Polite enquiry

Is anyone still reading this blog? I've always assumed that the words I type slip away into the ether, gathering dust like so many pasta twirls dropped down the back of the kitchen cupboard of life. Lately, for one reason and another, I've had time to sit at the PC and nose about in other people's blogs. And, quite frankly, chaps, you leave me impressed at your skill, your bravery, your variety and your committment. Whereas I bash out self-conscious tosh at irregular intervals before clamming up and chastising myself for not using the time for something less creative but somehow more 'important' (such as clearing dusty pasta twirls (fusilli! That's the word I was looking for. I think) from the back of the kitchen cupboard). This cannot go on. Either I've got to stop wishing I could be some sort of writer and get on with some sort of writing, or I've got to shut up and go back to my cupboard. So how does one become a serious blogger? Any tips? Please?