As I was reminded today by the fabulous Melissa Ford of Stirrup Queens, an ancient internet tradition called International Blog Delurking Week is happening… right now! This week! And you – yes, I really do mean YOU – are invited to play!

(This badge was created by Melissa, and she has kindly given permission to use it to anyone who wants to do their own International Blog Delurking Week 2017 post.)
I’m a teensy bit late to the game, as International Blog Delurking Week actually started at the beginning of the week, but since it runs all the way through to the end of the week you have PLENTY of time to jump in and participate!
So what IS International Blog Delurking Week, anyway?
And how can I get involved?
International Blog Delurking Week traditionally takes place in the first full week of January, and is an opportunity for bloggers (in this case, moi) to find out who reads their blog (for me, that would be Alphabet Salad), since, as Melissa says, “there is a huge discrepancy between the number of readers in actuality and the number of readers I actually know are reading. Or a tongue-twister like that.”
And participation is easy-peasy: all that’s involved in “delurking” is for you to add a comment to this blog post. That’s it! It could be as simple as a quick wave or hello… or, if you’re feeling inspired, maybe a brief introduction with a link back to your own blog… or perhaps you might let me know how you found Alphabet Salad.
That’s all you need to do!
So if you’re reading this, I invite you to play along – whether you’re an Alphabet Salad newbie, a lurker, or a regular commenter, please jump onboard! Just take a minute now to click the link at the bottom of this post to add a new comment, and say hi. Or introduce yourself and your blog. Or tell me how you found me. I’d love to hear from you!

Are you an Alphabet Salad reader?
Please take a minute to say hi!

Hi, Laurel, as you know, I’m a long-time reader of yours, and I’m glad to see you back blogging more regularly. I’m afraid my own blog has fallen into the ash heap, but I will continue to visit yours and enjoy your upbeat attitude and your talent.
Twitter: alphabetsalad
January 4, 2017
It’s good to be back to blogging – and I’m glad you’re here! 🙂
Laurel Regan recently posted… International Blog Delurking Week 2017
Twitter: writercat
January 4, 2017
Hi Laurel! I have been a fan of your blog, your photos and your zentangles for quite a while now.
I just blogged for the first time since last August and did the Wordy Wednesday challenge at BAR. It felt good to get back at it! It’s been way too long.
Have a wonderfully creative year for your 50th! I always look forward to seeing what you’re up to!
Cathy
Twitter: alphabetsalad
January 4, 2017
It does feel good to get back, doesn’t it? Thank you, Cathy – I’m glad you’re here!
Laurel Regan recently posted… International Blog Delurking Week 2017
Cathy, what is BAR? Wordy Wednesday sounds interesting.
Twitter: BrendaMoguez
January 4, 2017
Kudos to Melissa. I know more read my blog than comment. I am new to your blog, Laurel. I’ve noted that you post a lot but it wasn’t until your post on the word of the year that I started reading.
Brenda recently posted… Resolutions, Affirmations, Diet, Write, Devil-May-Care in 2017?
Twitter: alphabetsalad
January 4, 2017
Glad you stopped by, Brenda! 🙂
Laurel Regan recently posted… International Blog Delurking Week 2017
Enthusiastic wave!
Twitter: alphabetsalad
January 4, 2017
Enthusiastic wave back! Glad you’re here, Diane. 🙂
Laurel Regan recently posted… International Blog Delurking Week 2017
I found you through BlogHer, though I can’t remember if it was from working on a post together or a comment or what. Happy Delurking Week 🙂
Mel recently posted… International Blog Delurking Week 2017
Twitter: alphabetsalad
January 4, 2017
Thank you for the Delurking reminder! Glad you’re here. 🙂
Laurel Regan recently posted… International Blog Delurking Week 2017
Twitter: RamblinGarden
January 4, 2017
I’ve been reading you for a while, and I thank you for reminding me of this meme. I had gone away for a while, but I’m back!


