What a very nice surprise!When I sent out the Vespa Blogger Friendship Award in early May, I heard back from most of the recipients and several passed the award on to their blogging friends. I didn't hear from one or two and figured they were on vacation or had other pressing issues or were unable for another reason to participate at that time. [I am fully aware that life intervenes and our blogs are not the reason we get up in the morning!] Giving an award is a time consuming activity -- researching, linking, writing the award blog and then notifying each recipient -- in short, it requires a time commitment on the part of the giver that a lot of bloggers just don't have available.
I hadn't heard from Milli Thornton, and thought she fell into one of the above categories but would get back to me when she had time. Well, after a few weeks went by, and she hadn't posted anything new on either of her blogs, I figured something momentous in her life was happening. I just hoped all was well and she wasn't in any distress.
Then one day, about a week ago, I heard from her. She was back and fine and raring to go and had just updated all her blogs and she also had a lot of new things planned. One of which was to accept the Vespa Blogger Friendship Award and a feature about my giving it to her!
So, imagine my surprise when she wrote a few days ago, asking me to send her some of my thoughts on blogging and a recent photo. I sent both, even though I look like the wreck of the Hesperus, as Mom used to say. LOL
Read her very nice award acceptance note here, and read my notes from our email conversation on blogging here. Thanks for checking them out and a great big THANK YOU to my dear friend Milli for spotlighting the Vespa Blogger Friendship Award and Sunflower Ranch! She's a wonderful blogging friend and it's been my pleasure to share the award with her! While you're visiting her blogs, be sure to check out the contents and focus of each blog. You'll find a wonderful community of writers, some great writing tips and a lot of enthusiastic encouragement.
What more could a person ask for in a friend?
Thank you bunches, Milli!
10 comments:
Barbara, you are a GEM! I laughed my socks off when I saw your "Wow, What a Surprise!" lady in the pic. You always find the best stuff! And I was so touched as I read your blog post.
You know, unlike you (an amazing blogger right out of the gate) it took me several years to warm to the practice of blogging. I used to find it such a chore. But now, when it involves meeting dear, funny, spirited and meaningful people such as yourself, I finally get it! Blogging is not a chore, it's about connecting with others.
I love to do that in my other areas of work, so why did it take me so long on this one? LOL
Milli!! I am so glad you like the picture! I think she accurately represents how I felt when you first wrote to tell me you were going to do this. LOL
I'm still learning, too, about blogging. When I was publishing my online zines, I didn't give blogging a second thought. Too busy publishing the creative work of others. Now all I have to worry about is my own stuff. And I like to keep things simple, so I don't have any big complicated webpage gizmos or html or any of that stuff. I can do it with skills I already had from my other work.
You don't have anything to worry about -- your blogs are great and you always have plenty to say, that's not a problem! Just keep up the great work and don't look back! :D
I am ashamed to admit that I am among those who you honored with the award who did not repay your kindness. It seems that the world keeps pulling me in different directions and I have neglected to repay your kindness. I will try this weekend in my spare time to remedy that glaring oversight. Thanks again for taken the time to include me.
Silent Majority!! You're very very welcome! It's my pleasure to share the award with you!!
But I definitely understand about not getting around to the next step. I know you've been very busy on your blog and I knew that when things kind of slowed down for you you'd take the next step if you could. There is no need to rush! Please don't feel you have to do anything with it. Just take your time and keep those excellent blog posts coming!
I love your blog and always enjoy reading what you have to say. That's the meat and potatoes and these awards are just icing on the cake -- not the main meal! LOL Just keep up the great work and take your time about the award. You've earned it -- so why not enjoy it for a while? :D
I left an award for you on my blog. Go check it out when you have some time. It seems like award time right now doesn't it?
Nice to put a face to the "voice". I think it's a cute pic! <3, P
So my sunflower friend, your name is Barbara ;)
I read your visit to Milli's blog, it was very interesting.
Loree!! Thank you so much for the beautiful award! I will humbly accept it and feature it here, soon, and take pleasure in sharing it with others. [That's the fun part of awards -- sharing it!] And I agree it seems like its award time now! LOL Any day you give or receive an award is a good day!! I love it! :D
Hi P!! Thanks for your sweet comment about that pic. It's not what I would term a glamour shot by any means -- LOL!!! But on a rainy/nippy day, if we ran into each other on the street, you'd know it was me. ;)
Glynis!! Thanks for your comment today! Glad you checked out Milli's blog, too.
I've been hiding behind my sunflowers, too long, I guess. I must have been "overexposed" during my theatre days -- now, it's funny, but I'm just not as comfortable being in the spotlight. [I suppose it was also partly due to being in the background as a caregiver for so many years, too. I retired from the stage, because I didn't have the time I needed to devote to my craft.]
I must say having your friendship and everyone I've met on the blogs has helped me tremendously to come out of my shell. Milli, bless her heart, let the cat out of the bag. But I'm okay with it. I am among friends!! :D
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