WHY I LOVE BLOGGING AND FRIDAY'S FAVORITE FAMILY FOTO DAY.

Today is Joy;s blogging party at, Cupid's Charm.  it is all about 'Why I Love Blogging'  There is so much to say about blogging I don't know where to begin.  Thank you Joy, for hosting this event.  I am looking forward to reading the responses.  It is kind of like an introduction to the many bloggers out there so to begin I will post a recent photo of me.  I don't know about you but I really enjoy having a mental picture of each blogger I visit.  It is more personal and that is what I am all about.

Hello, my name is Jeanne...This is why I love blogging...

About a year ago I didn't know what a blog was.  I was talking to a very dear friend and she asked me to visit her blog.  She said she thought I would enjoy having one.  My answer to her was, "Are you kidding?  I don't even know how to use a computer."  However, not to disappoint her, I started visiting her blog.  Believe me, that was the extent of my computer knowledge.  I began to look forward to what she would post everyday.  I saw photos of her home and garden, read stories of her life and interests and was hooked in no time at all.  She offered to help me start my own blog and I decided to give it a try.  Little did I know what would happen next...

A whole new world opened up for me.  First I was forced in to learning how to use a computer.  My lap top is my best friend and source of learning that I never knew existed.  I love blogging because it has given me friendships that I treasure and the knowledge that I can express myself in a way I never imagined.  I can share my life and my love of all things creative with friends that for some reason care what I say and do.   Most of all I 'care' about what 'they' say and do.  It is a supportive wonderful world out there and that is why I love blogging.

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Today I am combining two events.  Deborah at, Pictures, Pots and Pens, is our host for Friday's

Favorite Family Foto Day and to say the above photo is my favorite photo would be a stretch.  However, for the sake of a not too long and boring post, I will enter me for today's photo. LOL  Please visit Deborah's and Joy's posts for blogging love and more family photos. 

Thought for the day

Is not making others happy
the best happiness?

...Henri Frederic Amiel

Blessings and love...Jeanne

Comments

[Beverly]

What kind of friend would have done such a thing to you? ;-)

That's a great picture.

Love you bunches.

[Gabriela Delworth]

Hello,

Blogging is so wonderful, it bring us all together!

~ Gabriela ~

[Sheila]

And the reason I love blogging, Jeanne, is because of friends just like YOU! And that picture is my favorite because it's of one of my favorite people...

XO,

Sheila :-)

[dana]

Yeah, what kind of friend would have launched you into Blogging Stardom, indeed? :) Well, I am glad she did!!!

Love your picture!!!

Have a fun day, L, Dana

[bj]

I'm thrilled to know you and wouldn't have ever got the chance without our blogging. And...I love your new picture! Woo Hoo....
xo bj

[Debby]

Hi Jeanne, so nice to have met you through the blog party, always fun to meet new people and read their blogs.
Debby

[SarahD]

Hi Jeanne

So lovely to meet you xxx
HUGs Sarah xx

[Sally]

Well stated, Jeanne. What a good tribute to blogging.

[Beth at Aunties]

I too love your picture and knowing the sweet lady behind all the beautiful words and sentiments I have come to enjoy.
I am about a year old in this wonderful world of meeting incredibly lovely people through blogging... You my friend are one of the most special.
You remind me alot of my mom in her younger days!

You are a source of joy in this land of blog!

[Sue Jackson]

I think the blogging world has so much to offer. I have a business that has a website, but have found out a better way to market the business is through my blog. Have a Happy May Day! Take care, Sue

[Pat@Back Porch Musings]

You look beautiful Jeanne! Blogging is an amazing community!

Happy Weekend!

[Sares @ Loveleigh Treasures]

Hello Jeanne,
I am with you on the frustrations of learning to blog while being computer illiterate.
Creating a blog has helped to rectify the situation a bit though. I'm having a lot of laughs and tears
learning and sharing with everyone. Have a beautiful day!

