I don’t struggle with finding things that inspire. All I have to do is walk in a garden. But being a Very Inspiring Blogger? That never occurred to me. And so, I was touched and more than a little humbled by Composer in the Garden’s nomination for the Very Inspiring Blogger Award. Lynn is a composer of both music and gardens; they come together beautifully on her artistically produced and beautifully written blog.
I’m fairly new to this blogging thing, and did not realize how surprisingly rewarding it would be. Begun as a simple chronicle of our Homeward Bound Memorial Garden project, I have been delighted to find a whole new community with which to share, learn from, and be inspired by. I’m happy when others enjoy the journey.
The nomination rules ask me to thank my awarder; easily done. Sincere thanks to Lynn at Composer in the Garden.
Next, I am asked to reveal seven facts about myself. Much harder:
1. My real name is not Ogee – it is Audrey. Ogee is the name given to me by my godchild. I love it – and her.
2. I don’t really believe in reading palms, but couldn’t help but notice that my life line split in two. Now I know why. It’s all good. It brought me here.
3. Chocolate. Addicted. Utterly.
4. I sleep with dogs. Big surprise.
5. I make a mean Apple Pie.
6.I love ocean camping. There is no better sleep than drifting off to the sound of waves crashing against the shore.
7. I’m thrilled that the blog has brought more attention to the mission of Homeward Bound, but am embarrassed when it receives more attention than the dedicated trainers, groomers, feeders, walkers, transporters and placement teams who find homes for hundreds of dogs each year. To them I present the real “Very Inspiring Award.”
This is the best part. Here are some of the blogs that I enjoy. I’m asked to nominate 15 and pay it forward:
Romancing the Bee http://romancingthebee.com/
Garden Walk Garden Talk http://gardenwalkgardentalk.com/
Leaf and Twig http://leafandtwig.wordpress.com/
The Grady Report http://thegradyreport.wordpress.com/
Two Black Dogs http://twoblackdoggies.wordpress.com/
Tales of Life with Cats and Dogs http://kittyandpuppytails.com/
The Soulsby Farm http://soulsbyfarm.wordpress.com/
Love and a Six-Foot Leash http://loveandaleash.com/
No Dog About It http://nodogaboutit.wordpress.com/
Paws to Talk http://pawstotalk.net/
Foster Tails – the Life of a Foster Parent http://fostertail.wordpress.com/
Adventures of a Dog Mom http://adventuresofadogmom.wordpress.com/
Oceannah http://oceannah.wordpress.com/
The Daily Golden http://thedailygolden.com/
CtoC Friendspirations http://ctocfriendspirations.wordpress.com/
Now, I am asked to notify each. Time to get busy!
Sincere thanks to all.
Gardens For Goldens 
You have a gift for putting thoughts into words that touch readers in the deepest recesses of their hearts. The nomination is well deserved.
Oh, now you made me blush! I’m thrilled if it leads others to you and inspires them to follow in your footsteps. Best to Grady!
Mmm… chocolate… one of the best things ever, next to sleeping with dogs that it! Thanks for the nod my way!
You’re so welcome…and deserving 🙂
I think I would say exactly what carraig said. It is oh so true. Not many write in such a moving manner. Thank you for nominating GWGT for the award. I am very honored you would think of my blog for this award. I don’t participate in the awards, but again, thank you for thinking of me.
Ahhh…thank you. I think I will follow your lead moving forward. I seem to find myself in excellent company without the whole award thing. 🙂
Congratulations on your well-deserved awards! Thanks again for thinking of us!
Bella and DiDi
🙂 All the best to you both!
Wow, thank you for the nomination! Cristy and I both thank you 🙂 Congratulations, by the way. Love your blog and enjoy your story.
You’re very welcome. I hope it brings more folks to your site. Be warned…they are all dog lovers and garden freaks 🙂
Way to go, Audrey! Truly, you deserve this 🙂 Love the Wordless Wed. photo-what a sweetie.
Thank you, Lynn. It was much appreciated, and I was happy to pay it forward. Wordless Wednesday is actually a grown-up service dog now – but he used to come and play for socialization with my two when he was little. That’s another blog…another day! Gratefully…Ogee (aka Audrey)
Thanks Audrey for the nomination! I love your #6…sleeping by the ocean is one of my faves also!
*anna
You’re very welcome…and deserving!
Thank you for the nomination Audrey. I love your blog, and I am very pleased that you enjoy ours as well. Can I still call you Ogee?
You are very welcome – and deserving! And, of course, call me Ogee 🙂 !