Let's Talk About Pink Saturday

It seems so many of us enjoy Pink Saturday.  But, occasionally I get suggestions - mostly about people having their posts up and leaving comments.

Pink Saturday is about all things good that are pink.  And, there is a lot of pink in our worlds.  I don't have any rules, just that you post something in good taste - and that you post something pink.  Pink is a color that has come to represent many important things - like our common interest in breast cancer research.  (In fact, one of our participants is being treated for breast cancer right now.)

Pink doesn't have to be your favorite color - my favorite color is yellow.  I love seeing everyone's interpretations of pink.  It might be one of your pink and sweet children, it might be an object that you treasure, it might be something wonderful in nature.  It might be something you created to sell or it might be something you saw while traveling, shopping, surfing the net, etc.  There are no pink police.

Some of you have asked about the order of the names on the list in my post.  The names are in the order that the person began to participate in Pink Saturday.  The new names are added to the bottom of the list.  I keep the names in a database, and I think this is the most fair order.

Another question I get frequently is why I don't use Mister Linky.  While I do think Mister Linky is wonderful, I have observed that it is frequently down.  And, I see people adding links that have nothing to do with the subject.  Like I mentioned, I have this information in a database, and it is really not very hard to maintain.  I send out the group e-mail each Wednesday evening, and ask you to respond with your plan for participation.  Then I remove names of those not planning to participate, and paste it in my blog post.  That is why it is so helpful for you to not only respond to the e-mail, but to respond by 8 a.m. EST on Friday.  Please reply even if you aren't going to participate that week.

Now let's discuss visiting other participants' posts and leaving a comment.  And, let's be realistic.  Pink Saturday has become huge, and I think it is wonderful.  But, it is almost impossible to visit everyone - especially if you are trying to do it in one day.  We all like to visit, and we all like to have visitors.  I have met so many wonderful people through Pink Saturday.  And, we all like our visitors to take the time to leave a comment and say hello.  I personally try to visit each participant, but since the group is so large, I can't do it all in one day.  I print out the list, and each time I sit down at my computer I visit a few.  Some people have actually decided not to participate because they feel bad that they can't visit everyone.  I think that is sad.  Please don't turn something that is supposed to be fun into a job.  Visit - yes, but don't feel pressured.  This is not a job.  Also, we need to acknowledge that we're all different.  Some people visit and leave comments, and some people don't.  There are people that participate that don't leave me a comment, and I am okay with that.

Also, if you have said you are going to participate, please try to put up your post on your blog.  But, remember - life happens.  The reason someone doesn't have up their post might be because something has come up in their life.  When I find someone that hasn't posted, I usually just leave a comment so they will know I stopped in to say hello.

Now, is there anything you want to bring to my attention?  If so, please leave a comment.  We're all friends, and we can discuss each other's views.

Just remember - Pink Saturday is about making friends.  Don't sweat the small stuff.

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Just a reminder that Pink Saturday is only two days away.  Please e-mail me by 8 a.m. EST Friday (that's tomorrow) to let me know if you are going to participate.  Our numbers are growing, and I need your e-mail to help me manage.

Wondering what Pink Saturday is?  Please refer to the feature button in my right sidebar near the top of my blog.  And, please display the Pink Saturday button on your blog.

Comments

[Dawn]

It looks like you have it all covered!!!! :)

take care,
Dawn

[Jeanne]

Good morning my dear friend, GO PINK!!! This is good Beverly, as now that should take care of any questions concerning Pinkie day. I think everyone who thinks pink should have a good time with this and obviously lots of Pinkies are doing just that.
I want to visit everyone but seldom do. One week I start from the top and the next week I start from the bottom. And then my standing blogging friends beyond that. I too have made many new friends from Pink Saturday. That is what it is all about. I love Pink Saturday and you my friend.

SJV

[Sally]

Well said! I appreciate all you do for Pink Saturday.

[Pat@Back Porch Musings]

Although I don't participate often, I do enjoy visiting those who do. Thanks so much for hosting the event, Beverly.

I didn't know I was supposed to reply to your e-mail, either way.
Thank you for explaining how Pink Saturday works.

