Comments on: Blogging On a Holiday: Should You Do It or Ditch It?

By: The Best of the Blogosphere: October 19, 2008 | Red Button Reviews

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By: Effective and Efficient Posting: Using Holidays to Maximum Advantage | Momentum of the Muse

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 19:58:38 +0000

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By: James

James — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 20:35:05 +0000

@ Lili – Actually, there’s nothing wrong with “alright”. It’s a non-standard abbreviation dating back to about 1890 or so and commonly used in non-formal language, which is the style we use here at our blog.

You can have some fun reading these:

http://www.iht.com/articles/2006/07/02/news/edaaron.php
http://www.randomhouse.com/wotd/index.pperl?date=19990604

By: Lili

Lili — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 20:28:26 +0000

Um, sorry to flog your blogging eloquence, but I must point out that “Alright” in your second full paragraph should be spelled “All right.” Often confused with already, all right is two words.

Otherwise, I think it’s cool for a blogger to give himself or herself some down time with a meaningful, time-stamped statement or send-off.

Be well,
Lili

By: Jamie

Jamie — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 19:35:14 +0000

Ok, I'm like two weeks late to the party, but here's my thought. When you visit my blog, it's like visiting my house. I put out the welcome mat, put some nice pictures on the walls, serve hot coffee and chocolate chip cookies, and sit down to talk about what's on my mind, and yours. If I celebrate a holiday, and you stop by on that day, I'll give you a piece of birthday cake with your coffee. If it's a holiday for you, I'd be happy to celebrate with you. Timestamp if you're organized enough, send out a quick Happy Holiday if you're not. Makes no difference to me, but I respect the right to celebrate, and take time off if you feel the need. Jamies last blog post..Blogging for Dollars: Tweak the Bottom Line

By: The Best of the Blogosphere: October 19, 2008 | Super Blogging

The Best of the Blogosphere: October 19, 2008 | Super Blogging — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 07:17:38 +0000

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By: Fiction Scribe » Blog Archive » Scribe Notes - Post Writers Conference and Vacation

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 23:27:57 +0000

[...] *Blogging on a Holiday – This is actually something I have been thinking about because a company I work for will be shutting down over Thanksgiving… and I no longer observe Thanksgiving. I’m also planning on taking off Melbourne Cup Day, Australia Day, etc, but do I need to let people know that…? James makes some good points with this one. [...]

By: Laura Spencer

Laura Spencer — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 22:29:06 +0000

Speaking as someone who has taken work projects on her last two vacations, I say don’t work on the holiday.

Seriously, I think the key is whether or not working on holiday will keep you from interacting with loved ones. I usually try to arrange my schedule so I don’t have to work on holidays and vacations, but often a last minute deadline changes my plans.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Laura Spencers last blog post..Of Note, The Blood Red Pencil

By: Ravyn

Ravyn — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 22:29:00 +0000

I mainly use celebrations as prompts; I got a sweet piece on perspectives out of Independence Day, and Labor Day gave me an excuse to riff on the question of what main characters do when they’re not out main-charactering.

Then again, if I don’t let family crises or long trips keep me from posting, why should a little thing like a holiday slow me down?

If you’re not going to post, don’t post. If you’re going to post, make it interesting. If you want to talk about the holiday, either making a theme of it or mentioning it in passing, talk about the holiday. Just try to stay true to the style your readers are used to seeing from you.

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By: RL David

RL David — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 16:02:41 +0000

You know what’s scary: If I wished everyone a happy (time that I celebrate), I would _at least_ double my blogs existing posts. For instance, I’m stoked that tonight’s the full moon in these parts of the world and you know when the next full moon is? About a month from now.

I agree, James–announcing celebrations can get a bit out of hand.