Anniversary

Welcome Back Readers!

I’ve missed you, but I thought of you often as I worked on Crooked Creek, trying to make it better and perhaps more relevant. Most changes will barely be perceptible, but some require an explanation.

In the very beginning I declared Crooked Creek to be a “Politics Free” zone https://crookedcreek.live/2016/09/03/declaration/ and I’ve pretty much avoided the subject of religion, as well. That will change to a certain degree. While I don’t plan to get into partisan politics, in today’s turmoil I feel lead to include my thoughts on the state of our nation and its people. There may be times when I choose to include my religious experiences, too, but don’t worry, I have no plans to preach!

As of today the blog, Crooked Creek, is four (4) years old. It contains a total of 466 posts and has 459 followers. Readers have been from eighty-three (83) different countries which amazes the author.

Thank you to those who have contributed a poem, idea or book review for followers to enjoy. I am also appreciative of each and every reader and I have enjoyed the input from those who have chosen to comment. It gave me encouragement and made all the efforts involved worthwhile.

Thank you for these four years together and I look forward to exploring with you in the future.

Photo by Mike

 

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Mystery Blogger Award

Mystery Blogger Nomination

I am so honored to have been nominated for the Mystery Blogger Award! Thank you to Sharvi who nominated me. Please check out her blog “Tips from Sharvi.” It will make your life easier.  https://tipsfromsharvi.com/about/

Here are my answers to Sharvi’s questions to me: 

1. What motivates you to blog? Exchanging thoughts and experiences with others. 

2. Do you actually follow your set blogging schedule? I do not have a schedule. That would make it seem like work. 

3. Who inspires you the most? Other bloggers and people of courage who I learn about inspire me, but most of all I must say are my readers. 

4. Which is your favourite vacation destination? Anywhere in nature, but especially the ocean.

5. Funny one… Honestly, can you sneeze with your eyes wide open? First, try it out to see. If you can, then teach me how to!  I can say with certainty that it cannot be done!

Award Creation

The Mystery Award was created by Okoto Enigma who has a delightful blog about “Lifestyle, Beauty and Fashion.” Check it out and learn more about her and this special award.  https://www.okotoenigmasblog.com

Award Rules

1. Put the award logo/image on your blog
2. List the rules.
3. Thank whoever nominated you and provide a link to their blog.
4. Mention the creator of the award and provide a link as well
5. Tell your readers 3 things about yourself
6. You have to nominate 10 – 20 people
7. Notify your nominees by commenting on their blog
8. Ask your nominees any 5 questions of your choice; with one weird or funny question (specify)
9. Share a link to your best post(s)

Three Things About Me

1. I have been fortunate to have traveled to many different countries.
2. Other than my family the thing that brings me the most joy is nature.
3. I love to write and blogging is a wonderful way to share thoughts, doubts, questions and experiences with others. I cannot imagine being conformed by one subject.

Bloggers Who I nominate for the Mystery Award

1. Beauty Beyond Bones  https://beautybeyondbones.com
2. Life Just Happens  https://lifejusthappensweb.wordpress.com/author/debmrst/
3. Parallax  https://wordpress.com/read/feeds/46393402
4. The DIHEDRAL  https://thedihedral.com
5. Christine’s Collection https://christinegoodnough.com/about/
6. The Struggle  https://thestruggle247.wordpress.com
7. Elan Mudrow https://tricksterchase.com/about-2/
8. Tom’s Nature Up Close Photography and Mindfulness Blog  https://tom8pie.com
9. Memoire of a Writer  https://thememoirofawriter.com/2019/05/12/what-you-too-qotd/
10. Ankit Verma  https://wordpress.com/read/blogs/105525070/posts/574
11. Sandstorm Click https://sandstormclick.wordpress.com/2019/05/11/pinata-time/

Questions for My Nominees

1. What influenced you to start blogging?
2. Have you ever thought of discontinuing your blog?
3. What do you do when you are not writing?
4. What is your biggest challenge to blogging?
5. And, the “weird” one: If you were not a human what do you think you’d be?

My Ten Best Posts (in my opinion)

1. The Landing  https://crookedcreek.live/2016/09/02/jacksonville-landing/
2. The Good Wife https://crookedcreek.live/2016/09/03/the-good-wife/
3. Phillip https://crookedcreek.live/2016/09/27/little-blue-bird/
4. To Read  https://crookedcreek.live/2016/09/07/to-read/
5. Death – Decisions  https://crookedcreek.live/2017/01/25/death-decisions/
6. The Half Has Never Been Told https://crookedcreek.live/2019/02/01/book-review-2/
7. Spring  https://crookedcreek.live/2019/04/15/spring/
8. New Harmony 2  https://crookedcreek.live/2019/04/08/new-harmony-2/
9. Solar Eclipse  https://crookedcreek.live/2017/08/23/solar-eclipse/
10. The Green Book  https://crookedcreek.live/2018/12/16/movie-review-2/

I look forward to hearing from my nominees and seeing their responses. Again, thank you Sharvi for the nomination! 

Update

Another Year – Post #216

Just to catch up from last year’s post https://crookedcreek.live/2018/02/08/thanks/  Crooked Creek now has 263 followers. One year ago it was only 120. We welcome each and every new follower and say, “Thanks” once again to all readers. 

It is also significant (to me at least) that I am preparing infusion number 302 for administration tonight. I want once again to express my sincere gratitude to all those who donate plasma that makes this treatment possible.  https://crookedcreek.live/2018/02/08/thanks/

Quiz Results 2

Update

Several more readers have weighed in on the Quiz of August 2. Surprisingly these additional answers skewed the results in two ways. First some readers do favor serious topics and eschew longer posts. Also, some of the last respondents follow other blogs. This will be the last update on the quiz.

Thank you to each who participated.

https://crookedcreek.live/2018/08/02/anniversary-month/

Other News

Crooked Creek now has 201 followers! Welcome to each of you! 

 

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