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Beth, proprietor of the renowned review site Beth Fish Reads, has nominated A Reader's Respite for Best Humor Blog (isn't that nice of her?). While we're not sure how much humor resides here, we love the fact that Beth at least understands us even when the humor falls flat.







Here comes the part where I list six values or characteristics that are important to me:

1. Laughing at oneself. Duh. If you can't laugh at yourself, don't be laughing at others.
2. Rooting for the underdog. Says a lot about a person, in our considered opinion.
3. Standing up to bullies. Ditto
4. The tendency to read a lot of books. Who says opposites attract?
5. Quirky Individuality. Who cares if other people think you're weird? I like that in a person!
6. Warmness. A warm personality towards everyone just warms A Reader's Respite's cold, black heart.

And six values or characteristics that I find hard (okay, impossible) to tolerate:

1. Butt-kissin'. Drives A Reader's Respite nutso.
2. Selfishness. Don't like it when people take, take, take for themselves.
3. Malicious Gossipin'. Gossip is one thing. Mean gossip is just petty.
4. Snobbery. We our pants on one leg at a time (although sometimes I trip on the pantsleg and fall flat on my face).
5. People who don't read. Personal preference, what can I say?
   
6. Meaness. It just isn't attractive.
   

Most Awesome Tequila-Lovin' Blog Friend: Amy at Passages to the Past. Too late: I've already snagged her for my best friend, so you can't have her. But you try for second-best friend status with her --- trust me, it's well worth the effort!

Best Globe-Trotting Blog: The Tome Traveller. Not only does she travel the globe, but she reads some really great books.

Funnest New Book Blogger That I Read Everyday (yes, I realize 'funnest' is not a real word, but it suits my purpose): Great Books and Fresh Coffee. Go check it out!

Best Classics-Reading Blog: Books N' Border Collies. Lezlie reads the best stuff!

Best Quote in a Header Blog: Wrighty's Reads. I'm not going to tell you what it is. You must head over there and read it yourself.

Friendliest Blogger on the Planet: Veens at Giving Reading a Chance. I *heart* Veens!

And I know I'm only supposed to give six awards, but I want to do seven (just gotta be different....what's Beth gonna do? Take my award away?). So....

Best Holiday-Look at a Book Blog: Should Be Reading. I love, love, love the Holiday feel at Miz B's place!


Nominees: you are to go forth and follow these simple guidelines:

Mention the blog that gave it to you.
Comment on her blog to let her know you have posted the award.
Share 6 values that are important to you.
Share 6 things you do not support.
Share the love with six other wonderful blogging friends.