Where to Find Shrink Rap:
Blog URL: http://robinaltman.wordpress.com/
Category: Parenting, Personal Blogs, Humor

Shrink Rap

Shrink Rap is not the blog you would expect from a child psychiatrist, but then again when you consider the claims to fame of Robin Altman, MD include a love of shoes, a sideline as a stand-up comedian and a book titled Shrink Rap - An Irreverent Take on Child Psychiatry, you can expect her blog to be something a little out of the ordinary.

Shrink Rap - Why You Should Go

Robin Altman’s Shrink Rap blog is a bit outside the realm of ordinary. And that is exactly what makes it so endearing. The blog is a mix of friendly and funny child-rearing advice, stories from her own household (which you will surely find refreshingly familiar), and general observations on life. Humorous posts (which most all of them are) show Robin to be an approachable professional and human being, one who you’ll be glad to share tales from parenthood with and, quite probably, find in her a kindred and understanding spirit.

Summing Up Shrink Rap

Shrink Rap shows that there certainly is a caring, human side to the professional sector. Join Robin for some laughs and maybe a touch of the Wisdom of the Ages (do be sure to see the Wisdom Addendum, too).

Go here to check out Shrink Rap.

Mary Ward
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Where to Find The Daily Blonde:
Blog URL: http://dailyblonde.blogspot.com/
Category: Humor, Personal Blogs

The Daily Blonde

The Daily Blonde is the work of Cheryl Phillips, a single mother of five with a quick wit—and she’s not afraid to use it. She’s a woman with convictions and a fearless sense of humor, offering up her opinions and commentary to brighten your day and support her causes of choice as she vents about politics (less the issues—more the players), Pepsi, and life in general.

The Daily Blonde - Why You Should Go

Cheryl describes herself as a woman with “lots to say, a big sense of humor, and low tolerance for people who don’t know how to laugh! I’m far from a feminist. I can’t imagine even getting along with Gloria Steinem. I live life without a filter on my mouth. I say it like it is but never with the intent to hurt…just to share a laugh about this crazy thing called life!” In this spirit she takes on anything that strikes her interest, mostly for amusement’s sake except for when it counts. When does it count for The Daily Blonde? When the issues are worth caring about—issues like children and family and breast cancer awareness.

Summing Up The Daily Blonde

Cheryl Phillips brings a refreshingly open and honest voice to her blog. She means no harm and does no harm while delivering lots of quirky laughs. Join Cheryl for some ditzy (her word choice, not mine) humor and learn to take a less serious lease on life.

Go here to check out The Daily Blonde.

Mary Ward
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Where to Find Dead Frog - A Comedy Blog:
Blog URL: http://www.dead-frog.com/
Category: Comedy

Dead Frog – A Comedy Blog

The name is a bit perplexing, until you read the E.B. White quote at the bottom of the page: “Analyzing humor is like dissecting a frog. Few people are interested and the frog dies of it.” That, in essence, is the inspiration behind Dead Frog – A Comedy Blog. The blog, written by Todd Jackson (whose claim to fame is 10+ years in the comedy business and positions that include Editorial Director for Comedy Central’s web arm and Managing Editor of Cracked Magazine) is an “attempt to raise the bar in how people talk about comedy.”

Dead Frog – A Comedy Blog - Why You Should Go

As writer Todd Jackson says, “Comedy is very binary by nature: funny or not funny. But there are shadings and, with some insight, an appreciation can be found for something that didn’t make you laugh before. Or even better, the next time you see a show or performer you didn’t get, you’ll laugh yourself silly.” Hence, reading this blog can help you expand your comedic horizons, and help you look at comedy from different vantage points. It’s like art appreciation, comedy style. And truly, the insights are interesting (as well as entertaining). The blog is a source of surprising food for thought into comedy and its place and affect on culture.

Just as importantly, though, the blog is just plain fun. There are plenty of laughs to be had in the videos, sketches, skits, and scripts, making this a place as much to be entertained as educated.

