Blogging was made for bitching.
Whether it’s about slow drivers, unruly children, or spouses who can’t seem to pick up their own underwear, the blogosphere is constantly atwitter with our gripes. And while we would in no way suggest you stop bitching, once in a while it’s nice to stop and remember some of those people who makes us forget about the dirty underwear.
It is because of those people that Karen, Hilly and I decided to launch The RAP Sheet.
Out here in Blogaritaville, there are some Ridiculously Awesome People. People who touch us, who make us laugh, who make us want to reward them with a cutesy graphic. Those are the people we add to The RAP Sheet.
This month, my contribution to The RAP Sheet is the absolutely lovely Selma from Selma In The City.
I’m excited to be able to share Selma with you all because, for the most part, we have vastly different readerships. (I know! Can you imagine?!? Someone from outside your usual blogging circle?!?!) Her blog is also very different from mine and a lot of other blogs out there in that she… hold on… writes.
Not like I write. With half-assed sentences and abhorrent grammar. And lots of sentences that start with “and”.
No. Selma actually writes like a grown up. A grown up with a vivid mind and beautiful vocabulary.
But that’s not why I put her on The RAP Sheet. Truth be told, The RAP Sheet was started specifically to look at the person behind the blog - writing be damned. And that’s why Selma is here. Because behind her elaborate imagery is one of those big mushy hearts that makes you miss your favorite aunt.
She would invite you for tea and you would find an excuse to stay all afternoon. She personifies kindness.
And Lord knows the blogosphere could use a little more of that.
What about YOU? Do you know some Ridiculously Awesome People that the Internet should know about? Do you just want to be part of spreading around a little Happy, Happy, Joy, Joy - even if it will take you the rest of the month to think of someone? Contribute to next month’s Rap Sheet!
Email us at rapsheet08@gmail.com and we’ll send you everything you need to play along next month. (Including a pretty little graphic. Because whose blog couldn’t use more cool blinky graphics?)
And if you want to play along this month? DO! And you just might find yourself qualified for some snazzy prizes come Sunday…
Posted in Blogging Tips, Tricks and Junk for Other Bloggers, Random Miss Britt Crap - including memes, The RAP Sheet Tagged: bloggers, blogging, kindness, memes, Selma, Selma in the City, The RAP Sheet
I checked out her blog and was in instant blog love. Your right, she definitely defines “writer” way more than I ever could!
Great choice
Hilly’s last blog post..The RAP Sheet: February 2008
OMFG, I just typed “your” instead of “you’re”. I am going to go die from shame now.
Hilly’s last blog post..The RAP Sheet: February 2008
Great pic! I checked her blog out as well and you are right. Her writing is awesome!
Amy’s last blog post..Ha Ha!
“There is so much water on the roads that I feel I am going to float downstream, a leaf searching for dry land.”
Brilliant…
Freelance Guru’s last blog post..Pole-ing the heathens.
Thanks for the tip. I added her to my list of sites to try out for the month.
Topncal’s last blog post..Ellen Speaks Out About the Murder of Lawrence King
She finished NaNoWriMo, which makes me hate her just a little bit.
A kind blogger? This I have to see.
kapgar’s last blog post..Come tumblin’ crumblin’…
This is a wonderful idea. Too often we get wrapped up in crap on the net and forget that there is a person behind the words.
Jen’s last blog post..Visit is over :(
Not to change the subject (I’m going to check out Selma right after I finish typing this) but I am thrilled to find another person that isn’t afraid to start her sentences with and.
Woo hoo!
Sarah, Goon Squad Sarah’s last blog post..Answer Me This - Leap Day Pop Culture
She sounds fabulous and I’ll have to get over there later today to read…heading to the gym…
Great pick!
Karen Sugarpants’s last blog post..The RAP Sheet: February 2008
Hilly, “your” is the new “you’re” so your fine.
(Um, I think I’m funny?)
I made Hilly’s rap sheet. I love you guys! I will check out your Rap Sheet Recipient now.
Shelli’s last blog post..Freewrite Friday #4
I love you for saying “and.” I can only start sentences with ‘and’ or ‘but’. Every post, the whole blog. It’s one giant, long, unnecessary thought. I’m almost afraid to go check out her blog for fear that I will be reminded what a good sentence looks like and feel ashamed.
Sarah is Ok’s last blog post..Call Me Julia
Ooooohhh…. I could think of a few!
Kyra Sutra’s last blog post..The Moment of Truth
I will have to check her out.
And think if I know any RAPs.
themuttprincess’s last blog post..This that and another thing:
Hilly: their, their, its alright Hilly.
Amy: yeah, it really is. I don’t know how she’s consistently so damn deep!
Freelance Guru:
Topncal: I gotta get me one of those lists.
avitable: I told you.
kapgar: I know, it’s like an endangered species in Blog Land.
Jen: yeah, I think so too. You should play along!
Sarah, Goon Squad Sarah: and also But, which I’m pretty sure is a No No.
Karen Sugarpants: did you come here just to make me feel fat and lazy?
Poppy:
Shelli: I know - bitch picked you first!
Sarah is Ok: that’s how I feel every time I’m there.
Kyra Sutra: sweet! Maybe you can win a prize on Sunday!
themuttprincess: surely you do. I can’t believe your awesomeness would not attract other awesomeness.
Dear Britt: I don’t know if you saw my last post, but I wanted to sincerely apologize to you for my remarks on the other blog. It was very insentive of me to determine how you should feel about “your” body!
I was actually trying to encourage you believe it or not. I was trying to say that you’re still very young and your body is just fine! I saw your picture, and you are an attractive woman! All I was trying to say is don’t sweat the small stuff.
Again, please forgive me for the unkind remarks I made. I’m truly sorry!
Sincerely Yours,
Ethnic Girl
Ethnic Girl,
I did see your response. Thanks. I couldn’t reply because the email you’ve left on here seems to be invalid (my emails bounce back).
If you read the post all the way to the end, the point is that I’m fine.
Regardless, thank you.
Britt
Britter, I really really like that you and the other women do this RAP Sheet.
Very very cool way to - uh - spread the love if you know what I mean without being queerily airy fairy.
Love you!
Britt’s Mom’s last blog post..Hillary, You’re Pissing Me Off!
You are right she is great!
debkitty’s last blog post..SIL from Hell!
Did you hear that Prince is getting his hip replaced?
thank you for the tip! love sites of quality…
Crys’s last blog post..Just had to stop in…
Are you going to nominate yourself? I would nominate you…. :)
Britt’s Mom: I’ve got a little hippy dippy in me after all. ;-)
debkitty: I’m glad you like!
Just Me: yep! I actually heard that for the first time several months ago - last summer some time.
Crys: you have the world’s smallest blogroll though. You must be picky.
On a Limb with Claudia: awwww, thanks. But no, I won’t be adding myself.
God can you IMAGINE the hate mail I’d get about that !?
Now I am totally embarassed and thrilled at the same time. You are so kind, Britt. This means so much right now because I’ve had quite a bad week for various reasons. You have totally made my day. I can’t thank you enough. You are the best!
Selma’s last blog post..The Unfeeling Walk Amongst Us
I am not familiar with her, but if you are a fan, she has to be good. I’ll check her out.
Mr. Fabulous’s last blog post..Cleavage Contest!