I did my errands and Cottage-visit early and was home around lunch time. I've been alternating checking items off my "to do" list, reading, and playing on the computer ever since.
Tonight, I will be baby sitting for Bryce Eleanor. It remains to be seen whether or not I will see in the New Year or just join the merriment in the wee hours of the morning when Bryce gets hungry.
This year has certainly had its ups and downs, but I'm going to close the year with thoughts of the best of the high points and look forward to a clean slate in the new year on which to write as many good events as possible.
A big thanks to all of you who have read and responded on this blog, creating that strange but wonderful, virtual community that spans, not only the country, but the globe.I find the same pleasure in my book blog and that wonderful community of readers. I had no idea when I typed my first post just how much blogging would expand my horizons!
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Jen, Your blog was one of the first ones I found and continue to come back to. I enjoy it so much. Wishing you a blessed new year.
ReplyDeleteHappy new year, Jen! It really has been a roller coaster year. In some ways it seems more like five weeks and in others at least half a decade.
ReplyDeleteConnie - I am so glad you continue to return, and I enjoy visiting your blog and seeing your wonderful work!
ReplyDeleteAcey - Isn't time a flexible, hard to categorize thing. In the exact same time calendar period, I can feel both the "half a decade" AND the "five weeks." The good parts fly! Happy New Year, Acey, to you and Jim and Tony!
The sense of community I get from blogging is tremendous. What a gift our far-flung friendships are. Happy new year to you and those you love.
ReplyDeleteRian - Thanks, Rian. I'm so glad you are back and able to "compute" again!
ReplyDeleteit is amazing how the blogosphere has expanded our notion about community.
ReplyDeletethank you for being part of my cyberhood. similar to connie w's experience, your blog was also one of the first I stumbled upon.... what a wonderful gift that was!
namaste!
Happy New Year Jen!
ReplyDeletekimy - When I read about the global economy, I think about the global community that consists of people who live and work and quilt and read all over the world and whose lives have touched mine in a personal way. Hard to have believed in that a few years ago. Thanks, Kim, for being a part of that community. Namaste.
ReplyDeleteFrancoise - The same to you, Francoise. From Bossier City, LA to Belgium!
Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteI tried to explain my blogging world to my non-blogging friends... they don't quite get it. I figure it's their loss! I've certainly come to enjoy this community of friends.
Kim - I know...I don't discuss blogging much with friends because it really is something that has to be experienced. I've received some strange looks from friends and family at times, but I can't begin to explain how much this community has taught me, inspired and encouraged me.
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year to one of my fave blogging friends. It is amazing where this global communication has taken us,isn't it.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Gerrie! It is amazing to think about referring to friends all over the country and all over the world as easily as we do. I'm grateful.
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