How the Cookie Crumbles

Life and scribbles on the far side of SIXTY-FIVE

*Applause, Applause*

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I wrote my About Page four years ago today. It appears I’m off the radar at WordPress, however, because no notification of my blogoversary has arrived yet. Woe is me. NO matter.

It’s been an exciting time and I count myself most fortunate to have met so many fascinating bloggers. Some of you have stuck with me from the beginning to present day. Yes, it took time to meet one at a time, but I’m exhilarated to be a part of this kind and nurturing community.

At last I’m writing thanks to the discovery of Word Press and blogging. I hope with time I learn and improve this amazing and fulfilling craft. You have been most generous in your support and I thank you from the bottom of my heart.

Credit: Microsoft PP Slide art

Credit: Microsoft PP Slide art

This anniversary seems the perfect opportunity to celebrate you, and to go on hiatus. I haven’t been firing on all pistons of late and need to rejuvenate. Instead of whining, it’s time I do something about it. I plan to clean up and complete impatient writing projects for which I’ve had neither time nor energy, and to add new ones.

See you in September, kids. Wish me luck. It feels strange to cut myself off for the summer, but I’m doing it because I must. I miss you already.

Credit:  AK47bandit

Author: Let's CUT the Crap!

I'm getting a little LONG in the tooth and have things to say about---ouch---AGEing. I believe it's certainly a state of mind but sometimes it's nice to hear that you're NORMAL. I enjoy reading by the truckload. I'm a grandma but I don't feel OLD although I'm not so young anymore. My plan is to stick it out as long as I can on this lovely planet and only will leave it kicking and screaming!

107 thoughts on “*Applause, Applause*”

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  1. susartandfood
    July 5, 2015 at 6:17 pm

    Have a lovely break. I will miss you!

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  2. kirizar
    July 5, 2015 at 11:18 pm

    Happy Summer Break. See you in the fall.

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  3. purpleslobinrecovery
    July 6, 2015 at 4:46 pm

    Enjoy your break. I hope you come back brimming with vim, vigor, and vitality, and bursting to write!

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  4. beachcomber
    July 6, 2015 at 5:15 pm

    Have a great summer Tess. We’ll miss you!

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  5. heylookawriterfellow
    July 7, 2015 at 9:39 am

    Today is my first day of bloggy vacay, too! Have a great summer, my friend!

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  6. Sherri
    July 8, 2015 at 6:04 am

    Oh Tess, I am at last catching up after my break only to see you are away until September! Oh no…I shall miss you so much, but fully understand. I hope you get all your projects underway and benefit greatly from the break, returning to us renewed and refreshed. And many congratulations on your four years of blogging, wow, that’s a wonderful accomplishment. See you in September my friend 🙂 😎 ❤ ❤ ❤

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  7. Jacqui Murray
    July 12, 2015 at 6:34 pm

    It’s only been a week and I’m missing you, Tess. September seems so far off.

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  8. noelleg44
    July 12, 2015 at 7:34 pm

    Hope you are already relaxed and enjoying time off. Mine is coming!

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  9. Darlene
    July 13, 2015 at 5:51 pm

    Congratulations on 4 years of blogging. So glad I found you. Have a wonderful break and we´ll see you in September (or as my dad would say, “see you in the funny papers”)

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  10. thehappyhugger
    July 14, 2015 at 9:22 am

    Happy Blogaversay and have a wonderful break dear Tess 🌸

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  11. Smorgasbord - Variety is the Spice of Life.
    July 16, 2015 at 3:57 pm

    It has only been a couple of weeks but we miss you Tess.. but looking forward to seeing you again in September, firing on all cylinders.. If you pop in for a peek.. hugs.
    XXS

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  12. markbialczak
    July 17, 2015 at 9:50 am

    Happy four years, Tess. And I have been missing you already. I am looking forward to seeing your refreshed self come September, my friend. ❤

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  13. reocochran
    July 19, 2015 at 1:35 pm

    I know you showed up at my blog last year coming from Colleen’s blog. I dearly enjoy seeing your comments. I am not sure why I didn’t just start following you! I hope you will accept my comment:”Better late than never” snd an apology, too. I am sorry it took my reblogging my summer, 2014 “serenade” poem to reach out and say, “Hello!”

    ☆Wishing you a sincere Congratulations for your #4 Anniversary, Tess!☆
    Hope this will help my cause 🙂
    If it feels better I never hear from Freshly Pressed nor receive any WordPress anniversary notices. Who do we have to contact to make it onto their radar??

