My Comments are Cupcakes
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If you spend any amount of time in this corner, you will know I adore three things:
TV
Shoes
And Cupcakes.
But do you know why I love cupcakes so much?
I mean besides their sweet deliciousness?
First they are an instant celebration in a small paper cup.
Second they are tiny pieces of another thing I love most.
I love cake, birthday cake to be exact and while I am grateful and gracious when you want to bake me one, the fastest way to my heart is a grocery store bought birthday cake, vanilla on vanilla, decorated with butter cream balloons.
I dare you offer a cupcake to someone and not be rewarded with a grin that stretches their mouth and lights up their eyes.
You hardly ever feel guilty about eating one cupcake and you just can’t refuste one that is handed to you; it’s small, sweet and just enough to fill your belly and your heart.
Plus they are decorated especially for the individual you are.
It’s yours and you don’t have to share.
You never have to fight for the end piece or the middle one with the just a little extra icing or the pink flower,cupcakes are your own little slice of everything that is wonderful about cake.
I have been blogging a long time, almost 7 years now.
So you would think that I would know a whole lot about the craft of this hobby.
I don’t.
In fact, I truly need help with everything, from making social media buttons, to plug ins, to moving to WordPress.
I can’t code in HTML, I don’t know the first thing about SEO or vlogging and when it comes to analytics or Klout I am pretty much clueless.
Thank goodness I have a lot of friends in the blogosphere to teach me those things.Women who haven’t been blogging long at all that have embraced the technical aspect of this medium and know much more than I do who are willing to impart their knowledge with me and be gracious about it.
Why Yes, I am a little jealous of them.
But what I am saying is that if you come to this corner looking to be tutored or educated about the fine art of blogging, well you’re in the wrong place.
Needless to say I don’t always feel very good about myself because of that.
So in order to push past it, I started to think about exactly what it is that I offer this community of mine beyond the mere exercise of hitting publish?
I came up with one thing. One thing I know I excel at.
Commenting.
I take great pride in my comments on your blogs.
I get so backed up sometimes reading and visiting your blogs but it’s because I never want to show up in your space and not let you know how your words made me laugh, contemplate, cry, rethink a previously held conviction or how I related on so many levels to the story you shared.
Even when I completely disagree with what you’ve written, I will take my time and be thoughtful and fair with my words, explaining my point of view, acknowledging yours.
I will never leave you with a simple “GREAT JOB!”
Instead I will tell you
WHY it was great
HOW you moved me
WHAT you wrote that let me know I was not alone
and WHERE I am if you need me.
Sure, It takes a little more time.
It also means that I can’t always get to as many places as I’d like in the space of an hour and it ensures that I may read something on Friday and not comment until Tuesday, but I’ll keep that blog open in my email because I want to give what you’ve written my full attention.
Just like if you met me in real life, you don’t ever get just a simple “HI” from me. I’m a talker and I want people to leave me knowing for sure that if nothing else, I saw them.
I want you to smile when you see a comment from me in your inbox, I want you to know that I read, I listened, I care and I’m going to tell you so.
I believe our stories are our cakes, our attempts at baking from scratch and setting it on the table so everyone can look at and admire it. We want our guests to enjoy the dessert we offer, to smack their lips and lick their forks, satisfied with our effort.
In many ways, I like to think my comments are like cupcakes; a tiny piece of that much bigger cake.
A dainty yet delectable slice of my heart that I give you in exchange for the stories and secrets you have made and shared with me.
I may not be good at a lot of things, but I can promise you that if I read your words, I will never leave your space without leaving a whole lot of sweetness behind.
You do leave the most amazing, thoughtful, heartfelt comments, Kir and for that I thank you. Seeing your name in my comment box always makes me smile. Cupcakes in every form IS awesome. Thanks for sharing you with us through your wonderful comments.
You are always great at leaving thoughtful comments and I definitely appreciate it. I love the analogy of comments are like cupcakes because cupcakes are my favorite and I do like comments on my posts.
Your comments can turn the crappiest days around for me. You truly are one of the best commenters I know! Cupcakes are the perfect analogy, and if we ever get to hang out IRL, I'm totally making you cucpakes! <3
What I love about this is how true to you it is- from the cupcakes to the transparency to the seriously kick ass comment love that you leave- this? Is perfection! xo
Oh those apple cupcakes…Comments like cupcakes, I like that."A dainty yet delectable slice of my heart.." beautiful!
