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delurking day!


Today is National De-lurking Day. A day when you’re supposed to come out of the woodwork at your daily blog reads and leave some comment love! (I am a notorious blog lurker. Bad commenter, BAD!)

Yesterday, we all undoubtedly spent time slack-jawed in front of the computer or television, watching the horrific aftermath of the Haiti earthquake. (Related: if anyone in the Burgh can help out these amazing women and the kids at their orphanage, PLEASE DO. The babies need to get home.) I often find myself at a loss with what to do during catastrophic events. I’m just a mom, a wife, living my life here, thousands of miles away, how on earth can I even HELP?

I can donate money. But… how much? No amount seems enough. $20? $100? $200?

So, this year for De-lurking Day, I’m going to do something a little different. YOU, my dear readers, will determine how much I will donate. I’m taking a tip from AndreAnna and I pledge to give $1 for every de-lurking comment I receive on this post to the Red Cross (with a minimum of $25, in case nobody plays along. heh)

So! Leave me a note saying hello! Or telling me what you had for breakfast. Or whatever. Just comment, baby.

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82 Comments


  1. Kelly

    Jan 14 at 8:43 am

    Today I’m hunting down our local contact with Engineers Without Borders. The crumbled buildings break my heart as much as the death toll because those who survived won’t for long without homes, hospitals, roads, clean water…
    Kelly’s last blog post: This One



  2. Becca

    Jan 14 at 8:44 am

    Well, I don’t comment as much as I should, so here goes!

    ANYTHING to help out, kudos to you Jen!
    Becca’s last blog post: Project 365 update and more nursing school



  3. red pen mama

    Jan 14 at 8:46 am

    Um, can I steal this idea? I’ve been struggling with what to do for people in Haiti.

    I think I have more than 25 readers… I hope they decide to say hi!

    I had Kashi Autumn Wheat for breakfast. I’m sure you were just dying to know that.

    rpm
    red pen mama’s last blog post: What I Am: Reading, Watching This Week



  4. burghseyewife

    Jan 14 at 8:58 am

    I never comment….I should change that.

    My heart goes out to all affected by this earthquake.



  5. Maureen

    Jan 14 at 9:04 am

    I’ll delurk for this. Good for you!



  6. Lizzie

    Jan 14 at 9:09 am

    I’ll definitely comment – what a good cause :D I had porridge for breakfast if that’s any use? lol!
    Lizzie’s last blog post: The definitive answer



  7. Burgh Baby

    Jan 14 at 9:21 am

    You are pretty amazing, you know that?
    Burgh Baby’s last blog post: I Want to Fix the World with You



  8. Chelsea

    Jan 14 at 9:25 am

    A very good reason to delurk. And I had oatmeal.



  9. Sunshine

    Jan 14 at 9:28 am

    What a great idea. And, I went to HS w/ Jamie McMutrie which brings it even a little closer to home.



  10. Jane

    Jan 14 at 9:29 am

    Good incentive on the de-lurking! Great cause!

    P.S. if you didn’t know, I read your blog whenever it shows up in my reader…
    Jane’s last blog post: Luke is 3!



  11. cassie

    Jan 14 at 9:31 am

    anything to help out Haiti!

    love the blog!



  12. C @ Kid Things

    Jan 14 at 9:31 am

    I’m not really a lurker, but I’m commenting anyway. Hello!
    C @ Kid Things’s last blog post: Morning, Afternoon, Evening



  13. Stefanie

    Jan 14 at 9:38 am

    What a great idea!

    I had coco pebbles (How old am I? Eight?) and a kiwi for breakfast.
    Stefanie’s last blog post: When you realize you miss someone.



  14. Candace

    Jan 14 at 9:54 am

    Hey!! Awesome idea. I would do this but I think I’m better off just donating a big chunk of change because I think I have maybe 4 readers lol



  15. Karen

    Jan 14 at 9:55 am

    Thank you for reaching out.
    Karen’s last blog post: The Biggest Question I’ve Ever Asked Myself



  16. san

    Jan 14 at 10:28 am

    Combining de-lurking day with a good cause is great!
    san’s last blog post: On some home improvements



  17. Ssfb

    Jan 14 at 10:43 am

    I’m delurking! I read daily and have you on my feed! (clearly a bad commentor though. I love your recipes and am making taco chicken soup tonight!)



  18. the ambitious mrs

    Jan 14 at 10:49 am

    I always read about Maggie because she’s so much like my own little Lily!
    the ambitious mrs’s last blog post: Decade In Review



  19. MDY666

    Jan 14 at 10:55 am

    You go girl!!! Love your blog!!!



  20. Mel

    Jan 14 at 11:07 am

    I don’t comment near as often as I visit. :) HI! :D *waves*
    Mel’s last blog post: Delurk, you!




  22. bluzdude

    Jan 14 at 11:24 am

    Great idea! Delurking + Haiti Fundraising = Compelling.

    I had a breakfast bar this morning, but really wanted a Pop Tart.
    bluzdude’s last blog post: Sugar Shock and Awe



  23. Kim Z

    Jan 14 at 11:39 am

    Former Pittsburgh delurker here. And I linked to you from my blog, so you may get a few of my humble followers as well!



  24. Mandy

    Jan 14 at 12:19 pm

    Ok, ok… I’m a lurker. But that’s cool because I’ve kind of known you my whole life, right?



