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My Seventh Year Anniversary On HubPages: My Journey
Red and yellow, black and white, all are precious in his sight.
I was notified that I'd reached my seventh year anniversary, writing on HubPages last week. It gave me pause to reminisce and remember the good times and special friends I've met along the way. It really has been like a journey.
I remember well the first hub I wrote and my first comment. It was from Martie who lives in South Africa. We became fast friends, emailing each other, talking about our heart hurt's. Soon we moved on to more pleasant topics, like travel.
Martie had a one legged pilot who was on standby to take us anywhere our heart's desired.
We went to Hollywood to see the stars. We found a Goodwill store where the stars had donated clothing for charity. Boy, did we have fun trying on satin and sequin gowns and wrapping up in fur pieces. We learned what the old cliché meant, ' Shopping till you dropped. ' What a fun day that was!
Next she took me, Epi, Micky and Fossillady to Africa to see the beautiful white bears. We had a blast, and I'm sure the area will never be the same, what a night!
Fossillady took us all to Woodstock. Talk about fun, we all got as high as the sky, and we met Bill Clinton in the crowd...Wooah!!
My friend Nell who lives in England took us to the Royal Wedding. I hate to admit it, but we almost spoiled the happy event. Nell placed us in full view of the Queen, and I'm sure she alerted Scotland Yard to keep close watch on some peculiar acting tourists.
And of course I will never forget the happy times we all had at Mike's Emerald Wells Café. We all met there daily, good food, good friends. A jukebox that played our favorite Elvis songs. We'd dance and sip a little wine while Mike was writing his poetry.
That's where we all met Dusty. He'd come in and order a humongous breakfast and tell us all about his farm adventure's. Dusty passed away, but his memory lives on. His picture hangs on the wall and is a treasured part of the Café we all loved so much.
So many adventures, so many friends, reading and writing, and meeting new friends along the way. To list them all would be a gigantic chore. Some write poetry, some write short stories. Some write recipes, and some write about a topic, and we learn something new. Billybuc answers our many writing question's. All in all, It's a wonderful group of people who loves to write and share their life journey's.
I will say that my life has been enriched just knowing there are good and loyal people all over the world, and I've traveled to places I only dreamed about.
Writing has become a treasured part of my life. I wouldn't have missed this journey for all the tea in China! Humm I haven't been to China. Any takers? lol
In closing, I an definitely not the same person I was seven years ago
I've learned to love again, forgiveness lives inside my ego
I wake up each day hoping my muse is awake and anxious to write words that will inspire others
To all my cyber friends, I fondly call my sister's and brother's.
Comments
Happy Anniversary, dear friend! It's been a great ride so far and I look forward to many more years of sharing between us. I, for one, am thrilled that you are here at HP. You are a good friend, Ruby, and I thank you for that friendship.
Ruby Jean---Congratulations! I am at my 19th month, and with all experiences with writing and communicating it already seems like a pretty long time---I can imagine how 7 years may feel like.
I like to look for the perfect flower in my garden. One day I thought there were not any. I wept. And then I took a second look filled with love and I found every flower perfect. And of course you were the most special.
7 years and I have gotten to watch so much love from you my special darling.
You give more than you take. If we were all like you our world would in fact be a better place.
(whatever, I love Michael Jackson)
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I agree Bill, it's been a great ride and I've enjoyed every minute of it. Your kind words touches me so much. Thank you for being here. Your encouragement to me has made me want to be a better writer. Thank you so much.
Beautiful, like you, dear Ruby.
Congratulations and much love, mar
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Hello Vladimir. So nice to see you. Really the time has passed so quickly. I can't imagine not writing. I'm sure you will feel the same. Thank you for coming to read and commenting.
Thanks for being a friend Dear Ruby. Love peace and happiness, my friend.
Awwww Ruby girl....this walk down Memory Lane brought a tear to my eyes......Seven years~WOW! Congratulations, girlfriend. I wish you as many more as your heart & your talented muse desire. Every day is a brand new chance to learn something new, share something fascinating and interact with our wonderful HP pals who have come to mean so much to us......Hugs! :) Paula
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Hello Eric. Your comment is tenderly expressed, and I am humbled at your words of praise. I am just like everyone else who wants love and peace in our world. Funny how I knew you loved Michael Jackson. I thought he was a misused angel while on earth. I'm sure he's singing a new song in heaven. Thank you for supporting my writing....
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Hello Mar. It was fun thinking back to the early days of writing. The friendships I've made is precious, and you are one of the many who made a lasting impression that will stay with me always. I love you. Thank you so much...
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Hello junko. So happy to see you. Thank you for being one of my friends. Sending best wishes, peace and happiness your way.
