My 16th Blogoversary And A Birthday

 

🎉 June 15th, 2008, I made my first blog post. 🎉 What a greenhorn I was! I had no clue as to what to write about or who would care. I had no audience or contacts yet. Off I went blissfully ignorant of all these things and more, dipping my toes into the warm writing pool along with everyone else hoping someone would notice. Eventually others did (thank you!) and it went from there. Back in those days Blogger had a "Next Blog" button on the upper right hand side where we could proceed from wherever we were to the next blog of like minds. Remember that? I miss that feature because I made lots of contacts who became friends that way. It was fun to go exploring other blogs. Most of the time lately it's been a "friends of friends" type of contact where I'll leave a comment somewhere and some kind person will click my link to see what's up and maybe 'follow'. That's fine too. I've done that lots of times. As long as we get to talk to one another, share ideas, opinions, recipes, photos, life events or simply polish our writing skills, it's all good. Writing keeps me sharp that's for sure. Sadly, some of my original blogging friends have passed into Glory, others have fallen by the wayside or moved on for whatever reason, but I appreciate you all 🙌 whether an old friend or a new one and the time we all spend together. I do miss the ones that have passed or are no longer blogging. Lord willin' I hope to keep blogging for many more years unless the Rapture happens or God calls me Home some other way.

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Also, today, is what we believe to be our Maggie's 5th birthday. 🥳🎈 When we rescued her as a puppy, it was her, her brother and one other possible sibling that got away. That was almost five years ago when we found them abandoned, starving, and obviously living in neglect, on our nearby country road that cold October morning. I had no idea how much our lives would change for the better that day. We were heading for a Day Trip but immediately canceled that plan after the puppies were in the truck. Took the poor little mites home, named them, bathed them, pampered them, took them to the Vet for a check-up and shots the next day and eventually bought personalized collars for the new crew. The Vet estimated that June 15th, 2019, was their day of birth. I had every intention of keeping them both, but, after awhile the Boys (our Jack Russell Terriers Jack and Sam) did not like the male. They liked Maggie just fine. What to do? I owed the Boys first, of course, thus we sold Sport to a local fella so his mother, who had just lost her dog of many years, would not be lonely. I think about her brother Sport from time to time. The guy who bought Sport kindly sent photos of him after being groomed and his new home with that fellas mother. I'll bet he's matured into a good dog too. 

As y'all can see Maggie is my little buddy. She even 'helps' me with everything even blogging. I call her Brat but she really is a sweetie. She's the smartest, friendliest, most fun dog we've ever owned. God knew what I needed even before I knew I needed her! He's always looking out for us, isn't He!? 💗 

Let me end with a heartfelt thanks for joining me in this journey of virtual journaling. I know y'all are praying too but please keep petitioning the Lord concerning our Country. I know God hears and answers all prayers according to His will and may His will be done but the criminals running this Country really need to be gone. 😟 So many people are hurting terribly especially children. Thanks. 

Love to you all. Have a wonderful day!❤️‍🔥

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Blogoversary - 6th

Thank you for putting the kickstand down with me for so long. I look forward to many, many more years, as the Lord allows.

Ride Safe,

Blogoversary - 4th

It’s been 4 years since the inception of My Thoughts Exactly. Wow. Does it feel like it to you? It doesn’t to me. Seems like only yesterday I put “pen to paper” to share my beliefs and thoughts with the world.

Along the way I have realized that politics can actually be enjoyable to discuss in this type of forum. I’ve threatened many a time to stop posting though (it can be a bit tiresome, as you know) but when the Vacationing Chief took office, there has been so much political fodder to share I couldn‘t stop. I decided it was important to keep reporting my views about the current Administration for as Edmund Burke said, “All that is necessary for evil to triumph is for good men to do nothing.” Those of us who believe in truth, justice and the American way must never stop shouting “Obama, you lie”.

Loud.

And often.

This is my megaphone and I intend to keep using it.

But we’ve also had other fun, I hope, at least, I have. I’ve shared motorcycle vacations and purchases, day trips, prayer requests, gardening happenings, country events, our dogs, and other daily activities and thoughts. I’ve lost friends to all of humanity’s arch enemy death and gained new ones along the way. And you’ve honored me with your thoughts too. That truly is the best part of blogging, is hearing from y’all as well. I treasure each and every comment. It’s nice not to feel so alone with one’s thoughts.

In closing, to all my followers both near and far, thank you all for your wonderful comments through the years. It's been one heck of a ride. This virtual place wouldn’t be nearly as much fun without you. Your contributions have definitely fueled me to soldier on to taking on year 5.

Now, where’s that cake and ice cream?? :)

Happy First Blogoversary

Wahoo! Today my bloggyland existence turns One!

It's unbelievable that I've been steadily blogging for 365 days. So many wonderful things have happened. Luckily, most of them were great and memorable.

When I created this blog, it was a way for me to get all the thoughts out of my fuzzy blonde head and onto 'paper'. Plugging along and doing my own thing, I never expected or dreamed that I would befriend so many other wonderful and supportive bloggers from around the world. Some of these folks I hope to be friends with until I'm in Heaven and on into eternity.

I've run the gambit on conversations and shared many private thoughts with y'all. Ive 'penned' my views on politics, my faith in Jesus Christ, family, crafts, weather, medical concerns, talked about motorcycles, had bloggyland 'trips', been blessed with a blog award or two, and so forth. The list is seemingly endless.

Y'all have hung with me all along the way.

I am humbled.

And, as it always is in real life, I have learned a great deal from YOU as well. For that, I am truly grateful.

So to everyone who've come along with Yours Truly on this digital journey and shared in my freedom of expression, thank you so much for reading and for all your kind comments, support and prayers.

My love for writing has been re-kindled this past year too. You all have helped to add to this good feeling of sharing My Thoughts Exactly.

Why, I feel plum fuzzy all over ... GROUP HUG!! [lol]