I WOULD LIKE TO THANK…

A few weeks ago I was privileged to be the recipient, not once – but twice, of the very prestigious Versatile Blogger Award!  I do realize that some people who may be reading this post have also received this award.  However, I don’t believe that diminishes it one bit for me!  Rather, I consider it a rare privilege to be included with you!

I received one VBA from Holly Stanley.  Holly is a Mid-Michigan blogger who is relatively new to the world of photography, but like me, she’s determined to learn quickly.  And she’s doing just that!

I received another VBA from Michael Lam.  Michael blogs from Guyana, South America.  As a more seasoned photographer, Michael has a plethora of wisdom to share.

Both of these bloggers may seem familiar to you as they regularly contribute their comments to my posts, for which I am very grateful.  And, I would like to express my sincere “Thank You” to each of them for thinking of my blog when it came to this award.

In receiving this award, I am encouraged to share a few random facts to help you get to know me even better:

• When I was 16, two high school friends and I completely restored my 1957 Ford Fairlane 500.  Little did we know less than a year later, one of those friends would be gone.
• In my junior year of High School, I played Abner in the spring production of South Pacific.  Not a lead part (those went to the seniors), but some challenging singing and dancing none the less.
• I was on the school golf team in my sophomore year of high school.
• I once spent the weekend in the wilderness, sleeping under the stars and eating only what I could hunt.  Tell me…what was I thinking?  I don’t believe I’ve been hunting since!
• Completely unknown to me at the time, I taught both of my daughters-in-law in high school.
• I have a sister, Kathy, who is 3 years older than me and probably spoiled me even more than my mother.  And, we’re still close to this day.
• I also have a sister, Kim, who is 15 years younger than me who nearly drove me crazy until the day I left for college.  But, we’re very close today.

I know this award may seem unimportant to many of the people in the WordPress blogosphere.  But to me, it’s a recognition from those who read my blog, look at my images, and serve to mentor and encourage me along this incredible journey.  So it is to those, I thank you very much!

• Car54 – for all of your encouragement from the very beginning
• Bob – for all of your wisdom and true texas “kick in the pants” grit
• Heather – for posting the very first of 3,678 comments to date
• Miss Betty – who always compliments my photography
• Elena – your spiritual perspective is always refreshing
• Kuukisu – for your detailed review of my photography, very helpful
• Truels – for your Danish flavor
• John – resident B&W mentor and all-around expert
• Robin – for reminding us all the importance of footwear  🙂
• Brian – for always making me think because your comments post from the funky slug  🙂
• Emily – you always find the good in what I post
• #8 – you know who you are
• Jacqueline
• Diane
• Rufus
• Michael
• Derrick
• Janice
• Martina
• Kai
• Barb
• Jan
• Kristin
• Dawn
• Joel
• Kay
• Cindy
• Tim
• Lisa
• David
• Jenny
• Karen
• Brett
• Carrie
• Eric
• Lynda
• Chris
• Cheryl
• Els
• Sapphire
• Pany
• Clicksey
• Mike
• Miss Pearl
• Nels
• Michael
• Gwyn
• Francis
• Tracy
• Jason
• Elizabeth
• Sheila
• Beth
• Ros
• Bradley
• Marla
• Loann
• Catherine
• Eric
• Lizzi
• Journey Photography
• Funky Slug Photography
• Emily Gooch Photos
• Janice Sullivan Photography
• Photos by Martina
• KKH Photos
• Lime Street Studios

I know there are several others who will be unintentionally omitted by me – happens every time.  For those who may fall into that category, I’m sorry.  Leave a comment and I’ll pay a special tribute to you in a future post.

To everyone, I say “THANK YOU!”

 

~ by photographyfree4all on April 20, 2011.