Your comments always bring a smile to my face. You're uplifting, supportive, honest, and gracious. I love you for it! xo
Mmmmm…. cupcakes….. It's 4am and now I want to go down to the local corner bakery and buy a cupcake (but I'm a chocolate kind of gal, myself). xoxoxo
Cupcakes are awesome!!! I made homemade carrot cake cupcakes with cream cheese icing for my team on Monday for Halloween. They were all gone by the end of the day.
As I am doing most of my blog reading on my phone these days, I am finding I am not commenting as often any more. I need to work on that more. But, you? You are like a "sunny" cupcake that makes me grin from ear to ear when I see you in my comment section. You have such an amazing talent in sharing words that are genuine and simply lovely. I am so glad that we have connected, because you make my day! Thank you!! xoxo
That was so beautifully written that I now not only want to leave better comments but I want to bake cupcakes for everyone I love. I have never thought of a comment or a cupcake this way before. It is a little piece of you that you can give away to make someone else feel special, cared about and/or respected. I'm off to go do that right now!
I love this post. I try hard to be thoughtful and emotive in my commenting as well, and I love the way you describe it and liken it to a cupcake. #kindredspirit
You are an amazing commenter. You truly make me smile when you visit me, and I appreciate it so much. And you're an amazing friend. Do you think we can find a delicious cupcake in Nashville?
I love, love, LOVE your comments and always feel so blessed that you visited and read my words. Thank you for all you put into it!
Your comments really are like cupcakes! And girl- don't ever feel less b/c you aren't writing how-to posts. Not every blog has that- in fact, it would be a boring blogosphere if every blog did the same thing.Your strength is in expressing your emotions and being real, and being a great friend. xo
This is so very true. I love reading that I've gotten a comment from you. Even your replies to MY comments are heartfelt and sweet. I am grateful that you use a little of your stolen time to make my day brighter.
I love this…because so often I read blogs, love them, and don't comment because I'm crazed trying to do 10 things at once. Yet when I get comments on my blog, they make my whole day better. You've inspired me to make the time to hand out cupcakes and spread the love…because you're so right about them being a tiny piece of a much bigger cake!
Oh! How very sweet! I have to say, cupcakes are much better than cake to me because of the icing to cake ratio. Much like your comments…heavy on the sweet..the best part!
Oh Kir! Seriously LOVE this post, LOVE your metaphor. It's PERFECT! I totally feel you and I agree. It's why I have embraced Zen Blog Reading, what I call my organic way of reading and commenting on blogs that I've been brought to for some real reason that I might not even know. I even wrote a post about it awhile back. But anyway, LOVE THIS!
You do leave the sweetest, most thoughtful comments and for this reason I added your blog button to my "Daily Reads" section. BTW, I love cupcakes too. Thanks for always reading and posting:)
I love comments, and I WICKED love cupcakes, so hello you. How perfect is this?
Hah! I don't do "how-to" posts either…there are enough of those! Instead write what you love, what you're good at and what you are passionate about. That will fulfill you. I'm new to blogging (not even a year!) and I have already wanted to throw in the towel at it, but I remember why I do it. It keeps me going.I wish I loved cupcakes more than I do. I think I just don't have the patience for them. And I probably have not had enough great cupcakes to keep me coming back for more..HOWEVER, I do love comments, and leaving comments (when I can). It can be just as fun as blogging. I have stopped by a few times, but don't think I have commented. Today I headed your way intentional about leaving a comment, cause girl, I know they can be a highlight of a day…hopefully a good day it is too.
You totally leave the sweetest, most thoughtful comments around! I love your cupcakes to comments comparision.
Now it is my turn…. COULD WE BE ANYMORE A LIKE!!! I spend way too much time reading blogs, clicking on things, being taken places, and interacting with the blogs. I will totally read a passage on a Wednesday and not comment until Saturday. And yes, I leave it open in my email so I do not forget about it. I too take my commenting very seriously. People want to know how we felt when we read their work. They want to know what we enjoyed and what we took away from it. I enjoy leaving lovely cupcakes for others too! I love the description of leaving little cupcakes. It is a perfect description to what I is an art…. making cupcakes and leaving a thoughtful and meaningful comment.As for the techy stuff… well I actually do kind of get it. I do love that we are surrounded with amazing women that can and will help us when we need it. Thank goodness. So gorgeous girl to quote someone I adore: I hope this "vanilla on vanilla, decorated with butter cream balloons" cupcake comment… "is rewarded with a grin that stretches your mouth… "Hope you are having a "sweet and just enough to fill your belly and your heart" day! MWAH
"Zen Blog Reading" what a fantastic way to think of it. I am so happy that you connected with this and "Got it", it makes me smile.
thanks Amanda, that is exactly how I feel about it too. Plus with commenting I get to really meet you, really talk and that is the SWEET for me.
