These anniversaries seem to come much more quickly than in years past! Time flies even when you're retired.
2006 seems like a lifetime ago, doesn't it? When I began this blog, I never would've imagined I'd still be sharing my thoughts and photos with all of you for 13 years, but here I am! Now that we're settled into our retired life and daily routines, I have found my blogging groove and am enjoying it more than ever. My book reviews aren't nearly as detailed as in the early days, but I still like keeping track of what I've read and sharing my reactions to those books with anyone who's interested. I also enjoy blogging about new recipes that I've discovered either on the Internet or from the dozens of cookbooks I've accumulated over the years. I think one of the most fun things for me now, though, is posting all sorts of photo essays from our adventures in our RV. We have such fun exploring this country in our home on wheels. I've already met up with three blogmates since our move to Oregon and I hope to meet more of you in future travels. Thank you all for your continued readership, but most importantly I wish to thank you for your friendship and the conversations we share here in this little part of the blogosphere. I appreciate each and every one of you who stop by, whether you leave a comment or simply take the time to read my words.
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Happy 13th, Les! Yes, that is indeed amazing - 13 years of blogging. I love your travel posts and all the great pictures. Your blogging seems very relaxed these days. And that's a good thing!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Kay! This blog brings me a lot of enjoyment, especially now that I have more time to devote to a wide variety of topics. Thanks for your friendship and for all your comments here! Hope to see you again sometime soon.
Delete13 years is a lifetime in blogging years! Congratulations on 13 terrific years!
ReplyDeleteKathy, I find it very hard to believe it's been 13 years! Where have the years gone??!!
DeleteVicki, I have no plans to quit anytime soon. Thanks for following along on my reading/travel/cooking journey!
ReplyDeleteHappy, happy blogiversary! I'm glad we've connected through our blogs, and hope to meet up in person in our journeys!
ReplyDeleteThank so much, Laurel! I'm glad we have connected, too. Safe travels!
DeleteYou ,just have been one of the first book blogger that are still around posting Les. Congrats! It will be 11 years in June for me.
ReplyDeleteDiane, I'm happy to still have the energy and interest to keep this blog going, but I'm sad so many of the original bloggers in our small circle from the early days have closed up shop. Sometimes, when I look back at an old post and read the comments, I wonder what those folks are up to these days and hope they are well. I'm glad some of them stay in touch via Facebook, Instagram and Goodreads.
DeleteCongratulations on such an achievement! I'm so happy I've gotten to know you via your blog and hopefully one day on your travels we will get to meet. Thank you for sharing your life with us and for being part of this community!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Iliana! Yes, someday we'll get back to Texas and I'll make sure to see all my blogging pals who live there!
DeleteI started in 2007 and found you almost immediately!
ReplyDeleteAwww! I'm glad you did. Congrats on your upcoming dozen years!
DeleteHappy blogiversary! In some ways, it doesn't seem possible that 2006 was 13 years ago but then I remember that my baby who is about to graduate college was in grade school then!
ReplyDeleteLisa, it's crazy how fast the years have flown! Hope spring comes quickly for you out there in Nebraska!!
DeleteLesley, did my comment not take? I am having a dreadful time getting them to stick lately, wherever I visit, and I would never miss your blog-aversary! Please know what you have meant to me in this technological world of books, and what you continue to mean to me as my friend. Congratulations on 13 years!
ReplyDeleteYour message came through twice (yesterday), Meredith. If you wrote something else, I did not see it, but please don't fret. Our friendship can certainly withstand the fickleness of technology. :) Thanks ever so much for the good wishes on this milestone. xoxo
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DeleteHappy 13th! How cool that you've been able to meet online friends.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Stacy! It's been meeting fellow bloggers face-to-face. I'm hoping our travels will continue to make this possible.
DeleteOh gosh, how did I miss your blogiversary! Happy 13th, my friend! Your blog is a treasure, as is your friendship. I’ve spent a lot of time in the last few months reading books you recommended! All of this brings me much joy. Thank you and here’s to many more years of your thoughts, reviews, and travels!
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