I’m amazed to be still at it, and one of the reasons is, it gives me a place to write.
I view it like the gym…I work out here.
My following is minimal since, I’m not a social media girl even of late, dismantling my Facebook page I rarely went to after I was smugly asked, how come you have so few friends?
I realize self-promotion is a big part of capturing an audience, but preening has never been my strong point.
I’m also not a fan of…if you LIKE me, I’ll LIKE you. It means more to me to have a handful of steady readers who tune in, simply because they truly like how I write, rather than a group that probably doesn’t even read half of what they claim they do.
My writing means more than anything else, sustaining me in all ways, so perhaps I’ll just have to be satisfied with that.
I thank those who grace me by their constant attendance. You know who you are.
Also sending my annual acknowledgement to Amy Foster who initiated athingirl, way back in 2011.
1,776 pieces have been posted, another 35 in the warm-up circle.
I choose today to be, to quote my pal David Stewart…
a writa’ no matta what.
Susannah Bianchi
Yes, Susannah, you truly are a writer. The start to my day is a strong cup of Café Vienna and Athingirl. Give my hearty thank you to whoever Amy Foster is. I’m so glad I found your site.
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You humble me Skinny, because one, I know how smart you are so I’m always amazed you’e still on my page, so to speak. and two…you’re a teacher, a member of the tribe I genuflect to the most.
Thanks.
Susannah
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Susannah, keep them words a-coming!
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Thanks Steve. I appreciate you writing.
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Thank You for continuing. It starts my days and such a nice way to start them. Hope your ’18 – ’19 brings you joy.
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I can’t believe you still read it. Thanks. Means the world.
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Hear, hear! Congrats! To write when you don’t care who reads is the ultimate of writing. No compromises.
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Thanks. And I always appreciate seeing you in my modest LIKES. 🙂
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I’m not modest! Do I have to be? Love your stories!
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Thank you. But I think perhaps Hazel should put a cool cloth on your head. 🙂
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Later. She’s napping now. Breakfast nap still going on.
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Gracie could step up in her place…or Mollie. Morgan, forget it. I know she has better things on her mind, like frogs and mice. Some girls will be girls after all.
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🙂
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Hi Susannah,
Congratulations on another blogging year. May you have many many more to come for the happiness of your readers!! Blessings! 🙂
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What a nice thing to write. Thank you.
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There is NO ONE in my blog world like you! You are irreplaceable. That urge to write comes from within, and I hope it continues to egg you on. You may not hear the applause, but your readers appreciate your marvelous stories.
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I’m here bowing to Patrick the cat who popped over for a visit. He thinks I’m playing. I don’t take compliments well, have you noticed? I love to write, my purest truth. Thanks very much Anne.
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Your love of writing is evident. How is that for a sincere compliment that doesn’t sound like one?
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Okay, the defense rests.
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Cheers to yet another year of stories that provide, wisdom, history lessons, advice, entertainment, laughter, happiness, friendship and so much more from you to all of us with grace with a dab of Italian sass on the side ❤ Wishing you many more anniversaries!
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Thank you. Really!!!
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Never stop writing, no matta what. 🙂 I’ll keep reading.
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I’m puttin on my bracelet. 🙂
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