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I remember once getting a cassette tape from a friend of mine, who said he was in some sort of group study. He was actually trying to get me to come with him to his next session, to which I refused. The tape was one of those that had some deep voice telling me how great I was, and offering me advice on how to carry out my days. We’ve all heard of these things. A type of self help that so many people fall victim to, and end up purchasing whole sets of expensive books, and tapes, that would eventually end up in a yard sale somewhere.

Notes To Self, reminds me of just that. This blog offers frequent advice on various strategies one can use to live better and feel better about themselves. While I am sure there is a great deal of very useful information in this blog, I found myself reading, and then having to go back and read again, just to try and understand what they just said.

Although I could not find a personal profile on the writer of this blog, I can only assume two things. Either the author is a very highly intelligent person who is truly offering free advice to help people, or the author is someone who, for one reason or another, is just simply posting information gathered from a book or perhaps even one of those self help tapes.

I did find some interesting reading in this blog. The author makes use of some great quotes by authoritative and famous individuals, such as Bill Cosby. To be honest, I enjoyed reading the quotes as much as the articles.

I am not opposed to reading this type of thing. I understand that it takes an open mind, and also the “Desire to learn and understand.” However, I can’t help the feeling I get when I am reading literature such as this. That feeling that someone is trying to sell me something, and it is only a matter of time before they have sucked me in and taken my money.

If you are the type of individual that seeks this type of motivational reading and self assurance information, then I highly recommend this blog for you. But, if you are like me, then perhaps number 10 in “The Rules of Life” will probably be the result. The author lists the 10 Rules of Life, and number ten states, “You will forget all this.”

There is nothing more intriguing than a blog written by someone that is obviously passionate about there work. If you ever wanted to know about ANYTHING, then I suggest you pay a visit to Doryn’s Dish.Although Doryn claims she is not a writer, one could only hope to express themselves with the same clarity and enthusiasm that she does. Her “Dishes” are in such detail, that one can get a true feel for the idea or product she is reviewing.

When I first visited Doryn’s Dish, the first thing that come to mind was “Complex.” Her blog is a huge collaboration of thoughts and opinions on just about any subject or product. I can only imagine the amount of research she puts into each and every article she writes. Whether it is just a life experience, an opinion, or an outright review of a product, she takes great care in producing an article that explains it in very well defined detail.

In the more than 2 hours that I spent reading her blog, I not only had some good laughs, I also learned of some great ideas and products that I might have to run out and try. I even enjoyed learning how to use electricity on your face to remove zits, although I don’t think you should do it in the rain.

She, and her guests, have been writing her “Dishes” for so long, and so frequently, that it would take many more hours to read them all, but I suggest giving it a try. Doryn’s Dish has something for everyone. The design looks a bit childish at first, but once you see how her articles are written, you realize that it all fits perfectly. The only complaint I could have, is the side links are a bit small, and my old eyes had to strain a bit to read them.

That’s my “Dish” on Doryn.

It never ceases to amaze me at the brilliant ideas people come up with to blog about. CJ Howard is a great example of that brilliance.

CJ Howard (Charlotte Jane Howard) is only an infant. However, that does not stop her from blogging. CJ, with a little help from her parents I’m sure, is keeping a journal of her life as she grows up. The very witty way that she has managed to tell us about her life and her family, is nothing less than superb.

For most of us, reading the everyday life of a family would get boring in a short time, but not through the eyes of a toddler. This blog puts a whole new spin on daily blogging, and I was very entertained.

Family vacations, and many photos can be found at CJ Howard’s blog. You cannot help but chuckle at how life appears to CJ. Who would have thought that a baby’s mobile hanging above her crib would be the equivalent to a night at the movies for a grown up?

CJ Howard has a simple, but nice, design that looks like a nursery. It is easy to navigate, and pleasant to look at. I absolutely love the way CJ keeps her blog “Clutter free”, and one can only speculate that when she grows up, her bedroom will be just as tidy.

I offer many kudos to CJ’s parents for “Teaching” her to blog so well. This blog is a sure fit for the Bloggeries Spotlight!