The last month or so I’ve watched a number of you post your seven links challenge, I read all of them popping back to the posts you felt fit the categories presented. Part of the challenge was to present the seven links challenge to seven other bloggers. Each time I read a post that didn’t have my name in it, I breathed a sigh of relief.
Recently my luck ran out and I was challenged by Just Ramblin’ to the seven links. I admit, as I read the blogs participating in the challenge I did think back to some of my favorite posts, and there were a couple that really stood out for me as fitting a particular category, but I really wanted to do this blog justice, so I went back and skimmed through all my posts.
The first two months I was voicing my opinion about a variety of things; I did not consider those, I only chose posts which were about dogs because the blog is Life With Sampson and Delilah.
I was in the same boat as many of you who have already taken this challenge because there were certain categories that I could not choose just one post. So here is what I came up.
Most Beautiful Post – this was hard for me, I had two that really resonate in my heart. Happy Birthday Sampson, and Delilah’s story, on Sampson’s birthday I tried to articulate in a letter, the love and gratitude I have for my Heart Dog, and Delilah’s story was very emotional for me to write.
Most Popular Post – Poor Punkin according to WordPress statistics the day I posted this, was the day I had the most traffic on my website. Indeed that post had 28 comments (half of which were mine) which was the most comments I’d ever had. Pawm Etiquette had more comments but because it was a blog party, I expected more traffic.
I don't feel well.
Most controversial post – Delilah Stone Role Model I have very little controversy on this blog this was the closest I could come to finding controversy. An anonymous person posted that I didn’t have my facts correct, which ticked me off. I want people to respond and I have no problem if you disagree with what I say, but own your words and be respectful. After that comment, I finally set about making rules for my blog.
Delilah on the See Saw
Most helpful post – this was one of those categories that I couldn’t decide upon. I’m really adamant that my dogs have a tag on them at all times The Importance of Tags explained my position. I also thought New Experiences was beneficial in regards to trying to prepare your dogs for something they haven’t experienced before and Medications, Vaccinations and Vacations explained how my dogs medical records are organized and why.
Post you are most proud of – It’s all about perspective, I thought this was creative because it told the story from the perspective of all involved. It encouraged me to think outside the box see the situation from the animal’s eyes.
Post that didn’t get the attention it deserved – The Legacy of Michael Vick, I fully expected flack from this post, in fact I so concerned it would sound like I was taking Michael Vick’s side that I called my daughter and read her the post before clicking “publish.” I tweaked and re-wrote and surprisingly had only 6 comments on the post. I was certain I was going to have some negative comments or at least someone debating against me, but it was published with very few responses.
Post whose success surprised me – If you read a post and leave a comment I am surprised (well mostly excited) so any post that receives a comment is a success.
Part of the challenge is to pass the challenge on to seven other blogs; since I know many of you have already done this I will not ask you to do it again. HOWEVER, if you would like to take the seven link challenge I am passing it along to you!
It is an interesting journey looking back through your posts and figuring out what fits where.
What do you think of my choices? Would you have chosen something different?
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