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Four Years of Blogging

Posted on October 19, 2017 by robert okaji

How could this be? I’ve been blogging for four years. I had absolutely no idea what I was doing when I began, but somehow have managed to keep at it. I’m grateful for your visits, likes and comments, but most of all, I’m appreciative for the friendships that have grown out of this odd form of communication. Thank you!

99 thoughts on “Four Years of Blogging”

Will Pennington on October 18, 2017 at 3:40 pm said:

Your poetry has touched me and helped me look at the world in different ways. Most of all It’s challenged me. Let me thank you.

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- robert okaji on October 18, 2017 at 5:22 pm said:
  
  Your comment means a lot to me, Will. Thank you.
  
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Zovi on October 18, 2017 at 3:48 pm said:

You write so well. Keep up the good work!!

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- robert okaji on October 18, 2017 at 5:22 pm said:
  
  Thank you very much. I’ll try!
  
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V.J. Knutson on October 18, 2017 at 3:52 pm said:

Your presence has certainly inspired me – keep blogging!

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- robert okaji on October 18, 2017 at 5:23 pm said:
  
  Thank you, V.J. I will if you will!
  
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clburdett on October 18, 2017 at 4:02 pm said:

Happy 4Years 😀 thank you for your works!

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- robert okaji on October 18, 2017 at 5:24 pm said:
  
  Your readership is much appreciated, CL. Thank you.
  
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leesha0304 on October 18, 2017 at 4:02 pm said:

Congratulations! 🙂

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- robert okaji on October 18, 2017 at 5:25 pm said:
  
  Thank you.
  
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alohapromisesforever on October 18, 2017 at 4:19 pm said:

Congratulations on the four years!! It’s hard to imagine what that might look like for Ally and I. Hopefully, she will have blogged her second post by then. 😉

As so many have said, your presence is a definite and definitive plus. I look forward to reading your posts all of the time. Mahalo for being here and your contributions to the blogosphere!

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- robert okaji on October 18, 2017 at 5:32 pm said:
  
  This blog has taken on a life of its own!
  
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- robert okaji on October 18, 2017 at 5:33 pm said:
  
  Thanks very much for reading my posts!
  
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  - alohapromisesforever on October 18, 2017 at 5:58 pm said:
    
    It’s our pleasure to do so. I love how you meld words into thoughts so worthy of thinking and the way you tease your words into something powerfully worth saying.
    
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10000hoursleft on October 18, 2017 at 4:23 pm said:

Happy blog birthday Bob! So glad to have connected with you on here. I’ve laughed, been moved and learnt a lot too.

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- robert okaji on October 18, 2017 at 5:34 pm said:
  
  Thanks, Mek! The feeling is mutual!
  
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  - 10000hoursleft on October 18, 2017 at 5:37 pm said:
    
    Thanks Bob 😊
    
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10000hoursleft on October 18, 2017 at 4:24 pm said:

P.s. I saw the image and thought ‘that Bob is something else’ thinking you were re-re-blogging my word count post 😂😂

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- robert okaji on October 18, 2017 at 5:35 pm said:
  
  I’d wondered where that image came from. Ha!
  
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  - 10000hoursleft on October 18, 2017 at 5:37 pm said:
    
    😊
    
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ebbtide on October 18, 2017 at 4:56 pm said:

Congrats on 4 years! I’m very happy to have to opportunity to read and follow your blog. Thank you for choosing to share your talent via this medium! 🙂

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- robert okaji on October 18, 2017 at 5:36 pm said:
  
  I’m grateful that you’ve followed and read this blog. Truly grateful.
  
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Carmel Bendon on October 18, 2017 at 5:07 pm said:

Congratulations. I really appreciate your blog. Here’s to your next 4 years (and more)!

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- robert okaji on October 18, 2017 at 5:36 pm said:
  
  Thanks very much, Carmel!
  
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philsblog01 on October 18, 2017 at 5:51 pm said:

I have been blogging about 4 years also! Love your poems, wish I had a bit more time to get to them all. Thanks!

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- robert okaji on November 8, 2017 at 9:26 am said:
  
  My apologies for the delayed reply. I don’t know how I missed your comment. I know the feeling Phil – there’s just not enough time to read everything!
  
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nananoyz on October 18, 2017 at 5:58 pm said:

Congrats on the blogaversary! I’m glad I found you.

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- robert okaji on October 18, 2017 at 7:05 pm said:
  
  And I’m so glad I found you, Leslie!
  
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Betty Hayes Albright on October 18, 2017 at 6:14 pm said:

Congratulations on four years, Robert! And thank you for your presence here. 🙂

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- robert okaji on October 18, 2017 at 7:06 pm said:
  
  I can’t believe it’s been four years, Betty. Amazing!
  
