Thankful Thursday

It’s Thankful Thursday hosted by Brian of Brian’s Home. He wants us to post what we’re thankful for.

I think it’s a good thing to do each week. Focus on the positive things in our lives.

Make sure you link up to the Blog Hop at Brian’s Home and get the code to put on your blog. Then visit all the participants.

I’m thankful for all the pups, dogs, kittens and cats that I enjoy all week long. There are several birds too (I love you Kismet). You have no idea how much joy each of them bring me. I have so many that I love to pieces.

I’m thankful that I’ve met so many bloggers in person. Many no longer blog, but it was most special to be able to share time with each other. I miss the bloggers that I’ve never met who no longer blog. That special friendship will never be forgotten. I think of you often. I’m most thankful for the bloggers that are still blogging and let me share their lives through their posts.

What are you thankful for today?


1. Brian’s Home
2. Eastside Cats
3. It’s a Snap!
4. Vinnie
5. Messymimi
6. Cinnamon
7. My Tata’s Cottage
8. Timmy Tomcat
9. Phamily Blog
10. Dash Kitten
11. Poetic Thursday
12. Zoolatry
13. My GBGV Life
14. 15andMeowing
15. Purrseidon
16. FriendsFurEver
17. Xena & Lucy
18. Green Ridge
19. Comedy Plus
20. Fools Rush In
21. Canadian Nana
22. Catscue
23. A Shutterbug
24. Milo Moments
25. Friendship Friday
26. Cloudia
27. RompRollRockies
28. Amber’s Book Review

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56 thoughts on “Thankful Thursday

  1. iannieam – Northwestern Pa
    Ann Thompson says:

    Today I’m thankful for long sleeves. It’s a bit colder today than it has been the last week.
    There are a lot of bloggers that I’ve followed over the years who have quit blogging. I often wonder what happened to them.

    • Sandee – California – Home of Awww Mondays, Happy Tuesday, and Wordless Wednesday.
      Sandee says:

      Hubby and I just got back from our walk about an hour ago. It was way to cold this morning and I had to wait for it to warm up. I wonder what happened to those bloggers that disappear too. 🙂

  2. Nancy Chan says:

    I too miss the bloggers who no longer blog. I am also thankful for you and other blogging friends. I am thankful for my hairdresser that cuts my hair and the rain and sunshine that help my plants to grow.

    • Sandee – California – Home of Awww Mondays, Happy Tuesday, and Wordless Wednesday.
      Sandee says:

      There are so many things to be thankful for. I wake up each morning thankful for a new day. 🙂

    • Sandee – California – Home of Awww Mondays, Happy Tuesday, and Wordless Wednesday.
      Sandee says:

      I’m happy you’re back on your daily walkies too. I know you missed it something awful. 🙂

  3. Keith's Ramblings – United Kingdom – I write, I travel, I cook, I photograph, I'm me!.
    Keith's Ramblings says:

    I often go back a few years to see who was commenting on my posts back then. People’s names pop up that I followed and had fun with, but suddenly disappeared.

    I’m thankful for pubs opening again this week!

    • Sandee – California – Home of Awww Mondays, Happy Tuesday, and Wordless Wednesday.
      Sandee says:

      I hear you. People come and go and some stay. I like the ones that stay. 🙂

  4. My GBGV Life – Minnesota, USA – I am a GBGV, Grand Basset Griffon Vendeén - enjoying my life and sharing my experiences.
    My GBGV Life says:

    We too have met so many bloggers in person and most are no longer blogging. They are all missed. Some we really wonder where they went as they just vanished. Thankfully many said they were leaving the blogging world so we know they are alright.

