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Hi Jason,
People don't know it, but I not only live on the other side of the screen. I'm actually inside of their computers. I go on the airplane with them and everything. I'm even in their hotel rooms. Spooky thought. Isn't it?

I thought I saw you sneaking food out of my fridge last night!

Jason, I think Liz has offered some fabulous feedback. I would say, that many, not all, but many blog readers also have blogs and as such are looking for "relationship" as much as just information. Relationship in this context means two things: (1) do you acknowlege and respond to their comments on your blog--I know if I comment on a blog and the author doesn't respond back I soon lose interest because I feel no relationship; (2) do you visit the blogs of those who visit you and participate. My experience is that where there is mutual interaction, those relationships seems to flourish whereas when the relationship is only one-way, sooner or later the reader starts to drift away. My two cents. :-)

Dear Tree,

Thank you for adding your advice to this interview. That's something you and Liz excel at, giving warm, thoughtful responses to your readers.

I've learned so much from reading Liz's favorite bloggers (like you) this week, and I'll try my best to use these new suggestions in my blog.

Above all, I will keep interacting with both your blog and Liz's blog. You are very right to remind me that that community is a two-way street.

I need to get my nose out of my own blog and read the work of my new friends (like you)!

I really, really, really appreciate your long response. Thanks for reading!

Cheers,
Jason Boog

Jason, you are more than welcome. All the best to you and your blog. Looks like you are off to a great start.

Thanks again. It's good to know I have some blogging guardian angels watching over my new site...

Keep in touch,
Jason