I have been missing on Pink Saturday and I am back. Thank you for hosting and being my dear friend. Please visit Beverly at How Sweet the Sound. This Blog Party featured every Saturday is fun and enjoyable, so visit and do your happy dance.
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THOUGHTS ABOUT BLOGGING
Today I am sharing some thoughts about Blogging. I have been posting since May 2008. I have loved this way to make new friends and to share whatever makes me happy. This past year I neglected my Blog and many dear friends to the point I felt guilty and sad. I have considered closing Backyard Neighbor but 'something' kept me from taking action in this direction.
THIS WAS THE REASON
Last week, myself as well as many bloggers lost a very dear friend that hosted Blue Monday. Her blog was Sally, at 'Smiling Sally.' She asked me a few months ago to carry on her 'Blue Monday Blog Party' when she passed and I promised her I would. I have never done this before. Thank you Beverly, my dear friend of over 44 years, for helping me learn how to link the Thumbprints for my first Blue Monday post on March 14. I could not do this without your help. Beverly also taught me how to set up my blog in 2008, "on the phone."
A NEW ATTITUDE
That's right, I have realized that I can not abandon my many blogging friends and especially my dear friend Beverly. I am BACK and ready to love blogging once again.
Blessings and Love,
JEANNE
Hi Jeanne! I'm so glad you didn't throw in the towel! I remember our early days of blogging as I started in June of 2008. We were really a little community weren't we? I'm glad to know you're keeping Sally's Blue Monday going and I'll do my best to be there too!
Hope you're doing well.
Be a sweetie,
Shelia ;)
Posted by: Shelia | March 12, 2016 at 01:56 PM
Good Morning, my Dearie!!
How I loved the long note just now! It's always so much fun to hear of your travels and family activities, and I always feel I've been a part of something wonderful and rare.
I'm so glad you've inherited the helm of this lovely gathering place, steered and cheered so long by such a magnificent friend. I loved her wit and wisdom and her sweet spirit, which just flowed from the page. Blue Monday was always one of my favorite "specials" and you know WHAT??? I ALWAYS traveled through YOU, faithful poster, and then went there to see all the shades of BLUE delights awaiting.
I know you'll be a worthy and exemplary guide and friend---you've proved that over and over during these eight years we've known each other, and I'll look forward to the months and years of your carrying on such a Grand Tradition, remembering such a wonderful friend.
love and,
rachel
Posted by: racheld | March 12, 2016 at 03:05 PM
I don't think you've neglected us at all, Jeanne...we all have a life outside of blogging..blogging, to me, is a way to keep things I do all together, like a journal.
There's times when we have even more important things to do with our lives and families.
I admire you for taking on Blue Monday...having a link party is a big responsibly as your linkers depend on the party being there every time. You will do a great job....and you always have Beverly to fall back on should you need help. I don't know the first thing about how link parties run...I don't wanna know...LOL...I just want to join up when I have something to offer and HAVE FUN...
I just published my post for Monday...:) See ya there.
Posted by: bj | March 13, 2016 at 02:28 PM
Jeanne, I think sometime we need a break or life simply happens. I am excited for you hosting Blue Monday as well as coming back to blogging regularly. I think we will all honor Sally's memory by continuing her fun meme each week. Thank you so much for this opportunity to continue and I appreciate your friendship so much. You are a unique one of a kind friend. So honored to know you here. LOve this post, it is from yur heart. xo Anne
Posted by: Anne | March 13, 2016 at 08:34 PM
♥♥♥ Love you, too, Jeanne.♥♥♥
Posted by: Beverly | March 18, 2016 at 01:18 PM