In Sara‘s blog I found this discription of blogging, taken from her blogger friend Dorann(http://countryliving4beginners.wordpress.com): “I have learned over time that there is a lot more to blogging than blogging.  By itself, the exercise is rewarding – that is, if you are a true loner.  Otherwise, when you begin to reach out to the blog-us-fear, you are bound to become part of a team of players.  And suddenly you find yourself not only blogging, but reading, liking, and commenting, and finally, becoming part of a team who are all enjoying constructive interaction to help you to achieve your goals.  That is what makes blogging so rewarding!”

I also want to say Thank You, from my heart, to all those who follow or read my blog, for your constant support, likes and comments are the reason I’m still here blogging!  Every week I learn new things about the world from you, everything from recipes to new words to social life to politics. I am honoured to receive awards – but my real reward is your attention and appreciation. Sometimes my own time to be supportive is far too short – but thank you for being  patient with me – know that I’m always coming back to enjoy your stories and photos !

I will not follow any rules with the awards, instead I will link to a few of the more than 200 blogs I follow and the 200 more I also read and enjoy. An impossible task – so remember you are all in my heart!

Thank you, always considerate, wise and kind Ajaytao, for A Christmas Bouquet Awards ( some of which I hadn’t heard before, but they sound beautiful)

Thank you, Italian (but writing in English and Swedish) wonderful and versatile Sara, for The Reader Appreciation Award

Thank you, globetrotter and excellent chef Viveka, for The Liebster Award

Thank you, sweet and gifted artist, Mary, for The Wonderful Team member Readership Award

Some old friends and some (to me) new blogs I have found, read and appreciate:

http://vackrare.com

http://breathofgreenair.wordpress.com/

http://silkannthreades.wordpress.com/

http://poppytump.wordpress.com/

http://scottseyephotos.wordpress.com/

http://christopheryardin.com/

http://lynneayersbeyondthebrush.wordpress.com/

http://joserasan66.wordpress.com/

http://tincantraveler.wordpress.com/

http://replicantcore.wordpress.com/

http://mikehowe.com/

http://rasminesphotography.wordpress.com/

http://kyeos.wordpress.com/

http://blueberrygarden.wordpress.com/

http://vastlycurious.com/

http://suejudd.com/

http://anyone4curryandotherthings.com/

http://skm1963.com/

http://sunfieldart.wordpress.com/

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Thank You, and I wish you All a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!