When I started blogging back in 2009, I had no idea how wonderful it would be to connect with all of you. Seriously, I had no idea that I’d come to make “blog friends” who were as real to me and as important to me . . . as my “in real life” friends were. But that’s exactly what happened! It’s been so wonderful to get to know all of you over the years, not only through your own blogs but also through the comments you leave me and the emails you send me. It has been such a pleasure to me.
This week, I asked Carole (of Carole Knits) and her husband, Dale, to serve as my Cup o’ Kindness Toastmasters. I wanted to celebrate the beauty of blog friendships and to show my gratitude for all of you being here and supporting me for all these years.
So grab a glass.
Raise it high.
And join me in this toast from Carole and Dale . . .
Cheers to finding peace in the quiet moments,
delight in the company we share,
and joy in service to others.Here’s to brighter days, gentler hearts, and a world filled with kindness.
God Jul!— Carole and Dale Julius, December 2024
Cheers!
Thanks so much for being here.
A lovely toast from a lovely couple (and look at Carole’s glasses!!! they are great).
What a thoughtful pause in celebration of friendship. And connection.
Here, here — thanks Carole, Dale, and Kym!
More correctly, hear, hear!
blogging friends are delightful … and very special when you get the chance to meet in person!
I am so grateful for the blog friends I have made and am only sorry I didn’t find yours earlier! And this is just a wonderful toast — cheers!
This is perfection! Thanks, Kym, Dale, and Carole!
I found you through Carole’s Blog (which I found through Norma’s Blog). I’m so grateful for you all. Here in the south we don’t have as many knitting friends and I have cherished not only the knitting on your blogs, but the wonderful way you share life with us!
Happy Holidays to us all!
Lovely, just lovely, but what else would I expect from you, Carole, and Dale?
Lovely! Thanks to you, Carole, and Dale! This community is just a delight! XO
Cheers to Carole and Dale.
How nice! Thank you all for being there and brightening up my mornings!
Like you, I never expected to make “real” friends through blogging but I’m so grateful that I have. It was fun to challenge ourselves to write this toast and we’ve now declared it The Official Toast of the 2024 Season and will be offering it frequently! Thanks for asking us to do this, it was a pleasure and a privilege. XOXO
Perfect!
Carole was an early blog buddy and I am so grateful I was able to meet her multiple times (and Dale, too!) Carole is full of good fun and joy. She embodies kindness. xo
Aw, CHEERS!! That’s lovely.