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Last month, I switched to Google Reader to keep track of all the blogs I read. I used to be addicted to Bloglines, but was tired of feeds either not updating at all or re-updating (and re-updating) with the same material. I am thrilled with the format of Google Reader and love that they have a "Top Recommendations" column of blogs you might be interested in – I am finding lots of new reads.

I also love that you can "star" blog posts that appeal to you. I use this feature in gmail all the time, and it is creating quite the inspiration folder for me in reader.

Here are a few of my recent starred posts:

Handle + Sprout on Oh Happy Day

Patterned masking tape available again via Creature Comforts

Marta's new writing club

Pearl by Milkmaid Press on Snippet & Ink

Elizabeth Gilbert talks about Creativity on Caroline's blog

Oh, Internet. I love you.

(Photo is the current "scape" on my dresser.)

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15 responses to “stars.”

  1. Elaine R Avatar
    Elaine R

    i use Google Reader and i LOVE it. Plussss i’m loving your dresser because orange and mango colors are some of my faves right now. :]]]

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  2. leah eggers Avatar
    leah eggers

    google reader is the best. google everything, really!

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  3. Heather Avatar
    Heather

    oh the pain of bloglines. i too made the switch to google reader recently. hallelujah.

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  4. Margie Avatar
    Margie

    I too use and love g-reader, but where are the “top recommendations?”

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  5. courtney Avatar
    courtney

    i had looked at bloglines before but never really picked up on it – i generally just read new blog posts through blogger’s ‘followers’ widget.
    if google’s better than the followers thing, then consider me sold. i’ma go check it out.

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  6. emily kate Avatar
    emily kate

    I also made the switch from bloglines to google reader recently. Bloglines is falling apart!

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  7. Vanessa Avatar
    Vanessa

    i need to make the switch as well. bloglines is just really silly

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  8. jamaica Avatar
    jamaica

    dude, are you getting some of that patterned masking tape?!?!? i’ll be expecting to see some taped up pages in our books!

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  9. summer Avatar
    summer

    why don’t i use google reader?!
    must start doing that.
    i’ve been looking for a short & squatty flower vase lately & I’m loving your cute little one!

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  10. julie Avatar
    julie

    yeah, guess i dropped the ball on that tape thing. i second the question of: ARE YOU GOING TO ORDER SOME TAPE NOW?! … though i personally am bummed about the lack of neutral shades in their offering. i need muted colors, darn it.

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  11. Bekka Avatar
    Bekka

    I’ve been using Google Reader since I realized there were actually programs out there that would help me keep up with blogs. (And I teach technology?! Yeesh.) 🙂 It hasn’t angered me yet (my litmus test for technology).

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  12. Kami Avatar
    Kami

    All things google is the way to go…unless you are on typepad. 😉 I used to Star everything in g reader, until I started tagging stuff. I actually referred to your blog in this post talking about it. 🙂

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  13. Kami Avatar
    Kami

    I guess I can’t do a link word…bummer.
    In this post:
    http://www.nobiggie.net/2009/02/word-about-blogging.html

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  14. alexandra Avatar
    alexandra

    thank you! Bloglines is really making me crazy lately – will have to make the switch too!

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  15. Steph Avatar
    Steph

    love love love this. happy belated birthday! Hope that this year is wonderful for you!

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