So maybe I had already found my blogging voice.........................

More than likely, Ella Fitzgerald didn't wake up one morning and decide she was going to try singing.  She knew she had that marvelous "instrument" of a voice, but who heard it until she started singing in clubs, on the radio and making guest appearances on television shows?  Probably not too many people other than family, friends and an occasional choir director.

Don't get me wrong, I'm not comparing myself to one of the all time "greats" of jazz, but there is a bit of a similarity here.  I kicked some butt in school writing reports and speeches.  Later in life I wrote policies and procedures and employee manuals.  But who knew what I had to say?  Teachers, employers, family and a few people who "payed attention" to who actually wrote this stuff.  So until I was given a platform where I could blog and be heard, no one heard my voice or opinion on much.

Which brings me to today's post.  ActiveRain gave me a chance to write about some of the things I actually knew a little something about.  It also gave me the opportunity to just write about "stuff" that I thought other folks might be interested in reading.  But at the beginning, who knew Roger Mucci and why would they read my "stuff"..............................

The thing I found most interesting was the fact that when I went back and looked at some of my earlier posts, I was sure I was going to be horrified at what I had written and have tons of "editing" to do before I could re-post them, but that wasn't the case, so that was the reason for the little experiment.  I wanted to see that if now, after I have made all of these wonderful friends and people were actually reading my "stuff" if they would be received any differently, and they were.

All of that to say, thank you my friends, for taking an interest in what I have to say and for hearing my "voice".  I am truly grateful for all of you and the wonderful comments and compliments you left on my post today, and those that you leave every day.

Did you just call me a Fremontodendron? Look that up in your Funk and Wagnalls 

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Whether you're trying to create a peaceful, cozy or intimate look, do it with lighting! 

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If it's worth doing, it's worth doing right! 

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As we well know, we only get one chance to make a first impression. 

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Why?  Because of you my friends, thanks again!

Thank you so much for all of the wonderful compliments.  It's truly a pleasure seeing all of you visit my blog.  I am honored and humbled to have made so many wonderful friends on ActiveRain.