I Blog Therefore I Am~

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Antarctica

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Banff Alberta

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Holler Rose

My closest neighbors are coyotes (packs and packs of them and they are HUNGRY), rattlers (lots and lots of them and they are MEAN), and free range cows/bulls (the bulls aren’t too friendly either).
Forget cell phones. They don’t work out here. Forget GPS, it misdirects.
It’s best not to wander too much out here, the people (and their dogs) are kinda twitchy.

To reach The Holler turn right at the reeking chicken farm, proceed down a bunch of pot-holed semi-streets/dirt roads, past the abandoned refrigerators and occupied old RV’s and then things get kinda dicey.
My friends usual reaction to the trip to The Holler is, “You’ve got to be kidding!” Or, “Next time let’s meet half way.”

This is our little bit of heavenly Appalachia right here in rural California.
I like to write and if something strikes my fancy, usually something odd or unusual, you will learn about it here. And thankfully, at The Holler, almost everyday is odd and unusual. So “Holler Happenings” including photos of flowers, birds, and wild animal interactions, are included.

I travel three-four months a year so you will find my photos of locales from all over the world. The good, bad, and the better.
So put your feet up and let’s devote our attention to the best things in life,  the things we want to do.
To start here are some links:

Pinterest page:

Goodreads page,
http://www.goodreads.com/user/show/5908500-cindy-knoke

And “about me” before I retired and commenced this life of leisure:

http://www.xing.com/profile/Cindy_BartonLCSW

http://www.linkedin.com/pub/cindy-knoke-lcsw/4a/51b/b12

Cheers & Welcome!
Cindy Knoke
(AKA-Cindy Barton LCSW)

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1,011 thoughts on “I Blog Therefore I Am~”

  3. Thanks for leaving a LIKE on my blog. It sounds like you have an interesting, fulfilling and adventurous life.
    If you think you would be interested in reading and reviewing my book, please let me know.
    I can send you a copy to keep you company during your travels.
    Jan

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  5. Dear Cindy,
    I always love seeing your face visiting my blog, but I still haven’t worked out where the follow button is on your blog. I’ve ticked the following thing at the top of your blog, but that doesn’t seem to get me to you…I will keep trying… I got into you this time by keying in your name on google!

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    1. Hi Valerie. I suspect it is not your error as wp is having tons of hiccups lately. If you look at the top bar on the page, the follow button should be next to my name cindyknoke.com and you can click. Also when you make a comment below you should see a follow link. It could be that you are following and the posts are not appearing in your reader. So sorry!!

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    1. All good thoughts, wishes, energies and friendship flying your way Shaun! Thank you for your kindness even though I am remiss with awards, I do so appreciate the kindness behind them! Thank you Shaun!

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      1. Thank you for your kind words 🙂 And congratulations to you too! Your blog is awesome! Those red tailed hawk pictures… amazing! I don’t know how you captured those. Great job 🙂

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  19. Hi Cindy. Thank you for visiting my blog. Although I am focusing on the fur trade I am interested in so many other things. Your life seems fascinating and I look forward to seeing more of it. All the best. Emy

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  22. Cindy, I just wanted to thank you for reading so much of my work. Your support, especially during periods of darkness, has greatly helped me to continue moving forward.

    Your photography is so beautiful and your free spirit, inspiring. I feel blessed to have you a part of my life, even if it be through the big wide blogosphere ;0)

    Thank you for all of your encouragement this year. It has made a positive difference in my life, and I am so grateful.

    Wishing for you the best of holidays yet, and a wonderfully blessed new year ;0)

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  27. Hi Cindy thanks for checking out my blog. I absolutely love your photos. I’m a travel buff as well and you’re giving me some ideas about MUST VISITS! Thanks again for supporting my blog and all the best for 2014!

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  33. You seem to have come in what we call in Dutch “heaven”. Nice you now take time to share the beauty of nature and life with so many people around the world (via internet). Thanks for making available to see the beautiful pictures and bring ‘positive air’ in this world.

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  41. Cindy, thanks for the follow on my own blog it is really appreciated. Welcome aboard. Your own blog is a treasure trove and I really like the sound of your place, my kinda place and The Hound would love it too. Best wishes for all your journeying. MM 🍀

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  47. All your photographs are absolutely stunning !
    Thank you for constantly visiting my blog. I was on a hiatus for quite a while but now hopefully I am back for good. Looking forward to communicating with you more 🙂

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    1. Awwwww. I am very honored and so appreciative. This is so very kind of you. Please know I love your blog as well and am so pleased to meet you here in blogdom! Cheers to you~

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