Yesterday I celebrated my 2nd anniversary with WordPress! How exciting was that – wonderful that WP sent out a notification, because I missed it entirely.
I want to thank everyone for visiting, following, liking and commenting – your visits have meant more to me than what I can adequately express. For some of you my numbers might seem insignificant, but for me 69,400 views and 558 followers are an achievement for a blog that I wasn’t entirely sold on.
Today I would like to celebrate you and our unique community! We have the privilege of meeting and communicating with people from all walks of life – there is a lot that separates us from the far corners of the world, to different languages, cultures, interests, politics and individualism. Yet this simple place we call “blog” has brought us together and fostered many special relationships. Yes we are a lucky bunch out there.
Thank you for encouraging and supporting my little corner of creativity, I’m humbled to think that what I do is enough for many of you stop what you’re doing and visit.
To WordPress and all the special folks behind the scenes, thank you!
Have a wonderful weekend! Mary
Oil Pastels by Mary 
A belated happy anniversary to you … and cheers to your efforts and kindness!
Thank you Frank for your lovely wish!
…. and I have an anniversary this month as well. (toward the end)
Yeah! You have a great blog – all will be happy when you begin to post again!
Many thanks. 🙂
Congratulations dear Mary! And thank you so much for all your supports too😃❤️
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Thank you so much Violet – I love your blog and of course, Malus wouldn’t be the same if we didn’t see one of your wonderful paintings with Malus hanging out!
Happy blogiversary, Mary!!! 🙂 …and here’s to many many many more of those! 🙂 xxxxx
Great word Marina, blogiversary! Thank you so much ~
Congratulations, Mary. It is always a pleasure to meet in this blog world.
Thank you Bente!
Mary, so glad you decided to create Oil Pastels by Mary. I look forward to many more years of your beautiful work. Happy bloggy Anniversary!
Thank you Elena for your lovely comments. It’s being able to meet people like yourself, that makes this experience very enjoyable. Hope I can keep it up for a few more years.
Congratulations Mary!
Thanks Carol!
Congratulations Mary! I am so happy that I have met you here on wordpress, your blog and you have helping me dearly.
Thank you Doris for your beautiful comment. Have a wonderful week!
Glad you got “sold on” it! I look forward to your posts and beautiful work. Happy Birthday Blog! 🙂
Thanks so much Audrey!
Happy anniversary! Hope there’s many more! 🙂
Thanks Jess!
Congratulations Mary! You have a lovely blog with lots of inspiration. Always lovely comments from you, supportive and clarifying. I love your place and I’m grateful to be in your company!
Thank you Ann-Christine for your thoughtful comment – have a wonderful week.
Happy to celebrate with you your achievement Mary! Congratulation and thank you for sharing with all of us your beautiful art!
Thanks Eva – have a lovely week!
Happy 2nd Blog Anniversary, Mary!
Thanks Francesca!
What a great accomplishment, Mary! Congratulations 🙂
Thanks Christy!
I very much appreciate your company in our blogging world, Mary. It’s lovely having you around to encourage and inspire. 🙂
Thanks Jo for all the joy received with your walks, this is one of those benefits that make blogging so enjoyable.
Congratulations on your beautiful blog anniversary Mary … it’s good to be part of your community 🙂
Enjoy your weekend too !
Thanks Poppy! Have a wonderful week ~
Happy anniversary, Mary. Hope you continue blogging here for many years to come. 🙂
Thank you very much Elizabeth!
Always a joy visiting your “little corner of creativity.” I really like that, Mary
Thanks Don, much appreciated! Have a great week ~
Happy 2nd Blog Birthday. And we should not forget all the 300 bloggers that you follow and like and encourage. That is dedication.
Thank you Gallivanta!
Congrats on your two years!
Thank you ladyfi!
Congratulations, Mary. I began this journey into blogging for my students to be able to see what I paint and it has opened a whole other world! It is so much fun to gather ideas from other artists and see what they are doing.
Thanks Leslie for your comments and thoughts – what happens in blog-sphere, well isn’t it just amazing! For me as well, my world has expanded and as you said ideas, creativity and sharing are wonderful benefits.
Congratulations! 2 years blogging is quite an accomplishment. I know I don’t comment very much and I get behind when it comes to visiting your blog but I enjoy your blog very much. Thank you for sharing your talent with us. Have a lovely weekend! 🙂
Thank you very much Jackie for your generous comments – it’s really appreciated and so happy that you take time to visit my blog!
GOODONYER MARY !!! I’m only surprised that the followers aren’t accelerating more rapidly; but you’d probably feel guilty if they were. 😀
With talent like yours, how can we not enjoy what you have to offer ?!
Thank you dear M.R. you are the special one! Meeting and following blogs like yours is what keeps me present and enjoying the experience. Have a great week!
Congrats!!!!!! Thanks for all your support xo
Thank you Eunice!
Happy anniversary.
Thank you Laurie and glad you are enjoying Texas – great place to live!
I’m quite the ‘new boy’ here but very pleased to have found the place. Congratulations on two years (blows party horn) and here’s to many more!
Thank you Steven!
Congratulations Mary! That’s a fantastic milestone! Your views and followers stats are very impressive which speaks to your wonderful art!
Thank you Rhonda! Have a great week.
Bravo to you and your blog!
Thank you Evelyne!
Ditto, kiddo!
Thank you my friend!
Congratulations!
Thank you very much!