If you do one thing today…

So some of you guys would be compelled to read this load of old waffle because you’re friends or family (and you’re secretly obsessed with checking to make sure I don’t mention you in a bad light.  Heh), others are regular commenters and have become, well, cyber-friends, shall we say?  Others still are regular readers and never comment, and yet more happen here by chance via Google for recipes (or, worse, after searching for ‘Mum’s boobs’ or ‘greyhound tips’ [not here, pal!]).

We bloggers web diarists write for many reasons – to keep in touch with home, because we’re frustrated novelists or photo-journalists (or chefs!)…  Actually, I have no idea why I write this.  I just do.  It just is.  I love reading other people’s writing.  I got to the stage of having about 40 blogs in my feeder – there were food blogs and photo blogs and personal blogs, funny blogs, day-to-day diary blogs, whatever, I’ve cut down now before my eyes imploded, but the point is, they’re a little snippet of someone’s life: a sneaky peak into the diary kept under someone’s mattress, if you would.

Occasionally, one piece of writing so far outstrips any other that it twangs the heartstrings, draws out the emotions and makes you take a little breath.  So if you do nothing else today, pop over to K8 the GR8′s blog and read The Secret Fire (just click on the words).  It is by far and away the most stunning, emotive and beautiful piece of writing I’ve read for a long time.  K8 is the offspring of no other than The Hairy One, and blimey I bet he’s proud.  One of K8′s commenters said that ‘God gives special kids to special Mums’ and, although I’m not part of the God squad as you know, I’ll second that emotion.

Oh and while you’re at it, I think it deserves a nomination for Irish Blog Post of the Month.  Don’t you?

12 Responses to “If you do one thing today…”

1. The Hairy One says:

   August 12, 2008 at 11:20 am

   I haven’t searched for Mum’s Boobs since I was a baby!

   I visit to read about Bertie [how's the nose healing?].

   I am extremely proud of our K8. She’s one in a million. And thanks for the nomination.

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2. Mary says:

   August 12, 2008 at 12:16 pm

   Yes, that post of K8′s was wonderful.

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3. Baino says:

   August 12, 2008 at 12:26 pm

   Yeh one advantage of being a day ahead, and she posts late bless her soul. Fantastic, amazing, moving, superlative post and he’s such a lovely little boy. But you know, one day he’s gonna be 20 . . .She’ll cope because she’s one in a million. I’ve known K8 virtually for 2 years now, she’s something special alright and THAT post . .tugged the heartstrings to the point that I really feel totally blessed to have healthy children who can vent their frustrations and share their joys. Big as they are I still go into their rooms when they’re asleep and just brush their cheeks. She is one blogger that I am destined to meet. Paris next year? I can live in hope. There is nothing that compares to a mother’s love! Hey, we already know that. Well done K8 and good for you EM for paying it forward.

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4. English Mum says:

   August 12, 2008 at 12:54 pm

   Grandad: Nose healing nicely thank you. Aw, you’re a lucky man.

   Mary: I cried big fat tears! Beautiful x

   Baino: Absolutely. And what’s this about Paris? Hmmm? x

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5. Taffy's Mum says:

   August 12, 2008 at 1:22 pm

   Good job there is hardly anyone in the office today – K8′s post made me quite emotional! Also whilst reading it, the sun came out!!

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6. English Mum says:

   August 12, 2008 at 1:23 pm

   TM: Me too! It’s so emotive, isn’t it? Amazing writing x

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7. Jay says:

   August 12, 2008 at 6:37 pm

   I shall pop over to K8′s blog and read that immediately! Do I need tissues?

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8. Quickroute says:

   August 12, 2008 at 6:59 pm

   Hell of a post – No doubt – gets my nomination

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9. wee jen says:

   August 12, 2008 at 7:45 pm

   It’s a brilliant post isn’t it. Had me tearing up when I read it at my office desk at lunchtime. Just lovely.

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10. K8 says:

    August 12, 2008 at 7:46 pm

    Ah lads, steady on!!! Seriously humbled and flattered chicklet, me. Thanks for the nominations:)

    Ironically while I’m writing this my kid is downstairs crying for her supper and Laughingboy is waiting patiently to be put to bed… I’m a much better mommy on here than I am in real life!

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11. SUSAN B says:

    August 12, 2008 at 10:18 pm

    How about “Blog of the Century”!! Music IS the common denominator, then, isn’t it! It’s been said that “jazz is the sound of God laughing” – thanks for putting the You Tube bit on your page, EM – made K8′s blog all the more meaningful!

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12. English Mum says:

    August 13, 2008 at 9:28 am

    Jay: Buckets of tissues required!!

    QR: If it doesn’t win, I’ll want to know why x

    Wee One: ‘Tis wonderful. Glad so many people read it x

    K8: Meh, don’t go all modest on us, we know the truth!!

    Susan: It’s gorgeous isn’t it. I’ve had it playing most of the day x

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