Articles in the Blog Reviews Category
It can be a dizzying online world when it comes to social media in our Web 2.0 and Web 3.0 society. It is easy to feel lost, overwhelmed, and confused as each latest fad or gadget flashes through your inbox or feed reader full of invitations. Thankfully, there are sites out there that introduce social media to average users.
@Teeg of SU Comments wished someone would offer social media insights and created her blog to share her experiences with FaceBook, Twitter, Plurk and more. If you want the 4.1.1. on a social media website she’s the woman to go to and since she loves to socialize you can catch her on your favorite social networking sites to ask ‘in person’.
While SU Comments is a fantastic place to browse hints and tips for using Stumble Upon what drew me to @Teeg’s site originally was her 10-Minute-Guides to Plurk. Plurk is a challenging social networking site to get started with so in my early Plurk days I worshiped her short tutorial style guides.
- Plurk Guide Part 1: Getting Started
- Plurk Guide Part 2: Let’s Get Plurking
- Plurk Guide Part 3: Cliques
- Plurk Guide Part 3a: Printable Emoticon List
- Plurk Guide Part 4: Mobile Plurking
I have three other favorite posts on the site that you should read if you want to leave your mark on the social media world.
SU Comments Asks: What Type Of Social Network User Are You? Do you love to bookmark sites you’ve visited so that you can come back to or share sites with others? Would you rather rate sites or Digg up the treasures to share with others in the online universe’s favorite popularity games? Do you like to build your list of friends, with friends, and more friends? Or do you love to chat and hang out with online buddies from across the globe who share your interests?
In September, @Teeg wrote about Keeping the ‘Social’ in Social Media. Have you ever wondered exactly where all this networking is taking you? It may be time to put on your running shoes and get out into real life. Meet your social media friends in person, gather together and make a deeper connection. Turn your social network into friendships.
Finally, a year ago (I like to dig deep into archives.) @Teeg asked, “How Would You Describe Twitter? Twitter hasn’t changed a great deal in the past year. The Great Fail Whale might have been replaced with some friendly looking birds but Twitter is still “a service [...] to stay communicate and stay connected through the exchange of quick, frequent answers to one simple question: What are you doing?”
Do you have a favorite SU Comments post? Do you know of other Social Media Hints and Tips blogs? What do you love best about SU Comments?
Have you ever looked through your eyes into those of another writer who is striving to create his place in the writing world? Whenever I hear the day to day progress of my plurk friend, David, I’m amazed at his courage, motivation, and creativity. He’s a remarkable man who loves to write. His passion for telling the story shines through each of his blog entries on, “How to get your novel published.”
Every few days, David takes time to look into the eyes of other writers. He asks questions and interacts with the writer community. He shares his own experiences, his trials and triumps, his passions and perks. David gives of himself when he writes for his readers and he does it so generously it is easy to see the gift in the words he brings to the page.
What you might not know about David is that he is disabled. His hands are significantly damaged, so much so that David cannot write with them. His beautifully written works are created with the wonder of technological transcription. He dictates his blog entries and stories into software that transforms his words to text on the page. His courage and determination have been an inspiration to me.
Now, David is asking for help. You see it’s not easy to support a family on a disability pension. He does what he can while suffering quiet agony and reassuring his loving wife. He’s putting his time into writing a novel and hopes that it will put food on the table, in time. Today he’s asking for our support.
Do you have funds to spare? What about gifts to send? Please consider offering something for David’s Food Fund. Every little bit helps and I know David appreciates any thoughtful gesture. If you can’t offer financial help perhaps you could spread the word?
I hope you’ll take some time to browse “How to get your novel published.” there are true gems of information and inspiration there that will inspire all writers and touch all readers.
Thank you! For supporting me with your kind thoughts and continued reading of Writer’s Round-About. As a single mother existing on a pension I can relate to David’s circumstances. It’s hard to get by and knowing I have dear friends who cherish my words here helps me push onward, each and every day.
You are such a valuable member of this blog. Your feedback, participation – even when you’re lurking – creates a vibrant life and energy here that inspires creativity. Your gift of self is precious and I value your comments, links, and friendship.
I want to do my part to express my sincere gratitude. This blog would be nothing without you. This month I’m going to share your links with others, stumble some pages and sites, leave a few reviews and additional comments, and give back what I can to show you how much you mean to me and the success of The Writer’s Round-About.