[Dana]

Beverly,

Thank you for this great post on Pink Saturday! You are so organized and fair in your approach to this huge and ever changing group of bloggers--I so appreciate the amount of time it takes you each week to keep Pink Sat. up and running.

Thanks to you, I have met some of the most wonderful bloggers--EVER! Your idea of Pink Sat. has certainly snowballed in to record numbers--which is just amazing!! The idea of visiting so many blogs--who all have the same topic in their Sat. post, but who are all so different is just like opening a present at each visit.

Again, thank you! Dana

[Gabriela Delworth]

Hello Beverly,

This is a great post. Thank you so much for making Pink Saturday to happen for all of us! It has been so much fun!

~ Gabriela ~

[bj]

So glad you posted this, Beverly. I, too, feel bad that I can no longer get around to ALL the pink postings. I am like Jeanne...one week I start from the top and the next, the bottom. And, there are the blogging friends that don't do Pink Sat. that I want to visit with, too. Whew...it has turned into a hugh project but we are all having fun with it and, as you say, that is the reason PINK SAT. was invented. As long as everyone understands that none of us can possibly get around to EVERY ONE, things should be just great....
xo bj

[Cheryl @cottagefarmvilla]

Dear Beverly, I have not yet participated in your Pink Saturday.....but you are wonderful to host this for those who have something "pink" in their lives they want to share. I believe that posting should be, first and foremost, for yourself. Documenting something that touched you that day, or that week. If the visitors come, that is the icing on the cake to be able to share it. When we receive comments it is even that much better because eventually we find that we are all different in our own unique way, yet all the same, as women. I am new to blogging, but that is my take on it.

If I could just mention, I have been running a pink giveaway on my blog site this week that your friends may enjoy taking a peek at...since they love something pink in their lives. ~ Cheryl :)

Have a wonderful Pink Saturday!

[ellen b]

Well said Beverly.
It's good to be flexible.
I used to be fanatical in trying to visit everyone every week but it just doesn't work for me because Saturdays are generally the day I spend some extended time with my husband...
I try to hit as many as I can and I always reply to those who comment on mine. I sometimes start at the bottom of the list and work up. Sometimes I start at the middle and work up or down and sometimes I start at the top and work down so I at least get to meet new people :0)
I do appreciate your efforts in keeping things "real"
Blessings...

[Happy To Be]

Wll said Beverly...think PINK..and I'll see you and as many as I can on Saturday..is all about caring and sharing...hugs and smiles Gloria

[Rechelle]

Thanks for the reminder of what Pink Saturday is all about. I have such a great time visiting with everyone. Sometimes I can leave a comment, sometimes I can't and sometimes the weekend gets so hectic I can't even visit :0(.
I do appreciated everyone who participates though, it's been such a wonderful avenue to new aquantances and friendships. WHEN I SAY "GO!" YOU SAY "PINK"
GO PINK!

[Dawn]

Thanks for hosting pink Saturday Beverly. I try to visit everyone spread out. I enjoy seeing all the different interputations of pink and reading the many special meanings that are with them.

[vera watkins]

Hi Beverly, thanks for all the info and for hosting this. I can't always visit all the sites but I do the best I can and so appreciate all the visits I get. See you Saturday for another pink day. Hugs, Vera

[Kathleen Ellis]

I've been visiting Pink Saturday posts as time allows...I really enjoy them and would love to participate, please add me to your list. I also participate in Tablescape Tuesday and, as you've pointed out, sometimes it's just not possible to visit every one every time...I try to rotate and try to visit those who comment. We all do the best we can!
Thanks for your time and effort to keep this up!

[marina]

Thank you one more time Beverly, for this memory refresher on how Pink Saturday should be viewed by all. And thanks for hosting it, of course.
I also would like to be able to visit all and leave comments, but it's really not possible for lack of time: I only sit at the computer on evening hours as I work during the day. I do visit some, by clicking at random on the list, and I always try to respond to those that visit me. Hopefully I will stop by everyone's blog eventually :-).
I also agree with Cheryl above, when she said that posting should be first and foremost for ourself, the visitors and commenters are the icing on the cake [if you like icing :-)].
Happy rest of the week!

