Left: Me at biological age 12. I hated this photo the moment I saw it; with my cracked front tooth and sticky-outy ears, I decided I looked just like Mad Magazine’s poster boy Alfred E. Neuman! So I cut it out of my junior high yearbook, and burned it (Mom saved a copy). Right: Me at bloggerogical age 12 (look, I invented a new word, Mom!). Note how my hair has mysteriously changed color and migrated from top to bottom.
I turned 12 today (in blogger years)! Wow, my twelfth blogiversary! I had no idea when I started all those years ago:
- That I’d ever have more than a handful of followers.
- That I’d develop real and meaningful friendships in the process.
- How supportive* those friends would be of my projects (writing, films, music).
So, thank you! Because you’re the reason I’m still here, and the reason this blog site is such a big part of my life!
*And thank you for your kind words and prayers regarding my current post-medical-procedure side effects. The pain has nearly disappeared! I still visit the restroom 150 times a day, but clinic says this should clear up “eventually.”
Congratulations and many more to come,
Thank you, Rasma. 🧡
Best wishes for your continued success (and wisdom).
Aww, thank you, Carl.
It’s not fair that men get better looking as they get older. . .
;>) 🧡
Congrats, Mitch!
Thanks, Alex!
You’re welcome, Mitch!
Congrats! I can only hope to be as successful as you! I am glad your pain is almost gone.
P.S. You’re looking good, love the white hair!
Aww, thank you, MKR. 🧡
Congrats! So funny as “Katie’s encouragement for you” turned 7 today and then I got a notification from WordPress saying it was my 8th anniversary today! 😂 July must be the month for starting blogs!!
So it would seem!
Congratulations 🎊 Mitch. To another decade of stories and simple joys.
Bless you, Iba. 🧡
Happy 12th blogiversary!
I love your new word ‘bloggerogical’!
So glad to hear the pain is gone. Cheers to many more years of blogging!❣️
Thank you, Luisa❣
You’re more than welcome 💐
WOW!!!! Cool! Happy Bloggoversary. 🙂 🙂 🙂
Thank you, Jeanne❣
You are very welcome. 🙂
Congratulations on the Bloggiversary, and I’m glad the pain is subsiding.
May you be right as rain Soon!
Thank you, Anonymous friend.
Wishing you many more blogging years
Bless you, and likewise, dear Sheree.
Happy Blog-iversary!!! You’ve certainly been an inspiration and encouragement to me in my few short months of blogging, and it means so much! Thank you!
*And I think we all have those kinds of pictures!! 😂😊
Thanks, Kelli! 🧡
Hope you’ll be back to normal soon.
Thanks, BoB!
Congratulations on the 12 years of blogging. I, too, have been blogging for 12 years on WordPress, and about another year and a half on a different site before that. When a reader told me that one of my blogs changed her life, first, I cried, but then I realized this is a ministry and not building a platform for me. I also vowed to never miss a deadline. I understand how hard it can be to come up with content, and then there is you who publishes 7 days a week! (Show off!)
I never would have associated you with Alfred E. Neuman until you wrote that. But in honor of your 12th blogabirthday, here’s to you! (I tried to upload a photo, but I see that I can’t here in the comments. I’ll email it to you.)
Ministry indeed, my friend. But it’s good to know you’re reaching people. 🙏
Mitch, I wander away from WordPress from time to time, but when I return your blog is always one of my destinations. Congrats on a dozen years in the books!
Thanks, Bruce!
Congratulations on your blogging anniversary.
Thank you, Liz.
Wow, that does look like the picture from Mad Magazine.
;>)
Happy Bloggiversary 🥳
Hope you’re back to your ol’ self again soon!
Thank you, Pauline. 🧡
Happy bloggiversary! You look great.
Thanks, Chanel❣
Happy Anniversary, Mitch. You have inspired and entertained a lot of folks
Aww, back at you, John!
Congratulations on the blogging anniversary, Mitch!
Thank you, Esoterica! (May I ask your name, btw?)
Of course. My name is Erin. ☺️
Delighted to meet you, Erin!
The pleasure is all mine!
Awesome, except for the restroom visits:)
I agree, L.G. ;>)
Happy birthday
👍
We are grateful for you and your blog!
Aww, thank you, Todd❣
Congrats! And thank you!
Thank you back, Scott!
Congratulations!
Thank you, Tere! (Or do you prefer Terese?)
Congratulations
Thanks, Eileen!
Congratulations Mitch… i pray you have many more. my ears stuck out too when I was young. It’s crazy how they have grown into place as I got older, thank God haha
;>)
Looked and still look mahvellous absolutely mahvelous!
;>) Air kisses.
Congratulations!
Thanks, Sharon!
Happy Blogversary, Mitch! It’ll be 10 for me in November and, as you say, it’s been a sweet ride so far.
Well then, happy almost-a-decade, Terry❣
happy 12 ! and here’s to many more –
Thank you, Beth!
Happy anniversary and congratulations! (And also, love the photo.)
🧡
Awesome! Happy 12th blog anniversary!
Thanks, Edward!
You’re very welcome.
Happy Anniversary Mitch! You set the bar high for quality blogging.
Aww, bless you, Robyn❣
Happy Bloggiversart!
Thanks, David!