I love being an inspiration, I love thinking that someting I wrote made you contemplate. It's like I'm giving something back…and I love that. We all get busy, we all don't "DO" as much as we should, but just the trying is good….and so thank you for coming here and giving me a little sweetness, it means more than you know.
see it makes me smile too..to know that me stopping by is making you happy. Esp when we are all harried and busy and distracted. You give me all the sweetness right back…and that means so much to me.
I want something really amazing back to you, but I can't stop tearing up. One of the things that commenting gave me ….was you…as a friend. Best CUPCAKE ever.
AND YOU…my new friend, my new inspiration. When I see you here…I smile..and know that I am lucky to have YOU HERE. xo
CUPCAKES in NASHVILLE….it's a date. You know what you mean to me…and if I could sum that up, you are a dozen of my favorite cupcakes…:)
and you are…you don't have to try, you have such a powerful way of bringing people to you…and I love you for that. Thank you for that sweetness.
You were one of the first people to read this blog, to stay here, to love me, to hug me when I needed it…you are one of my favorite places to drop off the cupcakes, because if anyone deserves the sweetness of life, the icing ..it's YOU my friend. May you always know what you mean to me.
and then you MAKE MY DAY..by giving me words like this. TRULY. You are the sugar that makes the icing just right and pushes me to ring the bell and leave those cupcakes right on your doorstep. THANK YOU.
Cupcales never stay around my house very long either…..I wonder why that is.
You bring your chocolate, I'll bring my vanilla, we'll chat and laugh anyway. You will always be one of my favorite CUPCAKES…the old recipe that makes me grin. xo
I love you for LOTS of things, for just being who you are….and this comment today…made my day. Comments have brought me a friendship with you and that is SWEET!
THANK you…for coming here, for commenting, for leaving me a little sweetness…it means so much.
When I read this this morning…I cired, really. The tears…."this is how she sees me?" I thought and with that I was so happy I cried. You are such a sweetness in my life…and I am so grateful for you. xo
You don't even have to make them…let's just buy them and chat! Nothing would make me happier. Thank you for this comment, it made MY day better…you gave me a CUPCAKE.
I wrote this for you you know. I did…I wrote it beause I couldn't decide what good I was to this community…unless I counted the comments and I while I wrote it I thought of all you do, all you've accomplished, all you are to our commuity and wanted to give someting too. You make me a vetter commenter, becasue I want ot be GOOD at somethig here, to give back. You are a CUPCAKE to me. THANK YOU
We ever get to HUG each other, I will have a cupcake in my hand for you. You teach me how to spread the sweetness, your comments to me are always making me smile…when I see you "here" I know that you've read and that in and of itself..is a gift. THANK YOU
thank you so much my new firend. See you came here and gave me a CUPCAKE…what a gift. xo
LOL…we should hang out…:) Thanks for bringing your own sweetness here today and giving it to me.
MISSION Accomplished, you made my day, you made me cupcakes….and I adore them. THANK YOU
REALLY??? Well darling, that was CUPCAKE you just gave me..and it's wonderful. Thank you so much for being you, for being another SWEET place I love visiting your space…and knowing you. XO
I love this analogy… and I completely agree, your comments are like cupcakes, my friend, the best around!! xoxo
I Love this! I often feel like I have no idea what's going on with social media. I've been blogging for over a year, but still feel so green. But, a cupcake comment is the best thing ever! Someone who actually read, and relates, and loves/hates my post. Being supportive and taking time to really read and comment is definitely something to be proud of!