[Susan]

Thanks for hosting it..and thanks for reminding us that it is supposed to be fun! I was stressed..worrying about getting to EVERY blog and making a comment! I feel better now!

[Donna]

Thanks for posting this Beverly. I wasn't aware that I needed to reply even if I wasn't going to participate so I learned something new! I don't get to participate often but I enjoy it when I do. Thanks for hosting it. D~~~~

[Rhonda]

Hi Beverly, I've been trying for several days to leave a comment, but couldn't get into the comment form. Sorry, if it looked like I haven't been visiting. I'm excited to say that I have a PINK Saturday contribution for the week, so could you add me this Saturday. I can't wait to browse through the responses and see what the answers to yesterday's question were. What I order out depends on what restaurant I'm at, the prices, and the mood I'm in! LOL! But, most of the time, I stick with chicken. Just can't hardly mess up chicken! LOL! ~Rhonda :)

[nikkicrumpet]

Although I don't participate in Pink Saturday...I still love checking out the pink posts. But I really liked what you said about "life happens" and that blogging shouldn't be a job. I for one am just grateful when people stop by...but I surely don't keep track of who doesn't and then feel all bad. People can only do so much. THis should be fun for everyone! Keep up the great work Beverly!

[Elizabeth]

I love PS, and appreciate all of the work you put into it. I have been frustrated a few times when I visit a blog and I can't find a PS post, but I've also had people question where my post is when they come to visit several days later.
If Mr. Linky were being used we could link to the direct post. Not only would this benefit visitors who come by after Sat., it would increase the status of both How Sweet the Sound and the people linking in, IF they did it correctly. From participating in Vintage Thinkgies Thursday and Blue Monday, I see that most people don't know how to link in the right way for increasing status. So, it really doesn't matter if you use Mr. Linky or not, IMHO.

As far as visiting everyone, there's no way I can do it, so what I do is pick a theme each week. For example, I might close my eyes and point to the name of a site on my monitor. That's where I start, and maybe then I go to every other, or every third site. That way within a month I see most everybody a minimum of once. Sometimes I visit blogs that start with a certain letter, like all blogs with my first initial.
Keep up the good work, Bev!

[creativechaos]

Thanks so much for organizing Pink Saturday Beverly! I've really enjoy it because I love pink and I love visiting new posts and people. But you're right when you say it's become so big that it's hard to cover everyone in one day. If you break it down by numbers, it would take 3 1/2 hours just to go down the list and comment to everyone if you only spent two minutes on the post. That's alot of time! unfortunately I haven't been able to visit and comment as much as I like....but I'm hoping I can do more soon. Thanks again for organizing it all!!

[Dixie]

It seems your Pink Saturday has turned into a little cottage industry and you my dear are the C.E.O.

Well said!

[Abundant Blessings]

I would love to participate. Thanks for the opportunity.
Sounds like fun.
Blessings,
Shelley

[Picket]

Hey Bev...I think you are doing a fantastic job hosting the Pink Saturdays...and your post here was perfect....I just hate that I dont have pink to post..well I don't hate exactly cause I'm not a pink person but any of the colors like Blue Monday..I can't even do that! If it's not black or brown or gold I am just an outcast! lol lol Hey I didn't know I was suppose to respond to tell you I wouldn't be postig..I thought my time was over & done with & you would have done ballballed me from the list by now! lol lol Actually I thought you just loved me and wanted to stay in touch! lol lol...ok...ok seriously...I commend you my friend for the great closeness you have brought to blogland with the Pink Saturday...you go girl! ♥

[Robyn]

Beverly, Pink Saturday is one of my favorites. I love to see what everyone posts each week. I try to visit everyone and comment. I wish that I would have discovered it and you sooner. Thanks for all your hard work keeping it organized. I hope that it is fun for you and not a chore. Thanks for making our world a smaller:) ~ Robyn

[g]

Great post, Beverly. And once again, thank you so much for organizing this!!

