I have been nominated for a Beautiful Blogger award. It feels a bit chain letterish but I am honored nonetheless and am going to play along and see where it leads, mostly because it gives me a chance to reflect on the blogs that I have been reading, why I like them and to thank people for the gifts they have given to me through their writing and photography. I hope that you will scroll down and check some of these blogs out yourself.

Here are the rules for accepting first thank the person who nominated you, second tell 7 things about yourself, and third nominate 15 blogs and let them know. You should also copy the emblem and put it on your page.

1. Thank you http://thoughtsandentanglements.wordpress.com/ for nominating my blog for the Beautiful Blogger Award
2. Tell 7 things about yourself.. . I love working with people, but also cherish quiet alone time, I adore my dog and feel honored to have such a special soul in my life, gardening – touching plants and putting my hands in the soil is as important to me as breathing, ditto with nature time, I have an overactive responsibility gene, I have a need to move – walk, hike, kayak, swim, yoga, dance . . .
3. Nominate 15 other blogs and let them know.

I am nominating the following blogs for the Beautiful Blogger Award:

Blogs that make me laugh:
Excitement on the side – who knew being a parent was so funny!

Blogs that make me think:
Things I Want to Tell my Mother  – letters to Mom with Alzheimer’s
Human Rights Warrior- lawyer, Mom, human rights activist, just check it out!
Antilandscaper – observations and a sense of wonder about the world around us

Some Favorite poetry blogs:
Akita International Haiku Network
Tycho Girl– redacted poetry

Fellow Lyme Disease Warriors who inspire me
Lemons and Lyme – especially love the healthy recipes!
Fighting Lyme Disease – inspiring and intelligent young lady
Decimawho: Lyme disease, love and laughs – tells in like it is with humor

Blogs that make me smile
This Man’s Journey – the treasure of family
Table in the Sun – local food and local living
Day One – taking life one day at a time
No Dogs About It – Favorite Friday videos are the best!

Favorite photography blogs:
Canadian Hiking Photography – a great adventure!
Broken Light Collective– photos from people living with mental illness
Wind Against Current – photography, science and everyday life
Giblets and Flapdoodle – stunning animal photography and wildlife facts