Dear friends,
I want you to know that I am grateful to and for you.
Whether you read my words and quietly lurk
Or share my posts with others
Or take the time to write a comment
Thank you for being here.
Whether you just happened to drop by today
Or you’re a brand new friend
Or you’ve been around for awhile
Thank you for being here.
Whether you only visit occasionally
Or subscribe to my blog and read every new post
Or catch up with me on Facebook or Twitter
Thank you for being here.
Whether I know you online
Or in “real life”
Or perhaps not at all, yet
Thank you for being here.
You are the reason I am motivated to continue writing and to share my thoughts here, instead of simply keeping a private journal.
Thank you for being here.
(Originally posted in February, 2012.)

Twitter: WalkerThornton
January 23, 2014
I’m having fun getting to know you! Glad to be here.
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January 24, 2014
Thank you, Walker! 🙂
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January 23, 2014
Thank You for being here for me to come enjoy!
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January 24, 2014
So sweet – thank you, Jo!
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January 23, 2014
What a beautiful post – an attitude of gratitude is so important as we pursue our craft!
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January 24, 2014
Thank you, Peggy – I so agree!
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January 23, 2014
Oh, how sweet! I love my blog visitors, too.
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January 24, 2014
They’re the best! 🙂
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January 23, 2014
Thanks for inviting us into your world! It’s great getting to know you.
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January 24, 2014
Likewise, Karen! 🙂
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Twitter: RamblinGarden
January 23, 2014
You are welcome. Thank you for making us realize we don’t thank our blog readers enough. Or at all. I certainly don’t. I will fix that!
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January 24, 2014
You’re welcome! Always good to spread the love! 🙂
Laurel Regan recently posted… Mindful Writing Challenge January 2014: Small Stones 18-24
I appreciate your friendship too 🙂 hugs! We’ll meet in person this summer right?
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January 24, 2014
I really hope so, Karen! *fingers crossed*
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Twitter: 1951
January 23, 2014
Being appreciated always feels great!
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January 24, 2014
That’s the truth!
Laurel Regan recently posted… Mindful Writing Challenge January 2014: Small Stones 18-24
I’m always here, tho I don’t often comment. I really enjoy your posts. I think you have a gift for articulating what many people feel but don’t always express. I am grateful that you share this gift. You remind me to stop and think about how I feel about things.
Twitter: alphabetsalad
January 24, 2014
Thank you so much, Sylvia – I’m glad!
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Twitter: jennifersteck
January 23, 2014
You’re welcome, Laurel. I always enjoy stopping by.
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January 24, 2014
And I’m glad you do! 🙂
Laurel Regan recently posted… Mindful Writing Challenge January 2014: Small Stones 18-24
I read your writings regularly and feel as though I know you just a little. I wish I could be as disciplined as you with my blog. It is all,such fun. Keep it up and THANK YOU.
Penny.
Twitter: alphabetsalad
January 24, 2014
Thank you so much, Penny! 🙂
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January 24, 2014
I really enjoy your posts.
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January 24, 2014
I’m glad, Doreen – thank you!
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Write on my lovely best friend
Twitter: alphabetsalad
January 24, 2014
Thank you, love. 🙂
Laurel Regan recently posted… Mindful Writing Challenge January 2014: Small Stones 18-24
How lovely of you to do this, and I thank you for putting yourself and your life and your positive attitude out here for us all to share in. You’re an inspiration to me.
Twitter: alphabetsalad
January 24, 2014
Thank you so much, Elaine! 🙂
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