Thank You For Your Comments!
Michele Tune: Michele continues to be a loyal and supportive friend while we’re Writing The Cyber Highway. I cherish your feedback and your avid participation in this blog, Michele. This community would not be the same without you.
Melissa Donovan: Melissa is a fantastically talented write who provides a valuable resource at Writing Forward. I don’t know how you find the time Melissa but I am truly grateful for your support of WRA.
LaskiGal: It has been great to see so many fantastic comments from you in January LaskiGal. I’m looking forward to getting to know you better and exploring more of your blog.
Jeanne Dininni: You always offer insightful comments, Jeanne. I keep an eye out for your comments because they are always interesting and thought provoking. I’ll look forward to reading more of your Writing Notes and your comments here on WRA in February.
Sharon Hurley Hall: Sharon, you’re an inspiration and I love the helpful tips on Get Paid to Write Online. You seem so full of energy and a burning desire to help others. Thank you for sharing so much of yourself.
Grandy: Thank you so much for your lovely, encouraging comments, Grandy, and THANK YOU for the ROAR award! I truly appreciate your support and I am so glad you’ve enjoyed reading my blog.
Barbara Swafford: I’ve loved meeting you in January, Barbara. We really do seem like kindred spirits and I hope we will develop a growing and lasting friendship. Your inspiration and creativity encourage me and sparkle like stars in the heavens.
Rebecca Taunton: I love having you visit my blog, Rebecca. Perhaps it’s ego because I like seeing my own name but mostly it’s because you offer wonderful, thought-filled comments. Thank you so much!
Lisa Gates: Lisa, I’m still charged from the teleclass we shared weeks ago and I’m saving my pennies and dimes for another session with you. I love your visits and have your blog in my RSS feed. I don’t keep up with posts as often as I’d like but I always love the time I spend reading your latest wisdom.
Plaid Earthworm: You’re such a special person, warm and giving. Thank you so much for the role you’ve played in the life of WRA in January. I’d love to share more of your writing journey with you.
Laurie Ashton: Thank you for entering the contest this month, Laurie. I love your informative entry and I wish you the best of luck as the voting continues.
Catherine Lawson: It was lovely to meet you, Catherine. I’m so glad you enjoyed your visit to The Writer’s Round-About. I was inspired by your thoughts and comments.
James Chartrand: I loved your thoughts on procrastination, James! You always have interesting ideas and a creative way to look at problems and ideas. I also love the easy going humor in your blog entries. You’re actually one of my secret idols. I love the way you write and I try to learn what I can from you as I read your fantastic blog.
Beth: I loved your continuation of the Procrastination Busters [meme]. I’m sure all writers procrastinate from time to time so all these remarkable, ground-breaking tips are full of wisdom we can all put to wonderous use.
Kåre Enga: I loved seeing you here in January, Cory! I’m sorry I don’t spend more time at WDC these days but I’ve always found your blog there a joy to read. You continue to create and inspire. You’re a guiding light for poetry, and for life. Thank you!
Nez: Thanks for your thought-filled comments, Nez! It’s interesting how we can read for pleasure but still learn something valuable from books we choose for entertainment value.
mikster: Thank you for the EntreCard welcome, mikster! EntreCard is an interesting creation and I’m enjoying the game-type element. It’s wonderful to see so many new faces from there as well.
Hope Wilbanks: I’m glad you loved the Procrastination Busters!
Nita Beshear: It was great to see you again in January, Nita!
Barrie Summy: My pleasure for the Stumble, Barrie. You’ve got some great content on your blog!
Opal Tribble: Thanks for your feedback, Opal.
Suzanne Lieurance: I’m so glad you made the discovery of WRA and I’m glad you enjoyed what you’ve read here. The contest seems to be doing very well and I’m excited and looking forward to the results. I hope you voted!
Fiona Veitch Smith: I’d love to see more of you Fiona! Your blog is fantastic and I’m a regular reader thanks to my RSS feed. Thank you for stopping by The Writer’s Round-About in January.
Naomi Dunford: I hope you’ve been having a great year, Naomi. Thanks so much for your comment.
Elrena Evans: I’ve missed you this month, Elrena but I know you’re having wonderful success over at your own blog. Your visit in January was lovely, thank you for stopping by.
