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Blog of the Year 2012: 6 Stars! Now, 7 and beyond!

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Blog of the Year Award 6 star jpeg

In the original blog post about the Blog of the Year Award 2012, I extended THANK YOUs to

Jana @cjanas Dreams for my first nomination of the “Blog of the Year 2012” award,

Penny @TheWhyAboutThis for my second and

Alastair @Alastair’s Blog for my third.

Catnip has now reached the top of the pyramid with 6 STARS!

Hugs and a huge Thank You goes to each of the following. . .

Lori’s Song 4th star

Raani York 5th star

Seetarn 6th star

In addition, catnip received a message this morning that awarded her even a 7th star: Thank you…

Gys 7th star

and then,

Micki Peluso 8th star

plus Wendell Brown 9th star

While there are many, many stars in the blogosphere, one shines brightly from Heaven above. Rest in peace Sandra McLeod Humphrey . You will always be a shining star, our guiding light, an inspiration for all! We miss you immensely!

Update: Since catnip has exceeded the 6 stars, she would like to bestow additional stars to the following:

Pat Garcia

“The true art of receiving is being able to give back to those who have given so much to me!”~catnipoflife

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PHOTOS: Random Acts Of Kindness In The Aftermath Of Sandy

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See on Scoop.it – America

No power or water, fuel shortages and limited transportation has made life pretty darn difficult for the East Coast. But it’s usually in times of need that the best of mankind emerges.

See on www.huffingtonpost.com

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10,000+ Views

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I have been very blessed to have received such overwhelming response to catnipoflife. I initially entered the blogosphere on February 25, 2012 and had absolutely no idea what to expect. The term ‘blog’ was a totally new experience, in fact, a new word in my vocabulary. I have been overjoyed with your reflections and thoughtful praises through varying awards, which are so greatly appreciated. Thank you for becoming such wonderful friends!

Your visits, Likes and comments bring joy to my heart on a daily basis.

“May you always know peace of heart, love for a lifetime, light from above and laughter within the soul.” ~catnipoflife

Always remember to observe life at its best, listen to life’s songs, embrace life’s bounties, breathe the breath of life and savor life to its fullest! That is the epitome of catnipoflife!

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Autumn Gold

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A touch of impromptu catnip from a morning drive. . .

Photo Credit: Sharla Shults

your leaves shalt not wither

before illuminating my soul

~catnipoflife

“Delicious autumn! My very soul is wedded to it, and if I were a bird I would fly about the earth seeking the successive autumns.”
~George Eliot

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Happy Columbus Day

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What if Columbus had not made the decision to venture across the high seas? That was certainly not a walk in the park, a stoll along the beach or a Sunday drive! Throughout the many, many decades of celebration, have you ever thought about the voyage itself? Sure, we celebrate the discovery of America but what did it take for this to truly become a day of celebration? What were some of the conditions and hardships endured while crossing treacherous waters in hopes of one day citing land? The key word here is HOPE with a willingness to TRY and find new land!

Visit Awakenings for some history surrounding Christopher Columbus and Echoes of the Sea. . .

Exploration did not end with America’s discovery. That was only the beginning. Here is some food for thought in the form of a quote from the 1500s:

“We ate only old biscuit reduced to powder, all full of worms and stinking of the
urine that the rats made on it. And we drank water that was yellow and
stinking.”

~Antonio Pigatetta 1500s, a sailor aboard the Magellan

Step back in time: Would you have the willingness to try?

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“This is why you marry your best friend.”

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Repinned from for the heart by Barbara Eastlick

There are many who say, “I married my best friend.” Perhaps they grew up in the same neighborhood, attended the same church or school, or simply met somewhere along life’s highway. Whatever the situation, they bonded. . .a bond that remained taut through good times and bad, happiness and heartache. None of these times went lacking for humor.

Smiles and laughter keep the mind active, fill the heart with joy and supply food for the soul. ~ catnipoflife

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Sometimes something unusual, yet fascinating comes your way. Thanks goes to Bruce Dodson for sharing this on his blog today. Hope you enjoy!

Chicquero

Kaleidoscope Dreamer from Aaron Warner on Vimeo.
Model Eyeponder

“It was a time to become conscious, to give form and coherence to the mystery, and I had been a part of that. It was a gift. Life was raging all around me and every moment was magical. I loved all the people, dealing with all the contradictory impulses – that’s what I loved the most, connecting with the people. Looking back, that’s all that really mattered.” Waking Life

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