Hi! I am Glenda and welcome to my blog, Gg - Notes on the Journey. Help yourself to coffee, tea and white chocolate apricot scones, while I tell you how I started blogging.
Oprah had just begun her magazine called O. At the same time, Bette Midler was in a short lived but very funny sitcom. In my favorite episode, she was stalking Oprah, and in an attempt to be just like her, she began a magazine called B.
My need for connection, the real magazine O, and the pretend magazine B, milled around in my head awhile and came out as a newsletter called Gg.
In January 2010, my newsletter was reborn as a blog, Gg - Notes on the Journey. Gg is a practical blog with stories, pictures, lessons and recipes from my life as a Christian woman. I had no idea how much I would love blogging.
You are so welcome to read/follow my blog. I highly value people and connection and would love to meet you. WELCOME.
Here are a few links, so you can get the flavor of my blog:
50 things to do this winter (while we await spring)
Funeral Potatoes and White Chocolate Apricot Scones
The Bookcase Dilemma
Europe, Tenting and a Gypsy Circus
Dashing Through the Snow
Thanks so much, Shelly, for inviting me to the party. Hop on over to the Ultimate Blog Party for some great reads.
Hi Glenda,
ReplyDeleteLove the sound of apricot white choc scones. Look forward to reading more of your blog and will be back soon. God Bless - Nita
"I had no idea how much I would love blogging."
ReplyDeleteMe too. Happy blogging dear friend!
Hi! I'm stopping in from the UBP - I'm #73 (Being Made New - http://tinahollenbeck.blogspot.com) on the Christian list. Very nice getting to know a bit about you - I love your header design - and I'd be honored if you stopped by my place this week, too. :^)
ReplyDeleteI, too, didn't realize how much I'd like blogging. The sweet people -- like you -- I have met bring me such joy. Can't wait to go check out the funeral potatos.
ReplyDeleteWith joy,
Pamela
Stopping by from UBP and look forward to returning to your blog! Glad to have found you. I love the huge list of all of us Christian bloggers to follow and network with!
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Mel
Please feel free to stop by: Trailing After God
White chocolate apricot scones sound A-mazing. Thanks for stopping by! Enjoy the UBP!
ReplyDeleteThanks for coming by my place! I LOVE your blog. I adored 50 Things to Do During Winter and loved The Bookcase Dilemma. I would never have thought about arranging books by color!
ReplyDeleteCome back and visit sometime at www.OutnumberedMom.com. Once a mom, always a mom!
Hi! I am also from MN (orginially) but located in Alaska. It was nice to meet you!
ReplyDeleteBlessings!
Aren't you a sweetie to link to me? You didn't have to do that! (But I appreciate it!)
ReplyDeleteYou know I already love your blog, but isn't this fun anyway? What a great party!
I love all the info you posted, I guess I was being random over at Pixie Hollow but if you ever need Gardening advice, come on over anytime http://www.pixiehollowenchantasies.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteHmm if I could be sure I knew what number comment mine would be today I would announce your prize for that number comment of a nice tin of your homemade scones...or if you deliver in person I would make the tea. Happy blogging and sharing the Good News.
ReplyDeleteYou had me at white chocolate apricot scones! Mmmmmm.
ReplyDeleteJust stopped by from UBP. Nice to meet you!
This is so much fun! Thanks for coming to see me at my place. I've enjoyed my visit here. How clever you are. You said that you homeschooled your kids. What are they doing now? And how many are there?
ReplyDeleteIt's very nice to meet you! I love the cartoon you have of yourself...too cute!
ReplyDeleteGlenda, I love your blog! What a beautiful story to go along with a scones recipe, and I got a kick out of your trip to Nice! I look forward to visiting again. :)
ReplyDeleteIt's great to meet you Glenda! Thanks for stopping by my blog today. I've been "snooping" around your blog and I really like what I see. That's it; I'm signing up!!! LOL :o)
ReplyDeleteTake care, Glenda!
-Stacie
Hi Glenda! Nice to meet you! Thanks for the stopping by my blog. I'm looking forward to reading some of your posts. Btw, I love the look of your blog!
ReplyDeleteHi, Glenda--I just wanted to let you know that I replied to your comment, but for some reason, it bounced back from the e-mail you had listed.
ReplyDeleteabsolute pleasure to meet you Glenda!