    • Sandee – California – Home of Awww Mondays, Happy Tuesday, and Wordless Wednesday.
      Sandee says:

      Yes they are and many are on social media. I’m no longer on social media. Hateful, ugly place. It’s good when folks at least say they are not going to blog anymore. 🙂

  5. Sandra Hangey says:

    I feel the exact same way you do! And I do miss the bloggers that have died and the bloggers that have quit blogging. And I am also very very thankful for the ones that still blog. I am thankful for contact with the outside world. And not just the world I live in but the world all around the globe

    • Sandee – California – Home of Awww Mondays, Happy Tuesday, and Wordless Wednesday.
      Sandee says:

      So many quit their blogs and went to Facebook only. I refuse to be on hateful social media. I just couldn’t keep all the hate out so I deleted all my accounts. Best thing I ever did. 🙂

  6. Xena, Lucy and Chia – Soddy Daisy, TN USA
    Xena and Lucy says:

    Good thankful today (as always). I would live to meet more bloggers, and am thankful for the wonderful one I’ve met and stay in contact with.

    • Sandee – California – Home of Awww Mondays, Happy Tuesday, and Wordless Wednesday.
      Sandee says:

      Bloggers are great folks. I sure have enjoy my many years blogging. This blog only has some of the years. My blogspot blog went way back. 🙂

  7. Eugi – Atlanta Ga – A Pushcart Prize nominee in 2025, my poetry appears in twelve anthologies, and my work is published across six platforms, inclusive of WordPress, PoetrySoup, Spillwords, BlueSky, Mastodon, and Tumblr. I am among those who received Socialite of the Year (Honorary Award) for the Year 2025 by Spillwords Press. I’m thrilled in be in the company of such a talented group of kindred souls. Now retired, I enjoyed a dedicated career in the insurance industry for over 40 years being rewarded professionally and personally.
    -Eugenia says:

    I miss bloggers that no longer blog or have passed away. Even though only a virtual connection, the relationships are still special. I am thankful my kitty got her shots. We found a wonderful mobile vet – no stress for us and no stress for our kitty. Happy Thursday! ❤️

    • Sandee – California – Home of Awww Mondays, Happy Tuesday, and Wordless Wednesday.
      Sandee says:

      Me too. Some of mine have passed away too and it’s sad. I’m just happy I met them. 🙂

  8. breakfastplace
    Granny Annie says:

    I am thankful that I have met two blog friends in person. I am thankful that I got to know many blog friends and even not meeting them in person, I feel like I know them as well as some of my closest friends.

    • Sandee – California – Home of Awww Mondays, Happy Tuesday, and Wordless Wednesday.
      Sandee says:

      I hear you and I agree. They are friends like all friends are. It’s a wonderful thing. 🙂

  9. Kathe W. – Married to my best pal, mother of three grown children, retired and wouldn't be able to fit work in now-too busy having fun and learning new things every day.
    Kathe W. says:

    Always thankful for good and kind people! Our world needs less division and more caring and loving folks. Have a lovely day!

    • Sandee – California – Home of Awww Mondays, Happy Tuesday, and Wordless Wednesday.
      Sandee says:

      I so agree with you and I won’t let those folks that want to fight all the time be on my blog. I just delete their comments and block them from commenting on my blog anymore. They just go in the spam folder. 🙂

    • Sandee – California – Home of Awww Mondays, Happy Tuesday, and Wordless Wednesday.
      Sandee says:

      Thank you so much. The blogging community is a wonderful place. 🙂

  10. Tails Around the Ranch – Denver, CO – The inspiration behind this blog was one knuckleheaded Standard Poodle named Sam but is now inspired by a House Pony-Wilson. I'm Monika, the upright. Living in the Denver metro area, we post about dogs, rescue and nature. So grab your favorite beverage and be prepared to howl along with our adventures. And don't forget to bark your 'pup-tacular' comment; we'd love to hear from you.
    Tails Around the Ranch says:

    This blogging community is so special; and one that I thank every day. I feel truly blessed to have met the likes of people like you, even if just digitally. Thanks for always having a kind word to make all of us smile.

