Me
yours truly at a tender age…
I’m 52, living out past the cities
carrying around a lot of ideas, and looking for response, shock, feedback, etc. Come from a band of wanderers, so have traveled a bit (especially when I was growing up): Latin America & Europe, mostly.
From the point of view of my resume, I’m a professional writer/editor, and am finding myself attracted to the world of blogging…
sophisticated, bored, yearning for beauty? read on…
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The Rag Tree 
nice description….
keep it up
thanks for the encouragement! RT
I think you would be amused of a picture of me, lost somewhere, depicting myself “reading” an immense book as young lady of 2-3.I share with you to come from a “wanderer tribe”, with books as shelter.To know you is kind to the heart.
antiphon: thanks. & i feel your own kindness more than occasionally… RT
Hi! Just got a note about your Skydiaries “Like”, and wanted to thank you! Loving your site, here….
-Lynn
thanks, lynn for checking out the Tree; i’ll be back at skydiaries before long! RT
This is an awesome blog! I’ve been so busy that I forgot to listen. Sometimes we have to stop and listen to find our voice.
50 years (I’m 65) – a chance to make a little bit time philosophy …
http://flickrcomments.wordpress.com/2010/12/29/time-philosophy/
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I love the poetry and thoughts on linguistics. Language is such a fascinating reflection on humanity! I look forward to reading more!
creative: thanks, and thanks for the subscription…your site has great words & images! RT
I am guaranteed to experience beauty here; out of gratitude, I nominated you for an Award:
http://thecaferoyal.wordpress.com/2011/04/14/aubrey-is-recognized/
Wow! Thank you, and I accept (if that is the proper procedure). & BTW, your blog is beautiful, too! RT
Wow! I am so honored by the ‘Versatile Blogger’ nomination, especially coming from such a talented person. Your blog is fascinating, and after graduate work in Liberal Studies I can say that your blog is exactly ‘my cup of tea’. I found this great news after completing my first spring planting of pansies. What a way to finish off this glorious spring day. Much gratitude, and Happy Spring! Janet
Oh…I forgot to formally say ‘I accept the nomination’. 🙂
Lovely to “discover” your blog. Thanks for visiting Source of Inspiration and leaving bread crumbs so I could find you. Looking forward to exploring your varied blog. hugs, pat
pat: & it looks like I’ll be taking some strolls through the beautiful gardens of your blog… RT
thanks for visiting! i look forward to exploring your blog!
madison: thx for your encouragement–and I look forward to spending time on your blog! RT
Thanks for following me! I am so glad we found each other.
robin: your blog has wonderful stuff…& thx for the encouragement. RT
Thank you for stopping by and liking my posts
Will follow
All the best, Jenny
jenny: i’m following you too, now…your posts take to me a world that is breaking its old stereotypes–a remarkable process! RT
Thanks for tagging on to my site. I shall have to come back and visit. It is always fun to meet new writers…While I am only one of the creative folks in my family..(mostly) poetry, long and short verse are my ‘thing’ – so while ‘lonely’ at home – I am just one ‘star’ in the sky among many bright souls here on the ‘net.’ There is a link to my long verse on my short verse blog. 🙂
Thanks for dropping by my blog. The blogosphere totally amazes me. How do other bloggers find you. The whole concept of “out there” is mind boggling to a vintage person, but it fascinates me. I like the questions you put forward it gets the grey matter working…
Pomme: if my mother, at 83, isn’t vintage yet, i suspect that you may not yet have achieved that venerable status. but enough of quibbles–i admire your journey to New Zealand and australia; have never gone, but have occasionally dreamed of living in both countries. You are an adventurer, something else i wish i had done over the years. I have a feeling that i will be checking out your postings for a breath of fresh air from down under. RT.
Hi! You’ve just been nominated for the tell me about yourself award! Please go to http://www.arabwriterchick.com for details!
Thank-you for visiting and the “like” for my “Dad’s Iris.” 🙂
KAC: my pleasure. RT
Thanks for the like! 🙂
Thanks for checking out my page and my Strawberry Frozen Yogurt Chips! I hope you find this simple enough to try for yourself too!