ReplyDeletethx much for dropping by FHC ~ happy to share my tea with your a.maz.ing scones!! yay 4 ubp ")
Just stopping in to say Hi from the UBP!! I love the look of your blog and how you came up with your name.
ReplyDeletejoy & blessings to you,
Alida
Hi, Glenda! I love how your unique voice shines right through here on this welcome post! It sounds like a conversation with you would.
ReplyDeleteI love that you organized your books by color! I might have to try that one day. And I saw some great books in those pictures.
Great "about" page, too! So many fantastic "stories!"
I've seen you comment regularly on Julie Gilles' blog. It's so nice to meet you through the UBP, too!
Thanks for stopping by my blog and for the sweet comment about my family!! I have joined on here-love you blog title. Can't wait to read more. Hope you have a blessed day.
ReplyDeleteHugs
JIll
The scones and tea were "Yummy" . Thanks! :-)
ReplyDeleteI am another MN blogger. Your cartoon picture is so cute!
Thank you, Glenda, for visiting my photo/creation-themed blog, "My Father's World" and for your lovely comment. White chocolate apricot scones sound so yoummy :).
ReplyDeleteMy main blog is http://bornagainandblessed.blogspot.com/ . If you get a chance, please stop by.
Glenda! Thanks for stopping by. I had the greatest time poking around your blog! I see we have some things in common. :) And I loved looking at all your Christmas ornaments from around the world. You're missing this one though: http://jukiczr.blogspot.com/2010/12/wordless-wednesday-heart-of-zagreb.html
ReplyDeleteHave a blessed Sunday!
Thanks so much for stopping by! I look forward to getting to know you!!
ReplyDeleteThank you for stopping by my blog and for praying for my hubby. That means a lot to me. God bless you!
ReplyDeleteI love Bette Midler! (smiles) Thanks so much for visiting my blog and leaving a comment. I'm following you now.
ReplyDeleteIt is nice to meet you!
Blessings
Mrs. White
The Legacy of Home
Hi Glenda!
ReplyDeleteGot your comment you left on my blog and I am returning the favor by following you thru GFC. Thanks so much for stopping by. Good to know I am not alone in being new and trying to figure out how all this works. I have met some amazing women through blogging. I may never meet them but they are so open and honest and have given me alot of support. I am going to bookmark your blog and hope to check in every now and then. Have a wonderful Sunday!
Mary@http://mmbearcupoftea.blogspot.com
I totally love your blog! Thanks for stopping by mine to visit! Your blog is so interesting, I decided to subscribe so I can keep up with your posts!
ReplyDeleteBlessings to you on this day!
Jennifer
For Such a Time as This
www.jennifersikora.com
Hi Glenda! Thank you for stopping by my blog from the UBP! It is great to meat you! Your blog looks like a lot of fun!!
ReplyDeleteHi Glenda!
ReplyDeleteIt is so nice to meet you through the UBP! Thank you so much for stopping by my blog and leaving me a comment. Your prayers are much appreciated!
Hope that you have a wonderful weekend! ;)
I'm your newest follower. Your blog is cute -- love the header.
ReplyDeleteI'll be bringing Twinings Irish Breakfast decaf tea to the party. We can talk about books! ;0)
I am over from the blog hop. So glad to meet you. I am going to follow you with RSS. I am so glad to meet more blogging sisters in Christ!!! Have a blessed day!
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by my blog! I'm so glad to have joined in on the Blog Hop & met lovely ladies like you! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by my blog thru UBP11....love your header! so cool. Surprising how many of us were surprised at how much we would love blogging. But of course we love it: we get to meet other fantastic women! Looking forward to reading more!
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping in this weekend to introduce yourself! So glad you did! ; )
ReplyDeleteHello! I am so glad you stopped by my blog. There are so many to read...so many great people blogging about awesome topics. I am glad I stopped by your blog! I can't wait to read more and get to know you better.
ReplyDeleteDeanna at spotlight316ministries
Thank you for stopping by My Wish For You! I've loved reading your blog and I'm your newest follower!
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by my blog! Look forward to looking around yours more.
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by my blog. Happy UBP!!!
ReplyDeletePS: Your bookshelf looks amazing!
PPS: I love the word "lovely" -- it sounds like you do too...
Thanks for stopping by my blog for the UBP. I am just across the Minnesota border in South Dakota. About 3 1/2 hours from Minneapolis. One of my favorite places to run away for a weekend. Can't wait to check out Gg
ReplyDeleteHi Glenda,
ReplyDeleteHere from UBP, and from the link you left on my blog! Loved, loved, loved the bookcase arranged by color! It has been nice meeting you through the blog party, and I am subscribing!
thank you for stopping by, i am slowly making my way through the UBP myself.
