It’s now fifteen years since I started this blog. Over that time I’ve written 4,197 posts. That’s an average of three posts every four days, which seems remarkable to me. On the blog’s third birthday I noted that I’d posted four days out of five, so I’ve kept it up pretty well. THANK YOU to all those who keep reading.
My mihi, written in June 2006 has always been the most popular of my posts. Last year when we were in lockdown and it was hard to find new things to write about I started to publish pieces of memoir. There have now been forty of these memoir posts and they’ve been well received.
Blogs seem to be less fashionable these days. So many people have moved on to Instagram or TikTok, but I’m happy to stick with a format that suits me.
I’m always grateful to my regular readers, especially those who leave comments. I hope to be writing and posting for at least another fifteen years.
I never fifteen years ago
imagined how my blog would grow
Ruth's Reflections 
Kia ora Ruth.
Awesome- well done. Sharing your reflections connects with so many of us. Sharing your life is fascinating as it is a rich record from a feminist woman. I always look forward to what you write- and click on it even if I should be writing myself!
My frustration is when I write something back and then lose it when I try to log on!
Couplets ending every post-
Such use of words delights me most.
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Thank you, Horomaka.
I’m always pleased each time I see
that you’ve made a reply to me
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Happy Birthday! 15 years is one heck of a commitment. Personally, I love reading your blogs and as I’m a stranger to Tic-Tok and Instragram (and happy to stay so) I hope you continue with the blog format. I very much enjoyed your memoir posts as well as we are of a similar age so they brought back lots of memories!
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Thanks, Joanne. I enjoy getting your comments.
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Well done Ruth….you certainly have staying power !
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Thank you, Garry. I enjoy the opportunity for creative expression.
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Congratulations! I learn a lot about our city from your posts.
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Thanks, Anne. I hope to see you Sunday (as well as Friday). XXX
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