Heather Strang: Thank you so much for your fantastic comment, Heather. It is amazing what a coach can bring out of a writer, especially in the early stages of a freelance career. We all begin with various strengths and weaknesses that can empower our success or bring about our downfall. I’m glad your writing coach lifted you into the heights.
Deborah Wilson: Thank you so much for your informative comment! I love the idea of continued education so your thoughts encouraged my fight for further studies. You always have such wonderful insights and I truly love your visits.
Thank You For Your Link!
Writing Forward
Jenny Greenleaf – Working Writer
eMarketing Performance
Perigrinas: Adventures in Speculative Fiction
Polenth’s Quill
Get Paid To Write Online
JCME Freelance Writing
Anything That Pays… A Freelance Writer’s Blog
Blogging Without A Blog
Spontaneous Derivation
Squiggle~ the writing world of Plaid Earthworm
Hope Writes – Tips for Writers
How To Rule The World
Auria Cortes
From The Cheap Seats
Functional Shmunctional
Writings
Tennassee Text Wrestling
Aaron Crocco: Copious Notes
The Blog of Rudy Amid
Virtual Wordsmith
The Speakeasy
A Thoughtful Life
Spittin’ (out words) Like a Llama
Lusty Lady
Curious Distractions
The Writer’s Block
Linda Gerber . Com
Terry Bain | BainBooks.com
My Tiny Kingdom
Writing Without The Reins
Jonathan Maberry’s Big Scary Blog
Penguin Group (USA)
Are You Sure This Is *MY* Life?
Side Dish
In Her Own Write
~Christa~
LitPark >> Where Writers Come To Play
The Wicked Flower Girl Things Out Loud
Mary’s Writing Nook
A Final Thank You
You have offered such inspiration and hope to The Writer’s Round-About and I cherish you dearly. I am looking forward to continuing this writing journey with you into February and beyond. Please don’t be afraid to comment. I love to hear your thoughts, your opinions, and your own experiences. Ask questions and share your own ideas. You are free to express yourself here in an environment that encourages your thoughts and creativity.
Any freelance writer online should be religiously reading, “Get Paid to Write Online” by Sharon Hurley Hall. It’s been a while since I featured a blog on my Review Tuesdays so I thought it was high time to focus on one I’d been meaning to bring up. Sharon’s blog is one of those must-read blogs if you are looking for an informative, friendly resource for your freelance writing journey.
Sharon was has been freelance writing, first as a journalist, for about 20 years and her experience comes through in her succinct blog entries and the wealth of tips and advice she offers other freelancers. She is warm, open and giving. She is one of those writers who truly want others to succeed alongside her.
Her blog shares the hints, tips, and ideas that helped her grow her own career. She shares openly with her readers, the trials and triumphs of freelancing with solutions for the problems all freelancers inevitably come across. If you’re a freelance writer, or plan to break in soon, then you will find Sharon’s blog a priceless resource of inspiration, encouragement, and insight.
There are so many entries that are full of her voice and charisma that it is impossible to choose a top ten, so here are ten great posts that I know will interest my readers:
- How To Create A Writing Portfolio
- How To Promote Yourself Through Guest Blogging
- Anatomy Of A Sales Letter
- Are All Your Eggs In One Basket?
- Writing For Free: Giving To Get
- Where Did I Go Wrong?
- Is it Time To Quit The Day Job?
- Five Ways To Make Down Time Work For You
- Are You Afraid To Be A Writer?
- Are You Sabotaging Your Goals?
I wanted to share one more link and another sincere, Thank You, to Sharon. She recently awarded me a Writer That Roared Award for being “one of the favourite writing personalities [she has] met recently”. Thank you so much Sharon, I love your blog and I am always delighted when you visit The Writer’s Round-About.
Wow! It has been a big month to wrap up another busy year. 2008 has swung into action with a strangely calm and quiet day. The months to come are filling with plans and preparation. Talk abounds in the blogsphere of goals, resolutions, plans and progress. Everyone seems to be focused on what 2007 brought them and what they’re looking forward to in 2008.
I want to take a moment today to look back at the past month and beyond to offer my sincere thanks to everyone who helped breath life into The Writer’s Round-About. Creating a successful blog is not as easy as it seems. Without your dedicated support we wouldn’t have achieved the great success The Writer’s Round-About has had in the last months. Your comments, stumbles, diggs and links have given this blog a warm atmosphere and lively spirit. Thank You!