Summing Up Dead Frog – A Comedy Blog

It’s surprising how in-depth a subject can be, especially one, like Todd says, that seems so simplistic on the surface. Read this blog for a new appreciation of the world of comedy, and as an extra, a daily dose of funny.

Go here to check out Dead Frog – A Comedy Blog.

Mary Ward
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Where to Find Comical Comments:
Blog URL: http://www.comicalcomments.com/
Category: Humor

Comical Comments

How many times has this happened to you (quite likely on your very own blog)—you’re reading the comments on a blog post, and come across something so funny you’re stitched with laughter. And then you think, “I wish that more people would see this!” Because you know that a lot of readers skim the comments and add to the list, without necessarily reading the others. Or there are people who have already been by that will miss out on a later comment funny. Or the comment is just so entertaining that it deserves a wider audience in general.

If only there was a way to share all that wit with the rest of the world…

And now there is! Welcome relative newcomer Comical Comments to the blogosphere.

Comical Comments - Why You Should Go

Comical Comments creator (who sadly remains nameless on the blog) felt your pains of laughter, and decided that the most amusing on the web deserved a larger platform. And that is what Comical Comments is. It is a platform meant “to showcase the best, most original and comical comments left on blogs, comments responding to ones already posted, and comments posted on this website.”

Comical thoughtfully provides the back-story to the comment and a link to the subject blog post or article as warranted, and then lets loose with the best comment the piece generated. In the true spirit of highlighting the best, readers are also invited to submit funnies they find on their own, be it from their own blog, a website, or the blog of another. In turn, for your time you will receive credit for the post and a little link love back to your site and/or the original. Comical Comments makes it easy for you to submit, too, including a quick form on the Submit page.

Summing Up Comical Comments

The posts on Comical Comments are short and sweet, good natured, and entertaining. We can relate as blog readers to their origins, and appreciate the impetus behind this blog. This blog is an easy quick-stop on your blog rounds, one that offers a simple pick-me-up to help get you through your day.

Go here to check Comical Comments.

Mary Ward
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Where to Find Don’t Feed The Pixies:
Blog URL: http://hungrypixies.blogspot.com/
Category: Personal Blog

Don’t Feed The Pixies

To explain this blog third-hand would probably do it a disservice. And so we defer to the writer of Don’t Feed The Pixies, who offers us this:

“Don’t Feed The Pixies
Too much latent creativity is bad for the soul. Too many people allow their ideas to slosh around their heads before evaporating into the ether. To combat this D.F.T.P. have set up this blog to allow vent to all those odd thoughts that keep you awake at 4am and would otherwise go unshared.”

Don’t Feed The Pixies - Why You Should Go

As forewarned by the Pixies author, too many unrequited random thoughts can be become a bad thing. And no doubt it has been such floating thoughts that have led many a person into blogging. Most blogs, though, are more focused and tailored to a single subject or related line of subjects to allow for this type of random posting. So it is with relief that we find a blog where the writer has created an outlet for what would otherwise become creativity lost and wasted; in a world of topically-dedicated blogs, Don’t Feed The Pixies offers a refreshing break from the norm.

Summing Up Don’t Feed The Pixies

The topics might be random, as you’d expect a blog based on 4 a.m. pop-in thoughts to be, but it is not at all unentertaining. Even the most benign topics are written with wit and humor, easy to relate to and enjoyable to read, and all the while making it a little easier to take life just a little less seriously.

Go here to check out Don’t Feed The Pixies.

Mary Ward
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Where to Find The Swubird’s Nest:
Blog URL: http://swubird.blogspot.com/
Category: Personal blog, Storytelling

Swubird’s Nest

Not quite sure what a Swubird is, but if this blog is any indication, apparently they are great storytellers with an abundance of diverse (and entertaining) life experiences. That is, after all, what the Swubird’s Nest blog is, and so one can only deduce that birds of a feather flock together.

