Last updated on 11/02/2010
I received a lovely and unexpected gift this week. I was among three bloggers to receive theBeautiful Blogger Award, from Katie Tallo, of Momentum Gathering.
Katie created Momentum Gathering in the spring of 2010, and has been leading readers to live inspired, energetic, and meaningful lives from day one. As I’ve watched her blog grow, and her momentum gather, I’ve also watched her tender heart shine even more brightly. She freely gives her time, talent, and kindness.
When she let me know that she’d picked me to receive the Beautiful Blogger Award I was happy, and touched, and honored that a woman that I admire and look to for so much would recognize me. Thank you, dear Katie.
Part of the award is that I now share some things about myself … specifically,
7 things my readers don’t know about me:
- I cried at the Cluny Museum in Paris. I had no idea that people carved and painted such beautiful wooden sculptures 1,500 years ago. I was completely overwhelmed.
- I almost always lose at board-games, but I love to play them anyway.
- I almost always burn bread.
- I like to lay in my hammock in the evening waiting for the first star to appear, and then count the stars until they pop out so quickly that I can no longer count them.
- I plan to be certified as a Healing Touch Practitioner around this time next year.
- I saw someone get hurt, 20 years ago. I didn’t stop to help them. I’ve never forgiven myself.
- I have a box in my garage of ballet costumes that my sisters and I wore in recitals when we were little girls … tutu’s, slippers, bunny ears, and tiny penguin tails.
Next, I get to pick a few beautiful bloggers to share with you.
I pondered what makes a blogger beautiful. Hummmm, it’s not the pictures, or the colors on the blog itself, it’s something much more. The person, the kindred spirit, the kind heart that leaves me feeling at peace and full of hope. I am learning that there are more beautiful bloggers in my sphere than I could possibly count. For today, I will share five with you:
- Aileen Mahoney, creator of Kaizenvision ~ Lovely, kind, and gentle, Aileen has a gift for nudging me to the next step on my journey, and at the same time, letting me know that I’m doing just fine right where I am. Thank you Aileen, for your kindness and for your powerful writing.
- Joy Barefoot, creator of Life’s Crazy Dance and Hoots, Howls and Belly Growls … poetry for little people ~ Well, I prefer to just call her Mom. She’s a beautiful person, with a beautiful, creative spirit. She is my teacher, my mentor, and my dearest friend. An amazing watercolor artist and writer, she has volumes of poetry from more than 40 years. I’m proud of her for developing Life’s Crazy Dance … she is adding poems a bit at a time. I love you, Mom.
- Jamie Ridler, creator of JamieRidlerStudios ~ She creates, inspires, teaches … and always makes me smile, like a little fairy on my shoulder. Sometimes when I don’t know where to touch down next, Jamie slips a stepping stone right under my foot.
- Susan Loughrin, creator of Inner Creative Voice ~ Susan is beautiful simplicity. Her heart is authentic and kind, and I am honored to call her my friend.
- Diana Baur, creator of A Certain Simplicity ~ I only discovered Diana’s writing this week … it’s too lovely to keep to myself. Diana is a writer and an artist, who runs a B&B in the beautiful Italian countryside.
I’ve so enjoyed writing this post for you, and picking beautiful bloggers to pass along.
Take a few moments and give yourself a little treat … visit their sites and give them a kind word of encouragement. I’m certain you’ll find some beauty along the way.
Thank you so much for stopping in today. I’m so very glad you’re here ~
Take good care,
Jane, thank you so very much for this kindness. You have really touched me. To be considered among such talent, well, it does my heart good.
Mille Grazie. And warmest heartfelt greetings from my hill in Italy.
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You are so welcome, Diana.
I’m happy to have found ACertainSimplicity. It’s beautiful, and just warms my heart when I read it. It’s my pleasure to share your gift of writing, and your experiences in beautiful Italy with a few more folks.
Take special care,
Jane
Jane Rochelle recently posted..Are Your Words Building Arches or Walls
Jane, I loved reading the seven things your readers don’t know about you – especially the burning the bread and counting the stars.
Thank you for awarding me with this lovely award. I’m thrilled to learn about theses other wonderful bloggers and visit their sites.
I hope today greats you treasures and adventures!
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Aileen, you’re very welcome … I’m happy to have the opportunity to share your writing, and your kind heart with a few new people.
I didn’t get to count the stars tonight, as I’m delivering some artwork to a customer in Durham, but will certainly enjoy them a little later on this beautifully moonlight night! The moon has given an incredibly lovely gift this week!
I look forward to seeing which beautiful bloggers you’ll share!
Take special care,
Jane
Jane Rochelle recently posted..Are Your Words Building Arches or Walls
Beautiful, Jane! Simply and profoundly beautiful. Thank you for your lovely words. I’m so happy we share in this blogging journey, and this life journey.
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Hi Katie,
I’m happy that you like the post! What a fun award … and it keeps on giving. I can’t wait to visit the new beautiful bloggers in the coming days!
Take special care,
Jane
Jane Rochelle recently posted..Are Your Words Building Arches or Walls
Well, lucky me, to have a daughter who believes in herself and loves to write and chooses (guess who) Mom as a beautiful blogger!
Thank you, Jane, for the plug! Your own writing grows more insightful and meaningful in your willingness to become more vulnerable by putting your thoughts into black and white print.
Writing is, next to God, the best psychiatrist I’ve come up with in my seventy-four years of existence. My blog is not the typical, although I keep thinking I will make it more so, with interaction possibilities.
So sweet of you to think of me and share the “Award” with me. Love you. Mom
Hi Mom!
I’m happy to give this award to you! Thank you for the years of encouragement, and patience. I’ve watched your creativity my whole life. I’m sure I haven’t always understood, but at many levels, have internalized your many beautiful gifts and characteristics.
Maybe that’s why I chose Lena’s poem for your link. We both have so much to share with the world in THIS lifetime. So…let’s!
I haven’t always believed in myself enough to ‘be a writer’, but with the help of these Beautiful Bloggers (and more) I’m learning to believe more and more, every day.
Love you!
Take special care,
Jane
Jane Rochelle recently posted..Are Your Words Building Arches or Walls
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