Well said, Ruby Jean and congratulations on 7 years!
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Paula, my witty friend, you brighten my day each time you visit my page. My cyber friends are so special. I feel like I've known you all forever. Thank you so much. Hugs galore!!
Congratulations on the good work.
You are a light in my life. So you are a light in my family and community. You shine forward.
Hooray!!! Congratulations!!! Ruby what a magnificent journey full of adventures and friendships. Inspiring. When I arrived some six years back I remember it is the community that constantly feeds inspiration for Hubs. You are one that always lifts my spirits and inspires. Dusty was one of my first friends, RIP.
Thank you for sharing your journey also bringing alive mine. It is a wonderful time of reflection I am now traveling . . . Nice!!!
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Hello Will. You write western stories like no other. Thank you for coming to read my journey...
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Hello Kathleen. I have a niece named Kathleen. Thanks for coming to read about my fun years on HP.
Look's like you're really 'crazy' about Elvis and Michael, Ruby. Anyway, seven years!! So many of us have hit the seven recently, or have birthdays!
You have written a clever and brilliant piece! Not new, I know, but somehow I love those visits and reminiscences. It's a bit like me pulling the moon down to play with me. (chuckle).
Happy Anniversary, my Sweet. Wishing you God's blessings for good health and ever-increasing wisdom.
Auw, dear Ruby, thanks for reminding me of one of the best times I have had in Hubville - way back in 2010-2012. We had soooo much fun. Like teenagers in High School. I remember, I called you my twin. In the meantime we have all grown 'old'!?!
Some moved on, but most of them only to another nearby 'village'. I miss those who emigrated to another planet - (who knows where's Epi?) - and those who were taken away by the Carriage Driver - Dusty, drbj, Mary and Mary...
Thanks again for reminding me of the 'good old days', dear Ruby!
Congratulations on your seven year mark Ruby. Your writings have been a pleasure to read and I look forward to hearing more from you.
What a lovely hub, Ruby! Congratulations on your 7 years here on HubPages. I've been here only a little time longer than you and we have many of the same hub-friends.
Your romp around the world is wonderful; long may it continue.
I love your great variety of hubs and I value your friendship.
Ann
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Hello again Eric. Your comment shines through this cold day, looking for snow to arrive over the weekend. Burr.....
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Hello Tim. I agree. HP is a great community of writers that inspire us. Dusty was a dear friend. You've been here awhile too. Thank you for kind words. Travel on my friend.
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Hello Manatita. Elvis and Michael have always been two of my favorites. I'm happy that you enjoyed my writing about my early day's on HP. I love this site, and I love your poetry. Thank you..
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Hey Martie. Looking back, we did have a ball with our travels. I too, miss the ones who have left for other sites. I haven't a clue where Epi is. I know he had a problem with hypertension. I hope he is well and happy. Maybe he will pop in and surprise us? I'm thrilled that you enjoyed reading about our journey to happy places. Thank you for always being here. Hugs my friend...
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Hello Dana. Thank you for being a faithful follower. Your kind comment is really appreciated.
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Hello Ann. I value your friendship too. We cross paths often as we enjoy following many writers. I enjoy your educational hubs and your poetry. Thank you so much..
It's great to be part.of your journey Ruby...happy anniversary...
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Hello raciniwa. It's nice to see you again. Thank you for reading and commenting...
Happy Anniversary Ruby. You are so right about Hubpages and international friendships. I have asked Earl to make us up a big breakfast and Em is putting on a fresh pot of coffee. I found some nickels for the juke box. We are all set for our muses to arrive.
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Hello Mike. How could I write about my seven years on HP without remembering EWC? I know we've all moved on but that time will always be special. I'm hungry, so I'll be over to have a piece of pie and a cup of coffee. The whole gang will probably show up and we'll dance the night away. Thank you for the many times you've helped me navigate this computer and for being my friend.
Congratulations on reaching such a milestone! Good luck for the future, and I look forward to reading more of your hubs!
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Hello Louise. Thank you for the sweet comment. Happy you are looking forward to more of my story's. My muse is lazy at times, then I read until she says. " Hey let's write. " Thanks again..
WOW! Congratulations, first of all! I, too, have been here 7 years, but I have nowhere near the exciting tale to tell that you have spun! ;-)
This was so well written, and some of the comments responding, left me not even able to tell if you actually went on these adventures, or if they were travels of the mind happening only in cyberspace!
Kudos to you on brilliant writing!
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Hello Liz. It only happened in our mind's. It was so much fun to travel to places and make them our own, plus, writing a story was out of our reach. We wanted to write but didn't have a clue how to do it. It took me a couple years before I had the nerve to try. Thanks so much for visiting and commenting...