ReplyDeletei am looking forward to getting to know you. i think your header is fantastic! i love that drawing of you, who did it?? wonderful!!!
Bette Midler is still a favorite of mine. I love her voice and I think she's a great comedian. It looks like everyone participating in the blog party had a good time. I'm sorry to have missed it. I hope you have a great day. Blessings...Mary
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun party--love those scones! I'm so glad you are blogging!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat fun! Found you from Jeanette Levielle's blog :)
ReplyDeleteGlenda,
ReplyDeleteSo lovely to meet you! Thanks for following my blog through the UBP. I have done the same in return. So looking forward to reading you posts!
Don't forget to join my "Simply Homemaking" link-up every tuesday!
Much Love & Blessings,
ESTHER
Our Simple Country Life
I really enjoy following your blog, lovely Glenda.
ReplyDeleteYour posts are always a gorgeous mix of things I love to read.
I'm so pleased to see that you seem to have lots of new followers from the party you've linked to.
Sarahx
Wow - going for a record!!
ReplyDeleteLove you. : )
Hello! Thanks for stopping by my UBP post! It is so nice to "meet" you.
ReplyDeleteI love blogging too. It's the reason I do it, for the love of it.
ReplyDeleteNice to "meet" you. The blog party is pretty fun isn't it!
Glenda, My husband and I were with WorldVenture when we went to Russia six years ago! Our old teammates are now in Germany.
ReplyDeleteI am following you now :-)
joy & blessings,
Alida
Thanks Glenda, for stopping by my blog. I live in Washington (small world). About an hour from Seattle - in Skagit County. We went to the Mall of America last fall. Actually on Halloween. What fun it was!
ReplyDeleteI hope you have fun hopping around during the UBP11.
Blessings!
There is so much loneliness that comes with cross-country moves. We've done it three times. I love the connections and friendships through blogging!
ReplyDeletethanks for stopping by my blog through the UBP.. I look forward to looking through your blog..
ReplyDeleteHi Gg! Thanks for visiting my blog from UBP. We hail from the same place. I want to know all your stories so I'm going to add you to my blogs to read thingy. (Sometimes I'm technically inept).
ReplyDeleteK
Wow you have a few comments here! I enjoyed the story behind your blog beginning. I also love the name Glenda because it is a favorite aunt's name. And thirdly I like your character sketch. Cute!
ReplyDeleteNeat story! Blogging IS such a blessing! Glad you decided to share your thoughts and encouragements in this forum, Glenda.
ReplyDeleteWanted to respond to your comment over @ Life Lessons: Great to see you! Has spring arrived in Chicago yet? Just got back from a trip to MI and learned that they had 3 more inches of snow after I left! Leaves are popping out like crazy here in GA, and our temps are in the 70's and 80's. Happy spring cleaning to you, too! God bless!
You are absolutely charming.
ReplyDeleteI'll look forward to reading more of your story here!
Hi! I'm visiting from UBP. I love your blog! You have such a warm way of writing. :-) The cartoon sketch is cute! I'm your newest follower!
ReplyDeleteGreat to learn more about you! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by! You have such a nice blog! Can't wait to hear more from you! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for visiting my site with the UBP! I loved your list of 50 things to do while waiting for spring - what great ideas! Really fun header too! :)
ReplyDeleteLove your blog and the idea behind it! Just stopping over from UBP.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful intro :) I also think your header (and the story behind Gg) is lovely.
ReplyDeleteThank you for stopping by my blog. I am always glad to meet a fellow putterer! :) God bless.
Hi there! Thanks for visiting my Blog:)
ReplyDeleteOkay, please tell me you have the recipe for the white chocolate apricot scones, because they sound divine. Plus, we love doing tea parties at this house and those would go perfect with our next tea party. I wanted to thank you again for stopping by my blog, I am so enjoying yours. So, did your daughters enjoy the new fingernail polish. I love new polishes. My favorites are OPI, but it could just be because of all the quirky names. Well, I am sure I will be stopping by again soon. Hope you are still enjoying the party.
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So glad you stopped by! glad to meet you. I'm looking forward to hearing more from you!
ReplyDeleteHey thanks for stopping my by blog :) Can't wait to look around your site somemore!
