogger community.

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  10. Samantha@WLABBFebruary 8, 2025 at 10:45 AM

    I agree with you. I blog for myself, and the people who stop by are the icing on the cake. I hope my daughter brings me some New Year goodies when she comes to visit next week.

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  11. Cheryl MalandrinosFebruary 8, 2025 at 12:48 PM

    Paper was going away in the late 90s. Yet, I still have paper contracts and we still get paper manuals with things you buy. As long as there is any demand, it will stay. I'm 18 years in blogging, so I'm not ready to give up yet. :)

    Great to see you posting again, Greg. Love the cover on this Christie book.

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  12. Lisa MandinaFebruary 9, 2025 at 9:18 AM

    Yeah, I see so much about how blogging isn't the big thing anymore, it's TikTok and Instagram and YouTube. I don't enjoying posting on those things really, and I love blogging for all the people I can talk to that way, and just being able to do what I want with it. So I'm here to stay, and I'm glad you're back too! Have a good week!
    Lisa Loves Literature

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  13. Deb Nance at ReaderbuzzFebruary 9, 2025 at 12:55 PM

    I love to blog, and I will keep doing it as long as there are at least a few of us who still love to come together and chat about books and life.

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  14. Mary KirklandFebruary 9, 2025 at 1:34 PM

    As long as people keep visiting my blog and liking what I'm posting I'll keep blogging.

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  15. Literary FelineFebruary 9, 2025 at 6:34 PM

    I may not blog as regularly as I used to, but I still enjoy it and the community we have here. It suits me. :-) I hope you have a great week!

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  16. Breana M.February 9, 2025 at 9:24 PM

    I've seen plenty of covers for Death on the Nile, but somehow I haven't seen this one before. I like the painted look.
    Have a great week!

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  17. the bookwormFebruary 10, 2025 at 4:39 AM

    I agree, I blog for myself and it's a nice creative outlet. And the book blogging community being so awesome is the icing on the cake. I like that Infinite Dream music. Enjoy your week ahead!

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  18. Tanza ErlambangFebruary 11, 2025 at 8:18 AM

    video highlight at 4:52 was so wonderful.... interesting video.
    Have a great day.

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  19. Lindsi February 11, 2025 at 3:23 PM

    Absolutely we are! We are a community that I am so happy to be a part of. Like you, I took a bit of a hiatus, but I am so thrilled to be back and connecting with everyone again. There are even a few new faces!

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  20. Lauren StoolfireFebruary 11, 2025 at 6:58 PM

    I still enjoy keeping up with blogging. It's a fun hobby and it's good to visit with everyone. 🙂

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  21. Marianne February 12, 2025 at 5:21 AM

    Nice to see you again.

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  22. J.P. AlexanderFebruary 13, 2025 at 5:05 PM

    Buen fin de semana. Feliz San valentin.

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  23. Natalie @ The BiblioholicFebruary 15, 2025 at 12:07 PM

    I took an unplanned hiatus too, but I'm back and I'm glad to see you back. Blogging really is for us and while I'm sad to see some leave it permanently, I'm going to try to keep mine going. Have a great weekend! xo

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  24. Jinjer-The Intrepid AngelenoFebruary 20, 2025 at 8:41 PM

    I am compelled to blog and I follow 308 blogs via Feedly so it's not completely dead yet.

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  25. J.P. AlexanderFebruary 21, 2025 at 5:48 PM

    Ten un buen fin de semana

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  26. SakurankoFebruary 26, 2025 at 3:16 PM

    Oh please don´t stop blogging I really enjoy visiting other blogs like you and I always comment and interest for other blogs too

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  27. Julie Ann LozadaFebruary 28, 2025 at 12:18 PM

    Totally agree with you about blogging—it's such a great way to connect and reflect. Congrats on your entry in Ellie's contest!

    http://www.itsjulieann.com/

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  28. J.P. AlexanderMarch 3, 2025 at 2:13 PM

    Ten una linda semana y un lindo mes.- Te mando un beso.

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