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  - Betty Hayes Albright on October 18, 2017 at 7:16 pm said:
    
    I remember when you were new here. Time does fly on WP!!
    
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    - robert okaji on October 18, 2017 at 7:43 pm said:
      
      Seems just like yesterday!
      
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The Past Due Book Review on October 18, 2017 at 6:20 pm said:

Congratulations on the anniversary!

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- robert okaji on October 18, 2017 at 7:07 pm said:
  
  Thanks very much!
  
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Lynne Burnett on October 18, 2017 at 7:22 pm said:

Will Pennington speaks for me too! Thank YOU, Bob! And I also appreciate your thoughtful and witty comments and replies – your engagement and presence are palpable.

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- robert okaji on October 18, 2017 at 7:45 pm said:
  
  Aw, Lynne, thank you! It’s been a great opportunity. Wouldn’t have missed it!
  
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  - Lynne Burnett on October 18, 2017 at 7:56 pm said:
    
    Well, I’m glad you’re “out there”, Bob! Do you know how many cups of coffee we’ve had together haha? I look forward to many more years of this kind of conversation.
    
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    - robert okaji on October 18, 2017 at 7:57 pm said:
      
      Ha! With many gallons to come. 😃
      
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Victo Dolore on October 18, 2017 at 7:32 pm said:

Happy blogiversary!!!!

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- robert okaji on October 18, 2017 at 7:46 pm said:
  
  Thanks, Doc. And here’s to more for both of us!
  
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E on October 18, 2017 at 7:44 pm said:

Clearly you arrived as a seasoned writer. I love your poetry and the work of writing friends you share. You’ve continually helped me raise the bar in my own process. Many thanks Robert.

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- robert okaji on October 18, 2017 at 7:48 pm said:
  
  Just trying to do my part in promoting poetry and good writing. 🙂 Thank you for all of your comments!
  
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sinisterdarksoul on October 18, 2017 at 9:12 pm said:

Congrats! 😀 That’s an impressive feat! =)

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- robert okaji on October 18, 2017 at 9:15 pm said:
  
  Thank you.
  
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charlotteash on October 18, 2017 at 11:03 pm said:

I’m shocked to hear you’ve only been blogging four years! You’re a natural. I’m so happy I found your blog and your poetry. You’re one of my favorite poets. Happy bloggerversary!

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- robert okaji on October 19, 2017 at 6:26 am said:
  
  Thanks, Charlotte! I don’t know how long I can keep this up, but it’s been fun and I’ve learned a lot. But the greatest reward has been interacting with people like you. 😀
  
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ダニエル・シュネー on October 18, 2017 at 11:17 pm said:

You are my favorite poet, so congratulations! This blog gets 7 Nien Nunbs out of 5.

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- robert okaji on October 19, 2017 at 6:28 am said:
  
  My life is complete.
  
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davisbrotherlylove on October 18, 2017 at 11:37 pm said:

Congratulations, Robert!

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- robert okaji on October 19, 2017 at 6:28 am said:
  
  Thank you!
  
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Barbara Huntington on October 19, 2017 at 12:12 am said:

I need your persistence and love your writing

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- robert okaji on October 19, 2017 at 6:30 am said:
  
  Thank you, Barbara. I’m nothing if not persistent, but this has truly been a labor of love.
  
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David Kanigan on October 19, 2017 at 1:14 am said:

Nice. Congratulations on four years.

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- robert okaji on October 19, 2017 at 6:38 am said:
  
  Thanks, David. Somehow it seems longer and shorter than four. 🙂
  
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somawrites on October 19, 2017 at 2:50 am said:

Congratulations Robert! I love your poems, glad to be back… Congratulations once more on your consistency and commitment to penning excellent poems for four good years!

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- robert okaji on October 19, 2017 at 6:39 am said:
  
  Thank you. Glad you’re back!
  
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deorahulsharma on October 19, 2017 at 3:37 am said:

Congratulation for completing four years here.Keep writing.

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- robert okaji on October 19, 2017 at 6:40 am said:
  
  Thank you. We’ll see what the next four bring.
  
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  - deorahulsharma on October 19, 2017 at 8:51 am said:
    
    Lots of love,happiness and yes lots of awesome posts,likes and comments.
    
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    - robert okaji on October 19, 2017 at 11:53 am said:
      
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linnetmoss on October 19, 2017 at 5:01 am said:

Four years of fabulous work!

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- robert okaji on October 19, 2017 at 6:43 am said:
  
  Thank you, Linnet!
  
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ivors20 on October 19, 2017 at 5:09 am said:

That’s a lot of bott’s of red, and thank you for “Writing To Me”

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- robert okaji on October 19, 2017 at 6:44 am said:
  
  It is indeed, Ivor. And it’s been fun.
  
