Yeah, I know, it’s Silent Sunday, so why so noisy? Well, today is also Earth to Holly’s one year blogiversary, and although we’re not real big on celebrations around here, we didn’t want it to pass by, like, uh, the hundredth post, so…
After a year of floating through blogdom amongst its many stars, Earth to Holly is now in a more comfortable orbit, kinda more in tune with how we’d like things to be around here. Evident from day one, photography is a mainstay at Earth to Holly, and although amateur, it is heartfelt—many thanks to the precocious Lucy and Mother Nature for that. And recently there’s been more of a fascination with “writing,” a word I use loosely as I am no writer. Having followed quite a few blogs over the past year, I am amazed at what I found in the way of words—idyllic, cynical, melancholy, hopeful, comical—you know who you are. I have found them all captivating and even a little addictive, and having carried a light-hearted case of blog envy of these folks, I finally realized that I’ve just gotta do my own thing, find my own groove. And then there are the blogs of other sorts that I have so loved—photographers, painters, crafters, foodies, nature and animal lovers. One and all have been entertaining, as well as inspiring.
So, Lucy and I would like to thank all who have commented, stumbled, friended, dropped, digged, mixxed, furled, twitted, wikied or just plain ole stopped by to take a look around during our first year—thank you!
Twitter: plasmanc
Hi Holly,
Wow – Many congratulations. I thought you’d been blogging for longer than a year but looking at your archive list I can see that I am totally wrong (note to self – try to keep track of time, Dave!!!).
May you have many more years of blogging with many great photos of skies, nature and, of course, the now famous Lucy the Wonderdog.
:0)
Cheers
Dave (aka “PM”).
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Congratulations on your bloggiversary! You and Lucy make a greaat team.
Janie of Utah´s last blog post ..The Flowering of a Mountain Marsh
Twitter: junkdrawer
Congratulations, Holly. We love what you do here. Your pictures are simply gorgeous, whether they’re of nature or Lucy or Lucy’s friends and acquaintances. I toast you to another successful year of blogging!
Kathy´s last blog post ..But at Least I Can See
Writer=one who writes. So of course you’re a writer.
Happy Blogiversary! Love the Lucy pic (as always)…
YogaforCynics´s last blog post ..The Body Electric
Congratulation on your blogiversary! You’ve a beautiful blog so keep them going!
Icy BC´s last blog post ..Red Zinnia
Congratulations on your blogoversary!! I have certainly enjoyed your blogging. You and Lucy do a terrific job and I am looking forward to the next year!!
Jackie:-)
Shinade aka Jackie´s last blog post ..Music Monday: Southern Comfort
Holly, congrats on reaching the one year mark! You know, I never imagined you were doing anything other than your own thing. I’m a fan of Lucy, your photos and whatever it is that you think you’re doing (since you think you’re not a writer). :)
Svasti´s last blog post ..The art of non-conversation
Congratulations, Holly! And Lucy! And Holly’s expensive camera! hahahahahahaha! This calls for a celebration cake! I’m going to give you a cake…just wait…!!!! :)
Charity´s last blog post ..I’m Back! (With Music And A Poem)
Your cake is now ready, Holly! It’s both for you and for Lucy, and hopefully for Lucy’s skinny-skinny friends, too!!! hahaha!!!! Come pick it up at my Le Cake Day blog! You can follow the rules and pass it on, or you can just keep it all to yourself! But following the rules and passing it on is a lot of yummy fun! I hope you love cake as much as I do!!!! :))))
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Twitter: secretforest
Thanks for writing such a kind post for your readers. Congratulations, Holly!
Secret forest´s last blog post ..Art Day
Congrats on your one year keep up the good work :D
April´s last blog post ..The Next Best Thing
Twitter: chrissymarie321
Wow, has it really been a year? Happy blogoversary.
I understand what you said about starting out to find your own groove, sometimes I have felt like my blog should have stuck to one subject, I am glad YOU didn’t :D
Congratulations
Twitter: earthtoholly
Hi PM,
Thank you so much for the good wishes. I know I’ve said a gazillion (yeah, I’m pretty sure that’s a number) times before that you had me with “Bad Hair Day,” one of the funniest posts I’ve ever read. And I bet you keep Mrs. PM and the kitties feeling young with your air of playfulness. You are by far my favorite funny-guy-blogger on the other side of the pond! And don’t feel bad—I, too, lose track of time…awfully so. Argh.
:o)
Twitter: earthtoholly
Hi Janie,
Thank you so much. Wow! Am I glad I found your blog. Utah is one of the most beautiful states I have ever seen and to be treated to all it’s beauty first-hand is awesome. Your writing about your rides through the trails has made me misty more than once, not to mention your nostalgic visits to your family’s past. And I love horses and dogs, so Mischief, Boss and Daisy are icing on the cake. You are a favored true nature lover…
:o)
Twitter: earthtoholly
Hi Kathy,
Oh my gosh. When I think back of the first time I read your blog, I still laugh. Remember Windy’s birthday party? All those grocery bags sitting around the birthday table…hilarious! I was hooked. You have such an easy way of telling your day-to-day goings ons, lacing them with hilarity. You really are not the “dumbass” you profess to be…but you are dumbass funny! (By the way, W tried the pickle and peanut butter sandwich and said, “Not bad.”)