    • Sandee – California – Home of Awww Mondays, Happy Tuesday, and Wordless Wednesday.
      Sandee says:

      Yes there are some very strong friendships in the blogging world. I’m very glad I met you too. Scritches to Elsa and a smooch to Norman. 🙂

  11. Cecilia Upchurch says:

    Sandee what a wonderful Thankful Thursday. I 100% agree with every word your wrote. This last year having blogger friends who share their lives and furries with us has been a blessing. I miss those who dropped out during the year and pray they are ok. We had a wonderful trek today ran into a trio that absolutely delighted us. They will be on Awww Monday post.
    Hugs Cecilia

    • Sandee – California – Home of Awww Mondays, Happy Tuesday, and Wordless Wednesday.
      Sandee says:

      Yes there are so many wonderful bloggers out there. I spent a week with many on a bloggers cruise some years back. We had a ball. 🙂

  12. Brian's Home ~ Forever
    Brian says:

    Those are such sweet thankfuls. We ‘re sure thankful to have met so many wonderful bloggers in person over the years. Thanks for joining our Thankful Thursday Blog Hop!

    • Sandee – California – Home of Awww Mondays, Happy Tuesday, and Wordless Wednesday.
      Sandee says:

      It’s most fun for sure. I’ve lost count as to how many bloggers I’ve met in person. 🙂

    • Sandee – California – Home of Awww Mondays, Happy Tuesday, and Wordless Wednesday.
      Sandee says:

      It was most fun and I’ve met so many from around the world. 🙂

  13. Cathy Kennedy says:

    Sandee,

    I’m thankful for your friendship. This month I have fallen by the way with return visits and I appreciate your patience more than I can say. I’m thankful so far that I’m not allowing myself to stress over not doing what I normally do while still pulling together sketches for this challenge. I’m thankful DH got his scheduled dental work (5-teeth prepped for crowns) this week and there were no surprises. We were concerned he might need an implant but he doesn’t! Have a wonderful day and again, thanks for stopping in every day to see my latest Looney Tunes A-Z Art Sketch!! 😘

    • Sandee – California – Home of Awww Mondays, Happy Tuesday, and Wordless Wednesday.
      Sandee says:

      You’re doing A2Z and that’s all you should focus on for now. Next month you can get back to normal. Good news on DHs dental work. Implants are very expensive. Hug hugs and I appreciate you too. 🙂

  14. Dakota/Caren/Cody – Michigan – Freelance writer, pet blogging professional, product influencer, half of the writing team behind Dakota's Den and "Cat Chat With Cody & Caren" Most importantly, I am a "pet mom" to Dakota, (Shetland Sheepdog) and Cody (my silver gray tabby!)
    Caren says:

    what about half-assed bloggers like me who are lucky if we blog one day a week? MOL AND BOL!! xoxo

    • Sandee – California – Home of Awww Mondays, Happy Tuesday, and Wordless Wednesday.
      Sandee says:

      You’re not a half-assed blogger. Everyone does what they want. Stressing over posting everyday. 🙂

  15. ghostmmnc
    ghostmmnc says:

    I always wonder what happens to bloggers who no longer post or have taken down their blogs. … I’ve never met another blogger in person, but it would be fun I think.
    Hope your Thursday is going good. <3

    • Sandee – California – Home of Awww Mondays, Happy Tuesday, and Wordless Wednesday.
      Sandee says:

      It’s most fun. Hubby and I when on a bloggers cruise some years back. It was packed with bloggers. It was great fun. 🙂

  16. darlamsands
    darlamsands says:

    What a sobering but sweet post. ~hugs~ I am relatively new to the scene but appreciate those I’ve met and, either way, miss those who are no long blogging for whatever reason.

