You never know what to expect in life. Sometimes things happen without a bit of notice. Other times we have to look a bit more closely to see the true picture.
There was a time when I never expected to be blogging. I started out feeling self-conscious and totally out of my element, but here I am celebrating the second year for this blog. I’ve *met* some pretty wonderful people these past two years and have had the opportunity to share a bit of my writing journey with you, as well as follow yours.
I love the comments you all leave and the chance to respond to them. It’s a great way to get to know you better. For me, that’s important. For those of you out there who read but do not comment you’re also important, and if you find anything of interest or value in my words then that makes me happy. 🙂
Yesterday on twitter, I mentioned needing some good vibes sent my way so if you could see your way into adding yours, as well, it would be greatly appreciated.
So Happy Anniversary to Laura Best, Author. This blog is officially entering the terrible twos. Who knows what will happen? Whatever it is let’s hope it’s great.
Laura Best 
Susan Gregg Gilmore
/ June 21, 2011Congratulations on your two-year milestone!
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Laura Best
/ June 21, 2011Thanks for dropping in, Susan. Two years does feel like a mile-stone.
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Heather Wright
/ June 21, 2011Congratulations, Laura! And I’m sending lots of good vibes your way and a prayer, too. Hope the sun is shining on you today.
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Laura Best
/ June 21, 2011Lots of sun today although the clouds have just moved in. Thanks for the good vibes and prayers. Much appreciated.
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Abigail Sharpe
/ June 21, 2011Happy Blogday! May you have many more fun and successful years. and good vibes, too.
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Laura Best
/ June 21, 2011I’ll take all the good wishes and good vibes I can get at the moment…:) Thanks for dropping in.
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Torry Sullivan
/ June 21, 2011Go Laura, go!!
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Laura Best
/ June 21, 2011Thanks for always being there to cheer me on, Torry…:)
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Penny Ferguson
/ June 21, 2011Happy Anniversary, Laura!
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Laura Best
/ June 21, 2011Thanks so much, Penny.. 🙂
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Cathy Thorneycroft Graham
/ June 21, 2011Happy Anniversary, Laura. Keep ’em coming! We all enjoy reading your blog very much. Loup sends his regards also and wonders if you made that cake yet.
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Laura Best
/ June 21, 2011Glad you enjoy reading my blog. 🙂 Unfortunately, for Loup, I got side tracked today and the cake just didn’t happen.
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Carol Ann Hoel
/ June 21, 2011Congrats! I’m approaching my one-year anniversary. It’s been a comfortable, entertaining, and educational journey with other bloggers leading the way. I enjoy your blog. You are genuine and friendly, two endearing traits, both of which influence your writing, infusing it with the best spices of life. Blessings to you, Laura…
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Laura Best
/ June 21, 2011Thanks Carol Ann. It’s always nice to read your encouraging comments. You always add a bit of sunshine to my days…:)
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joylene
/ June 21, 2011Congratulations, Laura. Sending tons of good vibes your way. Happy Anniversary!
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Laura Best
/ June 21, 2011Thanks, Joylene. I appreciate the good vibes.. 🙂
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Story Teller
/ June 21, 2011Congratulations and happy anniversary, Laura! Sending many good vibes your way.
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Laura Best
/ June 21, 2011Thanks Holli. Appreciating those good vibes everyone is sending across the blogosphere. 🙂
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Melanie
/ June 21, 2011Happy Anniversary! Love you mama!!
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Laura Best
/ June 21, 2011Thanks, Melanie. Love you too. 🙂
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Carl D'Agostino
/ June 21, 2011I will have one year July 31. 252 posts. I am so glad I have this dimension in my life. There are dozens of people from all over the world with whom I wish I could spend hours and hours on a shady porch just chatting away.
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Laura Best
/ June 21, 2011I agree, Carl. It’s a wonderful way to meet people we never would have had the opportunity to.
