One year ago today, I published my first blog post. It was mostly a self-taught process, with a lot of research and a little help by e-mail from a former co-worker, Jennifer, aka The Cotton Wife. Motor Man still teases me about one particularly challenging evening, when he thought our computer was going to be thrown through the bedroom window.
Just to share a few numbers, this is my 315th post, and at last count, I’m one click shy of 37,000 views. I’ve been Freshly Pressed twice, once in April and again in June.
Blog-land is an amazing place. I love that I’m able to share snippets of my life with folks all over the world. By the same token, I’m invited to peek inside their lives as they share their world.
I’m happy when readers leave comments, saying they enjoy reading about our sunrises and sunsets, our friend, Groom Swan, day-to-day happenings, my memories and most of all, my family. Most readers don’t leave a comment, but that’s okay. I once read that even though a viewer may not comment, your post may very well have left them with a smile.
Motor Man and my son, Marshall, realize that almost any situation could potentially be blog material. And Motor Man has become accustomed to seeing this view of me almost every night as I work on the next day’s post with help from my green-eyed assistant, Sundae.
I appreciate all of you who regularly check in to see what’s happening in These Days Of Mine. Hope you visit often! And whether you post a comment or not, I hope you’re smiling.
these days of mine 
Happy Anniversary and all goodness to you for the ways you’ve blessed us.
Happy Birthday! i always enjoy reading your blog, although, as you say, don’t always leave a comment! Sometimes it’s a rush-rush to get to work! But you always make me smile! Keep up the good work!
I look forward to your blog every morning. So when I get up SO early, as I usually do, I have to wait for it.
Glad Sundae is there to help…I know it makes it much easier!
Congratulations on your one year blogaversary Dianna. I too look forward to your photos and thoughts every single day. Sam of course enjoys hearing from both you and Sundae on his blog as well. I’m so happy we “found” you in cyberspace and wish you MANY more years of successful blogging….we’ll be here….always.
Pam (and Sam)
We “met” due to your April “Fresh Pressed” but your sincere and thoughtful writing has kept me coming back for more ever since !! 🙂 Congratulations on your 1 year & hugs to you for a happy good day, MJ
Happy Blog Birthday! Keep up the good work-you are a great writer and storyteller 🙂
Yup! I’m smiling and always do when I visit. HAPPY one year birthday! Keep up the great work!
We crossed paths with your “tornado” posting last April. I returned to find calm sunsets and sunrises, faded photographs, ‘what’s blooming’, your thoughts and other Important news. I love reading your posts first thing in the morning…it starts my day off right. Thank you, Dianna, for these past few months of regular reading fun.
Happy Blog Birthday To You. Happy Blog Birthday To YOU!!
I think if it weren’t for the spelling of our first names we would’ve never *met*!
I’m glad we did and I look forward to your postings every single day.
You always leave me smiling here in Michigan!
~d.
It has been a short while, since you told me how to find your blogs and I have enjoyed everyone. It starts my day with a smile, especially with pictures of Sundae. Congrats on your 1 yr. accomplishment and you can be sure everyone else feels the same way!!!!! love you……………….jj
Happy one year of blogging! Your posts always leave me with a smile. Isn’t blogging such an amazing journey?! I love connecting with people all over the world too – it makes it seem like a smaller place and reminds me that I’m not alone since many of us think alike 🙂
I re
ally do enjoy your blog…so interesting, enlightening, informative and even funny at times. Keep it up!
happy blogiversary!!!! woo hoo!!! keep it up!!!
love the shot of you and sundae. and love your desk with all the cubbies! i’d lose stuff in there for sure! 🙂
What an accomplishment, Dianne! A year (and 315 posts) is a lot of work, and good on you for continuing to do it! I am certainly one of the viewers that does not always have time to post a reply, but I always enjoy your entries! And most days I’m smiling too. 🙂 Keep ’em comin!!
Dianna, Congratulations. Your accomplishments are impressive, as are your wonderful posts. You are an inspiration. Happy anniversary. You and Sundae make quite the team.
I’ve enjoyed our little visits neighbor…via blog or in person!
wooohooo, congrats!! i love your place, lot’s of warmth and love here!! not to mention all your awesome pictures!! hugs!!
Happy Birthday! They grow up so fast, huh ?! This is usually the first place I come when I go online, too .. And, yes, I’ve learned just how much blog material there really is out there!
You do make us smile…congratulations!
Happy First Anniversary! I love your posts and the photos you share with us. Here’s to many more years!!
Happy Birthday to your Blog. Your great photos and cheerful thoughts are one of the bright spots of my day. I wish your blog many more Birthdays for years to come. 🙂
Congratulations on your first anniversary. You’ve definitely got a good thing going and I look forward to many more years of your thoughtful and beautiful posts.
Renee
Let us eat cake! Congratulations, Dianna. I could identify with your comment about the possible demise of the computer in the early “educational” days. Your blog always leaves me with a smile.
I am smiling and Congratulations! 🙂
I hope I can complete a year too! That will be something
Congratulations Dianna. I am very thankful for your blog, it brought two friends back together after many years!!
Congratulations!!! Sorry I am only now just commenting!! I don’t know how you are able to post everyday! I’m jealous. There are so many things I want to blog about but at the end of the day, Ihave no energy to even turn on the computer! I’m hoping to start back soon though! until then, I love reading yours!