-Christine
christine: it’s on my to-do list, and i’m looking forward to trying it…thx for your follow! RT
Loving your prolific – osity. 🙂
no way, it can’t be *that* Marie Connor, can it?? eric
C’est Moi! See message in Facebook, friend!
Marie: can’t find yr message on FB; do your have an FB account? eric
YES! Marie Connor-Glenfield
Also, see that I have to put my real email address in to post to this board. Do you get this email address?
Thank you for stopping by and liking my latest post. I’ll be visiting your blog too — it looks sooo interesting!
my pleasure…& thanks for the appreciation! RT
Thanks for stopping by Mrs. City Boy and liking my post! You have an interesting blog here with lots of different kinds of information — something for everybody. I look forward to reading more of it!
b6259: you have a fine blog, too; thanks for the enthusiasm! RT
Thanks for visiting my blog and liking this post http://craftedliving.wordpress.com/2013/01/25/cricut-friday-valentines-day-card-3/
C2012: it’s a great v-day card; thx for stopping by! RT
Thanks for visiting my blog and liking it. Enjoying reading through yours.
Thank you for dropping by my post and liking it! 🙂
I seem to be back with another award for you! Hope you can accept!
http://thecaferoyal.wordpress.com/2013/02/21/liebchen-liebster/
Great project and lyrical writing; look forward to reading more!
tlp: thanks so much! and i’m looking forward to your posts as well! RT
Thanks for having a read over at my blog. Hope to see you again soon. I will be having a look through your blog shortly.
ka: i will be revisiting your blog–& thanks for the comment! RT
Thank you for following my blog over many months. I am glad you enjoy reading it and found something useful enough to repost.
Thanks again for the like 🙂
Thank you for visiting Find the details and liking my post on Chinese artist Hong Hao: it was great to discover your blog! I hope to have some more design news for you soon; till then all the best, FtDx
Thanks a lot for your support of my blog: http://aqueoussun.wordpress.com
Hi! Thanks for stopping by my blog and for the “like” on my recent post. I am happy you enjoyed it, and I appreciate your visit to my site.
Thanks for the follow! It means a lot to me!
ld: my pleasure! RT
Hello! but I know you have had it before… but… I nominated you for the very inspiring blogger award http://randomencountersoftheinquisitivemind.wordpress.com/2013/03/18/very-inspiring-blogger-award/ 🙂
Great work. I am trying to figure out if you did all of the drawings?… It’s a stellar collection. Cheers.
nice wise self portrait, with future tense, optimism!
Thanks for stopping by and liking my ”Get Up, Stand Up Smoothie”.
I’ve just created a facebook page last month, Like it, share it and keep an eye there where you will find more wonderful recipes, and healthy smoothies don’t forget to share this page among your family and friends and get everyone excited about cooking simple, delicious, healthy meals at home
Cheers and god bless you
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Nice reading about you
Thanks for visiting my blog Ajaytao2010@wordpress.com. Browse through the category sections, I feel you may definitely find something of your interest.
I very much enjoy browsing your blog, and don’t get to do it nearly as often as I would like! Especially like the poetry and art.
Thank you for stopping by my blog and the “Like” of my post.
You have a fascinating blog! Thanks for visiting and following my place!
DWa: my pleasure–and thanks for the encouragement! RC
Thank you for visiting me and the like of my post “Same Flower – Different Angles”.
Iamrcc: my pleasure, and thanks for the comment! RT
🙂 Pleased to meet you!
I love that phogo! and reading you are a prof writer…I am even more humbled that you are following “my” blog…Namaste, Oliana
Your name caught my eye. who said ‘Not all who wander are lost’ TS Elliott I think but I may be wrong. In Ireland there are ‘rag tree’s’ usually beside holy wells. They come from pagan times, then when Christianity and druidism met, they became lost in each other, entwined. I read on now with interest, but am liking it already.
Hello: Thank you so much for following my blog! I thought you might like to know that my graphic novel “The Poet and the Flea” (Volume 1) about the poet-painter William Blake is now on Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/868711984/the-poet-and-the-flea-ode-to-william-blake-volume Please check it out and help spread the word! Thank you so much! —G. E.