Swubird’s Nest - Why You Should Go

Swubird’s Nest is a compilation of stories written by a retired US government professional with a penchant for Tom Clancy thrillers. He entertains and enlightens with stories of his life and times, offered up in snippets and snapshots that are just enough. Most of these stories don’t run overly long, which means they are easy to fit into your day, but they all offer a human element. Stories range from sad to humorous and many places in between, running the spectrum of emotion.

Summing Up Swubird’s Nest

It doesn’t take much to commit to Swubird’s Nest, as the posts are enjoyable and thought-provoking, and they are concise enough to just produce that thought or emotion. Their brevity doesn’t detract at all (and in fact, no doubt, contributes to them). And the best of all of it is that these are stories by Swubird’s own account from his “unusual life,” which makes them all the more interesting.

Go here to check Swubird’s Nest.

Mary Ward
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Where to Find Zooillogix:
Blog URL: http://www.scienceblogs.com/zooillogix/
Category: Science, Hobbies

Zooillogix

Zooillogix is the collaborative effort of two brothers, both closet-zoologists using their day-jobs in the software industry as a fitting enough cover for their real passion. This blog, the alter-ego hobby for Andrew and Benny Bleiman is their “secret outlet of forbidden passion…”

Zooillogix - Why You Should Go

The animal world really is a source of endless wonder that excites something in all of us (some more than others, as evidenced in the Zooillogix About page and in the profiles of the two brothers Bleiman). Many of us do not even know how extensive and interesting a world that can be, and so we often miss out on many of the great creatures of the world; which means we often miss out on new discoveries, news, and efforts at conservancy. But the Bleimans don’t miss a beat. On their blog, they bring us the best and most up-to-date information from the world of zoology, complete with fascinating animals, Tuataran sex scandals, first-ever ugly Aussie’s, seal climatologists, the source of the latest French Herpes outbreaks, New Englanders with a fascination for poop, and much more.

Summing Up Zooillogix

Zooillogix is a fun blog to frequent not just for the very real and interesting look at the animal world, but also (in case you haven’t guessed it by now) for the humorous presentation that takes this casual science class to a higher (and far more enjoyable) level. Come along with the Bleimans as they poke fun at some funny animals and more at themselves, and also as they deliver some news you should know from the animal kingdom. And remember—”Don’t stick your fingers in the cage!”

Go here to check out Zooillogix.

Mary Ward
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Where to Find El Blog De La Sourdough:
Blog URL: http://sourdoughblaugh.blogspot.com/
Category: Personal Blog, Humor

El Blog De La Sourdough

How many times have you read a funny email, or something on a website somewhere in cyberspace, and think that it would be great to post for others on your blog? But then practicality takes over and you realize that your well-focused blog may just not be the right place for this. After all, you’ve developed a unique community and it’s important to keep that readership engaged. To be sure that it is, but if only there were a place where these notable posts could live in the blogosphere…

Today, there is. On the Blog De La Sourdough, Steve Fields (a contributor on Sky’s Every Day Heroes blog) allows his ‘friend’ sourdough free access to his site where he can go post-happy with the best and worst of the web.

El Blog De La Sourdough - Why You Should Go

Sourdough has an eclectic and sometimes strange sense of humor, but overall his posts have an intelligent base behind them. They can infuriate and entertain (depending on who is reading them). Sourdough seems to have a refreshingly strong sense of self and belief, and he’s not afraid to show it with the posts that he puts forth! It’s a nice change from the waffling middle ground.

Summing Up El Blog De La Sourdough

That being said, there’s a good chance that you won’t like what you see on this blog. The beauty of blogging is, though, that we all get to explore that of interest and belief to us and then build a community around it. And either way, there’s only one way for you to know whether this is a guy you’ll love or hate, or love to hate as the cards sometimes fall. You’ll have to go over and see what Steve and his good buddy are up to in the Netherlands of Alaska and decide for yourself.

Go here to check out el blog de la sourdough.

Mary Ward
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