Thank you to all who are still reading after my six weeks away (and for those who stopped by my mid-break Guest Post for Joe Brunner.) I promise to write a catch-up post shortly sharing some of the things that have kept me on the go this summer.
First, I would like to thank Hugh Roberts for featuring me on his blog today. The timing of that blog feature is what originally set August 2 as the end of my technology break. Hugh and I would love for you to check out that post here.
August 2 is also my son’s 30th birthday. Yup, that’s him (number 896) featured above. Happy Birthday, Creighton!! (If you’ve missed my previous posts about him, you can catch two of them here and here).
I have built in extra time this week so that I can indulge myself in reading some of my favourite blogs that I have missed during my absence. As the hectic pace of summer has not yet decreased, my reimmersion into the blogging world may be slower than I had originally planned.
Hope to see you at Hugh’s. I look forward to catching up!
Retirement Reflections 
Welcome back [sort of]. 😊
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Thanks, Ally – It’s good to be back (even if it’s a little slower than originally planned)! 🙂
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Welcome back, Donna! Oh my, I’m honored to be mentioned on your blog. Thank you so much for taking the time to read A Father for Bella and to write such a lovely review. That was so sweet of you. Great shot of your son! xo
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Hi, Jill – Thank you for your kind words…and your tweet! I greatly await your next book!
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Welcome back Donna! I’ve missed you and look forward to reading what you’ve been up to all these weeks. ~Kathy
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Thanks so much, Kathy – I look forward to catching up in the blog world…and in person. See you at your site soon!
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Welcome back, Donna! I’ve missed you but you look like you have been having a well earned break with family and friends. 🙂
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Thanks, Sue – It feels good to be back. I’ve silently read your posts while I’ve been away and enjoyed them greatly. I look forward to now reading and commenting!
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Lovely to see you back – I thought you might decided to abandon the blogosphere after being in the real world for a while. Looking forward to your post-summer updates x
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Hi, Leanne – Thanks for the welcome back! I never had any intention of abandoning the amazing friends that I have met in this corner of the blogosphere. I just need to figure out how to minimize my computer time (and technology frustrations) while maximizing the remarkable benefits that blogging offers. I’m off to visit your site now to catch-up on what I’ve missed. See you there!
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What is absolutely clear from looking at your photos is that you have spent your time embracing the company of those you love! And there is NOTHING more important than that! Not even the blog. So enjoy easing back into it…those of us who love your reflections are content to wait. Welcome back! ~ Lynn
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Hi, Lynn – You remain very perceptive! I have loved having relaxed, uninterrupted time with family and friends. It is a true gift and one for which I am incredibly grateful. See you at your site soon!
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Welcome back – your summer collage suggests a lot of fun was had!
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Thanks, Anabel – It was hard to choose just 16 photos (the maximum # for my collage builder). Definitely more to follow. I will be hiking in the Canadian Rockies soon. I tell everyone that I am thoroughly embarrassed that I have driven past them numerous times without ever stopping to hike them …. while friends from Glasgow have traveled all of the way here to do just that! I’ll keep you posted on that adventure.
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And we have done it twice! I’m sure you will have a great time, how could you not?
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Oh, man. You’ve done it twice?! Now, I’m doubly-ashamed!! 😦
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2007 and 2017! Might try again in 2027 if we’re not too decrepit.
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Now that’s hardcore! You are my hiking hero!
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Nice to see a post from you. Glad you enjoyed your time away but happy to know you’ve returned to share your perspective on retirement.
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Thanks so much for continuing to read and follow. I greatly appreciate it! It’s nice to be back!
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Welcome back, Donna! Great shot of your son, and collage of your summer fun so far. I didn’t get a notification of your post so I may have to re-subscribe. I’ll go to your guest post soon. Enjoy the majestic Canadian Rockies!
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Hi, Natalie – Thank you for the kind welcome back. Two things that I learned in my blogging absence and return. 1). I greatly missed my blogging friends (like you). 2) Jetpack still hates me! I have no idea why you, Hugh (and others) did not receive notification of this post publishing. Hugh unsubscribed and then tried to resubscribe….only to find that my subscribe button had been mysteriously removed (by Jetpack) as well! The Subscribe Button is now back so hopefully that will work for you, Hugh and any other readers who got unsubscribed as well. I’m off to your site now to catch up! See you there.
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Welcome back, my friend. I know you enjoyed your time away but I’m glad you will be appearing regularly again. I may have to join you (virtually, I mean) on your hiatus next year. Having some non-screen time sounds wonderful. I’m off to re-subscribe.
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Hi, Janis – I am so sorry that WordPress/Jetpack decided to randomly unsubscribe people from my site. When I checked last night, it looked like you were still subscribed (even though you weren’t). WP can be very tricky that way.
Thank you for the welcome back. It feels good to be here. I look forward to catching up virtually and IRL. See you soon!
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Btw, I was able to leave my comment here rather than through Reader, so there’s that.
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Hooray! That is great to hear!
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Good for you to be able to disconnect It looks like a pretty amazing background in your picture. Enjoy the rest of your summer.
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Hi, Jo-Anne – Thank you so much for stopping by and commenting. When are you and Bill coming out this way again? We miss you!!!
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I have your blog added in my Feedly reader. So, I will never miss your posts. Good to see you back, Donna. And, Happy Birthday to your son. 🙂
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Hi, Pradeep – Thank you so much for following and commenting. You are the third person to mention Feedly today. That must be a sign!
Somehow I’ve lost the link to your blog. Will you please resend it to me? Thanks!
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I bought Jill’s book as well, but the electronic version. My break will be mostly from blogging and social media, but the computer and iPad will have to remain my friends.
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Hi, Liesbet – I’m glad to hear that you bought Jill’s book. It’s a different genre from what I usually read. It was a very refreshing change, and I greatly enjoyed it! During my break, I also read books by bloggers Hugh Roberts, Kathy Gottberg and Terri Webster-Schrandt. All of these books I had been meaning to read for ages! Good luck with publishing your memoir. I greatly look forward to reading it.
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Welcome back, Donna. I see that your life continues to be a busy social whirl. Isn’t retirement grand?
Jude
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Thanks, Judith – Could you have imagined yourself saying those last three words 2 years ago? Looking forward to catching up soon!
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Looking at your camera roll, seems like you all are having a wonderful time. I’m still playing catch up, was away for over a month.
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Welcome back, Dee! It’s wonderful to connect again!
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