I'm trying to learn the fine art of being a better blog commentor. I love comments when I get them, but I often feel wordless when it is time to leave them.When I first started blogging, I was doing it because the things I wanted to say I couldn't say on the conservative Christian homeschooling forum where I'd been a long time resident. THAT forum was the place where I talked to others, not the blogosphere. I didn't really follow other blogs because I was following people on the forum.My forum days have come to an end (thank goodness for Facebook, my friends I gained from there didn't), and now I'm trying to learn to be a commentor and not an invisible blips on a stat counter.
And you are exactly that, Kirsten… every time I saw your comment below my post, believe-it-or-not, you've put a smile on my face. I look forward to your comments because I know that the words you left behind always came from the heart. Yes, indeed, your comments ARE cupcakes that have sweetened my days. Love ya, girlfriend.
I love this, Kir!! First, I love cupcakes as well. Second, I feel like if I read the post, I most definitely have to comment, and not just with a "great job" like you said. Third, it's so fitting that you likened comments to cupcakes
LOVE THIS!! And, I want to say "great job"…but you catch my drift 
I completely love that you compared comments to cupcakes. It's so true, especially of you! And, psst – I LOVE cupcakes too – I could eat them for days. Except for right now, when I'm doing a cleanse. . . .
GREAT JOB!
On the cupcakes topic – you're right, NO ONE ON THE PLANET DOESN'T LOVE CUPCAKES. I have never met anyone who doesn't like 'em – and if there is anybody, there is something wrong with them. Cupcakes are like babies – they just make you want to smile. On the comments issue – bravo for this post! I haven't gotten too many "Great job!" comments on my blog – thankfully most of them are fairly thoughtful. But I appreciated your post far more than if I had to read about coding HTML! (-;
SPINKLES…of course!!!! I am so glad you liked this post. And if I conjure up CUPCAKES for you…well that makes me happy.
AHHHH,you make me happy. I say we get together and share some CUPCAKES!!!!!
don't worry, I feel GREEN Often…it's not so bad, there are lots of people out here to help you with the blogging stuff, but the comment stuff you have to do yourself. I am so glad you liked this and told me so. It means a lot to me.
I'll tell you that commenting is my joy, I love leaving a little love in someone's space, it makes me feel like I matter, and I've told them THEY MATTER and that makes me happy. I'm so glad you're feeling that way too. GO YOU. xo
You have no idea how much this means to me.,..or how much I just ADORE you girlfriend. xo
you can tell me GREAT JOB…I'm surprised someone hasn't already…LOL….but thank you for coming over, leaving ME some sweetness and letting me know that I matter.
it means so much to me
as soon as that cleanse is over, it's CUPCAKES for both of us.
xo
"But I appreciated your post far more than if I had to read about coding HTML! "my favorite comment today….truly.
I know I might not be good at lost of things, but comments I got that. thansk so much for coming over to say hi and leaving me so much sweetness. 
there is ABSOLUTELY NOTHING I DON'T ADORE about you….truly!!!!! This comment, well I printed it out..and hung it in my cublicle and then I printed it again and put it in my wallet. our new friendship is my favorite new :FLAVOR!!"
I'm glad to know that after 7 years you are still enjoying blogging even without all the fancy technological savvy. As a new blogger, that has been a bit of a concern of mine…especially since the technology changes so rapidly. Loved the cupcakes to comments comparison. As a word geek I also love that fact that they both start with c and have 8 letters each. One more reason they work so well being paired together.
It's great that you see your comments as your strength in blogging. I have yet to discover mine. I enjoyed reading your post!
Love the comments to cupcakes analogy! you are so super sweet and awesome
I can't believe you've been blogging for SEVEN years! wowza! you have stamina! I just finished my first year and feel like I'm begging for mercy. I can't do the whole html thing, my vlogs are all one-take-wonders, and klout… just the thought of it hurts my head 
Well, I for one love cupcakes, so thank you! I also think thoughtful comments are important. It's the old golden rule thing. They make me feel good when I receive them, so I think they make others feel good, too. I don't get to visit and comment on as many blogs as I'd like due to work and other issues now, but I still try my hardest, and I appreciate those who do the same
I am the same way. I really try and comment on most everything I read. Why? Because I love comments and feedback on my stuff. I'm not perfect as sometimes time only allows for the quickie comment or even just a read. But for the most part I really try and leave some comment love!
