anna is standing over my shoulder saying, “mom, your time is up.”

Katrina - Hey there T... you are right on about the whole "not feeling alone" thing that can come with blogging and the internet. Thanks for your encouragement and comments. It took me a few weeks to find the links at the bottom of your blog. I like the sidebar WAY better. (but it may compromise the size of your images?) You ROCK!

Nancy - I've got to say that I don't "check that out" ever since the new blog. There's something about having it as a side-bar, but maybe it just takes getting used to. I miss the what's in my bag section. ;o)

jill s - i didn't know you still had a check it section!! i have been missing it! thanks for pointing it out!

elise - i hate to say it, but i think the sidebar is a good plan. i was missing out on links down there! love your work.

Molly - I had no idea there was stuff at the bottom, thanks for letting me know, becuase I was missing your "check it" choices. Also, was just feeling the same about writing my blog as well. After a week away, I'm truly more appreciative of this venue to post thoughts, ideas and conversation starters ... and actually get feedback + make a connection with people. it's incredible when you stop to think about it.

jen paddack-hyde - I wouldn't have noticed the "check it" area if you hadn't mentioned it. I liked it better on the sidebar. Looking forward to seeing your OPAM.

Chastity - I always scroll down to check out the "check it" area though I would love to see it as a side bar...that would be cool!

Tara Aherne - Irish Tara here! its really great Tara to have discovered your blog, your work and that of your friends is so inspiring. I feel you guys are about 5 years ahead of us here, photography in Ireland is still very male dominated and studio based. I love that how my business has grown organically - relaxed family atmosphere, natural light, strong design - is how most of you run your businesses. So thank you for the inspiration and affirmation!

Justyna - Tara- you're an inspiring person, your warmth radiates through your words and images, and I don't even know you in person. I must admit though, I miss your sidebar, I dislike blogs without sidebars. For me, the footer is for "fine print" you never read. I don't scroll down on blogs. Sorry

suetreiber - I never remember to scroll down anymore. Would love a sidebar :) On that note, I really love those keyboard shortcut covers. Genius! I'm glad you take joy in blogging because we take joy in reading!

Kelly - I like the sidebar, too...easier to see at a glance.

Bonnie Berry - I agree with the mommy blogging isolation thing. How's that for a sentence? And personally, it's all about the sidebars for me.

Justyna - OMG so I went and checked your "bottom bar" and cried my eyes out when that boy sang!!!! WOW

Patti - How about having a check it drop down menu up top, similar to look here next?

Christine - I can't wait to see that collage! I can't even tell you how grateful I am for YOU and all you have done for me! Thank you for making me feel like I am not alone in MY fight! Those pictures taken below are so amazing and totally capture your essence loves! You are so SO beautiful! I think my favorite is also the head thrown back laughing picture since I have seen you do that many times. I didn't know the "check it section" was down there, but I do now. Thinking of you today.

Andrea - Tara - I just wanted to say that yours and CZ's blogs played a part in inspiring me to start my own. I love connecting with people this way ... knowing that there are others out there just like me makes my own SAHM world a little less lonely, kwim? About your Check It section ... I agree with everyone else - I completely forget it's down there! I'm all for the sidebar.

sarah - Personally, I like sidebars. I seem to forget to check the bottom of pages. But the REAL reason I'm commenting is because I'm bummed your "In My Bag" page doesn't seem to be working. Are you still working on it? I'm curious what type of equipment you use. :)

Miz Booshay - Oh my. I didn't know it was there! Can't wait to see what you have found lately! You're great at finding cool stuff!

Ashley Beth - As always, love to see what you have to publish and say - I feel my stomach drop when there are no photos to be mesmorized by - no pressure! :) And, I especially get sad when I see you're going to be out of town for like a week - "what on earth?! can she do that?! how is she going to post??" LOL!! All in good fun. :) My vote would be for the Check It to be in the sidebar - I think you're right that many won't be going to the bottom to see that - especially those of us who follow your blog regularly - we've seen the previous posts, so there isn't reason for me to scroll down. You know??

niccolew. - I miss the "check it" location. I've completely forgotten about it down there on the bottom. What have I been missing out on!!??

marcy - I still check it (especially your twitter updates), but I much prefer the sidebar!

