Anyone who has ever heard or read Garrison Keillor knows that those whose lives have crossed paths with the Lutheran church are forever afflicted with the bond of modesty. One cannot speak freely of good fortune, achievements, or successes without being branded a showoff, a big talker, a BRAGGER, and as a result, the high points in one's life are often downplayed or possibly never even mentioned.
Although it has been more than twenty years since I attended St. John's with any sort of regularity, the restraints of constraint remain tightly bound. Which has at times created a struggle for me with the blog, because is not blogging one of today's most overt forms of narcissism?
During the last four and a half years, I have received hundreds of e-mails from readers that I have never met from countries all over the world. I pathetically have probably answered about five. The main reason for this has been a lack of time (sad but true), but I also believe that there is a part of me that finds it difficult to believe that anyone but my parents and a few friends finds this blog remotely interesting. Blame St. John. But do know that if you have sent me an e-mail over the years, I have indeed read it, and most likely it made me smile as you all are very kind readers. :-)
Recently the blog has been noted by two readers in such a generous way that I feel I must at the very least thank them here. One is this best women's blogs of 2008 list (mylifeinspain appears on page 2), and the second is She Takes on the World, a great blog that yesterday bestowed upon mylifeinspain the Lemonade Award, which is for sites that "...show great attitude, or attitude in general. When Life gives you lemons, make lemonade...." Sincerest thank-yous to Fabletoo and Natalie for letting me know someone (besides Mom and Dad) is reading. :-D
And now I've got an award to prove it. But shhh, don't tell toooooo many people because, well, we wouldn't want anyone to think we were anything but unassuming and humble, ok? Thanks!
Have a great weekend, everyone!
hasta pronto,
mylifeinspain
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1 year ago: Busted
CONGRATULATIONS: I look forward to reading your Blog each day. I am very happy to see that your Blog postings are appreciated throughout the globe. Your lentil soup looks very yummy. D A D
Posted by: Ron Delp | 02 February 2009 at 03:17 PM
Thanks, Dad.
Posted by: mylifeinspain | 02 February 2009 at 07:44 PM