Good morning on this first day of 2012.
As I start a new year, my 4th year of blogging, I want to take a moment to thank you.
:: Thank you for your friendship. Because of blogging, my world has expanded. I am so grateful for the many friends I have made. And friends you are.
:: Thank you for your patience. I try to be honest here on this old blog and write from my heart. That means I occasionally step up on my soapbox and let ‘er rip. No one has ever accused me of being passionless and that passion sometimes overflows and I simply have to write. And you, my friends, read what I have to say and agree or disagree and that’s what makes it all worthwhile. (Once a teacher, always a teacher.)
:: Thank you for your kindness and compassion. In the midst of all that’s going on in my life, I know I can write about it and you will listen. Sometimes I just allude to something. Sometimes the enormity of it all cannot be contained and I have to write about it at length. Through it all, you are there, with words of wisdom and love.
:: Thank you for your sense of humor.I have a wicked sense of humor. So do you. Most of the time, I see the world through a humorous prism. Your humor shines through in your comments and I often laugh out loud as I read them.
:: Thank you for your generosity.You are so generous, my friends, with advice, with words that touch my heart, with ideas, with unexpected presents for no reason other than you care, with wisdom.
:: Thank you for taking a moment out of your day to leave a comment. I am busy. You are busy. Sometimes I want to leave a comment on a blog post and I simply don’t have the time or energy. That must happen to you, too. So I deeply appreciate it when you do. I’ve said before how much I love the dialogue that happens here. It makes my day.
:: Thank you for following.If you are a follower, thank you. I appreciate every one of you.
:: Thank you to all my newer readers. I appreciate the wonderful emails and comments you’ve left. If I can find you, I promise to visit each of you in the days ahead.
:: Thank you for enriching my life.
each and every day.
Claudia~ Happy New Year!
You always seem to say what I’m thinking … this post, especially. Thank you for being here, keeping us entertained, and for being who you are. I hope 2012 is everything you wish for.
Happy New Year.
Happy New Year! Have a wonderful healthy 2012!
Thank you for taking the time to share your life and home on your blog.
Happy New Year,
Lorilee
Wishing you a very Happy New Year Claudia. Looking forward to follow along into this new one.
xo Tina
Awwww …. back at ya, babe!
S
xxxxxooooo
Looking forward to another fun filled year full of visits, ideas and shared spirit. Happy 2012
I think it’s a wonderful exchange of friendship for both sides.
Thank YOU for being a part of the blogging community. Looking forward to sharing with and hearing your views this new year.
Di
I would like to thank you too for your wonderful presence in Blogland!
Happy New Year to you, and may this year bring you only good things, great health and lots of joy!
Hugs,
Terri
Well, you know I love ya. Your humor seems to “get” mine. You are so wise. And you help me when I am flailing about. For that I am forever thankful.
Brenda
Thank your for your wonderful posts. I enjoy reading them, I often laugh and have lots to think about.
I wish you a blessed 2012.
Regula
Thank you for sharing your life and passions with us.
Thank YOU Claudia! I love your sense of humor, you are right, it is wicked! The time I “visit” you at Mockingbird Hill Cottage is always time I enjoy. You inspire me and often make me laugh. Keep on doing what you’re doing!
Happy New Year, Claudia. I’m writing this comment before I have read the comments of the other readers. That’s because my eyes are exhausted this morning. I feel like they’re bulging out of their sockets. All this because last night a bit after midnight, I went to check my Facebook page and I was caught my someone who wanted to chat. I guess she felt lonely so I chatted with her. As a result, I went to bed at 1:45 this morning and fell asleep around 2:30. My eyes were so sore that I just could not sleep. I got up at 10:00 this morning and took my bone pill. I take it every Sunday morning and I have to fast one hour after I take it. So I had a very late breakfast. Which means a late lunch and so on. I will now go and rest on my bed. I did not go to Mass today but I went last night and this counts for today. So, I’m okay. But I do like to go every day. However, if it’s not possible, I don’t fret about it. I do what I can. I’m looking forward to a nice, relaxing day. I will come back later when my eyes are rested and read the other comments from your wonderful readers. Have a nice day, Claudia! Your blog today was wonderful as it always is.
Happy New Year to you too Claudia!! And…thank you!
THANK YOU.
Thank you for your honesty, your generosity and your kind words.
Love your blog.
xoxo
Happy New Year!
Gabriela
I appreciate you being real and sharing the adversities of life along w/us. May 2012 bring you great joy and happiness. Annette T
Claudia,
Thank you for enriching my life! I’ve been lingering here since last spring and finally hit the follow button. I love the things you share and the way you write.
Keep being uniquely YOU because that is why your readers love you!
~Sandy
Oh thank you! It is always my pleasure to visit you!
Happy New Year!
Hugs, Lisa
Happy New Year Claudia! Your blog was one of the first I had discovered last Spring and have been enjoying it ever since! Thank you for all your nice comments or answers when I’ve asked.
Hope you are having a great start to the New Year!
-Lynn
Claudia, Glad you visited my blog. Yes Emma is my youngest g.child. We took her home today and I do miss her. Hope Don and you had a nice evening together, to bring in the New Year.xoxo, Susie(She Junks)
Happy 2012 to You and Don. Your blog is a (lucky for your readers) daily ‘must read’. Blog friends helping blog friends. Listening, empathizing, enjoying projects and activities, photos, discussion, the happy and the not so happy times. It has been great getting to know you this year.
Thank you Claudia! I wish the same for you!~Hugs, Patti
I enjoy reading your blog.
Have a wonderful New Year.
Happy, Healthy, Peaceful, Joyful, prosperous New Year, Claudia!….
Happy New Year to you, Claudia! I tripped over here from Brenda’s blog so I am new but I know I’ve visited before and I can’t remember if I’m a “follower” or not but I will be! I took a respite for a year from blogging but missed it so much that I started again today!Looking forward to getting to know you better!
Sam
may this year bring you smiles and laughter!! thanks for the sunshine your bring to my days.
big hugs from cali…..
your tall friend,
becky
Claudia, Happy New Year to you and Don and your loved ones. I wish for you a year of good health, prosperity and all the love one can be blessed with. ♥
Have a wonderful week,
Steph ♥
Happy New Year Claudia! It has been fun getting to know you through your blog these past few months. May 2012 bring peace, health and prosperity to you and all who you hold dear x
Happy New Year, Claudia. I agree that blogging expands our worlds so very much.
Laura
Thank you also for all of those things!
I love your blog….and am here often…and I love it when you step outside your soapbox and write with passion!
Ciao bella.
Creative Carmelina
Claudia, I always enjoy my visits to your blog, I never know what I will find. But, it’s always interesting!
Wishing you all the best in the coming year!
I just read your dollhouse post and loved it. I recently got a dollhouse from craigslist.. I’d love for you to see it, the floors are amazing! It’s on my blog down a ways.. there is a search feature on my blog if you can’t find it. I love your sister!!
((hugs)), Teresa :-)
I hope 2012 is a wonderful year for you!