An auspicious anniversary

Today not only marks the fifth anniversary of 9/11, but this is also the one-year anniversary of my first post. Last September 11th a nom de plum was born and she is Motherkitty. This also marks my 139th post.

When I first started this blog, at the insistence and urging of my husband and daughter, I had my doubts. Who in the world would be interested in what I had to say? And, what on earth would I talk about?

Well, I have learned some valuable lessons this past year. I learned that my writing ability has improved over the past year. I learned that people were actually interested in what I had to say. I learned not to be so critical of others. I learned to love not only myself, but also those I'm in contact with. I've made some remarkable friends. YOU KNOW WHO YOU ARE so I won't embarrass anyone by inscribing any names here. (Just look on my sidebar and you will see what I'm talking about. Which reminds me. There are names that need to be added but I've been busy with tributes and things. It's on my to-do list.)

I've learned how to do things on the computer that I didn't know before. I also learned that there are so many lovely, interesting, intelligent, nice, gentle, loving, caring, and wonderful people out there who have so many varied views of this world. I correspond with lovely people all over the world. I can see how they live their lives and they can see how I live mine. I have met their families and they have met mine. We've shared recipes and we've even shared some joys and sorrows.

What I've learned most from blogging is that I need you all so very much. You are important to me. So, I want to thank you all for a most interesting and enjoyable year of my life. I have been changed by you and I will never be the same. Blog friends may come and go, but this experience will remain with me forever.