  25. Sarah

    Jan 14 at 12:25 pm

    I’m delurking! I read your blog daily as I relate to you on so many levels. I have a toddler addicted to the binky and fear the day we take it away! Anyhow…I enjoy your recipes and photos.

    Good work with the fundraising efforts.



  26. Kat Farmer

    Jan 14 at 12:42 pm

    Wow, what a great way to serve. I commend you for your efforts to help those in need in Haiti. Blessings to you!
    Kat Farmer’s last blog post: Conference Necessities – Being Prepared for Your First Conference



  27. Leslie

    Jan 14 at 12:49 pm

    What a great idea!

    I lurk. I love. I read!



  28. Deanna

    Jan 14 at 12:52 pm

    Definitely worth leaving a comment. I too went to highschool with Jamie.



  29. Gina

    Jan 14 at 1:00 pm

    I’ve been reading since your muted.com days, I guess I really should comment more! You are doing something great today!
    Gina’s last blog post: Why Hello 2010



  30. samantha jo campen

    Jan 14 at 1:12 pm

    I had a nasty microwave egg and cheese biscuit for breakfast. With a side of Toddler.
    samantha jo campen’s last blog post: Kicking 2009 to the CURB



  31. pittchick

    Jan 14 at 1:13 pm

    Hi! Great idea!!



  32. Laura

    Jan 14 at 1:16 pm

    Awesome.
    Laura’s last blog post: a boy who is two



  33. Andy

    Jan 14 at 1:19 pm

    Kudos



  34. Cass

    Jan 14 at 1:20 pm

    I had Rye toast. I’m not technically delurking as I’ve never lurked but I will be adding you to my reader :-)



  35. janet

    Jan 14 at 1:27 pm

    Yay! I need to give some $$ too. Gonna do that today!
    janet’s last blog post: goodbye triple bed, hello daybed



  36. TTG

    Jan 14 at 1:29 pm

    Keep up the Good Work!
    TTG’s last blog post: Make….The…Twitching…Stop!



  37. Gina

    Jan 14 at 2:03 pm

    You rock. And I had nothing for breakfast. Unless you count Mucinex.
    Gina’s last blog post:



  38. Amy

    Jan 14 at 2:15 pm

    I had nothing. For breakfast, I mean. I did have a chicken salad sandwich and fruit for lunch.

    On a semi-related note: When I read this blog post, I was also just watching the news and they were talking about help haiti scams. That’s really sad that people would use others suffering to put money in their own pockets. Good for you to donating to a well-known organization like the red cross.



  39. Jayna @ Yankee Drawl

    Jan 14 at 2:25 pm

    I love this idea for donating. Yay for you and everyone else matching today.

    I’m sending my measely few readers on over :-)

    And, as far as breakfast . . . I had half a chocolate orange. Score one for nutrition!
    Jayna @ Yankee Drawl’s last blog post: Come Out, Come Out, Wherever You Are!



  40. greedygrace

    Jan 14 at 2:38 pm

    You are awesome. Thanks for giving back!
    greedygrace’s last blog post: Writer’s Workshop: Say My Name, Say My Name



  41. Jennifer

    Jan 14 at 2:42 pm

    I’m so happy that Maggie is adjusting so well to the pacifier loss and big girl bed – what a great little girl she is!



  42. ssowell

    Jan 14 at 2:58 pm

    i never, EVER comment on your stuff. our girls are the same age- i love reading about your kid & laughing that my kid does the same stuff. good luck giving!!!!



  43. cait

    Jan 14 at 3:04 pm

    delurking finally! awesome incentive!



  44. Kate

    Jan 14 at 3:04 pm

    I’ve been reading here for awhile and have been following this story since you posted it on Twitter yesterday – it just breaks my heart. What you are doing is really, really wonderful!

    Oh, I had oatmeal for breakfast :)



  45. Kris

    Jan 14 at 3:04 pm

    worthy cause… so, while I’m not really a lurker (hey come on, I do comment, even if I couldn’t keep up my own blog), here would be my commenting.

    how did the painting turn out?

    And… I had cereal for breakfast… but I have forgotten what kind. Stupid pg brain.



  46. AR

    Jan 14 at 3:42 pm

    ok, i’ll bite.

    I found your blog randomly like…10 years ago. i think i must have lost the link or you switched urls because i didn’t see it for awhile, then someone else linked to you a few years ago and i started reading again. and i feel borderline creepy for admitting that since in all this time, i think maybe i’ve commented once?!!

    but hey, i’ve always liked your writing and this is a great cause.



  47. SoMi's Nilsa

    Jan 14 at 4:06 pm

    Delurking for a cause? I love it. Even though I’m not delurking, I am all for a good cause.
    SoMi’s Nilsa’s last blog post: Department



  48. Betsy

    Jan 14 at 4:07 pm

    Thanks for your generosity!



  49. Cheryl

    Jan 14 at 4:34 pm

    I love what you are doing. …I grabbed a Special K Bar for breakfast, wish I had time to sit down and eat!



  50. Christy

    Jan 14 at 4:41 pm

    Sounds like a great reason to “de-lurk” to me! Thank you for doing this. Oh, and hello! I had coffee for breakfast. ;-)



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