Monthly Archives: September 2009

A blogger recommends…

Posted on September 29, 2009 by Kim Ayres

.The wonderful Erika of The Flight of our Hummingbird, a far more worthy a recipient of any award than I am, has just bestowed a Lemonade Award upon me. On her blog she sings my praises, but also confesses she … Continue reading →

Posted in About Blogging | 20 Comments

I am a blogger…

Posted on September 26, 2009 by Kim Ayres

.Blogging: (blŏg-ging) . An enjoyable pastime;. A way of expressing emotions, ideas and opinions in a public realm;. A way of meeting like-minded people bypassing geographical or cultural barriers. A form of self-medication My name is Kim… and… I am… … Continue reading →

Posted in About Blogging, Mental and Physical Health, Trying to make sense of my existence in the universe, Who am I? | 63 Comments

Rebuilding

Posted on September 25, 2009 by Kim Ayres

.When someone we love dies, we are broken beyond healing. It is not a wound that will eventually knit back together; instead we are smashed and shattered beyond repair. The only way to move forward is to take the pieces … Continue reading →

Posted in Trying to make sense of my existence in the universe | 59 Comments

Blogging Advice?

Posted on September 22, 2009 by Kim Ayres

.PRE-AMBLE While some of the craziness of getting picked up by Blogs of Note is beginning to die down a bit – I’m currently only getting about 700 visits a day rather than 5,000 – I’m still trying to work … Continue reading →

Posted in About Blogging | 95 Comments

14 Years

Posted on September 21, 2009 by Kim Ayres

.14 years ago I was 28 years old. I had recently graduated from Dundee University as a mature student with a 2:1 degree in Philosophy. 14 years ago the future looked good. With my new degree I knew the world … Continue reading →

Posted in Anniversaries and Celebrations | 77 Comments

Ties

Posted on September 19, 2009 by Kim Ayres

.Put the wider side on the right and pull it down so it’s much longer. Fold it over the shorter side and back round… do I do that once, or twice? Start again… When was the last time I wore … Continue reading →

Posted in Family Man, Reflections | 48 Comments

Windows of the Soul

Posted on September 15, 2009 by Kim Ayres

.I’m currently sitting at the computer wearing my wife’s glasses, trying to focus on what I’m typing. It’s not easy as she has bi-focals and at the moment, only the stronger, lower part of the glasses make much difference, so … Continue reading →

Posted in Appearance, Mental and Physical Health | 72 Comments

Be careful what you wish for…

Posted on September 12, 2009 by Kim Ayres

.OK, this has begun to get a little scary. In a little over 24 hours I’ve had 5,000 visits, over 75 comments and more than quadrupled the amount of followers it’s taken me 4 years to build up. I’ve also … Continue reading →

Posted in About Blogging | 141 Comments

Blogs of Note

Posted on September 11, 2009 by Kim Ayres

.Rather than the usual one or 2 visits an hour to this site from people looking for Naked Bearded Men (and leaving disappointed), Sitemeter is telling me I’m currently getting about 1 a minute and they’re all coming in from … Continue reading →

Posted in About Blogging, Who am I? | 98 Comments

Brambling Distraction

Posted on September 10, 2009 by Kim Ayres

.Every year I drive for miles to find a decent crop of brambles (that’s blackberries to anyone South, West or East of the border of Scotland). This year I’ve found a surprising number in the garden. Yesterday, in fact, I … Continue reading →

Posted in Audio, Food | 34 Comments