I haven’t had any time this week to write. Or read. Or do much of anything else, really. Lucy’s been keeping us fantastically, beautifully busy.
I love it. Though I do wish I had just a little more time. Or hands. Or both.
Anyway.
I think maybe my busy-ness was kismet, because I got a notification from WordPress today that I’ve been blogging now for ten years.
TEN. YEARS.
When I look back at where I started and where I am now, in blogging and writing and life, I feel so much gratitude. I’ve made wonderful friends here, and they inspire me every day to keep creating. I’ve grown and changed in ways I never could have imagined. I’ve got Lucy, and I live at the beach, and I write poetry. I never thought I could actually write poetry. I feel more brave, more open, and more ready. And I also know that I still have so much more to learn.
If you’re reading this today (or tomorrow or whenever), thank you! Sincerely, from the bottom of my heart, thank you for reading and for being here. If you’ve been reading for a while, thank you extra, because you’ve kept me going through many a hard day. Knowing you’re out there keeps me motivated, and makes me want to a better writer and creator and human.
It’s quite a journey we’ve been on together. I can’t wait for whatever comes next.
A Virginia Writer's Diary 
How sweet this is! You are welcome–you have given us many great stories, photographs, and Virginia wit!
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I’m so glad to have connected with you, and so thankful that you’ve been here reading and commenting. I love to read your posts. 🙂
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Thanks, Katie. It is one of the good things about this whole WWW thing–the people we meet that we would not have, but for the Internet.
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Absolutely!
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happy decade, katie! what a joyride this has turned out to be. nothing more fitting than that your lucy had you so delightedly busy this week you barely had time to put fingers to keys! may it always be so….(p.s. your joy is SO contagious. thank you!)
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Thank you! It’s been quite a ride, and I’m so excited to see what happens now that life looks so very and beautifully different. I so appreciate you always reading and leaving wonderful comments that just make my day. 🙂
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She’s adorable/ I love the photo Katie! Lucy is worth every moment and such a gift❣️
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Yes, yes, yes! I just wish I could freeze time. She’s magic. 🙂
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Awwww hugs to her and you!! 🤗🤗🤗
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Thank you so much!
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You’re both so welcome🤗
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Happy 10th anniversary.!
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Thank you!
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Congratulations. If man ever figures out how to clone or copy ourselves, it’s going to be a writer who makes it happen. We need more hands. Ha, ha.
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Lol! I suspect you’re right. 🙂
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Happy 10th blog anniversary!
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Thank you so much!
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You’re very welcome.
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Happy blogging!
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Thank you!
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Happy 10, Katie! I can still remember your posts announcing your pregnancy, your worries, and then the birth of your beautiful daughter, Lucy! Time surely does fly and we never feel like we have time to keep up. But we just keep trying, and as you’re finding out, it is all worth it. I am a Grammy now to four wonderful grandboys and enjoy every minute while trying to keep up with them. The joy is to never stop being busy with children! 🥰
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