It is so weird to check your stats and see that in the last week you've had 1046 visitors to your blog with but seven comments. It makes you wonder if Typepad is just trying to make you feel good. ;)
I'd love to hear from you if you have a moment. It is great to see who is visiting.
I rarely comment on any blogs but have read yours for at least a year or more. I live in the Chicago burbs and find your perspective refreshing!
Posted by: Chris | May 10, 2011 at 10:54 AM
I check in frequently to see if you've posted something new (but certainly I can't be responsible for all 1000 :) )
So glad you made it back to California and I'm looking forward to hearing about your backyard garden this summer!
Kate
Posted by: Kate | May 10, 2011 at 12:59 PM
Thank you Chris and Kate. :) It's just nice to know who's out there!
Posted by: me | May 10, 2011 at 06:26 PM
I have been reading your blog for a couple of years now, have never commented, enjoy your stories and cannot be responsible for 1000 either! Thanks for sharing and keep them coming. Jennifer
Posted by: Jennifer | May 10, 2011 at 07:32 PM
You know I read your words and relish every one. When I see you've added another inspiring post, it makes my day, Marianne! I'm so glad you're back.
Hugs,
Vickie
P.S. I can't imagine having that many visitors on my blog!
Posted by: Vickie | May 10, 2011 at 08:25 PM
I caught up on your life and read your blogs from way back..I thought maybe you thought I was stalking you but it breaks up my day at work and its like reading a good story! I now know what you've been up to since senior prom..but I don't ever comment either, but enjoy your writing..Toni :)
Posted by: toni | May 11, 2011 at 10:26 PM
I'm visiting! I don't often comment, but yours is one of the blogs I check in at fairly often. I do wonder about visitors myself. I don't get as many as you and most of my visitors are friends or family who call me if they see something interesting on the blog. Still, you'd think visitors might comment once in a while...
Posted by: ellen | May 12, 2011 at 07:25 AM
And another regular reader who hasn't commented before - I live in south west Turkey and really enjoy your blog. I found you from Time Goes By which I suspect is where many other regular readers also came from.
Posted by: Pat Temiz | May 13, 2011 at 08:05 AM
Hi Marianne! I'm also a regular reader and I don't think I've ever commented. Please forgive my lurking. I met your Brooke at a BFW retreat in New Mexico and have been following your blog and hers ever since. I have learned a lot from you and appreciate your insights.
Heather
Posted by: Heather Duncan | May 13, 2011 at 11:24 AM
Hi,
I check in every long patch of time to catch a refresh of your outlook and see what adventures you and your fam may be to. Am always pleased to see family, life, and young people celebrated. Best wishes for the new position! I miss crossing paths in CA. Distance is made smaller by the net.
Posted by: DonnaMY | May 14, 2011 at 04:44 AM