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Carol J. Garvin
/ June 21, 2011Happy second blogoversary, Laura, and whatever good vibes you need, I’m sending lots your way. (Happy first day of summer, too.) I love that graphic with its delightful hidden picture. Life does indeed have lots of surprises. I’m approaching my third blog anniversary, and until I had a few months of blogging behind me I wouldn’t have said there was a lot of advantage in it for me. But the writing has been a worthwhile experience — even a little addictive — plus I’ve found the support from other writers online is amazing. Here’s to more good years for both of us. 🙂
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Laura Best
/ June 22, 2011Thanks, Carol. Your good wishes and good vibes mean SO much. At the moment i’m trying very hard to look be pleasantly surprised by life. It’s a big chore, but I think I’m up to the challenge. There are many advantages to blogging. I, too, have discovered that these past two years. Such a wonderful group of bloggers and readers out there. What did we ever do to deserve them? 😉
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Darlene Foster
/ June 21, 2011Congratulations Laura on 2 years of blogging. I love to read your blogs and so glad we have become cyber friends. Many good vibes are being sent your way from the west coast!!
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Laura Best
/ June 22, 2011Thanks, Darlene. Glad you enjoy my ramblings, and I agree it’s wonderful to have you as a cyber friend. Thanks for the good vibes. I’m feeling better already. 🙂
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pattisj
/ June 21, 2011Great job on keeping after it for two years!! Happy anniversary, Laura. Carol hit the nail on the head, mentioning how friendly and genuine you. I look forward to enjoying your writing for many more anniversaries.
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Laura Best
/ June 22, 2011There are times when it’s lots of funs, and others when I wonder if there’s any point to it. Just like writing, I suppose..:) Thanks for always being here, Patti. I appreciate seeing your smiling face and am enjoying getting to know you better on Facebook as well.. 🙂
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Linda Cassidy Lewis
/ June 21, 2011Happy blog birthday! I love that triple illusion. It’s all in how you look at it … that applies to everything. 🙂
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Laura Best
/ June 22, 2011Linda, you’re the anchor. Lots of wisdom comes from your corner, and I have thoroughly enjoyed reading about your publication journey. Thanks for the blog birthday wishes.
PS: I’m looking forward to reading “The Brevity of Roses.” 🙂
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Tricia
/ June 22, 2011Happy blog b-day, first day of summer and summer solstice. Yay.
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Laura Best
/ June 22, 2011Hey, thanks so much, Tricia. You’ve been making me giggle for a couple of years now. 🙂 “Yay for the first day of summer”—- is right..
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Steve Vernon
/ June 22, 2011Congratulations, Laura. You are an inspiration!
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Laura Best
/ June 22, 2011Thanks so much, Steve. I appreciate you dropping in and your kind words. 🙂
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msloftis
/ June 22, 2011Congrats! I hope you continue to write and blog for years to come.
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Laura Best
/ June 22, 2011I kind of hope so , too. 🙂 Thanks so much for dropping in and for your lovely wishes.
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Ciara Knight
/ June 22, 2011Congratulations!!! Wow, two years. That is awesome. It’s funny how I still feel self-conscious blogging but I keep going. Today I nearly cried when I noticed I lost a follower. 😦 I know, it could have been for any reason but I took it personal.
I’m sending extra special angelic good vibes to you. I hope everything goes well.
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Laura Best
/ June 22, 2011Thanks, Ciara. Followers do come and go. But you can also bet there are people who have your blog bookmarked and return often even though they aren’t listed as followers.
I love your blog! Thanks for the good vibes all around. It seems to have done the trick..:)
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lissa
/ June 23, 2011I think two years is a long time in the blogosphere. I wouldn’t say it matters a lot but certainly it is a cause for celebration. so congrats!
I’m one of the few that don’t comment much. I think other people express their opinions better than I do, so sometimes if I see other people had say what I wanted to say, I wouldn’t want to repeat it.
have a lovely, lovely day.
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Laura Best
/ June 23, 2011Thanks, Lissa. I still feel like a very small fish in a large pond, but I’m hanging in there. 🙂 I have some blogs that I read and never comment for exactly the same reason. Others I comment on occasionally, and more than I comment on quite often. It all depends.
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Lara Johnson
/ June 23, 2011Congratulations Laura! And Happy Anniversary!
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Laura Best
/ June 23, 2011Thanks for dropping in Lara and for your congrats. It was a great Anniversary. 🙂
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writerwoman61
/ June 30, 2011Happy Blogiversary, Laura…I’ve certainly enjoyed your blog!
Wendy
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