I'm Thanking for...
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| Yes, I called you a rodent |
A hop to thank the peeps who help you along the way.
When I first saw this I thought...cool...I can do that!
But as I sit here, I'm like, holy smokes, how do I list them all?
We writers are just like the little mice in the field. There's a whole bunch of us holed up in our little nests, pecking away, trying to find enough morsels to make us fat.
Start turning over rocks and stumps and out run these little creatures, half blind from computer screens and sun withdrawal. They run for cover on tiny little paws that move slowly on legs numb from carpal tunnel.
And we all fear the cat. The sly beast of insecurity that threatens to swallow the lone squeaky runner whole.
The smart writer knows there's safety in numbers, and my numbers are many.
From the 200 brilliant people who follow my blog, who comment on my posts, who tell me, 'You go girl'!
You know who you are. You're here, right now, reading this...and it's you I'm talking about it!!!
Thank you! I love you!!!
To every blogger who ever sent me a technical how-to life line, a private word of support, offered to read some the rough inane dribble that leaks form my brain...I thank you!!!
You guys rock! Without you, I'd have been cat food a looonnnngggg time ago!!
Great hop and I love the badge! Here's to never being even close to turning into cat food. :-)
ReplyDeleteOhhh!!!! LOVED this, Elizabeth! You're amazing. You're EASILY one of my most favorite blogger friends ever. You're beyond awesome! <3
ReplyDeleteAnd to think I told Mark we should pick on you like a little sister? How awful am I? LOL. Love right back at ya Morgan!!!
DeleteThe writing community is so cool! Thank you Elizabeth for all your kind words.
ReplyDeleteHonestly, truly...you people have saved my SANITY. And that's no lie. :)
DeleteAw shucks. I'm blushing a little as I say thanks.
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad I found you, Elizabeth. It's fun to share a similar sense of humor. You rock!
ReplyDeleteActually, I think I found you...but that doesn't matter. What matters is, you're in my circle. Thanks for the help, the encouragement, and always being an inbox away for a favor!
DeleteYou rock too Lizzie! Check out my post today to see how much. You're right safety in numbers.
ReplyDeleteI most certainly will. And you rock too Miss Sheena!You bring a smile to my face more often than you will ever know.
DeleteGreat post! We love you too! <3
ReplyDeleteAh...hug fest...if we weren't separated by an ocean we could meet for drinks and be a literary nerd club!
DeleteLovely words, and I think you're thought of just as highly, Elizabeth. :-)
ReplyDeleteThanks E.J. That's quite a compliment.
DeleteWe will always be happy to keep you from becoming cat food!
ReplyDeleteWhew! Thank you. I'll gladly shew a cat away for you too.
DeleteNice post. I agree. There's so many folks to thank. You did a great job doing just that. =)
ReplyDeleteThanks. So many great people, way too many to list!
DeleteThis is so nice! Yes, I do feel a bit like a little mouse. LOL!
ReplyDeleteDon't ya though? I was shocked by the numbers at the first writer's conference I went to.
DeleteWhat a lovely post and great image of the cat and mouse! Thank you for joining in the bloghop.
ReplyDeleteIt was fun. Thanks for hosting. :)
DeleteBig huggles! I don't think I could carry on without your books or your blog. They are a big bright golden sun in my life :)
ReplyDeleteYou make me smiley and teary eyed at the same time. You're awesome Mrs. Cassie. The amount of time you devote to helping people is amazing. You are da man...well da man with da D cup!
DeleteWriters and bloggers are such wonderful people - this is a great bloghop. Thanks to you in return for all the wonderful comments and advice you post on my blog :-)
ReplyDeleteI can't believe I was hesitant to start blogging, now when I miss a day, I really miss it!
DeleteLiz, that was incredibly awesome! I'm so glad I stumbed upon your blog when I did - you're an awesome person! Writers are so generous people and I'm glad I've met most of you. If it weren't for you, I would be lonely. I'm so glad I'm part of this huge group of writers!
ReplyDeleteYou rock, Liz! :)
I'm glad you stumbled in too! Perfect group to stumble around, lots of people ready to catch your fall!
DeleteWhat a great post! I couldn't agree more. Love the mouse analogy! LOL.
ReplyDeleteTara and Vikki started it...they had the little cutie pie in the picture!
DeleteAw, back at ya, Liz. Our blogosphere is teeming with so many to be thankful for. You included!
ReplyDeleteThanks PK! Right back at ya lady!
Deletewhat a wonderful story. feel like a mouse sometimes! but as a group we can defeat that bad ol puddy tat!
ReplyDeleteso glad you joined us in our hop!
It was fun! Thanks for hosting. Yes, beware the cat...though in life, I'd rather have a cat in my house than a mouse, but we'll not over analyze the analogy!
DeleteThis hop makes me warm and tingly inside. I can't wait to post tomorrow.
ReplyDeleteIt's been great following you. :)
The feeling is mutual :)
DeleteThis is the perfect day to finally find time to visit the blogosphere! I love it! And your blog is amazing. I am thankful for your peppy attitude and hilarious, fun blog! You're amazing!
ReplyDeleteI've missed you Leigh! You're a bright spot to every day. Thanks. :)
DeleteAm scurrying out from under my rock to say I love this! Cute way to address the meme. And how nice of you to thank your readers. The world needs more gratitude. :-)
ReplyDeleteIt's really all about the readers, right? And people are so busy, I am completely grateful for each and every person who stops by.
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