Alana recently posted… Winter Wonders – Walking on New Years Day
Twitter: alphabetsalad
January 5, 2017
Same here! It’s good to be back, and to have you back. 🙂
Laurel Regan recently posted… International Blog Delurking Week 2017
Twitter: kohleyedme
January 5, 2017
That should be fun. I used to follow your blog from before. Somehow, I couldn’t since the last couple of months. But I hope to catch you again 🙂
Shalini recently posted… My Favorite Recipes of 2016
Twitter: alphabetsalad
January 5, 2017
I’ve only been blogging sporadically over the past year or so, but hope to be more consistent in 2017. Glad you’re here! 🙂
Laurel Regan recently posted… International Blog Delurking Week 2017
HI Laurel, I met you through the BAR blogging group. And have been around ever since. I am mighty inspired by your 50 by 50 project.
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Twitter: alphabetsalad
January 5, 2017
Thank you so much – glad you’re here!
Laurel Regan recently posted… International Blog Delurking Week 2017
Twitter: eshamd
January 5, 2017
Lovely idea! Met you through Write Tribe, Laurel. I’ve been following your blog for some time now. Happy Blog Delurking Week, btw 🙂
Twitter: alphabetsalad
January 5, 2017
Thank you! Glad you’re here!
Laurel Regan recently posted… International Blog Delurking Week 2017
Twitter: sunaina213
January 5, 2017
I have only recently, in fact two days back, come to your blog Laurel….Hoping to continue the visits….I blog at two spaces…..meredeshkimitti.wordpress.com and istoppedtosmellarose.blogspot.com…..
Twitter: alphabetsalad
January 5, 2017
Glad you are here! 🙂
Laurel Regan recently posted… International Blog Delurking Week 2017
Twitter: peppylady
January 5, 2017
Not lurking!!! Hello from Idaho.
Coffee is on
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Twitter: alphabetsalad
January 5, 2017
Hello and welcome!
Laurel Regan recently posted… International Blog Delurking Week 2017
Twitter: chandnimoudgil
January 6, 2017
Hey , Lauren .
Last year I discovered this fantastic idea a little late. but this year as I was struggling to write my first post for 2017 , I realized this made so much sense. this year as a blogger I’ve resolved not to lurk anymore . I am celebrating Blog Delurking this year too , do drop by?
Thanks for helping me write my first 2017 post!
chandni recently posted… C’mon & Let it Show – Blog Delurking Week
Twitter: alphabetsalad
January 6, 2017
You’re most welcome! Glad you’re here. 🙂
Laurel Regan recently posted… International Blog Delurking Week 2017
Twitter: misra_amrita
January 6, 2017
HI Laurel ,it’s lovely meeting you.This deluding part is funny.Hope you have a very happy new year
Twitter: alphabetsalad
January 6, 2017
Thank you! Happy New Year to you!
Laurel Regan recently posted… International Blog Delurking Week 2017
Bee reading Tuesday Tangles for about a year. Congrats on becoming a CZT.
Twitter: alphabetsalad
January 6, 2017
Thank you! Glad you’re here. 🙂
Laurel Regan recently posted… International Blog Delurking Week 2017
Hello! I have read a blog or two of yours in the past as I come across them in blog links. And many times I lurk, as my two daughters keep me quite distracted before I can finish reading or offering feedback on anyone blog. My blog is just blooming to the potential I had dreamed it to be when I began it back in 2015. What a fun tradition! http://www.shopgirlanonymous.com
Shopgirl Anonymous recently posted… Shopgirl Photo Challenge
Twitter: alphabetsalad
January 6, 2017
Thanks for stopping by – glad you’re here!
Laurel Regan recently posted… International Blog Delurking Week 2017
Hi Laurel, this delurking part is actually so helpful see i visited your post just because you left comment at http://chandnimoudgil.com/ otherwise i would never know about this blog. It is great connecting with bloggers worldwide. Happy Delurking week!!!
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Twitter: alphabetsalad
January 8, 2017
Thank you! Very glad you stopped by!
Laurel Regan recently posted… Reminder: 2017 Word of the Year Linkup
HEllo! Two Thumbs up! Have never even heard of delurking before, learn something new everyday.
Twitter: alphabetsalad
January 8, 2017
Glad you’re here!
Laurel Regan recently posted… Reminder: 2017 Word of the Year Linkup
Twitter: vinithadileep
January 10, 2017
Always a fan of yours, Laurel. I am in love with your tangles. I guess you know that already! 🙂
Vinitha recently posted… Word Of The Year 2017 #WOTY #MondayMusings
Twitter: alphabetsalad
January 10, 2017
Thank you so much!
Laurel Regan recently posted… Tangled T-Day No. 2
Twitter: CorinneBlogs
January 16, 2017
You know me, Laurel. Glad to see you blogging again.
Twitter: alphabetsalad
January 16, 2017
Glad to be back! 🙂
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