Bloggers I wish I could be like.

As a blog writer,

I would like to think that I have something interesting or entertaining to say.

At least enough that more that people don't sigh when my blog

pops up in their reader and think "Not HER again!"

But as much as I try to convince myself,

I am faced with some really wonderful blog writers

who show me what it REALLY means to blog well.

And today, at the risk of losing you all

like a bad case of "white flight,"

I want you to meet three of my personal favorites:

SWISTLE:

Oh, I love this girl. She is brave in her posts in a way that I wish I could be.

Her perspective is hilarious if not occasionally bizarre and disturbing.

I nearly always find myself chuckling if not guffawing aloud.

Kristen's "stream of consciousness" writing and willingness to show

the underbelly of parenting and growing up anxious and shy

make you fall in love with her over and over again.

AMALAH:

Funny. Bust a gut funny. And then, when you least expect it,

a post that sucker-punches you and brings you to tears.

Amy is the Cool Parent who is relatable and real

and I love the way she and her husband Jason love their boys.

Amy has bravely taken us on her journey of discovery

through her son Noah's sensory issues with sensitivity

and humor.. and a great heaping dose of love and pride.

NOTES FROM THE TRENCHES:

Chris Jordan is the writer of this blog

and every time is pops up in my reader, I get a little thrill.

The mom of MANY boys and one girl,

she just puts it right out there.

A former homeschooling mom who recently relocated her kids

to Texas, their adventures and her perspective in sharing them

(especially the antics of her youngest, Miles)

are guaranteed to make you smile.

Start in the archives and work your way forward!

Click on their links and visit their blogs.

And tell me, what is your favorite blog to visit?