It’s my ninth blogiversary! I had no idea when I started nine years ago that: 1) I’d ever have more than a handful of followers, 2) I’d develop real and meaningful friendships in the process, and 3) How supportive those friends would be of my projects (films, writing, music). So most of all, I want 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!
Here’s a montage of images from my nine years as a blogger – Click on any image to enlarge it.
(Also, see my thoughts on turning nine after the montage)
And here, according to childcare experts, are the characteristic traits of a nine-year-old (with my comments in italics):
- Recognizing that different people have different perspectives and may see a situation differently (I understand why you may not consider my blog site the most important thing you’ll ever read, and I respect your right to be wrong)
- Being moody; may be upset one minute and then fine the next (I am not! Well, OK, I guess I am a little. Hey, isn’t it a beautiful day? Well, of course it is – just look out the window, you nincompoop!)
- Working cooperatively toward shared goals (If we work together, there’s no way we can fail at achieving my goals!)
- Enjoying singing, acting and being creative. (Wow, they kinda nailed this one)
- Being emotionally sensitive and vulnerable. (Why would you even say that about me?)
- Being better at communicating needs and wants in socially appropriate ways (Still working on this)
- Wanting good to triumph over evil. (Love wins!)
Thank you for sharing your pictures, words and heart!
My pleasure, Howard!
Keep writing, keep going strong….
Will do. You too, Piyush.
Congratulations, I enjoy your blog.
Thank you, Sue.
That’s wonderful, Mitch!! Happy blog–i-versary! Love what you do for this community!
Aw, thank you, Wynne. Likewise, my friend!
Happy birthday 🎶🎉🍸
Thanks, Friedrich!
Congratulations, Mitch! That is a big accomplishment! I only regret I didn’t find your blog nine years ago! But I’m here now.
Aw, thank you, Caroll!
Since I’m mainly house-bound, I thank God you’re part of this social media thingy!
Aw, thanks, Joy. And I’m grateful to call you my friend!
Congratulations! Thank you for sharing your experiences.
Thanks, Michael!
You’re welcome, Mitch.
Happy bloggerversary, Mitch!
Thank you, Vera!
Congrats Mitch! I enjoy your thought-provoking insights and humor, thank you!
Thank you, Dana!
Yay! Happy Blogging Anniversary to you, Mitch. 😎
Thanks, Vicki!
😊😊😊
Dude, you’re going to use up all the words and leave nothing for the rest of us. 🙂
Sorry, Tracy. In fact, I’m already re-using a lot of words myself.
Hate when that happens!
Time flies, doesn’t it? Congratulations, Mitch 🥳
It does. Thanks, Erika!
Happy bloggerversary, Mitch.
Thank you, Don.
Happy blogoversary, or is that blogaversary? or is that blogiversary?, Mitch. I sure enjoy and appreciate your blogs. Bob
Thank you, and likewise, Bob. According to Mitchster’s Dictionary, it’s “blogiversary.”
Can I access Mitchster’s Dictionary online?
Any time. In fact, you’re there right now.
Congrats, Mitch!
Thanks, Rosaliene!
Happy Blogversary!
Thank you, R-F!
Congratulations Mitch✨✨✨🥂👏❣️
Thanks, Cindy!
You’re welcome Mich💞
Happy bloggiversary Mitch! Congratulations on meeting this milestone. I look forward to reading your posts for years to come!
Aw, thanks, Terri!
Congratulations to you Mitch
Thank you, Eileen.
Happy blogging anniversary!!
Thanks, Meghan!
Congratulations! 😎
Thank you, Sunnyside!
Wow! Happy 9th Blogaversary, Mitch! Time truly does fly! May you have many many many more with us here on WordPress!
Thank you, trE, and likewise!
Thank you and you’re welcome!
Congratulations, Mitch! I enjoyed seeing your pictures.
Thanks, Kellye!
Happy blogiversary. 9 years? Next year is double digits. Congratulations! We started in 2008 when blogs were just getting started. It’s grown so much since then.
Blessings,
Thank you, and blessings to you, Debi.
Congratulations and salutations to Mr. Mitch. Nine years is a good run; most folks give it up after three or four. I’ve been doing it since 2008. I like the pictures, especially the one with the Fender Strat that looks like it might be you. Right? After all, what do we old folks have to do with our time except go to Dr. appointments and watch out the window for the mailman?
Ahem, “we”? I intend to fulfill Dylan’s wish and remain “forever young!”