Hi Ruby. Congratulations on reaching seven years! Time does fly here on HP, and our copilots make the journey memorable and rewarding. I've never read a better hub celebrating an anniversary. You've broken the mold, like you have with so much of what you write. Hugs, dear friend, and thanks for helping to make this passage so special. :-)
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Hello Genna. Those were the good old days when I became addicted to writing. It took a long time for me to venture into poetry and short stories. You are more than kind with your lovely comment. Thank you so much. I admire your writing so much..Hugs.
Happy Seventh, Ruby. I've just recently started to follow you, but thanks for the privilege of being able to read your wonderful works. You certainly have been a blessing.
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Hello William. We just recently found each other's writing, and I'm glad we did. Your story's are a pleasure to read. Thank you for your continued support...
In seven years I will be almost 80---and if at that age I am still in a mood to celebrate anything, it will be first of all for my still being alive, for my ability to read, and only then I may be just overjoyed that HP with its readers haven't got tired of my writing and kicked my butt out.
Congratulations! It's a great achievement, you are my hero, along with all other authors out there who have been making our writers' community such a fine bunch for so many years.
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Hello Vladimir. I don't think anyone gets too old to write, so not to worry! Looking back, I can't imagine not writing. It has filled my days with much joy. My muse gets lazy and wants to sleep, but she always wakes up and urges me on. Thank you for reading and commenting...
Congratulations on your anniversary my dear friend. Wishing you many more of happiness and calls from your muse. Looking forward to reading more from you.
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Hello Nitha. So happy you enjoyed my story. Thank you so much...
Congratulations on sharing seven years of your exciting journey. HubPages has a little bit for everyone. The world of writing brings us together and we become the biggest family I have ever known. Thank you for sharing and I can't wait to see what tomorrow will bring. Have a great day.
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Hello DREAM ON. I agree. HubPages is a wonderful site to hone your writing skill and meeting life-long friends. Thank you for coming to visit and comment
Aw Ruby! I remember those 'journeys' we took so well! LOL! they were fabulous! its been strange being here for 7 years myself too, but so glad to have met you on here, along with all my other amazing friends! Happy Anniversary! and long may we all stay friends together!
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Hello Nell. I was hoping you would remember taking us all to the Royal Wedding. I call it a blast from the past, and I treasure the memories. Thank you so much...
Ruby, Ruby my friend so true
I do appreciate you
Congrats for all the years
I am glad you have conquered all your fears
And dried up all your tears
So I raise my glass and wish you lots of cheers
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Hello Shy. Reliving old adventures in writing is a fun thing to do
It was all so brand new
We hadn't yet learned to fear
That readers really wouldn't care
If our writing was good or bad
I think at first it was mostly sad
Now I'm happy to write mostly glad
A little satire here and there
A short story, flash fiction, poetry with a little flair
But best of all, meeting friends like you
Whose loyal and great poets too.
Thank you my friend...Hugs..
Well done! You have shared a lot and grown with a great community. Keep on writing and sharing your beautiful work.
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Hello Devika. Good to see you back on HP. Thank you much...
Hi Ruby--wow 7 fun filled adventurous years--thank you for sharing them and you with us!
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Hello Audrey. It was so much fun when I first joined HP, meeting new friends and traveling in our mind's. All of you are precious, and my life is much richer because of people like you. Thank you so much...
Happy Anniversary, Ruby! I love this walk down memory lane. With writer friends from all over the world it truly is a journey that never ends. We laugh, we cry, we get the pants scared off us, we travel and share. Friendships are built and love is spread. What a wonderful world this is!
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Hello Dear Shauna.I am always happy to see you on my page. I love everything you write, especially your stories. I might add that you haven't written in a long time. I hope you are well and happy...
I know I haven't written in a while, Ruby. I've been working and just don't have much time to myself. I know I need to get back in the saddle. Just waiting for my muse to strap on the boots and whisper "giddyup"!
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Shauna, HaHa...Your muse wears boots and you say " giddyup " I love your comment...
Dearest Ruby,
I wish I could give you a great big congratulations hug in person. Hub pages is a better place for having you as a writer. I've enjoyed your wide variety of hubs for 7 years. (You beat me here by 2 months.) Best wishes and much success during your next 7 years.
Love,
Hugs,
Audrey
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Dear Audrey, I felt your hug and generous comment. I'm so glad we crossed paths on this writing journey. Hopefully we will continue to write from our heart's. Music is so very important in my life, and your instruction's has helped me. ( I'm no Prima donna, but I love to sing! ) Thank you for being my friend. Hugs..
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