Now it’s time to step back 30 days and acknowledge the wonderful people who offered feedback and comments this month.
Michele L. Tune – Michele is always cheering me on and full of warmth, inspiration and encouragement. It is truly wonderful to have your friendship, Michele. You’re a faith-filled voice who pushes me to strive for my dreams and helps build my walls of confidence with your unwavering belief in my talent and potential. Thank you, Michele!
Melissa Donovan – I’m inspired by the success you’ve had with Writing Forward in the few short months since you started blogging. You’re energy and enthusiasm pushes me ever onward. Thank you for your comments and link love.
Lisa Gates – I loved he coaching session we had together. I know I’ve said this before but I truly appreciate the guidance you’ve already given me and I will be back for more soon.
I’d like to offer a huge welcome and thank you to newcomers this month. I hope you found your visit fulfilling and informative. Let me know if you have any ideas or suggestions. I truly appreciate your feedback and would like to offer you special thanks for having the courage to leave your thoughts and join the conversation.
It is lovely to see so many familiar faces and repeat visitors. Your continued support means a great deal to me and I’m always glad to see you back again.
Thank you to all who participated in the latest Absolute Write Comment Blitz. These blitz are always so much fun and I hope you all enjoyed my blog as much as I enjoyed yours.
As returning guests may have already discovered this is a recurring theme at The Writer’s Round-About. Each month I like to reflect and voice my appreciation for the participation and contribution visitors make. With the close of 2007 I’d like to recap those entries.
I give my regards and gratitude to all of you. Your presence and encouragement through 2007 gave me remarkable strength and inspired my journey along the bumpy writer roads and round-abouts. I look forward to continuing our travels together in 2008.
Lisa Gates of Design Your Writing Life put together a lovely post on Monday. A Gratitude “Meme”. I thought it was such a lovely idea. We should always be willing to show our deep appreciation. Since I was planning to do a November link-love for my commenters I’ve decided to follow Lisa’s lead, a gratitude meme, feel free to spread the fire of thanks on your own blogs and drop a link in the comments if you do.
With my deepest thanks I’d like to take a moment to appreciate the inspiration, encouragement and wonderful thoughts offered by people around the world in response to my blog entries. My readers comments encourage my continued blogging so if you continue to comment, I’ll continue to write here.
Melissa Donovan – I’ve only recently discovered Melissa but was so captivated with her lovely, informed voice and eagerness to share with other writers that I couldn’t resist plugging her blog Writing Forward in a recent blog review. Every new entry adds a richness to the developing blog and I know she is going to have a great deal of success. Thank you for your comments this month, Melissa, and for linking to me during the month of November.
Natasha Judd – Thank you for the linkage this month, Natasha! I always appreciate seeing what you’re writing about on Web Stuff 4 Writers and love to see your comments here at The Writer’s Round-About. Thanks for your support!
Michele L. Tune – As always, Michele, you’re the head of my fan club and I truly appreciate your wonderful comments and emails. You’ve got a heart of gold and it was my pleasure to review your blog, Writing The Cyber Highway.
Sharon Hurley Hall – I love it when you visit, Sharon, and your/s is one of the best blogs in my reader. You’ve got insightful and informative posts on Get Paid To Write Online. It’s a fantastic resource for online writers. I’m hoping to put together a full review soon.
Anne Creed – I’ve missed you in the past weeks, Anne. I hope you’ll be updating Novel Goals and Novel Struggles with your recent novel writing progress. It’s a challenging struggle sometimes and it has been so wonderful to share my experiences with you. I hope you’re writing prolifically and pulling together the threads of a fantastic book.
PlaidEarthworm – Thanks for your thought-filled comments! I always look forward to hearing your thoughts and I hope you enjoy reading The Writer’s Round-About. Your blog, Squiggle~ the Writing World of Plaid Earthworm is filled with your lovely voice and intriguing entries that show your insightful and creative mind.
Deborah Dera – Thank you for your comment in November Deborah. It was good to know that I’m not alone when it comes to fear of writing. It’s strange that something we love so much can also terrify us. I guess it’s the things that matter most that cause the greatest extremes of emotion. Your blog, The Rhythm of Write is filled with fantastic topics. I haven’t had a chance to explore it deeply yet but I’m looking forward to doing so.
