One year ago today I made my first post on this blog. At the time I wasn't really sure why I wanted to do this, but the Rogue KAL had something to do with it. I had been reading knitting blogs for a couple of months. Wendy's was the first which I must have found through Knitty or Knitter’s Review. From there I found many more 'Knit Blogs'...I had no idea there was a world of bloggers, let alone Knit Bloggers out there until January 2004. Wendy she was knitting Abalone when I first started reading blogs. Having just knit my first Fair Isle I watched her every day in awe...she knit so fast!
Teresa C was my first commenter and she helped this totally novice non-geek learn how to add buttons and such to my side bars. Annie was the first blogger to link to me (I didn't realize what a thrill that would be). Many of the people who commented in the beginning have become 'friends' and have made this experience so much more than I thought it would be. When Missa made my banner and my very own button it felt more like I was the 'real deal'.
To be a part of this community of bloggers is most likely why I wanted to start a blog in the first place, it just may not have been as apparent in the beginning. It is easy to make friends all over the world, as well as with people in all walks of life. We are a very diverse and interesting group here in Blogland. Maybe here we can be who we want to be more easily in the virtual world than in our real world. Is that true? Blogland is a very tightly knit group and you can always find fun, entertainment and enjoyment, as well as love and support.
Blogging did bring more 'real' friends into my life, like when I met Susan (she wouldn't come to Stitch 'N Bitch until she 'knew' we were cool) and together we lead many of the other Utah Grrls into blogging. There is no way to replace the real hugs, loving support and caring friends that you can reach out and touch in the flesh.
Finding a 'voice' and things that were interesting to share was a bit of a challenge in the beginning. It was the response to the landscape that I love so dearly which helped in finding a shared balance between knitting and life. Plus, it has always been about the process and the reason(s) we knit (even though you may get sick of hearing it.)
Here are a few of my favorite posts from the last year. Enjoy them anew or as a revisit.
Utah Arts Festival June 2004
Taking "The Knitting" on vacation July 2004
Lara Photo Shoot
Sundance Trip October 2004
Just for Giggles Christmas 2004
Why We Knit January 2004 (comments are a must read)
Well that ought to keep you busy. It has been fun and I just might stick around awhile longer. You are all too wonderful to leave and I am enjoying this adventure.
Happy Blog-o-versary to me!
happy, happy, Margene!!! Soooo glad you're here.
Posted by: caroline | March 01, 2005 at 04:47 AM
never sick of hearing it (consider it a nice gentle reminder). always glad to read you. look forward to every post. happy blog-o-versary. so happy to have "met" you. take care and thanks! you make it better for everyone.
Posted by: froggy | March 01, 2005 at 04:56 AM
I echo the above! Happy Blogiversary Margene! I am so glad you are here.
Posted by: Kathleen | March 01, 2005 at 04:58 AM
HAPPY Blogiversary!! Only a year? Really? I feel like I've been doing it for a year, and its only a few months... is that a bad sign? ;-)
Seriously, you're always an inspiration. Keep it coming.
Posted by: Cassie | March 01, 2005 at 05:02 AM
You'd better stick around a while longer!! What would we all do without our Zen-fix!?? ;-)
Posted by: Jan | March 01, 2005 at 05:11 AM
Happy anniversary, Margene! I love the walk down memory lane... since I recently started reading you, I was so happy to see all of these older posts. Your Lara is beautiful!
Here's to many more years! :)
Posted by: Lolly | March 01, 2005 at 05:16 AM
Happy Blog-i-versary! I'm happy to have you in the knit blog-iverse!
Posted by: Wendy | March 01, 2005 at 05:17 AM
Happy blogg-o-versary!!! Glad to have you in the blogging world, you are definitely one of my daily must reads.
Posted by: Amy Boogie | March 01, 2005 at 05:22 AM
Happy one year birthday of your lovely blog! What a joy to find and read Zeneedle!
Posted by: Rossana | March 01, 2005 at 05:32 AM
Happy Blogiversary! And just think of all those you've inspired to join Blogland too - me for one but you know there's lots more out there. I hope to hear your unique voice in Blogland for many posts to come.
Posted by: Beth | March 01, 2005 at 05:42 AM
Happy, happy!
It's been a great year!
Posted by: Christy | March 01, 2005 at 05:45 AM
Happy Bloggy Birthday, Margene! So glad you're here every day. Really, I am!
Jacq
Posted by: Jackie | March 01, 2005 at 05:53 AM
Happy blog-iversary. I always look forward to reading your blog!!
Posted by: tacha | March 01, 2005 at 06:04 AM
Happy Day, Margene! I love that you have a blog,I love reading you every day,and I well remember the excitement of seeing your first comment on my blog! It is a wonderful world where we can meet "techno-friends" that you just know you'd love in person, too!
Posted by: Lynne | March 01, 2005 at 06:05 AM
Congratulations!
Posted by: June | March 01, 2005 at 06:15 AM
Thanks for those reminders and a very Happy Blogday to you.
Posted by: Tracy | March 01, 2005 at 06:17 AM
Wow! Has it been just a year? What a year it has been. I've learned so much from reading your blog, and I think I've become better for it.
Of course, you know that I love the lovely scenery photos too.
Happy Blogiversary!
Posted by: Vera | March 01, 2005 at 06:18 AM
Happy Blogiversary, Margene! Oh my goodness, we'll never, EVER, tire of hearing about The Process. It has come to mean so much in blogland! It's a mantra for many. It's you!! ((hug)) Thank you.
Posted by: Vicki | March 01, 2005 at 06:18 AM
Happy blog-birthday!
Posted by: Colleen | March 01, 2005 at 06:57 AM
Happy, happy blog-day, Margene! You know what? I may have missed mine! I'll have to go check. Geesh, what a schlump I am!
Posted by: Norma | March 01, 2005 at 07:00 AM
Congratulations on a wonderful year, Margene. I truly enjoy reading your thoughts on knitting and life. You help bring things into perspective for me. Thanks for being so Zen. ;)
Posted by: Angela | March 01, 2005 at 07:17 AM
Happy Blogiversary! Can't believe it's only been a year. You're the sage of knitblog land, and I find it hard to believe you were ever not around.
Thanks for bringing a little slice of Utah into my mornings!
Posted by: Ann | March 01, 2005 at 07:20 AM
With a raised needle salute - here's to many more!
Posted by: Bliss | March 01, 2005 at 07:36 AM
Happy Anniversary!!!!!!!! I have always enjoyed your calm way of writing and of course the pictures of Utah!
Posted by: Kim | March 01, 2005 at 07:45 AM
Happy happy happy blog bifday to ewe!
Time flies when your having fun!
Posted by: Wendy | March 01, 2005 at 07:45 AM