Got the word Tuesday
from Michelle, the Story Wrangler.
A short gestation – one to two days.
Never thought it would happen,
Just happy to have a place to write,
to experiment, to publish all these pics.
And then the mystery of friendship,
comments, support – egging me on.
Ode to the Blogosphere
Ode to you.
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Yay! Well deserved 🙂
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Thanks Boomie! It was quite a surprise!
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Cathy!!! YAY!!! You so deserve this my friend and I’m soooooo happy for you. Now even more people will discover your art and your poetry and all that other good stuff you have when you share with us. CONGRATS, my friend. xxoo
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Congratulations. You deserve the audience.
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Thank you, Clare. Quite the surprise.
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Wow, Cathy that’s fantastic! Congratulations! How exciting, so happy for you!
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Nina,
Thanks! I love it!
Cathy
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that’s awesome! Congratulations! 🙂
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Elisa,
Thank you. It’s way cool!
Cathy
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I’m thrilled for you, my firend! Way to to go, Cathy! I’m glad that your greatness is being recognized!
Russ
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Russ,
Aw shucks, it was just a little poem! You, BTW are one of those people I was talking about. Just sayin’.
Cathy
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Thank you, Cathy. I feel the same way about you.
Russ
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Congrats on the FP. I found you via that post and I am looking forward to reading more of your posts in the future. I’ve also shared your URL with a few friends. I really liked your FP poem =)
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CN&E,
Thank you! And thanks for sharing my URL! I love blogging and our wonderful community!
Cathy
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I know I’m supposed to say “Congratulations” and I do say “Congratulations” but I also have the urge to add, “The check’s in the mail”. I’m very happy for you, but this is also fortuitous for me. You rock Cathy!
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V,
Thanks so much! Sorry it hit while you were on a break. 😦 You deserve the great press, V.
Cathy
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Love love love love love love love LOVE IT!! Congratulations, Cathy!!! I’m so happy for you. I’m doing my white girl happy dance right now.
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Thanks, Weebs! Would love the see the white girl happy dance! Makes my day!
Hugs,
Cathy
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Some people said it’s called 15 minutes of fame. But I bet it lasts much longer than that. It’s glory. It’s pride. Have you grabbed your Freshly Pressed badge yet? Got to display it on your homepage (to annoy others non Freshly Pressed……..).
Great job! You deserved it. Take care and keep it up!
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Janet,
Who knows how long it will last – I’m just having fun right now. I do have to go work out though, my butt is getting wider sitting here for so long (not complaining, mind you!) And yes, I moved that badge over the moment I realized it had been published. It’s there now! YES! Thanks, Janet. I think you are going to be my new best friend! (not to creep you out or anything but I’m likin your sense of humor!)
Cathy
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WordPress is a magical place for like-minded people to meet. Are you going to reply to hundreds of comments like you do now? Take care and enjoy writing (no, of course you’re not too carried away by the fame.) You’re a down to earth blogger.
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Yes it is a magical place. No I won’t be replying to hundreds of comments – just enjoying my 15 minutes. Besides, it’s already slowing down and it will all be history by the time my announcement marches across the FP page from upper left to lower right. But it does seem to have struck a nerve for people and that pleases me. I’m glad that fellow bloggers can relate. And I hope the new followers stick around for awhile.
The other great news is that this fell on my day away from the office (I’m a physiotherapist in private practice) so I had the time and didn’t leave everyone
wondering where I went…Now I want to go see what you’re up to, Janet!
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Dear Cathy!!!! How absolutely lovely for you! Congratulations! Your gentle kindness, warmth and genuine spirit can be felt by all who come here. Well deserving and I loved your Ode to the Blogosphere. Warm hugs, Sharon
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Sharon,
I always love seeing your smiling face here on my site. Great post today, by the way. And thank you for your gentle and kind words! This has been very fun!
Cathy
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Hooray! Good on you Cathy! Well deserved. I am so happy more people can find their way to your loving and wise writings. Balloons and champagne wishes for you dear heart!
Love, Gina
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Thank you, Gina. The post that was FP’d was about my appreciation for all of you who I now so gratefully call my friends. I owe it to you.
Cathy
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Cathy!!!!!!! I have been out of the loop! Am so happy and excited for you on this well deserved honor. Yay! Love- Proud Julie
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Julie,
Thanks! It was a fun, wild ride and the response from the community made the poem and post even more poignant. Love you, Cathy
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