Hello!
Welcome November and NaBloPoMo: National Blog Posting Month. I believe this is my eighth year. I plan to focus this month’s posts on the theme of Gratitude: 30 things (at least) in my life for which I am grateful. As each day comes, it brings a host of everyday small yet very important things: memories, events, and people, etc that brighten my life…
What better way to begin November than to celebrate Norman’s 85th birthday! Yep, this “Kid from Chicago” is 85 today! We have no big plans – I offered; he said he’d rather spend a quiet, ordinary day at home. Wish granted! (Quiet as it’s kept: My vote was for a quiet-at-home day, too!)
Over the past month, I’ve not been very idle. I spent a lot of time looking at and trying on themes for the blog, sort of like trying on clothes, not on my “fave things to do” list… plus waiting for answers (via email) from WordPress staff. Despite the fact that I’ve had experience with Word Press, setting up a blog from scratch turns out not to be as easy as I’d expected…however, thanks to friends Kat and Mary, and my niece Christian, I’m learning.
I also made 31 more story/scrapbook layouts. Some are included on the COLLECT photo collage that I’ll share over the weekend!
It’s good to be back! In fact, it’s great! I look forward to reconnecting and spending these next 30 days with you! Thank you for being here. Know that friends are truly one of the greatest blessings in my life.
Cheers~
Morning Glory Studio 
What a lovely new home. Looking forward to a gratitude filled month.
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Oh Iam glad to move over with you!!! Iam a loyal lurker!!
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I can’t wait to read your 30 days of gratitude! Happy Birthday to the kid from Chicago!
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Congratulations, Honoré – it looks gorgeous! Makes me want to revive and revamp my poor, neglected blog, too! And Happy Birthday to Norman!
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Hi Rosie! What a pleasant surprise to read your greeting! Here’s to a great day for us both!
Cheers~
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Love your new home!!
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Many Thanks Vicki! More “moving info” to share as soon as I get it all done and sorted out. Stay tuned! Cheers~
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Welcome back and Happy Birthday Norman! I am looking forward to your month of posting!
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Looking forward to spending the next 30 days with you and your new home!
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Honore, It is so good to see you back. Happy Birthday to Norman! Quiet days are lovely days. Im learning that every day does not need to be packed with TO DO and places to GO to be meaningful and thankful for. TOday Im thankful for your reminder to have a quiet day.
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My goal everyday: peace, quiet, joy! So glad to have you as companion traveler. Cheers~
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Welcome back! I’ve missed you, and this is a beautiful new site! I’m anxious to hear about your “move.” I’ve longed for a WordPress site for several years, but haven’t gotten any encouragement from my friends/family who are web developers.
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I’ve still a lot to learn and figure out…in due time. I’m going to start migrating posts soon…I’ll keep you posted on the adventure…
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Happy Birthday, Norman! And welcome back!!! I’ve missed you. I love this new site; ’tis gorgeous. I’m anxious to hear about your “move.” I’ve longed for a WordPress site for several years, but my family (3 of whom are web designers) have not been encouraging,
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Happy birthday to Norman! Enjoy this very special (quiet) day!
Your new place looks great, Honoré. So happy to drop in every day.
XO
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Thanks Kym! It feels good to be “home” again. Happy November to ypu!
Cheers~
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Kid Norman!! Happy Birthday to you – hope you are enjoying your quiet day.
Great to see your new space Honore and am looking forward to a grateful November. Welcome back to blogland – you have been missed.
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Hi Vera! Thanks! I’ve missed being here, also and am delighted to return!
Cheers~
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Happy 85th birthday, Norman! I hope you had a wonderful, quiet day.
Love your new blog and glad you are back! 🙂
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Hi there! Thanks…and it’s great to be “home” ~ you know that feeling, we all do! Cheers~
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Your new site looks great and I look forward to reading your 30 days of gratitude!. Sending Happy Birthday wishes to Norman!
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Thanks; it’s great to be back! I’m also looking forward to 30 days of gratitude…it’s the little things that make our every days the best. Cheers~
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Happy Birthday to Norman! I hope your quiet day was filled with ordinary grace and a few moments of celebration. The new blog looks beautiful. What a great idea to have the theme of gratitude for NaBloPoMo. I will look forward to reading your posts.
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Hi there! The day was “just right!” I find I don’t always say out loud – to myself- that which I am grateful. I keep trying.
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oh yayayayayay!!!!! the new digs look awesome, Honoré and Happy Birthday, Norman!!
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Merci! Still a lot of “movin in” stuff to be done…
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LOVE this photo of Norman, and that TSHIRT says it ALL!! Happy Belated, Norman! ❤
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