A Tribute.(GBE 92)

I think a short tribute to the Group Blogging Experience is in order.  Five years ago, I stumbled on to the original version of this confab on MySpace and I thought "I could do this".  I needing something other than work and family to stimulate me.  I got to meet (both online and IRL) some of neatest, nicest people ever.  I will forever be grateful to Alicia and Laurie Ann and all those who encouraged me here and in the other writing groups I have had the privilege to have participate in.

For those of you who don't know me real well, here is a good intro link that I did for Blogophilia

Meet and Greet.

Let me extend this invitation to anyone wanting to explore the archive to go right ahead.  I don't bite.  But sometimes my mind takes strange trips. 

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  1. Grace Grits and GardeningFebruary 28, 2013 at 9:19 AM

    I'm late to the party, but I love it!

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  2. Catch My WordsMarch 1, 2013 at 7:19 PM

    I like the way you give a tribute to our little group. I never thought to take the challenge in that direction. How wonderful!

    http://joycelansky.blogspot.com

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