ReplyDeleteJami @Intentionally Living
jamibalmet.blogspot.com
Thanks for visiting my blog! I am your newest follower. Your blog is lovely...I love the story behind it!
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by my blog today. The scones sound delicious! Nice to meet you :)
ReplyDeleteHi, Glenda! Thanks for visiting me at Doorkeeper. I've had a good time reading a bit of your blog. I saw that you're an MK and you were led to the Lord by Elisabeth Elliot. She's one of my heroes! I'm beginning Through Gates of Splendor with my junior high class next week.(I teach in a Christian school.)
ReplyDeleteIn fact, a bloggy friend started a Heroes of the Faith Book Club, and the first book is TGOS. (Details are here if you're interested http://reneeannsmith.com/a/what-you-have-heard-and-seen-in-me-do/.)
Anyway, I'm glad to "meet" you. Blessings!
white chocolate apricot scones... I think you've just mentioned my next foodie love affair :)
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for visiting Concetta's Cafe -I hope you will enjoy the Lemon Poppyseed Salad - it is a wonderful recipe and very beautiful. Have a wonderful day!
ReplyDeleteI would love to know the rest of you menu for your foodie extravagana.
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Hi Glenda! You are a very talented writer and happy to meet you! Thank you for stopping by and leaving such encouraging love and prayer support for me and my family! Sending a big hug to you!
ReplyDeletePaige
Glenda! You've been partying, alright! scrolled through 76 comments to get to a place where I could say "hi" and tell you how much I enjoyed rereading the funeral potatoes post.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Becky
Glenda, thank you so much for stopping by my blog! I absolutely LOVE your blog design. I can't wait to read more :-)
ReplyDeleteHello, So nice to meet you. Thank-you for stopping by my blog. I am following you back from The UBP. You have an amazing blog.
ReplyDeleteHave a blessed week.
Lisa's Gluten-Free Advice and Healthy Living
Hello! Glad to connect with you through UBP11---thanks for popping by my site (www.bittyblueberry.blogspot.com). Thank you for the sweet compliments to my blog and daughter Cora. I see your blog began as a means to connect because of a move across the U.S.---me too! :-) Love your writing style! Looking forward to reading more...I'll be following along. Find me on twitter too (@bittyblueberry)...
ReplyDeleteKendra :-)
Wow! Those scones sound amazing! I will definitely have to go look them up. It's so nice to "meet" you! Thanks for stopping by my blog for UBP11!
ReplyDeleteHi Glenda, I love your blog ! Your story is very interesting indeed and fun. Your love for blogging shows. We use to call our grandma "Gg" :) it was short for great grandma. She was a great great grandmother when she died at 92. Thanks for your encouraging comments and I think I will follow your blog because I love it!
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by and leaving me a note! I enjoyed looking around your place here, and I'm now following! It was really nice to meet you.
ReplyDeleteHi Glenda,
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by Baca Ohana! Love your blog, keep up the great work!
After reading just two posts, I am convinced that I must follow your blog.
ReplyDeleteHi Glenda - thanks so much for your UBP visit to my blog and for taking the time to comment. It's my first year, too - and it sure is fun! Now if the dusting, mopping and cooking would just do itself while I'm playing......
ReplyDeleteGlenda, thank you so much for stopping by my blog and leaving a kind comment from #UBP11. I don't live in Chicago but I'm praying about hosting a free webinar Bible study of Made to Crave. Stay tuned!
ReplyDeleteI love your blog and look forward to reading more, it is so inviting and warm, I want to kick my shoes off and run through that beautiful green sidebar! :)
Blessings,
Julie Arduini
http://juliearduini.com
Hi Mrs.Gg!
ReplyDeleteThank you for stopping by from the UBP 2011 and leaving your compliment! I like your blog title and its content. Nice to meet you(:
Hi Glenda, thank you for stopping by my blog. It is very nice "meeting" you. I came all the way across the world from where you grew up thirty some years ago. Life in America has been an adventure, to say the least. :) I am looking forward to reading your posts.
ReplyDeleteHave a blessed weekend!
Jenny
Stopping by from the UBP. Your scone recipe sounds amazing. One of my favorite things to do is host tea parties at my house and make scones and lime or lemon curd to have with them. Look forward to reading more of your blog
ReplyDeleteI loved reading this post and how you began blogging. You've lived an interesting life; still do, and I so enjoy catching up with you.
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