"Out of the loop" is a great way to describe my adventures of the past few days.
Computer troubles put me to swiping computer time from friends and family. 
And let me tell you, they are angels for sharing.
Thanks again, y'all!
I know how hard it would be to let someone have my computer, and I tried to keep that in mind as I hurried up and checked and read and responded to messages and other things that just had to be attended to.
Back on my own home turf, I am as happy as can be.
One of my first emails today was from lensmaster LeanneChesser. I had been waiting on a response from her as to whether or not she would take over as Thursday Author here at the blog. Well, she said YES! So, I am more than pleased, and oh, so proud, to welcome her to the team.
Among many other things, Leanne teaches children with special needs, and she's a mother and a brand new grandmother. She's passionate about personal growth, and that's evident in the work she does online.
She'll start writing her Thursday reviews here next week, and I am so much looking forward to them.
Welcome again, Leanne!
For more of Leanne's work, please visit these sites:
Feed The Homeless: http://www.squidoo.com/feed-the-homeless
Meaningful Quotes: http://www.squidoo.com/meaningfulquotes
Random Acts Of Kindness Day: http://www.squidoo.com/randomactsofkindnessday
We also have a new food lenses reviewer. Correen (clouda9) will be treating us twice monthly to the food lenses she comes across at Squidoo. If you've read any of her work, you know that, indeed, her reviews will be a treat.
Welcome again, Correen!
For more of Correen's work, please visit these sites:
Member site: http://www.foodloversweb.com
Website: http://www.foodloverswebsite.com
Blog: http://mygrandmasrecipes.crabbysbeach.com/blogs
Leanne and Correen, thank you again for joining the team!
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Welcome to both of you, I know you'll both do great! :)
Wonderful additions to an already great team of writers. Here's my welcome to both Leanne and Correen :)
Wonderfully warm invite. Thanks…now off to write, write, write ;)
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Looking forward to it, Correen!
Mimi, how the heck do you do it? Again, two of the most gifted and awe inspiring writers that can be found under the blue tarp we call sky.
My how this blog has really blossomed from its well grounded roots. Kudos to you Sis, for your fortitude and graceful determination over the last few weeks.
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Thank you, Alex. :) It's definitely taken some fortitude! And Leanne and Correen are two of my favorite Squid writers, so I am pleased to no end that they are contributing to the team efforts here. :)