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Davy D on October 19, 2017 at 5:26 am said:

Robert, congratulations. Your poetry always provides a source of enjoyment and inspiration, so a big thank you from across The Pond.

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- robert okaji on October 19, 2017 at 6:44 am said:
  
  Much appreciated, Davy. Thank you.
  
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wizardmode on October 19, 2017 at 6:52 am said:

You write so well. Keep up the good work!! 10 ++

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- robert okaji on October 19, 2017 at 7:17 am said:
  
  I will try. Thank you.
  
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Andrew McDowell on October 19, 2017 at 8:38 am said:

Happy Anniversary!

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- robert okaji on October 19, 2017 at 11:53 am said:
  
  Thank you, Andrew.
  
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  - Andrew McDowell on October 19, 2017 at 11:54 am said:
    
    You’re welcome.
    
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distantshipsmoke on October 19, 2017 at 2:11 pm said:

Kudos on your 4th!!

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- robert okaji on October 19, 2017 at 2:26 pm said:
  
  Thank you!
  
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emotionsoflife2016 on October 19, 2017 at 7:22 pm said:

Four years? Wow!

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- robert okaji on October 19, 2017 at 8:17 pm said:
  
  Hardly seems like it. 😀
  
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  - emotionsoflife2016 on October 20, 2017 at 12:56 pm said:
    
    lol I know what you mean.
    
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lisarey1990 on October 19, 2017 at 8:15 pm said:

Well done!

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- robert okaji on October 19, 2017 at 8:20 pm said:
  
  Thank you.
  
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  - lisarey1990 on October 19, 2017 at 8:20 pm said:
    
    You’re welcome.
    
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mypoems on October 19, 2017 at 9:47 pm said:

Congrats!!! Any tips for new bloggers like myself? 🙂

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- robert okaji on October 20, 2017 at 7:24 am said:
  
  Thank you. I’ve learned that the more I put into blogging – more engagement, sharing others’ writing, helping fellow bloggers – the greater the rewards have been. Also, don’t rush. Take time to learn what you’re comfortable doing.
  
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  - mypoems on October 20, 2017 at 7:43 am said:
    
    Thank you kindly! Much appreciated. I really like the sense of an online community here. I’ll have to work on the part about taking my time 😀 good point.
    
    All the best, and congratulations once again!
    
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    - robert okaji on October 20, 2017 at 9:24 am said:
      
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05freebird on October 20, 2017 at 3:09 am said:

congratulations

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- robert okaji on November 8, 2017 at 9:35 am said:
  
  Thank you. My apologies for the delayed reply. I don’t know how I missed your comment.
  
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Rob McShane on October 20, 2017 at 9:39 am said:

Congrats Robert! Looking forward to many more! Your writing an inspiration…Thank you!

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- robert okaji on October 20, 2017 at 9:43 am said:
  
  Thank you, Rob. Much appreciated.
  
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Agurl on October 21, 2017 at 8:45 am said:

Keep up the good work. 👍

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- robert okaji on October 21, 2017 at 10:32 am said:
  
  Thank you. I’ll try.
  
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Cate on October 22, 2017 at 12:28 pm said:

Glad to have “met” you in this way, Bob! Your writing has enriched my mind and heart.

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- robert okaji on October 22, 2017 at 8:24 pm said:
  
  Same here, Cate. I’ve been so very fortunate to have been exposed to your blog and others.
  
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sidraowens on October 24, 2017 at 1:50 pm said:

I look forward to seeing your posts in my inbox; did not realized how much they were missed until they were no longer there (still don’t know how I unfollowed you). Congratulations. I hoped to be as beloved four years from now.

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- robert okaji on October 24, 2017 at 4:05 pm said:
  
  I seem to accidentally unfollow people quite frequently. I haven’t a clue how. And thank you. I’m just persistent.
  
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twirlgirl on November 2, 2017 at 9:06 pm said:

Congratulations!! I am very new to blogging- I just started reading through your blog, and I’m really really enjoying reading your work! I would love for my blog to grow into something like this one day!

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- robert okaji on November 2, 2017 at 9:12 pm said:
  
  Thank you. It just takes persistence, consistency, and the willingness to engage. 😀
  
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  - twirlgirl on November 2, 2017 at 9:31 pm said:
    
    You’re welcome! I’m looking forward to getting more involved 🙂
    
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    - robert okaji on November 3, 2017 at 7:17 am said:
      
      The more you put in, the more you’ll receive. 😀
      
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swabby429 on November 13, 2017 at 6:14 am said:

Time disappears during the creative process.

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- robert okaji on November 13, 2017 at 7:41 am said:
  
  It sure does!
  
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