I’m still burrowed in here at the house, thanks to the snow and ice. Not that today is different from most days, since I tend to be a burrower no matter what’s going on outside, but still.
As a result, I’ve had some time to really comb through the
2008 Okie Blog Award nominees, and I want to let you TDT readers know about a few blogs I really like but have somehow flown under my radar – until now.
Oh, the mommy blogs. Because I need (a lot of) reassurance that I’m not crazy and that I’m not doing everything absolutely, totally, completely, 100-percent wrong.
Rocks in My Dryer, nom’d for best overall blog, best family blog and best writing blog. Duh.
moms are for everyone, for best family blog. Lots of new baby love happening in this woman’s house. Ah, those are some great days. Plus, I love that the bloggers at moms are for everyone and Blithe Revival are buds. Maybe one day my blogger buddies (
here,
here and
here) and I will be pitted against each other in what would promise to be a grandiose battle to the death for an Okie Blog Award. Heh.
There are a few left-wing blogs in Oklahoma. They exist! And, surprise, they’re way decent.
Okie Funk, nom’d for best overall blog and best political blog (I wonder what would happen in a dueling blog match between my favorite hometown blogger Michael Bates at
Batesline.com, also nom’d for best overall blog and best political blog, and Kurt Hochenauer. It’d be fun to watch, anyway.) and
Peace Arena. Also,
Alternative Tulsa and
Blue Oklahoma. Maybe one day a bleeding heart Tulsan with a laptop and an equally encyclopedic knowledge of this city and its people will take MB to task. Someday? Maybe? No? Okay.
Hilarity!
Redneck Diva, nom’d for best humor blog. I
get this woman. Is that bad?
Other faves.
IROK Radio, nom’d for best audio blog. IROK is the handiwork of the folks behind the always-awesome
Dfest, Tulsa’s landmark music festival. Lend thine ear.
Rather than leave the house only to trudge around in the snow, give these blogs a read today. Local blogs are kinda like farmers markets and public transportation – the more they’re patronized, the better they get. And that’s good for all of us.
9 Comments to Okie Blog Award Noms to Put on RSS
Maria
On January 28, 2009 at 6:32 pm
Jeez… no love!
Kidding.
I *still* dig your blog.
Maria
On January 28, 2009 at 7:43 pm
It’s all good. I was just giving you a hard time.
Natasha
On January 28, 2009 at 7:46 pm
Maria: Do you smell something burning?
Natasha: Yeah. It’s my mind.
Why did I not see you on the noms page? I don’t know, because I love your blog! While it’s not totally new to me, there’s love. Love, love, love.
maggie's mind
On January 28, 2009 at 9:25 pm
There really are a lot of great blogs on that list. I’ve been trying to narrow them down, and it’s been really tough in some categories. Good stuff.
Mel's Mom
On January 28, 2009 at 9:52 pm
I love Confessions of a Pioneer Woman!
Thanks for stopping by my blog!
Jeff Shaw
On January 28, 2009 at 10:38 pm
I’m saying haaay back to ya. Isn’t this fun?
irritated
On January 28, 2009 at 11:07 pm
Tasha, thanks for mention. I’ll photoshop more, just for you.
♥georgie♥
On January 28, 2009 at 11:53 pm
i have so enjoyed reading all the okie nom’d blogs
and like you i♥irritateds blog
Piper of Love
On February 23, 2010 at 11:51 pm
Awww, me and you are totally buddies now, for sure!
Thanks for your sweet words, it's thrilling and humbling coming from YOU.
Love <3