Every day, right after I click on the small, blue “Publish” button on my WordPress dashboard, I think “What have I done? How do I possibly think anyone would want to read this?” and the self-doubt continues. And then, as I push the thought aside, close the program and concentrate on the rest of the day, I forget until I get an amazing comment or email from one of you. And in those comments and emails is my answer. Because you inspire and encourage; challenge and argue; read and share….and so I know that it’s worth all the time, the energy, and the self-doubt.
So thank you! As my sister-in-law recently said to me “Blog on”… so I will. Have a great Saturday!
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Marilyn R. Gardner 
Amen to that! funny cartoon but your blog stat probably show you can whack on a few more zeros there! you influence more people than you realize marilyn.sx
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My brother often asks my why I even bother….
I’m glad to know I’m not the only one wondering.
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Blog on Marilyn and one day when your book is published I am so going to brag that i read the first draft. :) one page each day.
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So much love to you dear friend! Thank you!
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I read, I ponder, I share (your thoughts occasionally with others), I brag (that I one know you-albeit as a youngsters before you became the person you now are), I silently said, “bienvenue chez mois” (as we say in French to welcome you to my part of the country in the great Pacific Northwest), I laughed (as you identified a salmon as a trout at Pike Place Market), I sulked (for a whole day after your post about leaving Pakistan–too many and close to home emotions were evoked in me), I wonder (what my disarrayed piled up books and magazines say of me to others as your coffee table clutter says of you), I admire and respect (your discipline and courage to be so organized as to be able to blog with all of your many life responsibilities), You challenge and inspire me Marilyn…BLOG ON I say, BLOG ON!!!
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Al – words are not adequate for how I felt as I read this – so I won’t try to use them. Just know that it hit at a deep level and I am infinitely grateful~ with great thanks I will “blog on”.
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And I agree with your sister-in-law. Whichever one it was!
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It was Carol…and I thank you…! It means more than you know.
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Inspiring and always positive! Helping me realize, think about, and experience what I often have never been exposed to. That is why I love your writing!
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Love this so much – thank you! I think we’re a good complement to each other….!
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I’m a hog for your blog! Keep on blogging.
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Thank you Thank you! You inspire me with emails and comments and your book.
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I echo that: Blog on dear friend, blog on!
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Love you Lady! Have a great day!
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