Jeff Draper – It was wonderful to hear from you again in November, Jeff. Your comment really brought a smile to my face but in a way it’s very true. If only we’d stop being such perfectionists we’d find this job so much easier. Scriptorius Rex has some great little tidbits, thanks for sharing them with us.
Rebecca Taunton – I really enjoyed your visit to The Writer’s Round-About, Rebecca. I really love your photographs on Cornish Dreamer. You’re far less ‘amateur’ than I am but the pictures you have the most are the kind I love. Nature in its raw beauty.
Jerry Waxler – It was lovely to see you again, Jerry. It truly is an adventure to move blog homes so I’m glad my favorite readers didn’t get lost on the way. Memory Writer’s Network looks like it’s going strong and the domain name is fantastic.
Courtney Ramirez – Thanks for your comment this month, Courtney. Web Writing Info is looking fantastic as well and while I haven’t had a chance to dig into your blog yet I’ve got you in my reader as one I really want to read regularly. You’ve got some brilliant topics and I know I’ll learn a lot from your posts.
Craig Smith – I enjoyed your visit to The Writer’s Round-About this month Craig and I hope you have been enjoying the SG1 Series. I’m almost ready to wrap up the series, one more post left before I give my readers a break from all the Stargate hype. I know others don’t love it as much as we do but it is still amazing how much we can learn about writing from watching such a successful series.
Thank you, everyone, for your lovely comments this month. To all those readers who don’t comment I’d like to say I truly appreciate your support and hope you’ll consider dropping a note just to say hi from time to time. You’re all welcome to email me at any time. I enjoy hearing from other writers. I hope you find my blog a useful resource, and an enlightening, entertaining and enjoyable read. Drop me a line if you have any suggestions for topics you’d like to know more about.
I’m looking forward to enjoying your comments in December. Thanks to those who have already commented and look for the next Commenters Link-Love early in January.
It’s well past time I shared the insight and incredible optimism of a beautiful voice on the web. Michele has played such an encouraging and supportive role for me in the past months. She is a truly unique and magnificent person who shares her hopes, dreams and experience on her fun and lively blog, Writing the Cyber Highway.
Michele L. Tune looks as each opportunity on the cyber highway as an adventure. Her enthusiasm and undefeatable attitude guarantees her success and her determination and ability to surpass obstacles is inspiring. Michele is also such a friendly person. She is a light in the often dark recesses of the web and she seems to bravely delve into so many of those far reaches and spark light and life wherever she goes.
I spend a while digging today to find my favourite ten entries on Writing the Cyber Highway. Michele has so many fantastic entries that it was hard to choose just ten but these are my ‘do not miss’ list:
- Mini Series: Part Two – Tips To Develop Relationships With Editors And Get Published
- Mini Series: Part One – Where Freelance Writing Began For Me
- Learning to Learn
- What Are You Writing?
- Where Oh Where Did My Muse Go?
- Why Do You Write?
- 7 Ways To Send Fellow Bloggers Speeding Down The Cyber Highway
- How Not To Make Editors Your Enemies
- Write What You Know
- My Challenge To Writers
Writing the Cyber Highway is a fantastic blog and these information filled posts are surrounded by light-hearted warmth and creativity. Michele shares so much of herself and allows her readers to take the journey along the cyber highway with her. She is a delight to read and I recommend her blog to all writers. If you enjoy her blog as much as I do don’t forget you can subscribe to the RSS feed or by email.
Do you already love Michele’s blog? Please, leave a comment to let us know what you think and what you love about it. What are your own favorite entries? What does Michele’s friendship mean to you?
I haven’t had the chance to read a book this week so I thought I’d deviate and introduce a Blog Review to the mix. There are thousands of fantastic blogs on the web. I’ve discovered a number of great blogs thanks to my Blogrush Widget and I’m looking forward to sharing some of the best with you.
This week I’d like to shine the light on Writing Forward: Writing For Writers by Melissa A. Donovan. Melissa, whose love of writing was apparent from her formative years, majored in English and Creative Writing in college and has worked with words all her life. In August she turned to freelance writing with the launch of her writing services website.