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    • Let's CUT the Crap!
      July 19, 2015 at 4:14 pm

      Thanks so much for your lovely comment. I h.a.v.e. seen you popping in and out of here now and again. Thank YOU.
      I’m off for the summer and shouldn’t be here but am glad I popped in. ❤ ❤ ❤

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  14. drewdog2060drewdog2060
    July 21, 2015 at 11:43 am

    The very best of luck to you. All the very best. Kevin

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  15. Heyjude
    July 21, 2015 at 7:09 pm

    I noticed that I hadn’t received any of your beautiful comments on my blogs lately and had to pop over to check all is well. So glad it is. Enjoy your break Tess. I should take a break too as there are lots of things which don’t get done because I spend so much time in the blogosphere. Maybe I’ll wait until the winter months though 🙂
    Take care, have a lovely rest and see you in September. I’ll miss you xx
    ❤ ❤ ❤
    Jude xx

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    • Let's CUT the Crap!
      July 21, 2015 at 7:20 pm

      Hey Jude!

      So nice of you to drop a line. Yes, I’ve been doing a lot of running around and less writing than I had planned but I’m making a little progress.

      It’s been a relief not to go to my laptop first thing in the morning and stay put until bedtime. Have managed to get great reading done. Ahhhh.

      I’m working on new habits so when I come back after the summer, my day will be more balanced and I spend half my time doing what I’m supposed to and the other half enjoying my lovely blogging community.

      Have a wonderful season yourself, Jude. I’ve been missing your wonderful pictures.

      😘 Tess

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  16. Vibha (www.pixelvoyages.com)
    July 23, 2015 at 1:33 pm

    Hey Tess! Applause indeed – for one of my favorite writers. Wish you a very happy blog anniv. Chill and have fun. We’ll all be waiting for you to come back from the break. ❤ ❤

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  17. sheridegrom - From the literary and legislative trenches.
    July 30, 2015 at 2:11 pm

    Tess – It’s no wonder I couldn’t find you in my reader – you were ‘on vacation.’ I do hope your time away from the rest of us fills your heart with laughter and hope for the future. I know any writing project you undertake will be marvelous and straight from your powerful mastermind of storytelling at it’s best. In the meantime, enjoy your time and may peace and good health be with you and your fur babies. With love and prayers, Sheri

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    • Let's CUT the Crap!
      August 3, 2015 at 8:09 pm

      Nice to hear from you, Sheri. Bless you. I was burning out. Still feeling it but the rest is working. I’m catching up on life and things I’ve been avoiding. Haven’t accomplished as much as I’d hoped but this is a new month and I still have hope and time to make some progress. The trouble is there’s so much I want to do, it’s hard to decide where to start or on what to concentrate first.

      You’re right. I have outlined a project I’m excited about and nose to grindstone, I’ll persevere. Hope you and Tom are both well and flourishing. Thank you for the kind words. Your thoughtfulness always amazes me, for which I am more than grateful. ❤ ❤ ❤

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  18. Holistic Wayfarer
    August 3, 2015 at 6:55 pm

    Take care. Have fun. Dance. =)

    Diana

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  19. coastalmom
    August 11, 2015 at 9:22 am

    So crazzzy to remember that its already been four years. Your blog has been a great place to land for me!

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  20. Kev
    August 13, 2015 at 3:20 pm

    Missing you lots, Tess!

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  21. Lucid Gypsy
    August 18, 2015 at 4:14 pm

    I’m really looking forward to hearing about your summer Tess, I’ve missed you big time x ❤ ❤ ❤ x

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    • Let's CUT the Crap!
      August 19, 2015 at 3:28 pm

      Thank you. I miss you too but time rushes like an avalanche and I don’t have enough. . . Didn’t accomplish as much as I wanted as I’ve been on the go a l.o.t. :-8
      Just came back last week from spending time with my four sisters at a rented cottage and a family reunion picnic a few days before that.

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      • Lucid Gypsy
        August 19, 2015 at 3:47 pm

        That sounds like a lovely treat Tess. I wasn’t expecting a reply so thank you for taking the time and don’t rush to blogging until you’re ready. Summer feels like its nearly over here, chilly mornings and evenings. I’m going somewhere warm in a month though to keep autumn at bay a while longer. See you soon lovely lady G x:-)x

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  22. roughwighting
    August 21, 2015 at 6:34 am

    IS IT SEPTEMBER YET? We blogging friend miss you. 🙂 xoxo

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  24. gallivance.net
    August 29, 2015 at 5:19 pm

    Tess, we sure have been missing you! Can’t wait until you’re back in a few days. 🙂 Meanwhile, we’re off to the Balkans to have some fun. Can’t wait to talk again. All the best, Terri

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