I love looking at my WordPress stats map once in a while, trying to see where in the world people have been ‘smiling anyway’ along side me.
It’s pretty impressive, I think! Not too many white spots left!
I love that, with the use of a few words, I have been able to reach people in all corners of the world, literally!
So, where in the world are you from, if you are reading this?
But I Smile Anyway... 
Aug 02, 2018 @ 14:20:38
Hi there!!! And thanks for the invite 😘
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Jul 03, 2018 @ 01:57:10
I’m from Costa Rica! 🇨🇷 I just started using Word Press and still don’t get that many viewers, but I also love looking at the map for those 5 people who actually read what I wrote ahaha
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Jul 03, 2018 @ 05:53:15
That map is wonderful!!!!
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Jun 30, 2018 @ 04:27:18
Colorado, USA
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Jun 30, 2018 @ 08:59:42
Hi Colorado!!!
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May 05, 2018 @ 16:12:06
India! 🙂
And I too love to see the stats in world map!
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May 05, 2018 @ 18:37:51
Hi India! Which part?
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Apr 28, 2018 @ 17:10:01
Minnesota, U.S.A here – Wow! You sure do fill much of the map. Way to go, Ritu! xx
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Apr 28, 2018 @ 17:13:44
Thanks Erin! It’s pretty mad isn’t it!!!!
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Apr 28, 2018 @ 15:40:45
Canada. And it’s not snowing 🙂
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Apr 28, 2018 @ 16:55:45
Is spring perchance on its way???
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Apr 28, 2018 @ 15:32:23
I am in the USA in the midwest. Michgian to be exact and even though I complain about the winters, I do enjoy all four seasons. I love to travel, though and I can’t wait to start traveling with my kids and showing them our amazing world. 🙂
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Apr 28, 2018 @ 16:55:08
I’m sure you’ll show them a great time whenever you start!!!!
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Apr 28, 2018 @ 16:58:12
Thanks, Ritu!
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Apr 28, 2018 @ 15:00:53
Trinidad & Tobago over here!
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Apr 28, 2018 @ 15:10:07
I’d love to visit!!!
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Apr 28, 2018 @ 17:04:09
If you do, start with Tobago.
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Apr 28, 2018 @ 17:15:17
One day hopefully!!!
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Apr 28, 2018 @ 14:28:54
I’ve never looked at mine – it won’t be as coloured as yours! You know I am not a million miles from your university, here in wet and windy S London/Surrey!! But it makes me smile looking at all the places our lovely BUYB family are writing from….I can pretend I’m in India with Arv, Germany with Cherie, Thailand with Carol or even Aus with Debbie…dreams of sunnier climes!!!
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Apr 28, 2018 @ 14:36:34
We can always dream, eh Claire!!! And soon so many of us will really be together!
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Apr 28, 2018 @ 14:17:27
You already know that, Ritu! Jaipur, India! Are you off for African adventures then?
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Apr 28, 2018 @ 14:35:33
I’d love to go and travel to all the unclicked countries! Sadly, that is not in my kismet yet lol!
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Apr 29, 2018 @ 16:24:11
Haha! You never know when kismet changes.
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Apr 29, 2018 @ 17:17:32
True!!!
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Apr 30, 2018 @ 14:17:26
🙂
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Apr 28, 2018 @ 11:18:17
Norn Iron – or Westeros if you are a Game of Thrones Fan, Winterfell 😉
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Apr 28, 2018 @ 11:51:07
Ha ha! I never got into GoT! And now there are too many series to catch up on!!! Like I have the luxury of time to bingewatch!!!
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Apr 28, 2018 @ 10:16:47
I’m blogging from Skye, Scotland. But I’m from from New York.
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Apr 28, 2018 @ 10:17:53
And is it sunny Scotland today???
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Apr 28, 2018 @ 10:22:46
Yeah, actually. Off to a children’s party. May I bring a book?
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Apr 28, 2018 @ 10:46:34
Sneak in your book of choice! My kindle goes everywhere! Do NOT take a kids book… you’ll have a gaggle of party goers wanting that book read 67 times instead!!!
