Ramblings of a retiree in France
I was recently, very kindly nominated by Flavia who, like me, started her blog to keep in touch with family and friends. Flavia is an Italian polyglot (she’s currently learning her sixth language – Greek). This obviously gives her a greater insight into the places she visits and which she kindly shares with us. Do drop by her blog and give her a follow – you won’t regret it!
1. Write a post displaying your award.
2. Thank the blogger who nominated you and provide a link to her/his blog.
3. Give a brief story of how your blog started.
4. Give two pieces of advice for new bloggers.
5. Nominate 10-15 bloggers who you believe deserve recognition.
6. Tell the nominees they’ve been nominated.
As this is my fourth Blogger Recognition Award I have already explained how my blog started. Maybe, this time I should cover how it restarted. It wasn’t that I ran out of steam, or even ideas, but a crowd I’d met on social media suggested we set up a blog which we called VeloVoices – many voices, one passion – pro cycling for fans, by fans. From 2012 onwards I was frantically writing plenty about cyclists and cycling which left me very little time for my own blog. Consequently output dwindled. It wasn’t really until 2015 that I began to apply myself again to posting on a View from the Back and activily started engaging with other bloggers. I’ve now returned to daily postings, a mixture of trips, travel, awards, photos, recipes plus whatever else takes my fancy.
I’ve also dished out plenty of advice on my previous award posts and I’m scrabblng to find something pithy and worthwhile to say now.
However I firmly believe you should enjoy blogging, it shouldn’t become a chore. Write about what you know, what you’re interested in, what you love.
I love this quote from Louboutin, probably because I adore his fantastic red-soled shoes – veritable shoe porn!
Make sure there’s an “About” page on your blog which tells other bloggers a bit about you and your blog, giving it an identity.
Now as you know, I am loathe to nominate other blogs. Instead I prefer to invite you to join in and share the award, particularly those of you who’ve perhaps not been blogging for very long.
Have a great week-end!
Congratulations! Very best of luck! π
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Thank you π
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Blogging can become pretty exhausting and stressful but you’re so right, it should be enjoyable, not a chore. Congratulations on the fourth nomination! π Hope you’re having a restful weekend lovely xx
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Congratulations on the nomination! π
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Thank you π
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You’re welcome! π·
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Many congratulations!!
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Thanks
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Congrats Sheree.
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Thanks Sadje
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Youβre welcome π
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Congratulations!
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Congratulations Sheree!!
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Reblogged this on Jesus Is The Son Of God.
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Congratulations, dear ! Great advice the one for the “About” page. I, also, have a question for you, Sheree. It is more than obvious that you’re a wonderful blogger. Undoubtedly and without any question. Can you explain all this Love you get ? …haha… Can you ?
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No real idea other than people are drawn to those who smile and are happy.
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Wonderful answer, Sheree !
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Congratulations
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Thanks Susie
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Your welcome.
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Congratulations Sheree ! π You and your blog deserve lot many awards. Keep going. Good luck.
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Thatβs most kind of you!
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ππ
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It is great.
Best wishes
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Congratulations ! My best wishes π·π€
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Congratulations once more
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Thanks Derrick
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Wowwww! This is a great one right here.
Congratulations to you Sheree.
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Thank you Jeofrey
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You are very welcome Sheree
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You are very welcome
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You and your blog deserve awards, so I wish you five o’clock. Let them multiply and enjoy the nominees.
But you surprised me with these revelations about cycling, I admire your passions.
greetings
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Thanks for your kind words
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Congratulations on the well deserved award!
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Thank you π
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You’re welcome!
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Congratulations once again Sheree!! You definitely deserve to be recognized with an award, your blog is fantastic!
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Thatβs so kind of you Steve!
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Congratulations!!!
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congratulations – nice blog

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Thank you π
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Congratulations Sheree on your award. Keeping in touch with family is one good reason for a blog. Keep it going.
Teresa
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Thanks Teresa
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Congratulations. Your blog is really fantastic,
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Vivek thatβs most kind of you!
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Congratulations!
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Thank you π
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I don’t think it matters if you leave your blog for a while then come back again – if I read someone’s been away for a year and they have something interesting to say I just think it’s good to see them back again.
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I agree!
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What a lovely idea! Congratulations x
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Congrats on the award. You have a beautiful smile.
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Thanks!
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Hi, you can never have enough awards! I have nominated you for the Mystery Blogger Award: https://debbyseo.wordpress.com/2020/03/21/mystery-blogger-award/ . I hope you will accept my nomination and have fun answering the questions. Warm Regards, Debby Winter
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Thank you Debby of course I accept.
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Thanks Sheree it’s an honor to have you on board π
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Hi Sheree thanks it’s an honour to have you on board!
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Congrats
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Welcome
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