I love your comments. You are absolutely right to say you are an excellent commenter. You are also an excellent writer. Hoping you feel that, too. Also, you activated my sweet tooth a bit earlier than usual.xoxo
This is so cute! I completely agree with the commenting thing! I never want to leave just a two word comment or something meaningless. I like to give it what I feel, even if I can't find the right words sometimes. I love the ending of this post also, how you related your comments to the sweetness of cupcakes!
SO agree with the "great jobs" I'd just assume you not say anything at all, honestly!XOXO
Great job!…ok, kidding, I got more to say.
Mostly though, I got sidetracked by the description of cupcakes. Currently on a low sugar/low carb diet so the cupcake and birthday cake…ummm…where was I?…yes, the analogy between cupcakes and comments is brilliant! Bravo!
Comments mean a LOT to me as well. I try to be deliberate and thoughtful too. I know I get a little rushed at times, but comments are truly the icing on this whole thing.
I love cupcakes! People laugh at me because I make it a point of trying new cupcake bakeries. I really like your commenting tips. I’m going to make it a point to leave better comments next year!
HI there….so nice to meet you. Thank you for coming over to say hello and leave ME some sweetness. I love trying new bakeries too….cupcakes are very important you know
I think if you just comment with your heart..it’s a good thing. Thank you for taking the time to come over here, it made my day.
I’m thinking about how I want to comment here! First, nice to meet you, I found you via blogher on twitter. Second, this was such a beautiful post, I absolutely love the cupcake/cake analogy. Third, I feel the same way. I try to never leave a comment that doesn’t come from my heart
HI Karen,
very very nice to meet you too…I’m so glad you not only enjoyed this post and the analogy but you left me some SWEETNESS too. I can’t tell you how much that means to me. Hope your holidays were very happy. *THANK YOU*
And this is why I always love receiving a comment from you. It’s not only delicious and sweet, but it’s always homemade, from the heart.
Sa-weet!
I agree! For me, leaving a comment on a blog is (quite a few) moments of intense thought. I know how much I love comments on my blog, I want to return the favor. And I don’t want misspelled words. Or to accidentally leave a comment on a fashion blog under my husbands name. Leaving the right kind of comment is so important to me. Thanks for posting this!
I agree, it’s all a part of being in someone else’s space and respecting right??? Thank you for leavning me this beautiful comment for me, for “Getting it” and just coming over to say hi…it means a LOT to me. It’s the best “ICING of all”
Hello Kir!
What a super duper sweet and raw take on ‘comments’ and how you regard the person you’re reading
Authenticity is key and just like you, I enjoy receiving thoughtful comments as well. Yes, it’s a lot of work to read AND comment but I always feel better knowing the that author of that post will somehow smile because someone took the time to say something to them. Very, very nice…Thank you for this 
Vanessa
HI Vanessa,
first thank you for taking the time to click over and say hello, that means a whole lot to me. I also like that you saw yourself in this….and enjoyed reading it, that makes my day. THANK YOU for giving me a little sweetness today.
I love the feedback that comments give. Being the first to comment sets the tone for the following commenter. Redirecting negative flows is a challenge where often a mild rebuke in the positive complement format allows for a second viewing of everyone who asked for a ping back of the comment . They get it in the email or where ever re read what they wrote and can then enjoy a second opportunity re their initial comment.
Not only that comments help statistics for the blogger.
So yes Positive comments are the icing on the cupcake. One bite or two there always more for you.
Hi Susan, so glad you enjoyed reading this and “got it” too. I am so happy that this post has garnered such love, it’s the “ICING on my cupcake”. Thanks for stopping by and taking the time to comment…it made my day.
No, you’re like a cupcake. A cupcake in stilettos. With a blog. And twins. Sweet and gorgeous and a treat – every time.
oh my, that’s quite a compliment. In fact, it’s the ICING on the cupcake you’ve been baking for me all year. THANK YOU, from the bottom of my heart, thank you. xo
This is by far by favorite comment of 2011…and so I am keeping it and smiling through tears because you gave me your friendship this year…and it’s such a SWEET GIFT!
I found this post via BlogHer and I am so glad I did. What a lovely way to think of comments. As a pretty new blogger, I get excited over every single comment I get. It is validating on a level that is hard to describe to those uninvolved in the blogosphere. I hope someday to be bestowed with one of your wonderful comments!