Congratulations, Mitch! Your bullet points of the characteristic traits of a nine-year-old are clever and your comments about them amusing. Thanks for the chuckles! 🙂
Thanks, Nancy! The bullet points really are from a parenting/childcare webite, btw. Although, yes, the parenthetical comments are mine.
Congratulations! 🎉
Thank you, Paula!
There should be a place where I can find out how long I’ve been following you…
I’m always pleased when your blog pops up in my inbox.
Thanks, Rebecca!
P.S. If you click on the Reader, you should see a Subscriptions list on the right with the word Manage next to it. When you type a blogsite’s name or URL in the search box there, I think it will tell you when you started following that person.
Wow… since May 17, 2019. ________________________________
Over four years — you rock star, you!
I thought it was longer than that…
Congratulations! Way to stick with it!
Thank you, Mike!
happy blogging 🙂
Thanks, Jules.
Congratulations
Thank you, Sheree.
You’re very welcome Mitch
Congratulations! Nine years and still going strong.
Thanks, Manette!
Happy blogiversary! 🙂
Thank you, Clare!
You’re welcome!
Congratulations!
Thank you, Ellen!
Happy 9th blogiversary, Mitch! I enjoyed your snarky commentary on reaching 9 years old.
Thanks, Liz! ;>)
You’re welcome, Mitch!
Congratulations on your tenacity. I enjoy following your posts.
Thank you, Rob.
Happy 9th! I don’t comment often but I do enjoy your musings and admire your passion!
Thank you, Scott!
Congratulations, Mitch, on your blog anniversary of 9 years. It is an accomplishment to do what you love and share it with all of us. May you enjoy many more years on the blog. Your passion for writing shines through your posts!
Thank you so much, PG (I’m afraid I don’t know your name)!
It is Hazel
Thanks!
Congratulations, Mitch! Keep it going, for sure. One thing that we both have picked up is how wonderful the WordPress community is. I too have been blown away by the support, encouragement and friendships I have made all over the world.
Yes!
Congratulations on your 9th anniversary, Mitch! Another blogging friend, Beetley Pete, is celebrating his 11th blogoversary today! Don’t worry … you’ll catch up to him in a couple of years!
;>) Thanks, Jill.
Congratulations on your blog anniversary. Very cool pictures.
Thanks, Thomas.
Happy blogoversary!! Thank you for entertaining, inspiring, and challenging me over and over again.
Likewise, my friend!
I’m very proud of you, young man!
Aw, thanks, Ana. ;>)
What fun to reminisce through these images that once appeared on your blog–your memoirs, the photo montages, the humorous posts and the thought-provoking. Here’s to nine-plus more years of Mitch-wit-and-wisdom!
Aw, thanks, Nancy!
Happy 9! Thank you for sharing your inspiration and joy. ♥️
My privilege, Karen. <3
Congrats on your anniversary 🙂
Thank you, June.
Happy blogiversary Mitch! Congrats on having 13, 219 followers!
Thanks, Cora!
You’re welcome, anytime.
All good wishes for an abundance of blogiversaries to come, Mitch. When I recently reached five, I wrote about my blogoversary. I’ve also seen blogaversary (but that seems too averse!) However we spell it, it’s a milestone worth celebrating. Cheers!
Thanks, Annie!
Happy Blogiversary!!!
Thank you, Meonn!
Keep it going, Mitch.
Thanks, Jimmy.
Keep it up, Mitch!
Thank you, Anna, I will!
Congrats! It’s been lovely getting to know you through your insights, stories, and photo montages. Soon enough you’ll be a tween!
;>) Thanks, and likewise, Pam!
Make that 13,22FIVE followers. Congratulations! Happy Blogversary! 🙂
Thank you, Cee Tee, and welcome!
Congrats on nine years of a wonderful blog!
Thanks, dear Ann.
Happy blogiversary!
Thank you, Julie!
Thanks for sharing yourself for nine years. Love the stories and the pics. We all benefit and get a laugh or a smile!
Aw, bless you, Peggy.
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Congratulations on your ninth blogiversary!
It’s amazing to see how far you’ve come and the meaningful connections you’ve built along the way.
Your blog site truly reflects your passion and dedication.
This montage of images from your nine-year journey as a blogger is simply awe-inspiring.
Each picture speaks volumes about your creativity and determination. 👌😍🚀🚀
Thank you, Don.
9 years in and I’ve only just came across your blog. Thank god for Jetpack Reader is what I say! Great blog and a lovely post too ❤️👍
Thank you, G Mc. Good to meet you!
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