Thanks to the lovely Madame Weebles, my post about Frank was Freshly Pressed yesterday. What a wonderful anniversary gift! I’m chuffed that so many readers, new and old, have taken so wholeheartedly to my dear buddy. It is truly touching that a bit of his unique spirit has touched you, too. Since I was off gallivanting about town with The Chef on Tuesday, I am only now starting to read and respond to all of your lovely, thoughtful comments. The WordPress community is stellar, and I cannot imagine hosting my blog anywhere else.
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Fantastic and well deserved! Big congrats. I’m with you on the WP community. Definitely the best place for a blog or website.
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Thank you! I’m finally in the club with you. 🙂 I really love the WP community. I just wasn’t feeling Blogger; this is so much better.
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I tried blogger, but the format just feels so dated to me. WP is much more intuitive, IMO. Are you gonna put up your badge? You should have one now in your widgets! 😀
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I agree. It does seem dated, and there is no sense of community like there is here. Yes, I will put up the badge today. 🙂 I’ve spent the last 3 1/2 hours catching up on comments. It was Freshly Pressed yesterday when I was out celebrating with my husband, so I am responding to everything today.
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Okay, I just did it! You spurred me on. I probably would have put it off for a few (or more) hours. 🙂
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LOL that cracked me up!
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‘Tis true, though! 🙂
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Weebs really pushed for you, so I’m glad it paid off.
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Yes, yes she did! Weebs is completely awesome. I’m glad it paid off, mostly for Frank’s sake (and a little bit for my own). He deserves it big time.
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I’m glad that that was the post she got FP’d. It’s a nice compliment to you and Frank.
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Me, too. I cannot think of a post I’ve written in the year I have been on WordPress that I’d rather have Freshly Pressed.
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It was a great piece and was very deserving! Congrats!
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Thank you!
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Terrific news! How exciting!!
So glad that you – and Frank – were honoured in this way. Yay!
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Thank you! I am so happy that it happened with this post, which is so important to me for obvious emotional reasons.
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Huzzah!! I was so happy when they told me they had decided to FP this one—here’s to you and Frank!
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Thank you so much! I appreciate it to an absurd degree. I honestly cannot think of a post I would rather have Freshly Pressed than my little tribute to Frank. Thanks again for making it happen.
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Congratulations! I don’t really think there is much else I can add or say besides that. 🙂
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Thank you! Congratulations is a perfectly lovely word, and really needs no padding. 🙂
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Oh my goodness, I almost missed all the excitement! A hearty congratulations, Mae!! I read your tribute, and thought it was wonderful, moving, heartbreaking. I will read it again tomorrow so I can take my time and savor it.
Elisa
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Many heartfelt thanks, Elisa. It has been a crazy day and a half! I’m glad that you enjoyed the essay. Frank was a special guy, and I am sure he would appreciate your thoughtfulness in reading and re-reading his story.
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Oh no, I’m late to the FP party so I need to jog over and read your words.. Congrats on being FP..
lynne
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Thank you! I hope you enjoy the essay.
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Yay, lovefest! Congratulations.
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Who doesn’t love a good lovefest? And on my anniversary, no less!
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Congrats on being Freshly Pressed! I loved your story about Frank.. my dad is 88 and a half right now and he was in WWII for the British Navy…and your tribute was a reminder of all the things he has been through.
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Thank you so much! I am sure your dad has many wonderful stories, as well. I hope you have many more years together.
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