82 + 1...

... the number of blogs I have written in the last year, including today's. Today marks my first anniversary as "the reluctant blogger." I find that incredible. As I never considered myself a writer in any way — merely an observer of life, armed with a camera.

My desk in the bunkie in Tucson, where it all started.

I can't believe a year has already past, since I sat around Kate McKinnon's large dining room table in her Atomic Ranch in Tucson Arizona. I was armed with a borrowed PC, rather proudly stated that I wasn't into blogging, but loved being in Tucson for the big gem show, antiquing and exploring the beautiful deserts around us, and being with like minded individuals.

Some places I visited in Tucson + beads I bought.

Who knew I would embrace this thing called blogging. I've had fun with it. Andrew challenged me with it. And I will continue to do it. I get to share my thoughts about current events, jewellery design, my travels, the weather, friends, outings and all the things that fill my life.

Thank you to those loyal followers. I always enjoy when I get your feedback. It's always good to find out that someone is out there, and reading my blog.

While I may not be in Tucson on this anniversary, I am thinking about the Clinton's who started me on this journey, as they flew down today, and Kate and Andrew who will be at the gem shows and pine for when I can return to Tucson.