Tomorrow, August 11th, is the one-year anniversary of the inception of…
…this blog. (Not that I’ve been paying attention or anything.)
Coincidentally, it is also National No Lurking Day!
Which means (providentially for me) if you’ve been hanging out and having fun here, you need to tell me so tomorrow.
Or today.
Hee.
Here are some little known facts about this blog:
- I was going to call it Minnesota Morning and then I saw that there’s a CD by that same time and furthermore, that it’s trademarked. Being married to patent attorney, I knew better than to go there. So I switched.
- I am not the most computer-savvy of people. (Okay, so that’s not such a little-known fact.) I did, however, figure out how to start up this blog all by my little ol’ self in the wee hours of the morning. (Blogger makes it very easy to start a blog, by the way. And it’s free.) My husband came downstairs the next morning and I said, “Guess what I did last night?” You could hear his cries of “Nooooooooo!!!” throughout the neighborhood.
- And finally, here is my very first post.
Have a blessed weekend, everyone! And thank you for visiting.
Hello, Margaret. Obediently delurking to deliver the following message:
PLEASE do not tell me how it’s EASY and FREE to start a blog.
Must…resist…
Posting another comment just because I cannot stand the comment counter saying “1 brave souls”
Now it will say “2 brave souls”, when really it is just 1 grammatically obsessed soul.
Oh Megan, you wouldn’t have had to wait long!
Happy Bloggiversary my friend! Just look what your wee little self has done! Look at the lives you have touched and the influence you have had.. all for the better! Thanks for the inspiration, dear!
Margaret…you crack me up!
Rarely ever a “lurker”, you are certainly a daily “must read!”
Keep up the good work…God bless you!
Happy anniversary! May you have many more. 🙂
I like to read about the fun times had by all in Minnesota!
Margaret- I read all the time and I am de-lurking to say Happy Blogiversary!! I look forward to reading many more of your posts 🙂
Just wanted to say congrats on the blog anniversary – such a popular blog this is and a light for so many! I find my visits to this place always worth the time.
God Bless
It’s been a whole year? Wow! I love to visit you in the mornings.
My favorite post is the one about buying pregnancy tests in bulk.
Thanks for sharing.
In that year you quickly became a favorite of many! Me included. 🙂
Wow, congratulations to you!! This occasion makes me think of the song “Thank you” by Ray Boltz. Just think of all the people you have influenced in some way or even just made smile! I thank God for you on this special day the feast day of St Clare, maybe she is the new patron of bloggers?
Why can’t I get my name to stay blue?
I’m delurking to say thank you for taking the time to write on your blog! I’m a convert to Catholicism and I’m just starting out on the road to motherhood with a daughter age 4, a son age 2 and a newborn daughter age 8 weeks. I find lots of inspiration on your pages. Thank you especially for writing so honestly about your miscarriages. I lost a beloved son in a late miscarriage last July and have found comfort in your reflections.
Happy blogiversary, Margaret! Funny word, that. I hope National No Lurking Day is a big success for you, too!
Hi Margaret,
I recently found your blog through a link from Danielle Bean. You brighten my day and I love the way you write. I do not have children of my own, but reading about your child-rearing experiences is a hoot!
Happy Blogiversary to you. I knew it was coming up, but I didn’t know the exact date. Lucky you to have it fall on delurking day, but bummer that so many of your regular readers must be at the Real Learning conference in Virginia.
Ah well,though I wish I were there, I’m glad to be here to wish you a happy blogiversary and say that I’m glad you started this blog and I hope you keep it up.
Happy “Blogversary!!” I’m glad you started blogging and I’m glad that I found your blog too.
Tomorrow is also the Feast of St. Clare so it’s a wonderful day! 🙂
Hello Margaret,
I have been lurking for the past few months & have found it to be quite uplifitin. I often find myself giggling over one thing or another & sharing things with my DH. As a cradle-Catholic learning more about my faith everyday & a mother to 3 under the age of 7, I find much inspiration & hope from you. THANKS!
Munchesmom
Oops! That should be “uplifting” in my second line!
Dear Margaret,
Only a year? How can that be- I feel like we’ve been friends FOREVER! And one year ago on August 11, my dear little Eve Benedicta was born. So you and Eve (“the mophead”) have lots to celebrate together.
You have sustained me during times of trial (thanks for the prayers regarding my recent miscarriage), have inspired me with your lofty thinking, have amused me with your humor, and truth be told, you have my husband wondering just where and what your tattoo might be!
During this year you have pulled together a whole group of people to form a communion. Your sharing and your blogging are truly bringing others closer to God, and hopefully you are benefitting as well! God Bless You!! And congratulations from one of your biggest (6 foot tall!) fans! I love you!
Happy Blogiversary from a reformed lurker. Many happy returns…God bless!
Margaret, I’m not a lurker…
I’m hear to say Happy 1 Year! and I really enjoy your blog.
Hello! I discovered your blog via Nutmeg’s, and have been enjoying reading here, though I haven’t been brave enough to say hello until now! I also live in Northern lands and will soon be an official homeschooling mom. 🙂
God bless,
Mrs. Bear
I pressed “publish” too soon and forgot to wish you a very Happy Blogiversary! Here’s to many more years of blogging fun! 🙂
Happy Blogiversary…. (ooo, spell check did NOT like that word. well pfft on spell check)
🙂
Thanks for writing so well, and being such an inspiration!
Much love and blessings…
Margaret,
Thanks for sharing the faith. I love the stories about your toddler (having a few of those myself-I can totally relate!) Looking forward to reading more from you.
God Bless!
Jane (who found you through Danielle Bean’s site)
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!!
I can’t be lieve I’ve only “known” you for a year!
Happy Blogiversary Dear Mar-gar-et, Happy Blogiversary to-oo youuu! Okay, you Really don’t want to hear me sing. Have a great day -eat some choclate cake with your coffee to celebrate. But really, the thought of Minnesota Morning is perfectly scandalous! Tell your dh that all of your fans say, Yesssss!
Happy Blogiversary!!!
Oh, how happy! Congratulations! I also saw your article in Family Foundations. It was great!
Happy Blogiversary, Margaret!
I’m de-lurking (haha) to tell you I still remember the first post I read on Minnesota Mom. It was about when you cooked for Martha Stewart. I think Danielle Bean linked to it. Anyway, should I say you “had me from hello”?
Love you,
Jane
Happiest of Anniversaries to you Lady Margaret! Here’s to many more years of Minnesota Mom!
Rebecca in Ohio
Happy Blogiversary from New England! Wish I had known about National DeLurking Day for my blog.
Coming back from a weekend trip to realize that I was rather remiss in my reply…
I seriously think I have been reading your blog since it started. I read your comments on Danielle Bean and thought you sounded cool. So one day you have a URL beside your name–and I’m hooked.
Happy Blogiversary!
Happy blogiversary, Margaret. So glad you’re here! 🙂
I must have missed this the first time, Shameless 🙂 I don’t necessarily lurk,Margaret, I just abstain from clouding an already wonderful post with my ‘ditto’ or kudos. Happy Blogday to you!
I am late to the party, but very, very glad to wish you a happy anniversary!
Minnesota Mom (the blog and the woman) is a gift to us all!
Thank you, friend of the heart!