Writing Forward: Writing For Writers is focused on introducing writers to various aspects of the writing life. With categories such as, Freelance Writing, Grammar, Motivate & Inspire, Writers & the Web, and Writing Tips & Tricks, there is a wealth of information for eager writers to absorb and learn from.
My Favorite 10 Entries:
- The Five Cornerstones of a Successful Web Presence: Series Introduction
- Seven Ways to Make Time for Writing
- Journaling Made a Writer of Me
- Five Ways to Kick Writers Block and Get Inspired
- How to get Started Freelance Writing
- Five Tips to Make Sure your Greatest Ideas don’t get Lost
- Writer’s Getting Organized
- Thinking about Freelancing? Ten Things You Should Consider
- Freelance Writing: The Pros (Five Things To Love About This Job)
- Mutiny! (A Meditation on Characters
Check out Writing Forward: Writing For Writers for even more great blog entries. You can even subscribe to the RSS feed and enjoy entries in your favorite reader.
I wanted to detour today to share my appreciation for all the thought-filled comments and support The Writer’s Round-About has been gathering. I’m so glad readers are enjoying this blog and always look forward to hearing your comments.
My sincere thanks go to everyone who has left a comment in the past few months. I make an effort to reply to all comments so be sure to check back for responses. I’d like to take a moment to acknowledge and send some link love to my multiple commenters. I’m planning to make this a monthly event. It’s just a small contribution and a show of thanks to those who help make The Writer’s Round-About a wonderful community effort. Thanks!
Michele L. Tune of Writing The CyberHighway must be my biggest fan. Thank you so very much for your support Michele. I always look forward to your comments and love reading your blog entries. You offer great insight and it often feels like you’re a kindred spirit.
Anne Creed, it is so fun and inspiring to share the novel journey with you. Your blogs, Novel Struggles and Novel Goal have helped me get back on track with my current work in progress. Your support inspires me to keep on with the struggle. Writing regularly can be a true challenge but thanks to supportive friends like you it is an enjoyable path to continue on.
Natasha Judd, I’ve only just begun to explore your amazing blog, Web Stuff 4 Writers and I really love it there. It is always wonderful to see your comments and I really look forward to your insights. It is a joy to find others who share this passion for writing.
Emily Veinglory, thanks for your comments. I wish there was a book about juggling writing and a ‘real’ job. I’ll keep an eye out. I wouldn’t be surprised if there is one because so many writers face this challenge.
Kelley A. Swan, I’ve really love your comments. I also love the title of your blog, Will Write For Chocolate. Of course, it makes me hungry but there are days when I wish chocolate were a currency too.
Kathleen Frassrand, your visit was lovely and I loved your comments. Thank you so much for adding your thoughtful responses. You certainly share A Thoughtful Life over at your blog.
Elrena Evans, thanks so much for the meme tag and your wonderful comments. Your blog, As Yet Untitled, is wonderful and I wish I had more time to catch up on your entries.
Mary Evelyn Lewis, I really appreciate your comments. I searched up your book review of Writer Mama on Virtual Wordsmith and really enjoyed it.
Nancy, your Baby Names are always interesting and fun to check out. I’m so glad you enjoyed the quiz. I’m trying to think up some more fun quiz and non-quiz ideas. Thank you so much for your comments.
Thanks also to everyone else who has commented, Anyea, Sweets, HandH, Julia Ward, Sharon Hurley Hall, Deborah Wilson, Silvia Acevedo, Poom, Bill Barnett, Sam, Thursday, Terry Heath, Bill Fullerton, Virginia Lee, Talia Mana, Marilyn, Loquacious Me, Jerry Waxler, Jeff Draper, Steve M, Nita, and Sue. I really hope you’ve enjoyed The Writer’s Round-About and will be back to read (and comment) more soon.
If you’re reading but haven’t commented yet, please think about doing so. I promise we won’t bite. I love to connect with others and it would be wonderful to share ideas and opinions with all of you. We each experience our writing journey differently and I would love to find out more about yours.
Thank you everyone, readers, commenters, and random browsers, this site has been energizing and inspirational to write and share with you all. I’m looking forward to many more interesting comments and insight. I promise to try and ensure my blog entries are full of helpful tips, tricks, and whatever else it is you love (let me know!).
Oh, and before I forget, if you have any particular writing topic you’d like to discuss or read more about just let me know. I’m always open to topic ideas; it might even spawn another series like one of Anne’s comments did.
