Inspiration for this new blog award comes from the recent challenge of finding seven posts in your archives. The blogger is to read their own post archives and find certain posts to fit a given set of categories. This of course made me think. It also made me read. I not only read through my own archives, but in pursuing those that challenged me and stumbling across other blogs that had completed the challenge themselves, I found posts that were jewels I may not have taken the time to read that were hidden in the archives. There really is some great writing buried in the older archives. We could all be missing some great reads! We may not have tons of spare time to just dig and read through everyone’s archives, but what if we noticed that they had a really cool award that let us know someone had found some awesome archive posts worth digging into the blog’s history? A little time saved and new posts worth reading? Sounds like a win~win to me.
In the spirit of the Genuine Blogger Award, there really is no obligation. Post the award badge to let others know that taking time to search through your archives is well worth the walk. We all have dusty archives that need brought back to the top of the pile again.
If you want to help another blogger shed light on a few dust bunnies, then go for it. As you visit fellow bloggers, take a moment and dig into their older archives to find a post you have not read. Let others know that you have found “Noteworthy Archives” worth digging for by leaving a message in their comments! Do the same if you are just checking out some new blogs. Let them know they can post a badge award to display so others may start to read their older posts that are hanging around with the dust bunnies in the dark and are just waiting for some fresh air.
Here are some blogging finds of mine that have “Noteworthy Archives”:
Simply Life of a Country Man’s Wife
Bassasblog Caucasian Shepherd Dog Diary
House of Twins 2.0 “Taming identical twin girls without a safety net since 2007”
Life with Sampson and Delilah…The 411
Something Wagging This Way Comes An Amateur’s Musings on Dogs and Their People
No Dog About It Blog It’s all about dogs
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Thank you for passing this award on to us, Thank you too for being a faithful reader of our blog and for checking our archives. I will check some archives and pass the award on when I get caught up. Big hugs and nose kisses for you, Miss Stella and Miss Sadie
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What can I say, but THANKS! With all our busy lives, it’s nice to know you are learning a bit more about us. I’ve dug back from time to time myself and it’s always nice to find a gem and bring it back to life! What a great idea to pass forward.
You are welcome! Your blog is amazing : ) I am glad you like the idea!
Hi Y’all,
Thanks so much for finding worthwhile reading in our blog. I’ve read some of the other people who have already posted their favorite archives.
The madness of the last week and early this week is over, I hope. I’ve tried to start reading through the archives. You never realize how much writing you’ve done until you try to go back through it!
I can’t tell you how many times I’ve found a new blog and spent days going back and reading EVERYTHING. Everyone is SO talented.
I admire and enjoy reading your blog. Trust I go back when I don’t get by for a few days and read what I missed. No I don’t always comment…and this comment is too long.
BrownDog’s Human
Your comment is not too long : ) And I know exactly what you mean. Things get crazy and time becomes short. You look up to breathe and then you see that days have gone by! I go back through all the newly posted posts when I get back into the blogging world and love to read through archives of new blogs I discover. Sometimes I get so wrapped up in the reading that I end up not being able to leave comments as again, I look up and the time has flown.
Thanks, Stella!! You rock, dawg!!!
AROOOOF!
Boondocks & The Love Shack Pack
Bol! You are welcome : ) Enjoy…your blog rocks and you deserve the chance to have some of your wonderful archived posts resurface to be rediscovered.
I have only been blogging since June and you have always taken the time to stop by and comment. You have been a real inspiration and your interest in and support for other bloggers is fantastic. This new award is a great idea and another example of how you are a great ambassador for blogging. Thank you!
You are too kind and you are welcome! Your blog is wonderful and has so many hidden pieces that need to resurface! I love reading about your life and adventures. And that tail and those paws! I think it is really cool how I found your blog with such a great young pup while Miss Stella is about the same age…and a big pup too. : )
Thankyou for mentioning me. I don’t have the technical skills to pick up the award or make the links but the thought is truely appreciated
Lol : ) You are welcome. No real technical skills needed. : )
Heaven has an angel in this Earth. Thank for the generous gift. You are an inspiration to us all.
You are more than welcome. I am so glad you got the award! I was not sure if it posted on your comments section so resent it! You may have gotten it twice…which you deserve multiple awards…your blog is awesome!
And thank you for such kind words. : )
You are always so creative and thoughtful, since you’ve already read through my archives, can you help me with my seven links challenge?
Lol! I sure can : ) The hard part is deciding which ones not to include. It is almost like having to decide which child does not get to go on the coolest ride or some such notion!
I say congratulations on the awards you received
Adore your photos! You have an amazing talent. : )
It is so very hard to choose. I have only one clearly defined category (at least in my mind.) LOL
I know what you mean! : )
This is a wonderful idea for this award. I have to admit that I have forgotten about some of my past posts that are buried and lately I find find myself going through other people archives! They are some very good posts buried there!
Thank you for thinking of this when passing it along…as always it’s a pleasure reading your posts!
Thank you and you are welcome. I have always enjoyed reading your blog and seeing what antics your boys are up to each time!
Thanks. Will have to look at this when I get back, we’re in and out this week.
You are welcome. I love going back through your archives looking for great food ideas! Have a great week. : )
Hi. Thanks for the award. My human appreciates it very much. Is there anything to chew on? Oh, look, a bird!
Olive
You always make me laugh! You are welcome…love your blog : )
Awww, thanks for the award. I do consider some of my oldest posts to be my best. I often go back to the archives of other people’s blogs (as well as my own). There is so much to be learned from others.
You are welcome! It is so interesting and fun to go back through archives and revisit great writing. : )
Very happy for you I enjoy reading your posts.. your blog always draw a smile
I always enjoy reading your posts as well : ) You have such an interesting take on life’s moments and always make me think…which is a good thing. : )
I love the idea behind this award and I can’t tell you how honored I am to receive this award. I love this blog and I’ve come to really admire your wonderful writing, your family (including Ms Stella and Ms Sadie), and I am honored to have “met” such a great blogging friend. Thank You
.. And I would like to present YOU with the best Noteworthy Archive Blog Award. Your archived post are wonderful and you always have such inspiring post.. Congratulations 
You deserve it .. Your blog is one that I always wait to read