[Ivory Spring]

Hello Jeanne,

Thank you for visiting me again and leaving the kind comment. If you live in my area, let me assure you that Barbara would LOVE to have you at her house helping you with your quilts. Barbara doesn't ever really charge for any lessons -- all she wants is to spread the love of quilting.

I love reading your blogging story. What an accomplishment and testament to your determination to learn something new because your blog is absolutely GREAT!

Have a great weekend.

[Theresa]

Happy blog party! Nice to meet you. Love the beautiful pictures of the flowers on your blog!
~Theresa

[Charlotte]

I'm glad you took your friend's advice. It's nice to have you as my backyard neighbor.
Happy Blog Party Day!
Charlotte

[Stacy]

Hi Jeanne ~ loved getting to know you! You sound like such a warm and wonderful person. Happy Blogging Party to you! ~Stacy~

[Sherrie]

Hi Jeanne,
I love your Favorite Family Foto. It's beautiful!! Thanks for stopping by my place today! And thanks lots for voting for me!!!! I really appreciate it lots. I love blogging!! You meet some of the nicest people! Have a wonderful weekend!

Sherrie

[Deborah in NC]

Well, my dear Jeanne...if THAT isn't your favorite photo, I must say that it's MY favorite photo of you!!! It's beautiful, just like you - inside and out!

Love you and hoping to see you this summer!
Deborah

[Diane@A Picture is worth....]

Hi Jeanne,
It's a great picture of you! You put into words so well why so many of us love blogging...I feel like the people I've met through blogging are some of my best friends!

I'm certainly glad that friend of yours influenced you to start your blog! :) Diane

[Becky]

I think your picture is lovely!! Some people just look like nice people and you are definitely one of those!!

To me...blogging = joy multiplied!!

Have a wonderful weekend!!
Blessings,
Becky

[montee]

I think you look beautiful in your picture.

[Theresa@TakeASentimental Journey]

Hi sweet Jeanne , you are the bestest blogger ! I just love ya girl !! So glad I met you !

[Jodie (everything vintage)]

Oh Jeanne, You are such an inspiration!!! I cannot believe you didn't know what a blog was or how to use a computer...you are a pro as your blog is beautiful!!!! Are you sure you're not pulling our leg? ;)
It is so nice to meet you and I enjoyed my visit here, we have to do it again soon.

[claudie]

Dearest Jeanne
I'm so glad you jumped in. My MIL started using a computer when she was 65 years old. My hubby taught her so much, but she also taught herself. I truly have such respect for "the older and fabulous" ladies that put their best foot forward...does that make sense?
I just wanted you to know that I LOVE your Foto Friday, and thank you for your Anniversary wishes. I'm very confident that I will visit Miss Bee some day soon, and you can bet that I will be knocking at your back door waiting to get a great big hug...
Love and Happy blogging.
Love Claudie
xoxoxoxoxo

[Geralyn Gray]

Happy beautiful blogging party---I enjoyed my visit with you!

[Susie]

Hi Jeanne,
Great post! I'm so glad we met through the wonderful world of blogging! It's a terrific way of sharing all the interesting things happening in each other's lives :)

[Susi]

Hi Jeanne, it's so nice to meet you. You have such a lovely smile that sparkles in your eyes. I truly enjoyed reading this post and find that so many of us feel that same about how blogging opened up a new world to us and within us. I know for me it has not only changed me, but I believe it literally saved me. I have met so many new blogging friends with so much to share and teach me. I have enjoyed my visit and can't wait to come back and spend some time getting to know you. I am having surgery tomorrow so hopefully my DH or son can sneak my laptop into my room after I wake up. They do not understand blogging, but the understand what it means to me and encourage me and are happy that my deep sadness has lifted and I am once again a lover of life. Have a wonderful day.

[Joy Jones]

Hello Jeanne! Wonderful post! I wanted to stop by and thank you for participating in the Beautiful Blogging Party!! I hope you enjoyed the event and also enjoyed meetings lots of new bloggers. Have a beautiful week ~ Joy