Monday, April 14, 2014

Celebrating 700 posts! Whew!


         This is the Tuesday Slice of Life community, hosted by the Two Writing Teachers each Tuesday. This is where I started, and it fits, doesn't it, to have #700 arrive on a Tuesday? My first post was the beginning of the Slice of Life Challenge in 2011. My first commenters were Tam, Elizabeth E., Tara, Ruth and Mary Helen, all still here, although Elizabeth seems only to do the March challenge. I appreciate everyone's support, warmth, inspiration, laughter, intelligence and spirit. And I applaud those I read online, and meet at conferences for showing creativity, humor, sorrow, beauty, kindness and love. There really isn't anything more to say but THANK YOU! 

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        My favorite quote, from Rainer Maria Rilke — 'And now we welcome the new year, full of things that have never been.'

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47 comments:

Donna Smith said...

Wow! 700! That's great. I will have a hard time catching up to you now! Here's to another great blogging year ahead!

Linda B said...

Thanks Donna, It's a pleasure blogging with you!

Michele Knott said...

Congratulations! It's been a pleasure joining this online community. I'm glad to see its a lasting one filled with positive experiences. I loved seeing all of your words

Linda B said...

Thanks Michele, it's been good connecting with you!

Book Mama said...

congratulations! I'm on…like, 50! I have a few more to go to catch up to you, but it sure isn't a race among us, just within ourselves and against ourselves. :) hope you find a way to celebrate!

Anonymous said...

I love it Linda! We all love you and I appreciate all that I have learned from you during the years. You are an amazing slicer and always care about commenting and moving the community forward. Congrats! xo

catherinemjohnson.com said...

Congratulations, Linda!

Linda B said...

You're make it, one post at at a time! Thank you!

Linda B said...

Thank you! It's been a journey together, hasn't it?

Linda B said...

Thanks Catherine, so many connections during this time have been wonderful!

iza said...

Fantastic, Linda! Congratulations!

Linda B said...

Thank you, Iza. As I said to Catherine above, wonderful to make so many good connections!

Holly Mueller said...

That's amazing, Linda! Keep posting! :-)

Tara said...

I think we began this blogging journey at the same time, Linda - and I really couldn't imagine a day without your blog to open some new avenue of thought and inspiration. Here's to you!!!

Julieanne said...

Wow! That is amazing, and so are you. Thanks for sharing every week. I learn so much from you.

Terje said...

Congratulations! 700 is awesome. I am so happy to have met you through blogging.

Michelle said...

Congrats on 700 posts - I'm surprised you didn't celebrate WITH a poem! :) Amazing how all the posts add up over time. What a fabulous journey and what makes it even more meaningful are all of those that have joined you! Can't wait for 700 more, Linda!

Margaret Simon said...

And I just celebrated 300. Congratulations. I love how poetry and poem are the largest words!

Linda B said...

Thanks, Holly!

Linda B said...

Thanks Tara, it's been a pleasure blogging and "meeting" you! Hope there's more in the future!

Linda B said...

Thanks Julieanne, it's been great getting to know you this year!

Linda B said...

Me, too, Terje. Thank you!

Linda B said...

Thanks Michelle. You've been here most of these years, too, haven't you?

Linda B said...

It was a surprise to me, although I knew they'd be prominent. Congratulations to you, too Margaret!

Linda B said...

Thanks, Latisha. I hope this means you posted today!

elsie said...

You are a master blogger! Congratulations for 700 and all the future posts to come! It did not surprise me in the least that poetry was the biggest word. You are a poet, the question is when will you publish your first poetry book? :-)

Judy said...

Congrats! 700 posts and so many words and interesting thoughts. You are an inspiration to us all. Looking forward to reading many more.

Anonymous said...

Congratulations on this impressive accomplishment, Linda! I love reading your posts, and you are so generous with your supportive comments. Thank YOU, for all you give to this blogging community!

travelinma said...

Congratulations! 700 is quite a feat! Here's to many many sets of 700!

Linda B said...

Elsie, your comment is like a big hug. Is it just an excuse to say I don't have time? Now working full time again, maybe in the summer? Thank you. It's been a pleasure meeting you, blogging with you, and now in June again!

Linda B said...

Thanks Judy, you are kind and thoughtful to me always!

Linda B said...

You're so welcome, Catherine. It is fun, and especially when I've met some of those in the community, like you! On we go...

Linda B said...

Thank you. I appreciate the wishes!

Leigh Anne Eck said...

Wow 700 posts! I can't even imagine how many other bloggers your posts have brought to this community! Why am I not surprised to see poetry as your biggest word! :)

Linda B said...

Thanks Leigh Anne. What a nice thought about bringing others in. I never thought of it that way!

Robin said...

700 posts! That's just amazing Linda! You are such a champion for other bloggers and have made such an impact on so many people. I'm lucky to blog along with you! Here's to 700 more!

Linda B said...

Thanks Robin, it's been a pleasure writing with you!

Ramona said...

Linda, what an accomplishment! And from the queen of commenting too! I still aspire to write fast like you. Thanks for all you do to encourage the rest of us, while still being a prolific blogger yourself. Somewhere in March, I missed celebrating my 200th post.

Ramona said...

I just have to comment that I'll miss being there with the two of you this year. It was so fun to meet both of year last year. Are either of you thinking about NCTE in DC in November?

Carol said...

Seven hundred posts, quite an accomplishment! What amazes me the most about you, though, is how many comments you make to other people every day! I wonder how many thousand comments you make in a month! Sure grateful to have you in my community!

Linda B said...

I'm sorry you cannot come, Ramona. I haven't even thought about NCTE again-perhaps?

Linda B said...

Congratulations on your 200th, Ramona. Every milestone is something to celebrate! Thanks for all your comments, too.

Linda B said...

Thanks Carol. I've been missing your poems, however. Sometimes I can't get to everyone I'd like to.

Michelle Heidenrich Barnes said...

Congratulations, Linda! I'm hungry for 700 more slices...we're all better off for your commitment and wonderful words.

Linda B said...

Thanks Michelle. You are wonderful to leave such words!

Bernadette said...

I guess my comment is better late than never. Loved the graphic and you sure have set the bar high.

Linda B said...

It's okay, Bernadette-difficult to get to everyone. Thank you!