My blog is back after some technical difficulties...  thanks to all of those who checked up on me to make sure I was alive or hadn't left the blogging world. 

My good friend Emma gave me the Brilliant Bloggers Award last week and now it's my turn to pass it on.  Thank you again, Emma; I'm honored!  :-)

Now is my turn to pass it on to who I deem fit to receive it.  This is the tough part for me because everyone is a great blogger in their own way.  Please do not feel left out if I didn't name your blog because I'm going to choose blogs that I haven't given an award to before (if my memory doesn't fail me) or haven't given an award in a long time.  

DreamTeaser is a long-time friend of mine who is a brilliant writer and has a way of writing great stories and poetry.  He's an aspiring singer and has a heart of gold.

Sheiss Weekly, otherwise known as Mamacita, is so fun and a great writer.  She has a way of pulling me into her stories of the chaotic life and usually makes me crack up with laughter. 

Petroville is a blog that I started reading a couple of years ago and although I'm not a regular visitor (due to time constraints), she's a brilliant writer and deserves recognition. 

Brian is a history buff and he has a knack of writing that makes me want to learn more.  I wish I had him as a history teacher when I went to school!  ;-)

Curtis is a good man and has quite a sense of humor that comes out in his writing.  I met him through his late wife, Ellen (rest in peace) and I enjoy reading his blog. 

Gunsmoke Files is written by an incredible writer.  I love his style of writing and his stories are hilarious!  

Nikki-Ann takes incredible photos and she writes of her passions for her homeland (Wales) and family genealogy.  She is a fan of music and goes to a lot of concerts.  She's a sweetheart and a good friend of mine.

If you'd like to give some of your readers the award, then please do so.  Pass the award along by visiting their blogs and leaving a comment. 

On a side note, if you use an iPod, make sure it doesn't drop while connected to your ears ... trust me, it hurts!