:o)
Happy Anniversary!! Wow! A year is a lot to be proud of!
Lin´s last blog post ..I Picked a Peck, I Swear
Twitter: earthtoholly
Hi drjay,
Thank you. You hold a special place in my blogger heart as you were the first to comment on ETH’s first post, “Meet Lucy,” and I believe that’s where the blog-affair between you two began! And YFC is something else—such a kick-ass style with writings of angst, melancholy, nostalgia, counter-culture—all stuff with which I connect and that never fails to pull me in. And not to mention the recent addition of very original photography. Always instilling confidence with the threat of cheesy positive affirmations, you are a teacher and one of a kind…and graced Earth about 15 years too late. Has anyone every told you that?
*big smile*
Twitter: earthtoholly
Hi Icy BC,
Thank you so much. I’ve visited your blog only recently and was blown away by your photography, especially the details on which you concentrate. Beautiful flower and nature photos with exceptionally nice macros. Thank you for adding me to your blogroll—I’ve returned the favor so as not to miss out!
Twitter: earthtoholly
Hi Shinade (I love that name!),
Lucy and I thank you for the good wishes. Wow. Another great earthy nature blog has come visitin’! You’ve got a magical place, Shinade…so peaceful and serene. A kind of a “Home on the Range” of blogs. And of course your photography is always fantastic. Lucy and I have loved your faithful visits…
:o)
Happy Blogiversary to your blog, LUCY & mother nature :)
Doson´s last blog post ..live inside the box and think outside the box
Twitter: earthtoholly
Hi Svasti,
Thank you so much. And Lucy thanks you, too. Maybe I’m more of a typer than a writer? Hmmm, anyways, I believe I found your blog by way of the Great Doctor, if ya know what I mean, and I’m glad I did. You are quite the mix of inspiration, nostalgia and humor. It’s been interesting reading your “journey from assault to wholeness,” and you seem to have made great strides by way of your yoga studies and new writing job, just to name a few. And who doesn’t love a yogini on a bike? (Oh, and I’m workin’ on those seven things…)
:o)
Twitter: earthtoholly
Hi Charity,
You always make me think of the movie, “Sweet Charity,” probably because you do seem so darn sweet! You have such beautiful poems and writings…magical and innocent. And the “bakery” you’ve just “opened” is such a cool idea. You know, I bet you could make an internet business out of that, but don’t listen to me…I’m a dreamer! Anyway, Lucy (and friends) and I thank you so much for the delicious cake and blogiversary wishes. Very sweet of you.
Twitter: earthtoholly
Hi Secret forest,
Thank you so much for the wishes. And I’ve been enjoying your blog recently. If not for you, I may not have found A Thousand Words, which I really enjoyed. So thank you!
Twitter: earthtoholly
Hi April,
Thank you and thanks for coming by. Your blog has some great green stuff. I’ll need to come by and do some searches. I’ve got green questions!
Twitter: earthtoholly
Hi Chrissy,
Hey, thanks you. I think your blog is awesome, Chrissy…such beautiful artwork and crafts. You are extremely talented and I’m glad you have it all there to see. And, oh yeah, your photography! Holy cow, how could I forget about that. I love seeing the photos of your English countryside, not to mention your wildlife closeups. So, thank you for being such a good blog friend and bringing all that you accomplish to the blogosphere…
Twitter: lannaxe96
Congrats to you and I hope you have some relaxing time off. I know, no internet. Awww
Lauren´s last blog post ..The Monday Montage: Haunted Locations and Travel
Twitter: earthtoholly
Hi Lin,
Thanks so much for the wishes and stopping by. Hope to see you again.
Twitter: earthtoholly
Hi Doson,
Thank you so much and Lucy thanks you, too. Are you in school now or on a break? I’m also wondering about your dog and if he ever made it back to you. I hope so as that’s something awful to go through.
Twitter: earthtoholly
Hi Lauren,
Thanks so much. Yeah, it’s a trip to see family so the internet will have to wait until I return. Oh well…
Happy blogoversary & many, MANY more!
Lana´s last blog post ..Rainbow Sunset at Fontainebleau
Twitter: earthtoholly
Hi Lana,
Thank you so much. You know you are one of my first faves in the art and nature department. Beautiful paintings and a perfect eye for photographing those birds. I’ve been treated to all kinds of gorgeous nature from around your parts in Louisiana. Not to mention you introduced me to SkyWatch, a meme I’m still enjoying. You’re a true blog-friend, Lana.
Twitter: craftybird
Wow Holly, it’s only been a year? Really? Well then a very happy blogiversary to you and Lucy too! I’ve loved your photographs from the start and if we are talking blog envy here then I could let someone know that their photos, words but mainly the whole vibe of their blog is the BIGGEST pleasure to be around. Congratulations, and may there be many more blogiversaries for you!
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