I started my blog in April 2008. In those early days I was learning how to use our computer, use my little point and shoot camera and then combine those two items to create a post every now and then. It was a struggle. . .I would spend hours just trying to complete what now seems like a simple task (as long a Typepad is working!! :)
It was during those first few weeks of entering the "World of Blog" that I discovered Beverly's blog HOW SWEET THE SOUND. She started her weekly PINK SATURDAY event in May of that year and I joined the party with my first post on June 27, 2008.
Never in my wildest dreams did I imagine that I would be able to attend her party every single Saturday since that first time. . .but I have!! Pink was never a favorite color in my life prior to joining the Pink Saturday Crew, but since then, I've found that PINK is a huge part of my life. I look for it everywhere. . .and have been amazed that it IS everywhere.
Besides our family pets, Pink Saturday topics have included my friends and family, special occasions in my life, antiquing outings, my running journey, pink cupcakes, just to name a few. . .I guess basically I can PINK UP most things! :)
There have been a few posts that stick in my mind, but the one I cherish the most is that very first one. I can clearly recall how I enlisted the help of my husband and daughter so we could get pictures of our dog and two cats sporting their pink bows. The furbabies weren't too keen on the experience, especially my black kitty Frankie. :)
PINK SATURDAY has become such an important part of my life. . .and I owe it all to Beverly. Without her persistence at making it an important part of her life, too, our weekly gathering would not have happened or have continued to happen every single week over the last six years!! Now that is quite an accomplishment!!
THANK YOU, BEVERLY, for all you do to for us!!
NOW, blow out the candle, eat the ice cream cone and enjoy your 6th PINK SATURDAY BIRTHDAY!!
If you visit Beverly's blog, HOW SWEET THE SOUND, you will find a huge party of other bloggers just waiting to share their birthday posts with you, too!!
Happy Pink Saturday!!!
DANA
Thank you, Dana and TSR. You are the best pinkies ever.♥ Happy Pink Saturdays forever.
(The ice cream is delish!)
Posted by: Beverly | May 23, 2014 at 08:07 AM
A very nice tribute honoring Beverly and Pink Saturday. A have certainly enjoyed being a small part each Saturday. Best of all getting to know Beverly. Well done!
Posted by: LaVoice | May 23, 2014 at 12:35 PM
Dearest Dana, What a ride this Pink Saturday adventure has been. I don't always post from Riverside Studios , but I have loved every one of your posts I have read. We have developed a lovely long distance friendship because of our posts and because of our Middle Sister, Nancy...You are our YaYa of the heart.
Posted by: LaVerne | May 23, 2014 at 02:53 PM
What a heartwarming tribute to Pink Saturday and to the lovely Beverly. She certainly deserves two scoops. :) Loved reading this.
Happy pinks!
xoxo
Posted by: Marcia | May 23, 2014 at 04:00 PM
LOL, Dana - looks like Stone Rabbit met Pic Monkey at the party with that hat on his head! Congrats on your Perfect Attendance Award. I've been coming to the party for some three years - and have been so blessed in meeting you - our Circle Journal group . . . you just don't know how that has released me into a new season of creativity! Taking joy as we celebrate with our Bev!
Blessings - Kathy
Posted by: Kathryn Ross | May 23, 2014 at 05:33 PM
Hello Dana, Your story of how you started blogging and joining PS was a great read. I was always excited to visit your PS posts. I remember the 'flamingo one with Bonnie' and where we were. We were on out trip out West and in a motel. I was laughing so hard I almost rolled off the bed. HA! Bill thought I had lost it. He laughed too. Your PS posts are always fun and interesting.
I am very excited to have some time with you and Bonnie on May 31st. It will be wonderful and fun. Thank you for including me.
Until then take care and I am looking forward to seeing you soon.
Love, Jeanne
Posted by: jeanne, backyard neighbor | May 23, 2014 at 07:28 PM
Happy PS! What a nice commitment to post every week!
Posted by: Patty | May 24, 2014 at 02:50 PM
Happy Pink Saturday!
Posted by: William Charlebois | May 25, 2014 at 05:44 PM
Happy Pink Saturday and thank you for sharing.
Posted by: Anne | May 26, 2014 at 08:08 PM
Here's to the funniest lady on Pink Saturday and a dear friend too. Happy Pink Saturday anniversary. I know what you mean about blogging. Since I have a website and a brick and mortar place too, my blogging has fallen way off. I refused to do facebook for a long time but I finally caved and you are right. It is faster and easier. I would spend hours on a blog post. But I still continue to blog, just not as often. xoxo P.S. Did I tell you my almost 9 year old grand-daughter ran her first 5K with her Dad last weekend. He is a big time runner and she did great...ran it the whole way. And he had hearts painted all over his face because Dads with daughters got painted faces....lol. He is such a good sport.
Posted by: lynnatthevintagenest | May 27, 2014 at 12:45 PM