HI there…well NEW BLOGGER I can tell you’re doing great!!! thank you for coming over to say hi and to leave ME such a lovely, sweet comment. I promise that you will see me and my comments very very soon. HAPPY NEW YEAR and thank you so much for coming over today, made me SMILE
This is wonderful! I feel like there has been a huge loss in blog comments these days. And I too believe that why bother taking the time to comment if you aren’t going to say something meaningful. My love language is words and so I am willing to take the time to say what I need to say and in return I need those same words. Thanks so much for sharing!
HI Ashley, SO NICE TO MEET YOU..I’ll be visiting you in a few minutes…because I love having new friends to write with. This comment made my day..thank you for “Getting it” and hopefully after reading it more of us will give a little extra sweetness with our comments. thank you so much for this, made me smile.
It’s true! It’s all true…your cupcakes are THE best. One of my favorite cupcakes to see on a blog post because I know you write from your heart.
A good friend to have!
HI YOU!!! what a way to end MY year in blogging, with a commment from you …here. Thank you for changing so many things for me this year, including the way I write. You are truly inspirational..thank you for coming over to leave me some sweetness today. xo
Oh geez! You’re a much better commenter than I am! I’m a brief commenter. Sometimes I just like something with no explanation. Just like cupcakes. I like them. Not the cake. Not the icing. Not the sprinkles. The whole package
If a cupcake was a blog post I’d probably say “Mmmm. Yummy cupcake. Delicious.” And that would be it 
(Note to self: Think harder when reading Kir’s blog. She deserves it.)
Oh c’mon…here’s the thing. I have my comments..like I said I’m SO BAD at the other things, need so much help with blogging …that honestly it’s just nice to be able to leave a nice comment, knowing what I’m “Good” at..and Ali you just BEING HERE makes me smile. Don’t think harder, just come by once in a while..that’s a cupcake I’d enjoy so much. You are amazing and I’m so glad I got to meet you this year.
Kir, I LOVE this post and you really made me want some cupcakes yum!! lol!
I will be taking your advice to write more thoughtful comments and managing my time better.
I am a mom of twins as well, yay! Go super mom!
(Hope this comment is a good one lol!)
KIT!! ~Blessings!
Stop by anytime and Be Inspired!
www.charitsinspirationalcreations.blogspot.com
this commment is sweet and delcious..thank you so much. I am also so glad that this post got this kind of love. so glad to have met you and thank you for coming over to say Hi. It makes my day. I wkill be over later today..looking forward to being inspired.
Kir,
I’m so glad to have found your blog and can’t wait to see what other little treats you have to offer. This post certainly got me contemplating my commenting conduct. Although it’s always been a conscious effort on my part to truly say something when commenting on others spaces, I feel that I can improve. I’m driven to do it in a timely manner and to get through as many as I can and I think it’s shown through sometimes and that’s just not fair. Thanks for reawakening me to the joys of ‘cupcakes’.
I’d certainly love to see a Kir Cupcake grace a post of mine so when you have some time drop by for a visit at Mo’s Momstuff http://www.mosmomstuff.com
Thanks again Kir!
Mo
HI there Mo!!! so nice to meet you and thank you so much for coming over to say hello and leave such a NICE comment about my BlogHer post. I think that any time we take the time to really read something that someone has written and leave a comment about it…well it’s SWEET. I hope you get lots of CUPCAKE comments , because they are the part of blogging that I like most.
I have never thought of comments as cupcakes, but I totally understand what you are saying! I love to be thoughtful in my responses when I read a blog, because I don’t care to receive those one line, “Great Job!” comments either. If I take the time to read an entire post, I almost always have more than a few words to say!!
I’m so glad to meet you, so happy you came over from the BLOG PARTY!!! thank you.
so glad you’re a girl like me who has more than a few words to say
I’m still learning from you, but I’m trying to achieve my goals. I definitely liked reading all that is written on your site.Keep the stories coming. I loved it!
You have described your comments perfectly, Kir! That’s exactly how I feel when I receive one from you – that you’ve just handed me something extravagantly special, just for me to savor. (Be patient with those of us who aren’t yet as good at baking them up!)
Oh, I’m so glad I read this. I checked out the “Meet Your Fellow Trifectans” and decided to read yours because you’ve already left such an impression on me with your CUPCAKES, and now I feel like I understand you better. I, too, try to leave comments on everything I read, even if it’s just a “I really liked this” or something cryptic the post made me think of. I never realized what a community blogging would be, but it’s wonderful.