Can You Believe It?

Two years ago,Mountain Mermaid was born..
I had toyed with the idea after my dear friend DJ (Barrier Island Girl) started hers.
she just happens to live in my part of the world, Pensacola Beach ,Florida!
when I found her , through her beautiful photos of home,
I started commenting on parts of her world that had been my playground since childhood..
back when the island had little to no development  
and was still a pristine environment!
she encouraged me to blog,,but I was not yet ready..
She provided me a daily dose of home which I truly needed..
I was newly arrived in Denver.. and knew very few people yet..
she was my lifeline..a very encouraging lifeline!
This particular creation came to be after my former blog locked me out..
being new to Blogland, of course I was devastated!
I lost everything.. my words, my photos..
but most importantly, my contacts..
of course, i knew exactly how to remedy the situation..
Dy/ Dorothy of Counting My Blessings..
My dear friend,mentor and fellow photographer who really introduced me to this world,
came to my rescue. With her cheerful encouragement and expert how-to advice,
we were up and running! 
For me it was OJT..(On the Job Training)..learning as I blogged along!
I found everyone to be eager to help with any problems encountered..
or questions asked..I've made so many NEW friends..
many whom I've had the pleasure of meeting in REAL Life!!
and they are just as warm, lovely and gracious in person 
as they are at home in their respective blogs..
Altho I do not post DIY projects, or home decorating tips, 
or even crafting or cooking ..
I can and do all of those.. and more..
But what I  really  relish is  posting my photos..
of Florida, the beach,my flowers, Denver and Colorado..
and my furbabies.. 
things I am truly passionate about!
these past two years have been therapy for me..
454 posts...covering everything..
funerals, weddings, illness, triumphs..
and the fun we've shared!
Shelle are you reading this? Your birthday topped the list!!
so .. I just want to say thanks again for opening your hearts..
and inviting me into this wonderful, wacky world of blogging..
 ♥    are you curious yet?
        should I have a first ever Give Away?
         If so, any suggestions?
        I've won my share of delightful "prizes"..
♥     do you have questions about what makes me tick? 


In the meantime..from the archives..
my first Mountain Mermaid post..
with comments!
enjoy!

Wednesday, September 16, 2009

Waterside Wednesday ..with and without words

                                        Ladybug on Queen Anne's Lace

                                         Morning sun over Pensacola Bay


                                         Good Wednesday morning Blogger Friends!
                                         Cool and cloudy here in Denver today..
                                         Coffee at hand.. deliciously hot and tasty!
                                          ..in my heart tho,
                                          .. the sun is shining brightly!!
                                          hope your world is bright and beautiful too!