…and I’ll cry if I want to… . Actually, there’ll be no crying today (or will there?), as it’s Earth to Holly’s two year anniversary. We’ve nothing special planned…there’ll be no giveaways, no contests, not even a cake (or will there?). Nope, no hoopla, at least not in the sense of this photo taken at my fourth birthday party, which was, I might add, a few years plus before Lesley Gore would sing that iconic tune. As for the attendees…that’s me, peeking through from the other side of the table, in the house I mentioned here and here. That’s my second cousin (on my dad’s side), R, standing beside me, who is now a successful indie film editor, as well as a musician with his own group. I’m glad that all those “productions” he put me and the neighborhood kids through, in my grandmother’s backyard, paid off. His interest in film, even at a very young age, carried on, and I’m so happy for him. Across the table from me, eying the camera, is my first cousin, M, whom we lost some years back and way too soon. Only two years my senior and the eldest daughter of my dad’s sister, she was the life of the family…crazy, quirky, funny…boy, how we all miss her. And that’s my mom in the background there, in a daze…a sugar stupor of sorts, but from kids. Thank you, and Daddy, for the party and for saving the four tiny pink candles from my cake, which I recently found in a box with my letters, to you, from college. Details on the correspondence, however mundane, are forthcoming.
Although it’s our party, it wouldn’t be if not for all of you who’ve faithfully visited here and left your heartfelt comments over the past year. Especially in mind is the passing of my father and the surrounding angst. Believe it or not, you all helped me handle that. One of you wrote that “…we are here for you and…we do not judge…” Thank you, L. I took all of your words to heart, and it’s better now, or at least my perception is that it’s better, and maybe that’s what’s important? So, thank you…I may not “know” y’all in the traditional sense, but I love ya anyway. Love ya…however, you haven’t seen me at your place in a while, right? I know, I know. I’m awful in that respect, but vow to do better. Often, for me, commenting is as intricate as crafting a post, and I get terribly lost. Not an excuse, just my modus operandi, but like I said, I’ll do better.
And, of course, thank you to Lucy and W. Without them, there probably wouldn’t be an Earth to Holly. While Lucy’s contributions are out there and in your face, W’s are more behind the scenes. His blogging skills were put to the test, though, while I was with my dad, and he excelled, which was no surprise. He’s the brains and voice of reason in these here parts.
So, again, thank you all so much for sharing the year with us, and here’s to another one, and…maybe another blog? Hmmm…
Grace
T
8noodles
justin
YogaforCynics
Happy Anniversary. Here’s to many more.
ann´s last blog post ..Presque Isle Day 4
Thanks so much, ann. Hopefully many more for both of us, eh? With Lucy and Duke right there beside us, of course. :o)
Twitter: missus_emm
Happy blogoversary! How wonderful that you’ve kept it up for two years! I am always surprised at how relatively new some of the amazing blogs that I know are because you all seem so good at it to me! I always imagine you’ve been going for ages!
Emm´s last blog post ..The Streets of Novi Sad
Thanks, Emm. Yeah, two years is a long time, and I’m kinda surprised that I’m still at it. Lucy keeps me going, I think. What would I do with all those pics of her??? Thanks for stopping by with the good wishes. :o)
Happy 2nd blogiversary, Holly. I love your blog and I love this old photo along with the marvelous description that brought it all to life. Marvelous.
Bonbon and Abby send best wishes to Lucy.
Lydia´s last blog post ..Long Days Journey Into Night
Thanks so much, “L”. You’ll never know how much your words helped. :o) I’m so glad you still like it around here, despite my theme changes, shortage of stories, etc. I only have a few pics of birthday parties, but this is one of my faves. And it’s the only pic I have with my cousin, R.
Lucy says, “thanks” to Bonbon and Abby and sends a woof. She’s also wondering if the weather is cooler out there…she hates this humidity!
Twitter: timethief
Best wishes to your and to Lucy too on this your second blog anniversary. Many happy returns! :)
timethief´s last blog post ..I Love Container Gardening
Thanks so much, tt. Hope you and your four-legged ones are doing well. No extreme weather, I hope!
Twitter: Hugzbe4ugo
Happy Blogaversary! Love the old photo and I could have picked you out from the crowd easily. It is wonderful about our bloggy friends isn’t it? They have kept me sane these past few years.
Here’s to many more years of blogging and huge {{hugz} to all the blogging friends!
Grace´s last blog post ..It makes me crazy when I dream about people I dont know!
Thanks, Grace, and yes, I agree. The bloggy friends are great. I’m glad you like the pic…I love old photos, too, and wish I had more. I love the recollections they conjure up…usually!
Twitter: plasmanc
Happy blogoversary/blogaversary/blogiversary (delete the two incorrect spellings),
I feel like I know Lucy the Wonder Dog after all this time – and I’ve enjoyed seeing your excellent photos.
Long may they contine.
:0)
Cheers
PM
Plastic Mancunian´s last blog post ..My Name Is Bond – James Bond
Hee…thanks on the good wishes and compliments, PM. I’m not sure what the correct spelling is anymore, but I think any of those will do! Yes, you are one of Lucy’s oldest online friends, and I believe she has more online friends than I do. What a gal.
Twitter: secretforest
Happy second blog anniversary, Holly! Best wishes.
Fullet´s last blog post ..Nameless Faces By Joanne Olivieri
Thanks so much, Fullet, and thanks for stopping by. Lucy sends a woof!
Thank you, Holly, and happy Blogoversary!
YogaforCynics´s last blog post ..Five Years Gone
You’re welcome and thanks, drjay. You are definitely Lucy’s longest running online friend as you were the first commenter on our very first post. Don’t know how you ever found us…must’ve been through BC. Holy cow, hail BC!
Happy second, Holly! Looking forward to lots more of you, Lucy and your beautiful pictures in the upcoming year.
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Thanks so much, nothingprofound, and as far as I know, the three of us will be here…Lucy, me and the camera. :o)
happy blogversary! wishing you more years of blogging to come. and maybe more blogs in the future?
Rossel´s last blog post ..The Dead Tree
Thanks, Rossel, and thanks for stopping by. Yes, maybe another one…*crossing fingers*
Happy Anniversary, Holly!! Here’s to more great posts! Love to Lucy!
Thanks so much, Bossy Betty, and Lucy sends a woof back to ya!
happy annie – the photo is fabulous – i love how everyone is in the picture – even those who had to peek around someone else. someone was a very patient photographer. i can’t wait to read the letters from college. . . every one of mine was: hi mom, can i come home? now, that’s mundane. i am sure yours are delicious. again – happy anniversary and here’s to many, many more.
Thanks so much, koe, and thanks for stopping by…good to *see* you! Yeah, look at us kids…you’d think it’s the first time we saw a camera. And I’m afraid that my letters aren’t much more interesting than yours, then. The same stuff, though I was surprised at how childlike I sounded in them. Hmmm.
I had no idea I was your first commenter on your first post…but it’s an honor…
YogaforCynics´s last blog post ..Weirdness Meditation 1
Yep. Actually, Robin from Naked in Eden was my very first commenter, but on my third post. So, overall you were the second, but on the first post, which was about Lucy. On the same day, you commented on our fourth post…sang Woody Guthrie…and Lucy and I thought, “Wow, this blogging thing might be fun!” (the honor is all ours!)