tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5041251042986195891.post4596533878668724713..comments2023-11-03T17:56:12.796+05:30Comments on Coffee Rings Everywhere: A to Z Challenge Reflections Mega PostNatashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00481081735923606868noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5041251042986195891.post-71732623767431078472010-05-05T15:19:35.793+05:302010-05-05T15:19:35.793+05:30@ Fiona - thanks, and yes, completing the challeng...@ Fiona - thanks, and yes, completing the challenge was great fun.<br /><br />@ Yvonne - It was great meeting you through this challenge. And though I may not always leave a comment, you can be sure I will keep reading your wonderful poems.<br /><br />@ Niki - likewise. I loved meeting you, and learning about your country. Waiting to hear more of your writings<br /><br />@ Jessica - it was wonderful meeting you, and you can bet I am going to keep popping over to your fascinating blog.<br /><br />@ SueAnn - and I really look forward to seeing more of your artwork take shape<br /><br />@ Alex - yes, the fun was in the variety. In the way we picked the same V word and did such diferent things with it.<br /><br />@ INSIDE THE SHRINK - thanks for visiting. Will visit back when I have a little bit of breathing time :-(<br /><br />@ Talli - you are one of the bloggers who's name has often been cropping up all over. Was great to finally meet you.<br /><br />@ Mason - thank you. And you can be sure I will keep blogging about my country. There are already quite a few posts that I could not write, which I am dying to write.<br /><br />@ KarenG - thank you. I meant every word I said!<br /><br />@ Christine - thank you.<br /><br />@ Clarissa - have you known me to quit? Coffee lovers never do, do they?<br /><br />@ Debra - it is priceless, isn't it? I was lucky I happened to have my camera around when he first learnt to make it go so high<br /><br />@ Karen - thank you. It means a lot, especially since it comes from you.<br /><br />@ Lisa - thank you. And I look forward to reading yours too.<br /><br />@ Jenny - blogging is like a dirty habit you can't quite quit, nor particularly want to!!!<br /><br />@ Beth - thank you. And it is lovely that you remember a post from so long back even now.<br /><br />@ Raquel - and to you too. It is quite an accomplishment, isn't it?<br /><br />@ Jane - when I think back about how worked up I used to get when I almost couldn't get my post up, I wonder if I shouldn't have taken it easier!!! And, thanks<br /><br />@ Marjorie - and the nicest thing for me was seeing the writer in you finally start to asset herself.<br /><br />@ Tamika - you will soon be riding on a different set of fumes!<br /><br />@ Lee - You are quite the magician for pulling this off. I quite agree - if we just listen to others, instead of shutting them out or disagreeing for the sake of disagreeing, how much better the world would be. I am so glad I did this challenge, even though I knew I shouldn't be!<br /><br />@ Sonia - I started blogging, because I found I had forgotten how to put thoughts on paper. Now, it has just become a habit. And well done for you son!!<br /><br />@ Debra - you are most welcome, and it is wonderful making new friends.<br /><br />@ Shannon - congratulations on seeing it through despite all the problems you had. And thanks.<br /><br />@ Ruby - quite. And isn't it better to read a few posts and give it your all, than to just comment all over the place? Look forward to continue being in touch.Natashahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00481081735923606868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5041251042986195891.post-4426396233191471162010-05-04T22:32:28.595+05:302010-05-04T22:32:28.595+05:30Dear Rayna, How grand it has been to read your pos...Dear Rayna, How grand it has been to read your posts, I enjoyed so much reading about India. I have never been there physically, but I feel I have been there mentally and in spirit. You describe daily life so well! Thank you for giving me a look into your life, and know that I will be visiting you as often as I can. I am trying to follow a lot of blogs, and as you know, there are just so many hours in a day. I read thoroughly when i read, so it does take time to read carefully. congratulations on sticking with it and finishing. You did so very well! <br />Best regards to you, my friend. Oh, yes, your boys are adorable!<br />Bye for now,<br />RubyGrammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07080499751409620799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5041251042986195891.post-56557746479862636042010-05-04T21:14:06.649+05:302010-05-04T21:14:06.649+05:30So glad to have met you through this challenge, ho...So glad to have met you through this challenge, hope to get to know you more now that the challenge is over...congratulations on finishing it :) You little wee ones are adorable by the way!Survivormamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09363232459227919604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5041251042986195891.post-34006738473943574132010-05-04T11:03:27.063+05:302010-05-04T11:03:27.063+05:30You are sooo talented and I can never thank you fo...You are sooo talented and I can never thank you for sharing your beautiful culture with me. I have several friends that live in my town from India so I've always loved it. You are the