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Post #900-Glad you're here!

I posted number 800 on December 6, 2008 and much has happened since then, both in our world and in our family of bloggers. For those of you who have just started reading my words lately, I have been writing this blog since August 26, 2006.

Since post number 800, I have gained many good friends to go along with the friends I had already and you are all winners in my book. Of course we had to deal with the loss of our good friend, Liquid, but I was blessed in seeing so many heartfelt tributes from those whose lives she touched, even those who only discovered her blog after her passing.

Among the new friends here in the past 100 posts, I now have two teachers. I even had the guts to write poems in their comment sections.

I also have friends from the recovery blogs who have been teaching me things about their struggles. I have some new friends from my home area, two of which I listen to as I'm driving to work in the morning. All have come here to read what I may have to say and have left great comments, always helping my day to go along much smoother.

To those who just stop by to read my words and not comment, I thank you too. I know sometimes you may not have time to go through what's needed to leave a comment, or you're afraid of what someone else might think. Been there.

At this rate, I should be posting #1000 sometime around Memorial Day. I hope you all are still coming here and I will try to make a better habit of visiting other blogs.

Hopefully I will be introducing more friends, and doing many more "I like... Because..." posts, and there will be some "Classic" posts coming too, possibly a couple this week.

Comments

Anonymous said…
Congrats on post 900. Here is to the next 100. As I have written many times before, your words are an inspiration and comfort to many. Blessings to you and all those that stop by for a visit.
Mike Golch said…
you have got me by a year I started writting in dec '07
coltfan said…
congrats cliff on number 900.
Anonymous said…
Wixy, keep those comforting words coming! Loving the poetry as well.
You Rock our bloggin' world :-) Thanks and congrats on the big number. It's an inspiration for us all to keep on!
Busy Bee Suz said…
Congrats Cliff.
AND you don't look a day over 500 posts. ;)
Ms Hen's said…
(((((((thanks for being here for us)))))))
Pat Jenkins said…
is that 900 post in dogs years or real ones?... happy 900 my friend! i expect somethng special for 1000!
SandyCarlson said…
Congratulations, Cliff! Your blog is very worthwhile and insightful. Keep on, friend!
Minerva said…
It's hard to keep the momentum going for that long, I would think. You seem to be doing it well. Congratulations! I'm entering my 2nd year of blogging, and still going. I aspire to your longevity as a blogger.
Anonymous said…
Congrats, Cliff. You are a great rest area to stop at on the information superhighway.
Jen said…
That's a lot of words!
Congrats Cliff-keep on truckin'!
Hale McKay said…
Wixy,

Congratulations on your 900th post.

You don't put up 900 posts and gain so many blogging friends if you didn't have anything interesting for us to read.
Tim Lones said…
Congrats on post #900..I just did post #200 on my blog today. I've enjoyed getting to know you and you have become a very talented writer..I really want to have a chicken dinner with you sometime at one of the "Famous" Barberton chicken restaurants when the weather gets warmer (about August..LOL)
Shelley said…
You're like the energizer bunny - 900 posts and you're still ticking!! Bravo!
Michelle said…
Congrat's on post 900
Syd said…
Good for you Cliff. Keep writing. Glad that you are reading the recovery blogs. I enjoy your insight.
J. Moses said…
Congratulations on post 900! And yes, this is a great place to make a "rest stop" on the information superhighway we call the World Wide Web.
Connie said…
Congrats on post #900, Cliff! Good luck with the next 900 too! :D

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