Then again there may be a fellow parent who is conversation worthy!
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Apr 28, 2018 @ 10:08:50
Fascinating. Yep you have just about got world domination going on there! I’m off to check mine. Jill x ps from Scotland x
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Apr 28, 2018 @ 10:13:46
Lol thanks Jill!!!! Tgere are a few African countries to conquer too!!!!
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Apr 28, 2018 @ 09:42:59
I love that too. It’s the best thing about the internet & blogging- making the world a smaller place. However, you need to get your voice heard in Greenland haha x
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Apr 28, 2018 @ 09:49:23
Right thats it, im going to travel to Greenland next and read Ritu’s blog to get on her map! 😀
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Apr 28, 2018 @ 09:53:22
Ha ha!!! Yes!!! And in search of a Greenland click I’ll help to increase the tourism there!!!!
Win win!!!
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Apr 28, 2018 @ 09:58:45
Do it. It’s the least any of us could do for Ritu.
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Apr 28, 2018 @ 10:05:40
God I love you girls!!!!
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Apr 28, 2018 @ 10:39:58
😘
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Apr 28, 2018 @ 09:50:41
I know!!!! Trying!!!!!!
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Apr 28, 2018 @ 09:58:01
😄
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Apr 28, 2018 @ 08:49:49
That is something I mention in comments all over Ritu. Bloggings unexpected outcome. Different countries, faiths, beliefs, colour… it doesn’t matter a jot if the people are good and solid. We all have idiots in our cultures, but that shouldn’t stereotype anyone. Except politicians….I do stereotype them into dangerous buffoons who lack the necessary skills to actually plan anything long term. #rant. I’m well proud of the global connections I’ve made. How many non-bloggers know we all get on fine here 😁
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Apr 28, 2018 @ 09:04:42
They need to come visit the Blogisphere and see what a great place it is, connecting everyone, regardless of race, faith or location!!!!
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Apr 28, 2018 @ 09:31:45
Nah, they just need putting on a remote island so they can argue without affecting anyone….politicians that is lol.
It is a fantastic place though here. Now how do we translate it into the general populations lol
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Apr 28, 2018 @ 09:37:50
Maybe each school needs to have a Blogging 101 subject… start them early! I know my school does something like that which a child-friendly blog station in some software we use at school!
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Apr 28, 2018 @ 09:44:04
Definitely! I’m toying with speaking to the sixth form English teachers about NaNo too. Some students might benefit from trying that, or one of the shorter Camps.
Great idea though to show the power of blogs and social interaction globally. Way better than Facebook IMO
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Apr 28, 2018 @ 09:52:07
I’ve already batted some ideas I’ve gleaned from my blogging days to the English Co Or!
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Apr 28, 2018 @ 11:11:19
Good show. These things are using the modern world and technology for something very useful and inclusive. I’m always amazed at where hits come from!
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Apr 28, 2018 @ 11:15:16
It’s gotta be done!!!
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Apr 28, 2018 @ 08:41:27
Northern Thailand as you know Ritu but it always surprises me when I look at mine and see where I do reach out to..fascinating isn’t it and definitely a small world…lol
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Apr 28, 2018 @ 09:03:33
It really is fascinating Carol! I love to think that in almost all areas of the world, someone has clicked on my blog!
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Apr 28, 2018 @ 10:01:26
I know Ritu…it is awesome the power of the internet
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Apr 28, 2018 @ 10:05:52
Indeed!!!
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Apr 28, 2018 @ 07:57:32
Inspiring blog post – very impressive! I hope to have a map like this one day. I’ve got a long way to go yet with being a newbie blogger 🙂 x
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Apr 28, 2018 @ 09:02:49
You will get there!!!!!
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Apr 28, 2018 @ 07:41:28
That is a very impressive map Ritu! I’m from the UK which is orange – I’m gonna have to have a look at my map (if I can find it in the stats!!) interesting stuff x
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Apr 28, 2018 @ 07:47:13
Well, we aren’t far from each other since I am sat here in Kent, typing away! The map is cool to check out once in a while!
