Thank you...

Thank you for popping over and reading my blog. The other night I took the time to read my entire blog, all 74 posts. I think I have relaxed a bit since I started. I didn't have a clue what a post or comment was when I clicked on Blogspot that first time.

I thought “Heaven help me” when I saw the template and layout windows on Blogspot. I still pause before I click that orange “publish” button. Butterflies gather in my stomach, but now, I can honestly say, I like those butterflies. It feels exciting.

I began blogging on march 25^th, 2013.

I didn't know a thing about blogs. 

I had happened upon a blog by Linda Chapman. Her blog, Linda's Life Journal,at

http://lindaslifejournal-artlady1948.blogspot.com/

was my first inspiration. Her positive attitude and her daily posts about her life reminded me of my early years in 4-H Club writing to pen pals all over the country. I would write my deepest thoughts, seal them in an envelope and mail them to my friends. Then I would run to our mailbox each day hoping their hand written letters back to me would be inside.

I soon discovered “It's All About Purple...” and got to know a lady by the name of Debbie.

http://itsallaboutpurple-debbie.blogspot.com/

She shared her love for photography and her home state of New Jersey. I knew nothing about New Jersey, except for the show “Housewives of New Jersey”. That show does not do New Jersey any justice. We started exchanging comments and I felt we had connected. We had similar characteristics, similar organizing habits, and became blogging friends.

If I don't read Linda or Debbie's blog posts often, I feel concerned and miss my dose of friendship. I care about them. Iwant them to be happy and share their everyday lives with me.

My reading list has grown as you can see in my side bar. I love the “Mad Snapper”.

http://snapperone.blogspot.com/

Her posts about buying her new car kept me in stitches. I can relate to her sense of humor and enjoy her photography. I would not know about Pizap if she hadn't shared it with me. Thank you.

And of course, I could not end this post without a word about Diana over at Nana Diana Takes a Break.

http://thenanadiana.blogspot.com/

Her life is a ball, her use of the English Language is hilarious. She has helped me so much with her support and encouragement, and blog knowledge. Diana, you have been a wonderful blogging friend. I would still be stuck here by myself if you hadn't shared your blogging expertise.

Tete over at “Beyond the Garden Gate” has also become a friend. Her photos are just beautiful! 

http://tete-beyondthegardengate.blogspot.com/

Her blog is a joy to read and at the top of my Reading List. Thank you Tete for coming by to say Hello and visit with me.

I could go on and on as I have over 50 blogs on my favorites bar. Everyone of them has been a joy, an inspiration and just pure fun to get to know. I have learned so much about myself along this journey into Blog Land. And I couldn't have done it with such joy and ease had it not been for my blog friends.

Thank you!

Have a great

Thanksgiving!