Today, though I can scarce believe it, marks the first-year anniversary of this blog.
From my first post, an introduction and explanation, to the most recent post Tuesday evening, 227 posts along, my blog is still evolving and changing. It has filled my need to occasionally free-associate and ramble and sometimes rant outside of my normal daily grind, and it has allowed me to explore, a little bit, the new social media outlets and think about applying them to my day job. It has given me a chance to learn more about gardening and especially about roses, through research and from others. And it has opened some doors to inward reflection. I now know more about the passions that exist in my life and have an ever-so-slightly better appreciation of the important things in life from writing about them.
As for the future, I'm content to let it develop as it will. One thing that life (and gardening in Kansas) surely teaches us over time is that we all need to take it a little less seriously and be able to roll with the seasonal and sometimes tornadic punches. Somewhat-daily blogging has slowed down my efforts on a second gardening book, but I hope it continues to better my writing and helps me find a unique voice. Certainly, my grammar is slowly improving and the ideas are stacking up.
And, anyway, blogging is but a garden of the mind, sometimes budding to bloom, sometimes wilting in the harsh light, but always expressing life in every thought and paragraph.
Well consider yourself much appreciated by this Texas gardener, Professor! Thanks to you I've discovered Cassandra Danz, Henry Mitchell, and of course you and a whole different kind of gardening book. Hope you can find time to write more! Sincerely, Texas Anonymous
ReplyDeleteI've enjoyed reading posts from a gardener so close to home. My husband and I live north of Topeka. We love the Flint Hills and have visited the KSU gardens several times for fun and inspiration. Looking forward to more posts. :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful written. And, happy blogoversary! I'm incredibly impressed with the fact that you've posted 227 posts in one year. And, they're all goodies, in my mind. Don't you just love how big your world becomes when you start blogging?
ReplyDeleteCon-grates from an old grouch and fellow flint hills frontiersman! You are an inspiration. I guess. lol.
ReplyDeleteProf, Congratulations on your first year in the books. You have put together a wonderful reflection and your insights bring deeper understanding. I am glad that I came across your blog so soon after starting my own. Great job! Rev-
ReplyDeletetreasuresJuly 30, 2011 at 10:07 AM
A beautiful post and gorgeous roses. I also love gardening and have been blogging for a little over a year.
ReplyDeleteHappy anniversary to you!
~ Julie
Thanks so much for linking up to Cottage Flora Thursday's last week! happy one year anniversary! Hope to see you again this upcoming week! xoxo, tracie
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