Happy Blogiversary, Mitch!! (You can tell young you that there are worse people to look like than Alfred E. Neuman. 😉)
;>)
Congratulations, Mitch, for your 12 year blogoversary. Thank you for your dedication to sharing God’s Word, poignant thoughts, and fun stories. I’m glad to hear you’re overcoming your “side effect.” 😁
Thank you, dear Nancy. 🧡
Happy Blog-Birthday!
Thanks, Christopher!
Congratulations Mitch 👏🏼
Thank you, Manu!
Happy Blogaversary Mitch. Mine turns 12 this year too. Cheers. Allan
Rock on, Allan!
Happy Dozen Blogaversary! 🎂🥳
Thanks a dozen, Teresa! ;>)
It’s good to read your getting better
Thanky you, Quantez.
Oh, Mitch! I’m sorry for the side effects-and understand, dear friend. I’m praying NOW! What a blessing to celebrate 12 years! I love your photos! You bring such joy to us all, dear friend! THANK YOU! 💗🙏🏻
💪🙏🧡
Happy Bloggerversary. I’m so happy to have found your blogs and adventures. Love them! ❤️
Aww, thank you, Kiki❣
Happy birthday, Mitch! Glad you are doing well with your recovery!
Thanks, Wynne❣
Very VERY glad to hear the pain has lifted a good deal, Mitch, and Happy 12th Blogiversary! ☕️🍰
Thank you, Carol.🧡
Happy Anniversary! I’m 75, but my mind is like that of a 12-year-old.
I can relate, Tom!
Happy Blog-birthday!
Thanks, Herb!
Congratulations Mitch
Thank you, Sylvie.
Congratulations, Mitchell! The average blogger lasts just 9 to 18 months. 👌👏👏👏
;>) Thanks, Ana!
Congratulations on your 12th blogiversary! What began as a simple act of sharing has clearly grown into a meaningful journey of creativity, friendship, and human connection. Your reflection reminds us that time doesn’t merely count the years it reveals the lives we’ve touched along the way. Wishing you continued healing, many more years of inspired writing, and countless moments that encourage, uplift, and connect hearts. Happy Blogger Birthday!
Thank you so much, Vijay❣
Your mom quietly saving that photo is peak parenting, Mitch. Someday you will thank her… probably. 😂 Happy 12th blogiversary!
;>) Thanks, Rakesh!
Well done, Mitch. That’s quite a milestone. I checked back on my blog, and I started it in 2009, although I left it alone for quite a few years because I had a self-hosted blog. It’s always great to read your material. Stay well, my friend.
Thank you so much, Julian❣
Happy 12th blogiversary! 🎉I love the humour and the perspective. It’s amazing how a blog can become so much more than a place to write—it becomes a community. Wishing you a speedy recovery too!
Thank you, Hayley. 🧡
Mitch, congratulations on 12 years of blogging. You do look like the Mad Magazine’s image from many years ago. You look good but so often kids are harder on how they think they look to others, than is actually true. Trust your recovery is going well.
Gradually getting there. Thank you, Hazel. 🧡
My pleasure, Mitch!
Blogs… They grow up so fast… Happy 12th blogiversary.
;>) Thanks, Fifienne!
Congrats, Mitch. I had my tenth last November, so this year will be my eleventh.
Here’s to 11 more, Andrew!
Thank you!
Happy 12th blogaversery!
Thanks, Paul!
Send you the prayers and wishes Mitch! Keep blogging. You are always consistent and will be💐
Thank you, Ramani. 🧡
Happy Blogoversary! Mine is going to be 20 next year, but of course I made the mistake early on of starting to post about our rescue vizsla Dennis and he quickly became vastly more popular than me. Which is another reason why you should never work with animals. 😂 (I have no direct experience working with children so can’t speak to that one.)
;>)
Chaplin: “What exactly are you implying, Dada?!”
Congratulations! And here’s hoping for many, many more!
Aww, bless you, Sandy❣
Congratulations!! Keep up the good work!
Thanks, Kevin!
You’re welcome! 🤗😁
Twelve, you’re practically an adult. 😉 Happy twelfth, Mitch. 🎉
;> Thanks, Warren!
Congratulations, it is 13 years for me…
Rock on, Petra!
Congratulations and many more! I’m still a baby blogger with only 3 years.
Aww, bloggers are so cute at age 3. ;>) Thanks, Beth❣
All the best for your 12. blogiversary! Best wishes, Dario 🙂🍾🥂
Thank you, Dario!
Happy Blogiversary, Mitch. BTW, your photo is very cute.
Thanks, Jennie!
You’re welcome!
Being a recent subscriber, I wasn’t aware of your medical issues. Glad to hear you’re doing well and prospects look even better. Really enjoying what you’re producing and second your comments about the support and good will that exists in this community.
Thank you so much, Christopher.
My dear Mitch, I’m so happy your health is better and you’re keeping up the amazing work with your site that inspires us all. Congratulations on all these years! It’s great that it brings you so much fulfillment and that you continue to create and love it. Sending my kisses and hugs, my dear. ❤️
🧡
Congratulations, Mitch!
Thank you, Jennifer!
Happy Blogger Birthday, Mitch.
Thanks, Mary!
Dear Alfred! Mad the way time flies. Twelve years, that’s a long time. Glad to have found you here in WordPress!
Likewise, Geoff!
Here’s to 12 more, Mitch!
Thank you, Chris❣
Thank you for coming into my life and sharing yours daily!
My pleasure, Anonymous friend!