I too wasn’t included in a carnival recently, so I emailed the host to ask if there was a reason. She emailed me right back. Turns out I was accidently overlooked, not purposely rejected. Within an hour I showed up on the carnival page.

Don’t give up on carnivals. They’ve given me much needed exposure.

@Brip Blap — I’ve resolved to cut down the clutter and also to not bring any new unnecessary stuff into the house. I’ve gotten to the point where the energy required to ignore my “stuff”, move it from place to place when I need to clear a room, and keep it dusted is more than I’m interested in expending. I want it gone. But getting rid of it is difficult.

@glblguy — If I only talked to people who think exactly the way I do and read only opinions that agree with mine — where’s the growth potential in that? I’m all about open and honest exchanges of ideas and I respect the way you communicate your opinions, glblguy. I have come across bloggers who’d rather dismiss me than discuss with me though.

Unrelated to my article, but Paidtwice’s story is exactly what you said it is - informative, inspiring, and empowering. She’s one of my favorite writers on the web.

I’ve added your blog to my reader.