Tracy - i read the check it section but only b/c earlier you alerted me to where it was now! i did the like the sidebar as a better reminder :)

Robyn - I agree wholeheartedly. I'm so happy there are people like you putting it out there every day. Every little bit helps! I still check the "Check it", but am bummed that it's on the bottom of the page. I'm not going to stop going there or anything, because I loves it, but count me as a vote to put in a sidebar!

Joanne - Hi Tara....I miss the sidebar, I sometimes remember to go all the way down and check...also the new format is really wide, so I have to move back and forth to read the entire posting....though I gladly do it to read your blog!

amy - Ummm, I feel really stupid, I didn't even know it was at the bottom. I must admit though, I like on the side better.

margie - i love you dear friend... wish we were closer... internet is good... together...is better... your words felt like just for me today... been a tough mom day... kiss kiss m

lanne - I dont typically go to the bottom.. BUT...... yours are worthwhile! Could you use the menu system above? A check it link.. and drop down to a pile of links? and you are not wrong... being a wife mother photographer friend and all those things unite us... I love how real you are.. how you share.. openly and with a warm heart. I know alot of people come here to soak in your beauitful images (guilty!) but.. I really enjoy reading your words, sympathising, empathising and thinking over them. Thank you for being you. I also love reading blogs about people's whose lives are oh so very different to my own.. something I would never live..it lets me see their world through their eyes.

Shii - I love the idea of OPAM. We are having bathrooms remodelled now...that is worth 6 months!!! I have to say I loved your Check it section and I have completely forgot about it since the new blog. I just watched the audition and OMG!! Still wiping the tears. Definitetly move it back to a side bar.

jodie - yes yes yes, really really missing your sidebar! I always forget to look at the bottom and never click on the links anymore. i do love your yellow dots though! :)

Judy in Huntsville - Tara! I didn't even know there was a section at the bottom! I've been missing all the extras!~ Judy in huntsville

JESSICA - i thought the other day. . .oh how i miss her sidebar of her fav things to check out! yeah. i thought it was gone!

Kathleen - OH, I didn't even know you had the "check it" section below. Glad I know now....love checking out all your stuff!

nic - and just to be completely different - I don't miss the sidebar at all - LOVE the big pictures far more... but agree, I never remember to actually check below - also agree to menu at top - would check it a lot more often. I just love your work more than the cool things you find, though i do like those too!

Kari - Honestly did not know that was even down there--I keep up often enough, that I don't have to scroll all the way to end. I vote for the return of the side-bar.

Jackie - I loved when you had stuff to check out at the side, I always checked the stuff out, but now I don't go unless I can remember to scroll down. You know the saying..out of sight out of mind!! Hope you go back to the sidebar!! your faithful reader....jackie

Rebecca - Hi there Tara! I love the look of your new blog. I do miss the sidebar, specifically for the "check it" section. I forget about it now, and only remember to check it when you mention it. Since I check your blog nearly every day, I don't ever get to the bottom, only the current post! Keep up the amazing, inspiring work!

Melissa - I didn't even know there was a "bottom"! Melissa

Shannon - I use to check the check it section but forget since it is at the bottom now.

Sarah - Glad you OPAM is coming along! I might miss my deadline do to a few other surprise projects, but it will be close. Plan to finish this weekend, fingers crossed. Can't wait to see the prints!

Stacy - Please add a sidebar - I always forget to look at the bottom:)

Michelle - I liked the side bar... much more "eye catching"

tIFFANY - i love the check-it-outs. and so happy they are updated. please dont send them away. thanks Tara!

Heidi Fazio - i am late in the game i know but wanted to tell you how much i enjoyed your posts about utah, the pictures of you are beautiful and you write from the heart, which keeps me coming back to your blog! I can't wait to see the OPAM results, too!