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Apr 28, 2018 @ 07:38:27
I love to do this as well and I get excited when I see a new country.
I am in Lagos, Nigeria
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Apr 28, 2018 @ 07:48:09
Greetings to Lagos! My brother had two best friends who were brothers from Lagos! They studied at the same boarding school here in the UK.
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Apr 28, 2018 @ 07:54:35
Awww… Good to know☺☺
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Apr 28, 2018 @ 07:57:22
Sadly one passed away in his thirties… he was a great guy. My kids called him Ehi Mamu, as he was so close to my brother, they practically were brothers, and Mamu means uncle. We miss him…
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Apr 25, 2018 @ 16:11:30
Mexico, for now 💜💜💜💜💜
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Apr 25, 2018 @ 16:53:36
Wonderful! Lucky you sis!
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Apr 25, 2018 @ 20:01:41
I know I am very lucky 💜💜
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Apr 24, 2018 @ 16:34:42
Exactly what I do twice and thrice in a week..
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Apr 24, 2018 @ 17:24:10
It’s great!
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Apr 24, 2018 @ 15:46:32
I am hanging off the edge of the red on the eastern seaboard of the US but in Canada.
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Apr 24, 2018 @ 17:23:53
Hello to the eastern seaboard of the US but in Cans!
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Apr 28, 2018 @ 11:44:09
You have representation in Atlantic Canada!!
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Apr 28, 2018 @ 11:52:27
Whoop whoop!!!!
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Apr 24, 2018 @ 13:23:28
That is awesome! I didn’t know there’s a map. ‘Smiling anyway’ and reading this from Qatar! 😄
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Apr 24, 2018 @ 14:26:06
Wonderful!!!!
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Apr 24, 2018 @ 01:06:22
Illinois, US 🙂
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Apr 24, 2018 @ 05:50:08
Howdy Brother!
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Apr 24, 2018 @ 14:46:48
Howdy Sister!!
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Apr 23, 2018 @ 17:03:27
California
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Apr 23, 2018 @ 18:15:24
California dreaming!!!
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Apr 23, 2018 @ 18:22:19
All day long 😊
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Apr 23, 2018 @ 15:56:39
Bowling Green, Kentucky.
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Apr 23, 2018 @ 16:44:53
Love the name of your town!
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Apr 23, 2018 @ 15:23:05
Memphis, Tennessee (tho originally from India!) 🙂
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Apr 23, 2018 @ 16:44:28
Wonderful! 🙏🏽
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Apr 23, 2018 @ 15:17:13
Interesting, Ritu. I don’t often visit the stats but I shall pop in and look for this map. I have visited your from Cape Town and Johannesburg in South Africa and Gaborone in Botswana as well as the UK.
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Apr 23, 2018 @ 16:44:13
Thank you Robbie for your visits!!!
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Apr 23, 2018 @ 14:31:52
SF Bay Area and that just goes to show how powerful that smile thing can be!
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Apr 23, 2018 @ 15:10:55
Smile on Janet!!! 😀
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Apr 23, 2018 @ 13:46:38
From the UK, reading your blog in the village of Kritsa, Crete, Greece. I agree with you, one of the best things about blogging is proving how small the world is. You have such a positive outlook it is now surprise you’ve garnered support and followers worldwide. X
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Apr 23, 2018 @ 15:10:30
Hi Yvonne!!!! Thank you so much!
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Apr 23, 2018 @ 13:46:19
I’m from… not too far away at all! Birmingham Buddies 🙂
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Apr 23, 2018 @ 15:10:11
Hey Brum Buddy!!!!
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Apr 23, 2018 @ 13:43:14
Greetings from and welcome to, Westland, Michigan, United States of America! ❤
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Apr 23, 2018 @ 15:10:01
Hello there my American Sis!
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Apr 23, 2018 @ 13:15:30
Eugene, Oregon. Down the road from the University. We are a huge college town. American football is the heartbeat of this area. Green and Yellow everywhere. Not to mention Ducks. Both real and toys. The Duck is the school mascot. Quack – Quack!!