[one more believer]

pink is heaven... tho i do not participate every week i love to view other pinkists who participate and the freedom of pinkdom is perfect ... thank you for an excellent post reflecting pinkology... one more believer

[amy]

Thank You for hosting Pink Saturday, I love it,, but I got so busy sewing today that I forgot to e-mail.. but I will be posting something,, never know what color. I will be checking others PINK blogs though. have a great wknd,

[Lady Jane]

Oh gosh Beverly....YOU are a breath of fresh air in BLOG Land....thanks you for the way you go about this ALL! I love posting here...as you make a person feel as if the BLOG Police are not after them! Glad Bless you from me and if I may...From alot of other bloggers who feel the same way as me! You are a Bloggie Blessing!

[White Iris Designs]

Thanks...that sounds great & fairly simple! Agreed it is all in good pink fun!

[Sondra Behne]

Hello Beverly
Yes indeed ..thanks for Pink Saturday. I too switch week to week, starting from the top and the next week from the bottom of the list. It was a result of your Pink Satrday that I decided to start a whole new blog all about just pink...it has been so much fun.

[Kathleen]

Beverly, thank you for once again for hosting Pink Saturday, I so enjoy participating. I usually start at the bottom and work my way up the list. I love your figurine..so very sweet! Hugs, Kathleen

[Debbie Nania]

Beverly, thank you for your fun inspiration. We "Mermaids" are loving this Pink Saturday. Love your pink bag.

Debbie, Shelley, Jennifer

[deb2604]

Beverly, I would love to join Pink Saturday. Can you please add me to your email list. I have been visiting your links for many months now but just started blogging seriously this year. I love looking at all the luscious pink things. Like you, my favorite color is actually yellow but I have grown into pink as I have gotten older.

http://debsvintagesoul.blogspot.com

[Hanim]

Hi Beverly...I would love to join PINK SATURDAY...AM IN LOVE WITH ALL PINKISH STUFF especially SHABBY CHIC.......please advise me on how i can join your luscious pink club...am enjoying it.....an am new to blogging ..so hope you can help me....thanks so much dear.....

Lots of Luv...
Hanim(Singapore)

[Shey]

Oh! This is so much FUN! Pink is my favorite color and would love to join! Looking for your email now. :)

[Elena]

Hi Debbie! I discovered your Pink Saturday post via Ita's Blog 'How Sweet The Sound'.

I'd love to be able to join in if it's not too late. I enjoy meeting nes blogging friends around the world. I love many colours - my favourite is yellow too :) - but pink is a sweet colour.

I'm off to check out some of the participants - please let me know if I can join you.

ciao for now,
Elena :)

[Elena]

Oops! I meant to type that I found you via Ita's blog "Something To Share" ... sorry.

Elena.

[Elena]

Oh dear! You must think I'm an absolute dingbat. I've been visiting a number of blogs and just realised I've called you Debbie .... a second apology to you, Beverly.

Elena (red face)

[Vintage Linen Treasures]

Hi Beverly,
I'd like to try to do a "Pink Saturday". Life around here has been very hectic lately, but I do enjoy Pink Saturdays even though I don't get to everyone.
I'm not sure I understand how to get started, though. Do I just let you know?
Patricia :o)
PS: I LOVE the way you wrote this post. I felt like I was face to face with the nicest lady. Just like talking with a friend.

[fickleinpink]

i'd like to participate! please include me in your blogroll! this is a nice place to check out friends who loves pink, too!

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[Bird]

Beverly,

I'd like to take part in the pink Saturday, can you please let me know how?

Thanks,
Bird

[Marcia]

Hi Beverly, What a fantastic idea! I love all the pink I've seen while blogging. Who new Rachel Ashwell could start such an interest all those years ago! I would love to join in the fun. Can you please add me as well? Thank you, Marcia

[(Cousin B)]

Hello, I'd like to participate! this Pink Sat. sounds fun...I hope I'm able to stick to it every friday "on time" but your comment about not sweating the small stuff made me feel more at ease..LOLO I'm giving it a try!

[Flory]

I'd like to participate in your pink Saturday...but I guess I'm a bit late. Can you please add me if still possible or maybe for the next week??? I'll be adding your pink Saturday button on my LINKS anyways... Pls. Have time to visit... Happy Valentine's Day!

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