cherry on top of my rich dessert. We'll be friends forever.Debra Harris-Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08890783290789005185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5041251042986195891.post-63901077452029526192010-05-04T09:45:52.588+05:302010-05-04T09:45:52.588+05:30I cannot imagine blogging daily as it takes me a w...I cannot imagine blogging daily as it takes me a while to put stuff together. Congratulations and that does say a lot about the person you are. Well done.Gutsy Livinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02226653890127738115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5041251042986195891.post-54814969476402379482010-05-04T05:15:13.288+05:302010-05-04T05:15:13.288+05:30Rayna, your reflections are magnificent and provid...Rayna, your reflections are magnificent and provide a really good take on what the challenge was ultimately about. The way we were able to cross lines of culture, opinions, and interests in such a respectful and open manner gives me hope for a world where the news always feeds us with such negativism. My original sense that people are just people who want to learn about each other and enjoy company without the interference of governments and ideologies has been confirmed. Too bad the whole world can't just blog from A to Z and get along with each other.<br /><br />Loved your posts. Your participation really helped make the Challenge a better experience and your comments were so encouraging. I'm impressed that you have been daily for nearly 2 years now-- that's an impressive feat. Congratulations on that alone! I'm glad you have found new blogs to follow and enjoy, and that new followers have found you. I feel like the Challenge accomplished something very positive.<br /><br />Lee<br /><a href="http://tossingitout.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Tossing It Out</a>Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5041251042986195891.post-51043175356574713532010-05-04T01:27:16.298+05:302010-05-04T01:27:16.298+05:30Congratulations Rayna! I need to rub shoulders wit...Congratulations Rayna! I need to rub shoulders with you and snag some of that drive. I feel like I'm running on fumes!Tamika:https://www.blogger.com/profile/04874834971492028558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5041251042986195891.post-482053919000217392010-05-04T00:54:33.488+05:302010-05-04T00:54:33.488+05:30I think so many people enjoy learning new things f...I think so many people enjoy learning new things from you. I know I do. Our kids have grown so much since we first met and so has our friendship. This challenge was a ride I was happy to go with you on.Marjoriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09958530958484080973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5041251042986195891.post-73342578697087956952010-05-04T00:00:12.695+05:302010-05-04T00:00:12.695+05:30Cute photos! I can’t believe you have only missed ...Cute photos! I can’t believe you have only missed posting a blog one day since 2008. That’s quite a record. I enjoy checking in here as often as I can – not only are your posts interesting, but I also learn from them.Jane Kennedy Suttonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12519340747761460017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5041251042986195891.post-69848460155528448432010-05-03T23:18:58.478+05:302010-05-03T23:18:58.478+05:30I agree that this challenge put me in touch with b...I agree that this challenge put me in touch with bloggers I would normally not have happened upon in my webcrawling. Great job finishing.Raquel Byrneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12870113745683162915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5041251042986195891.post-69551782256268567092010-05-03T22:38:20.823+05:302010-05-03T22:38:20.823+05:30I didn't make it by here every day, Rayna, but...I didn't make it by here every day, Rayna, but when I did ... I always enjoyed your posts and the way they exposed me to a different life than my own. The post I most remember from you was Lost in London and how I sat here glued to my computer screen with baited breath even though you obviously survived to tell the story! I have enjoyed growing to know you, your precious children, and your country ... even this little bit!<br /><br />Congratulations on finishing!Beth Zimmermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07047047792782914757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5041251042986195891.post-23162076813910862632010-05-03T20:33:43.969+05:302010-05-03T20:33:43.969+05:30Congratulations! I think that is quite an accomp...Congratulations! I think that is quite an accomplishment.<br /><br />Blogging becomes so much a part of a daily routine that it feels weird when you don't do it!<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by my blog, too!Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12462124067637610359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5041251042986195891.post-89477995363055055822010-05-03T20:20:50.070+05:302010-05-03T20:20:50.070+05:30Your easy way with words is such a delight to read...Your easy way with words is such a delight to read. Yours is truly one of my favorite blogs to read and I will continue to do so. :)Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12819089896296871441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5041251042986195891.post-81403003420670914362010-05-03T19:49:48.775+05:302010-05-03T19:49:48.775+05:30Love the expression on your son's face on the ...Love the expression on your son's face on the swings!Debra She Who Seekshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01845703092794695023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5041251042986195891.post-68678508527008881232010-05-03T19:46:25.792+05:302010-05-03T19:46:25.792+05:30I'm glad you didn't quit because I enjoyed...I'm glad you didn't quit because I enjoyed your letter posts.<br /><br />CDAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12160669603997465454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5041251042986195891.post-5803707782532920282010-05-03T19:14:23.046+05:302010-05-03T19:14:23.046+05:30You have a lovely blog. Your kids are adorable. Co...You have a lovely blog. Your kids are adorable. Congrats on blooging from A to Z.Christine Danekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00979611961825725350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5041251042986195891.post-33046948257483882022010-05-03T18:57:48.196+05:302010-05-03T18:57:48.196+05:30I just read your comment on my post and yes, I did...I just read your comment on my post and yes, I did need to hear it and I greatly appreciated it! Plus it drove me here to your lovely blog which I am now following!Karen Jones Gowenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01153821980625034810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5041251042986195891.post-23604736827113671052010-05-03T17:50:46.751+05:302010-05-03T17:50:46.751+05:30Through the challenge I did learn a lot about your...Through the challenge I did learn a lot about your country and enjoyed it very much. In addition, the variety of your post were interesting, entertaining and inspiring. As a reader of the challenge, I too found a lot of new and interesting blogs that I wouldn't have otherwise. <br /><br />Mason<br /><a href="http://www.masoncanyon.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Thoughts in Progress</a>Mason Canyonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10935307400882363560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5041251042986195891.post-15883658428888954942010-05-03T17:23:27.483+05:302010-05-03T17:23:27.483+05:30Thanks so much for dropping by my blog and comment...Thanks so much for dropping by my blog and commenting so I could find you. <br /><br />Congrats on finishing the challenge!Talli Rolandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04780882465745107715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5041251042986195891.post-9042282626079944542010-05-03T17:15:07.139+05:302010-05-03T17:15:07.139+05:30Congratulations on winning the A-Z challenge. I ha...Congratulations on winning the A-Z challenge. I had one follower that did the challenge. I think I would have gone for it myself had I known about it. You are a very open and "real" individual. I like that. Just happened by and thought I'd let you know I was here.INSIDE THE SHRINKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05847815538742805926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5041251042986195891.post-63967458878056988452010-05-03T16:33:24.574+05:302010-05-03T16:33:24.574+05:30You're right - it's the variety of people ...You're right - it's the variety of people we found during this challenge that really made it all worthwhile. I will continue to tune in daily for your enlightening posts, Rayna!Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5041251042986195891.post-34487804585445060172010-05-03T15:21:30.521+05:302010-05-03T15:21:30.521+05:30I am so enjoying visiting you in India! And I am ...I am so enjoying visiting you in India! And I am glad you are stopping by and having coffee with me in New Mexico, USA! Congrats on your award! That is super!<br />Looking forward to more coffee and chatting!<br />Hugs<br />SueAnnSueannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05299288406218968621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5041251042986195891.post-42469447632436930112010-05-03T13:31:13.933+05:302010-05-03T13:31:13.933+05:30If you call your blog posts incoherant nonsense, t...If you call your blog posts incoherant nonsense, then I can't wait to see what happens when you're not under any pressure! I love your blog. I love learning about India. A country that had fascinated me for years and would love to visit one day. You truly are an amazing new blogger friend and will definitely be staying in contact with you! Congrats on completing! xxJessica Bellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10889900730906728317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5041251042986195891.post-76665575258494180462010-05-03T13:17:16.767+05:302010-05-03T13:17:16.767+05:30Thanks for that Rayna. Your powderpuff is from the...Thanks for that Rayna. Your powderpuff is from the Fabaceae family and our pohutakawa is from the Myrtaceae family. They look very similar though. Very pretty :o)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5041251042986195891.post-56720793409491951432010-05-03T12:36:45.870+05:302010-05-03T12:36:45.870+05:30What a lovely post. I enjoyed learning about you a...What a lovely post. I enjoyed learning about you and your culture and will continue to stay in touch. :o)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com