It's my Blogoversary!
It's hard to believe that 17 years ago I started this blog. At first I had no idea what to write about. I still pretty much write about whatever I want to most days so I'm glad that so many of you seem to enjoy my posts.
A lot of things have changed in the last 17 years. My daughter is all grown up and now I have an 9 year old grandson. I used to have hamsters, rats and gerbils and now have a very energetic Jack Russell Terrier/Chihuahua named Falcor who turned 8 years old this month.
My blog has changed as I've changed over the years. I've met a lot of really wonderful people and made quite a few friends along the way. I've ranted, reviewed, shared my thoughts and advice. I don't think I ever really thought that I would still be blogging 17 years later or that anyone would read what I had to say, but many of you do and I thank you for sticking with me through so many years.
Most of my old followers know that my husband of 30 years found out he had stage 4 lung cancer in the beginning of 2020 and he passed away just 8 short months later. All of the cards, emails and messages really pulled me through and I cannot thank you all enough for that.
So for all of you followers that have been here for a long time and for those of you that are fairly new, I just want to thank you for visiting, commenting and enjoying what I've been posting over the years. I hope we'll all be around and blogging for many years to come.
Happy Blogoversary. !7 years is a very, very long time. And you post so regularly too. I am super impressed.
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DeleteCongratulations! Could've written the same, tho only for 15 yrs ~ the husband lost to cancer, the amazing support received. The kids grown and grands arrived, pets loved and lost. And no expectations to last as long ... online! Funny how it goes long, but glad it did as it's been a good journey and it appears to have been a very good journey for you as well, keep on going on! Good to have you here!
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry that you lost your husband to cancer as well.
DeleteSeventeen years! Wow. I only know one other person who has blogged that long. Congratulations. It's been quite the journey for you.
ReplyDeleteThank you, it really has.
DeleteHi, Mary!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on 17 years of blogging, dear friend! You have been at it longer than anybody else I know. 17 years is a tremendous achievement, especially considering how much content you produce every week of the year. As you know, I am a Shady-come-lately. I believe we started following each other shortly after your husband passed away. I am thankful that you reached out to me at that time and that we made a friendship connection. I always enjoy your posts and reading stories and seeing pictures of my buddy Falcor. Thanks for identifying his breed. Happy birthday, Falcor and, once again, happy 17 year blogiversary to you, dear friend Mary!
Thank you so much. For 8 years old he's still got so much energy. It has to be the Jack Russell in him. I'm glad we found each others blogs as well. Yours is a lot of fun.
DeleteNow that’s an accomplishment! I’m glad to have found your blog and I think I’ve told you before that I have read lots of your older posts and the thyroid one really helped me when I was having issues a few years back.
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad to hear that.
DeleteCongrats to your 17 years milestone.
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DeleteCongratulations , and many blogging years to come!
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DeleteSeventeen golden years, Mary! Your genuine posts and mutual reaching out to others to visit back make you and your blog a fab place to visit. Happy Blogoversary and many more.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Sophia. I appreciate that.
Deleteok, you win! 17 years??!! That's the longest that I know of any blogger still being around. Mine is 13.
ReplyDeleteI can't believe how many kids I've seen grow from babies to heading off to college & I went through highs and losses and the support I've gotten has always been so amazing. I'm glad you've been able to feel that too.
I'm glad you're still here Mary.
Karen @For What It's Worth
Thank you. I've seen a lot of kids growing up too over the years.
DeleteMary!! Congreats on 17 years! That is such an incredible milestone. I can't believe that you have been doing it or so long. Mine is only 12, but I think its amazing you have been doing it for such a length of time. I just love your blog and your posts always brighten my day! Cheers to 17!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you, so much. I really appreciate that.
DeleteWow...17 years. That's so amazing! Congrats, Mary. I know I love reading your blog posts each week. You always make me smile. So thanks. And Happy Blogoversary! :D
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DeleteWow, wow, wow! 17 years. Much congrats and Happy Blogging Birthday!
ReplyDeleteHappy blog anniversary. In 17 years, one changes a lot!
ReplyDeleteThank you, that's for sure.
DeleteWow 17 years already? That's a long time you've been blogging. I always enjoy reading your posts. Congrats on your blogoversary and here's to many more years!
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DeleteThat was a very heartfelt and emotional message! I've been blogging for almost 10 years but I feel like a baby next to you 😂. I'm glad to hear that your blog is still giving you joy after so many years and helped you through your grief. Here's to the next 17 years...and more! 🥂
ReplyDeleteThank you. It's so nice to have met so many wonderful people.
DeleteCongratulations on the milestone
ReplyDeleteI'm at 12 myself
Thank you. 12 is really good, wow.
DeleteHappy blogoversary - may you continue to blog for many more! To me your blog is a slice of true 'American' life, not the sanitised version we often see on TV. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThank you, I appreciate that so much.
DeleteHappy anniversary!
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DeleteHappy blogoversary! 17 years is amazing. I am so happy I found your blog and consider you a friend, even if we've never "met" ha ha. Be well and here's to many more!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Greg. I'm happy I found yours as well. I consider you a friend as well.
DeleteI've just said it on your fb wall but 17 years of blogging is easily reason enough to say it again; Congrats!!! That's a long time. I've been at it for about 14½ years so far.
ReplyDeleteAs you know I was off facebook for a while and I didn't know about your husband. I'm very sorry to hear that. I hope you're alright. All the best, Jack
Thank you, Jack. I really appreciate that. I'm hanging in there.
DeleteWOW, 17 years is really amazing, yes, lots of changes. Happy Blogoversary from us!
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DeleteWow Mary! You are OG! Congratulations on an amazing accomplishment. It's wonderful you still have the desire to keep on doing it! Congrats!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much. I appreciate that. I still do it because I still find it fun and I love all the great people I've met.
Delete17 years! Amazing (and congratulations). I started my blog at the urging of a bunch of friends, just for fun. Didn't think I'd last a year. I'm 2 weeks away from 10 years. You're far ahead of me!
ReplyDelete10 years is a huge achievement though. Congrats on that. Thank you.
DeleteGlad you're still here and that I've found you.
ReplyDeleteThank you, I'm glad I found you too.
DeleteHappy Blogiversary!
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DeleteHappy Blogaversary!!!!
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DeleteWow! Congratulations, Mary. What a journey!
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DeleteCongratulations, Mary! Happy blogiversary!
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DeleteHappy Blogiversary! So glad I've met you through our blogs. You're a fantastic person to know!
ReplyDeleteThank you, I'm glad to have met you too.
DeleteHappy Blogaversary! You will be of age soon!
ReplyDeleteYep, and then I can throw a wild party. lol
DeleteGosh, congratulations! Seventeen years! In January 2023 I will have been blogging ten years, and I thought that was a long time. 😯
ReplyDeleteThank you. That is also a long time. Congrats to you.
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