Why blog?

Commenter AR asks:

What have you gotten out of blogging these 2 years? A creative outlet? New friends? Is it the writing you enjoy most? The opportunity to help other people? Anyway I've really enjoyed reading. Thanks!

I started blogging after I began reading interesting Jewish bloggers who weren't making the points I wanted to make. And I felt I had something to contribute, especially a different approach to raising children. I most enjoy reading bloggers within the community who give an outsider's perspective: Americans living in Israel or Wolfish Musings, whose family became observant when he was a child. For a long time, hardly anyone commented (although the Blogger comments disappeared when I switched to Haloscan; I replaced some of them). But I figured that if I continued to write on interesting topics, people would show up.

I get a tremendous amount of satisfaction when I hit Post. So many times I say to myself, "This post is going to make me famous." Then I come down to earth when hardly anyone comments (lately that hasn't been an issue, thanks!). But as long as people are still reading, it's okay. There's always another post.

Supporting other mothers and olim is a big part of why I blog. Another thing I love is that unless you are deliberately provocative, blogging attracts readers who generally agree with your outlook. Others go elsewhere.

I didn't start blogging to make friends, but it may be the reason I continue.

Okay, that's enough about me and my blog. Tell me about yours.