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Apr 23, 2018 @ 15:09:44
Love it!!!!
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Apr 23, 2018 @ 13:07:05
I am from the US but now living in Huerth, Germany. I love seeing all the different places…sometimes I even have to look them up to find out where in the world they are!(clearly I am no Geographical genius!)
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Apr 23, 2018 @ 15:09:14
I’m not either Cherie!!! It’s fun to learn though!
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Apr 23, 2018 @ 15:10:35
Yes it is!
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Apr 23, 2018 @ 12:38:24
I’m going to Greenland and I’m going to visit my blog from there so I can finally color it in. 😀
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Apr 23, 2018 @ 15:08:41
Well that’s one way to do it! Visit a few of ours too! 😀
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Apr 23, 2018 @ 11:56:27
Connecticut – US.
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Apr 23, 2018 @ 15:07:59
Yeehaw!!!
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Apr 23, 2018 @ 11:26:25
S. Ontario, Canada. 🙂
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Apr 23, 2018 @ 15:07:49
Hello Canada!
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Apr 23, 2018 @ 11:18:41
Making a world of difference, Ritu. Pun intended, here in America.
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Apr 23, 2018 @ 15:07:43
Absolutely Jennie!!!
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Apr 23, 2018 @ 23:57:20
👍
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Apr 23, 2018 @ 11:10:16
It’s always interesting seeing where everyone’s from! I’m from little old Norway 🙂
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Apr 23, 2018 @ 15:07:21
I have family in Norway!
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Apr 23, 2018 @ 18:08:17
Really? That’s awesome!
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Apr 23, 2018 @ 18:14:58
🤗
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Apr 23, 2018 @ 10:14:54
Southwest Virginia USA
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Apr 23, 2018 @ 15:06:44
Woohoo!!! waves
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Apr 23, 2018 @ 09:36:48
Reblogged this on Die Erste Eslarner Zeitung – Aus und über Eslarn, sowie die bayerisch-tschechische Region!.
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Apr 23, 2018 @ 08:48:33
I bet you never thought to penetrate darkest Wales did you.
xxx Huge Hugs xxx
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Apr 23, 2018 @ 15:06:21
I have been to a few parts of Wales in my time!!
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Apr 23, 2018 @ 08:47:32
Just around the corner in North Norfolk 🙂 and I invite you (and your readers) to celebrate with me 🙂 https://beehalton.com/music-monday-blog-party-celebrate-your-life/everything
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Apr 23, 2018 @ 15:06:02
Thanks Bee!!!
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Apr 23, 2018 @ 17:28:01
You are welcome!
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Apr 23, 2018 @ 07:43:06
True
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Apr 23, 2018 @ 15:05:41
😀
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Apr 23, 2018 @ 07:28:56
I love seeing where people are reading my blogs. I wonder why someone in Trinidad & Tobago wants to read my mum’s 1943 diary!
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Apr 23, 2018 @ 15:05:21
It does make you wonder!
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Apr 23, 2018 @ 07:15:04
Wow, awesome. I have never really looked at my map like that, so I popped over and checked it out. It’s pretty impressive to view your audience this way. X
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Apr 23, 2018 @ 15:05:12
It is really cool!
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Apr 23, 2018 @ 07:13:00
Map stats are always fascinating. I’m from down under too. 🙂
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Apr 23, 2018 @ 12:09:23
I love checking them out!!! Hiaaa!!!
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Apr 23, 2018 @ 06:42:59
I agree! I love seeing the map too.
I’m reading you from Australia 😊
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Apr 23, 2018 @ 12:06:36
Hi there my Aussie pal!!!
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Apr 23, 2018 @ 12:09:47
👋👋
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Apr 23, 2018 @ 06:24:22
I don’t know why, but I didn’t know you could do that. I’m oiff to see what mine looks like. 🙂
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Apr 23, 2018 @ 06:34:16
It’s fascinating April!
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