    • Sandee – California – Home of Awww Mondays, Happy Tuesday, and Wordless Wednesday.
      Sandee says:

      I’ve met many of my blogging buddies, but many of those same buddies only do Facebook now and I refuse to be one any social media. 🙂

  17. Bette A. Stevens – Central Maine, USA – "I'm a writer inspired by nature and human nature!" ~ Bette A. Stevens Bette A. Stevens is a retired teacher, a wife, mother of two and grandmother of five. Stevens lives in Central Maine with her husband on their 37-acre farmstead where she enjoys writing, gardening, walking and reveling in the beauty of nature. She advocates for children and childhood literacy and for monarch butterflies, an endangered species. Stevens’s children’s activity book, THE TANGRAM ZOO and WORD PUZZLES TOO! was first published in 1997 by Windswept House Publishing, Mt. Desert, ME; a second edition was self-published by the author in 2012. AMAZING MATILDA , Stevens's second children's book, self-published in 2012, won a 2013 Purple Dragonfly Book Award (Honorable Mention for Excellence in Children's Literature - Ages 6 and older category) and placed #9 on The 2013 Gittle List TOP 10for Self-published Children’s Picture Books. Stevens has written articles for ECHOES, The Northern Maine Journal of Rural Culture based in Caribou, Maine. In 2013, the author published her first book for the YA/Adult audience: PURE TRASH, a short story of a boy growing up in rural New England in a family whose poverty and alcoholism mark him as a target for bullying by young and old alike. This short story is a prequel to Stevens's debut novel, DOG BONE SOUP, A Boomer’s Journey released in January of 2015.
    Bette A. Stevens says:

    I love our two Grand Cats, Rebel and Shadow! They bring us lots of joy… Also, I’ve had a chance to meet four of my blogger friends in person and that’s been awesome. <3 Happy Thursday, Sandee!

    • Sandee – California – Home of Awww Mondays, Happy Tuesday, and Wordless Wednesday.
      Sandee says:

      It is fun to meet people and kitties that you blog with. I’ve so enjoyed that too. 🙂

  18. messymimi's meanderings – In south Louisiana\'s beautiful swamps.
    messymimi's meanderings says:

    It is a joy to meet people online, then meet up in person and find them as wonderful as they are on the web.

    It is hard to lose people, too. All part of community and life, i guess.

    Thank you for being a very special part of the community!

    • Sandee – California – Home of Awww Mondays, Happy Tuesday, and Wordless Wednesday.
      Sandee says:

      We feel the same on this. Many have passed away and one in particular I was so happy to have met. You’re a special part of my community too. 🙂

  19. Eastside Cats Blog – Metro Detroit, Michigan USA – Follow my three cat families and other cat antics at https://eastsidecats.blogspot.com/
    Eastside Cats says:

    I’ve met a few fellow bloggers too; it’s so much fun!

  20. Marv, Kozmo, Jo Jo & Nutmeg – Midway, BC – This is our Wordpress login. We also create the badges for the Cat Blogosphere. The Cat Blogosphere is INCLUSIVE! Although it is a US based, we accept all pets from around the world! (Including Canadians and Dogs). Each month you can find badges for special events at the Cat Blogosphere. If you need a smaller size, each Month we upload smaller versions of the badges to our blog (cats-astrophic-events . blogspot . com extra spaces around the .) BTW, we ARE CANADIAN! Elbows Up!
    Marv, Jo Jo, Kozmo, Cinnamon and Barb says:

    We too are so very thankful for our blogging furrends!! Some people stop blogging and we wonder where they are and how they are doing. And we have made so many new friends. We are thankful for you Sandee and the hops you host and the time and energy you take to visit and comment! You ROCK and we hope that you and tour loved ones are having a marvellously happy day!

    • Sandee – California – Home of Awww Mondays, Happy Tuesday, and Wordless Wednesday.
      Sandee says:

      Thank you so much, Barb. I was told long ago if you’re going to do hope you have to visit the folks that play along. I’ve never forgotten that great advice. Scritches all around, a smooch to Marv and a huge hug to you. 🙂

  21. Jan K – United States
    Jan K says:

    Things have changed so much since I first started blogging, 9 years ago!, and most of my blog friends from back then have stopped. I’m thankful for the ones that are still going, and that I’ve made other new friends (like you) more recently too! ♥

  22. Jen
    Jen says:

    Animals are the best! Guess what pet we brought home this week? Actually pets…. we now have earth worms in a container and they are beloved 🙂 Geesh!!!

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