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Friday, January 18, 2013

There are few things that are more disappointing than....being left out....

This is gonna be great fun. Hi, my friends and loved ones call me Oma Linda and I don't much care what others call me. But unfortunately, I can't play because my blog wasn't included in the list.....even though I got an email that indicated that it would be. Don't ya hate that when it happens??????? But I will leave the post up because 3 of you found me somehow anyway and that's good enough.

I get to introduce myself all over again for any new readers who may be coming to Ye Olde Crones Gazette from the Grow your Blog party.

And for my loyal readers, who I am so very grateful to for being here with me on this blog and Olde Baggs n Stuft Shirts, we'll just pretend that I am answering questions for a blog award. And in fact it is like an award. I would love for more folks to be able to join us as we enjoy each others company, friendship, and love. There's lots of love here and for that....I will be eternally grateful.

I am (or will be in the spring) a 64 year old mother of a beautiful daughter Michelle Leigh (Shelley), grandmother to the object of my obsession grands, GK my soulmate, root beer colored eyed compatriot in crime (I am the Omalator and she is my side kick Annoying Girl) and RyLeigh my special boy who is the family philosopher with his "inside, outside, upside down Aspergian thinking". I have been married since before there was hair to Sweet Man and we knew even knew each other as children. So it has been for bloody ever my dears.

I taught children and youth for 20+ years....it was the + that gave me my grey hair. Love to dabble in too many kinds of art and am constantly destashing because of my short attention span. Am a solitary practitioner of herb, candle and imagery magic. And now am totally addicted to blogging, laughing, collecting, computering and friendships. Here's something you may not know....I have 5 blogs....just like potato chips, you can't just have one.

I write fantasy, here's a link to the beginning of a series of gypsy tales, I love being a part of other's blog parties, I host my own blog party to Celebrate Oz (if you are interested in joining us on March 15th, here's the sign up and information link). I love to go junking with my daughter, adore donkeys, turtles, reading, sewing, and I love to cook.....thus the extra bit of me to love.

Currently I am obsessed with felting the wool from used clothing.....coats, jackets, skirts, and my faves......sweaters. I am in process of perfecting (yeah well close enough) a pattern for some lovely donkeys to put into my etsy shop.

I began this journey on blogging as a way to connect with other like minded folks.....instead I find that I have such a wonderfully eclectic covey of friends that sometimes the only thing we have in common is the love of each other and my horizons have been stretched. It has been so exciting to share snail mail, presents, thoughts, sympathies, victory celebrations, hopes and wishes with those that I now call friend. I have learned so many valuable lessons. I've met a few "lovelies" in person. Spoken to some on the phone (I love that connection) and shared life with all it's highs, lows and in betweens.

Leave me a comment, I'll enter you in the giveaway of either the moonshine wand or the sunflower glow wand. Go and leave a comment on Olde Baggs n Stuft Shirts and you will have another chance to win. Just like all the other blogs, I'll select and announce the winners on February 1st.

It's been fun having you visit and I hope to hear from you again.....or you can just lurk and that's cool too.

Smooches and Squoozes, Oma Linda

12 comments:

  1. It was fun dropping by....but I love you already! Have a great weekend! Peace, Mary Helen Fernandez Stewart

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  2. Great blog, and now I have to go and buy a windchime.

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  3. Aww, and we love you and your all your luggage :oD

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  4. Wow, what a beautiful blog! Thank you for introducing yourself for me as a newbie here. Looking forward to taste the other "chips"! For now, I'm partying on,excuse myself for my bad english and be thankful for that Vicki had this beautiful Grow your Blog idea

    Warmest regards from Germany..
    Ines / E. Blumenstengel

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  5. I knew when I saw your profile pic I was going to like you... then I read your words and the deal was sealed. You make me smile, Oma Linda. Maybe you know "Oma" is German for Grandma. You have a gift for lifting others... so nice to "meet" you!

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  6. You have a lovely blog and I'm a new follower! Both wand look like 'magic wands'. Have fun at the 'Grow Your Blog' party!

    Evalina, This and that...

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  7. Linda,
    So sorry to hear your blog didn't get listed in the roll. Indeed, I do hate it when those sorts of things happen. It is funny how the bloggy world works, we all end up finding each other after awhile.
    It is good to have you stop by my blog, it is always great when you do.
    Carry on my friend.
    Hugs
    Michele

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  8. What a fabulous post, Miss Oma Linda. Of course I have loved you for a very long time already but after reading this beautifully whimsical and heart warming post, I think I love you (and your precious family) even more. You have such a way of lighting my life and warming my soul. May you be granted the gift of new friends and the strengthening of bonds with old. Mina

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  9. Hey Sis, sorry to be so late getting to the party. I was hoping to see more people here but the ones who did find their way are great company. I see a few new faces and some dear old friends. So, what now? Are we having jello shots or Long Island Ice Tea at this shindig?? S&S

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  10. Oma Linda, I thought I posted a comment on this post?? I guess it didn't go through? I am sorry you were left out!!! I love reading about you and your life! Big Hugs ;o)

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  11. Hello Oma Omy Linda :) DONKEY SWEATERS??? OK I'm intrigued, gotta check out those beauties when they are birthed! Great post you awesome woman & feel the same way about connecting with like-minded people, although my attention span seems even worse than most (I have about 8 blog post DRAFTS at the moment LOL)!!! How do you maintain 5!! Cudos my girl :)

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  12. Hello Oma Omy Linda :) DONKEY SWEATERS??? OK I'm intrigued, gotta check out those beauties when they are birthed! Great post you awesome woman & feel the same way about connecting with like-minded people, although my attention span seems even worse than most (I have about 8 blog post DRAFTS at the moment LOL)!!! How do you maintain 5!! Cudos my girl :)

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