I owe it all to you...

...because I am having the time of my life.

I didn’t know if I would do it (complete a year’s worth of blips), but it’s been such a pleasure to literally view the world through other people’s eyes.  I feel so very fortunate!  Below is a list of many of the blipmates I follow and why.  It is not a complete list, but they are my most consistent friends. They seem to care about me and I care about them…part of what I know now as community.  With the exception of the first on my list, the rest of my mates are in alphabetical order.

Dreich: (UK) https://www.blipfoto.com/Dreich Fine, fine minimalist photography that often calls to mind famous artists and photographers of the past, though he very much has his own style. He is the reason I blip.  We exchanged homes October 2019, met on the fly at the train station in Lockerbie, Scotland to exchange house/car keys. His family came here to New Mexico while we explored Scotland.  I take zoom yoga classes taught by his wife every Tuesday.  We are kindred spirits.  Oh, yes, and he always includes a link to a marvelous movie recommendation.  Thank you, Steve!
Angelsshare (Ireland) https://www.blipfoto.com/AngelsShare  Beautiful photography of many subjects, fun blip conversations.
BernardYoung (UK England) https://www.blipfoto.com/BernardYoung Amazing poetry always with a photo to match. 
BigE: (USA) https://www.blipfoto.com/BigE Fine feathered friend blips and fellow Burqueno.
Blincodave: (UK) https://www.blipfoto.com/Blincodave New blipmate who loves Pink Floyd as much as I do = a lot!
theBroon: (UK Scotland) https://www.blipfoto.com/theBroon Humor, humor, humor.  It’s worth reading through a single posting of his to see the breadth of his happy, silly, fun take on life.  His posts lift my spirits every time.  Often includes the perfect musical link.
CALIFORNIAGIRL1: https://www.blipfoto.com/CALIFORNIAGIRL1 Life in the most populace state in our country.  I once lived in CA, so I am visited with fond memories when I see her lovely blips.
Enzotraveldog (Australia) https://www.blipfoto.com/Enzotraveldog Canine travel blogger, yes, through the perspective and voice of a dog.  Love it!  Great pics of travels through the land.
GadgetKind: (United Arab Emirates) https://www.blipfoto.com/GadgetKid I wanted to learn more about a land of which I know very little.  Her blips give me a window.  Dubai is a beautiful city!
Helpix (UK Scotland) https://www.blipfoto.com/helpix Love her blips of the Glasgow scene (art, buildings, people) where she moved recently from the countryside.  She is on a compelling path of intellectual and spiritual discovery. I also enjoy her “working world” observations.
HilarysView: (Switzerland) https://www.blipfoto.com/HilarysView Fabulous photos of the Swiss mountains.
Johnparke: (UK) https://www.blipfoto.com/johnparke New blipper with a good eye.
jMcLean: (USA) https://www.blipfoto.com/jMcLean  Fellow American, kindred spirit, living not far from where I once did.
Kd: (USA) https://www.blipfoto.com/Kd Excellent New England scenes.
KeenKen: (New Zealand) https://www.blipfoto.com/KeenKen Make me wanna be there blips of New Zealand. He has an eye for detail.
Kwtracey: (USA) https://www.blipfoto.com/Kwtracey A fella Marylander (where I once called home), whose blips often comprise professional level photography.  She constantly tries new techniques. Also has the sweetest grandson.
Martindawe: (UK) https://www.blipfoto.com/martindawe Excellent man on the street scenes + nature blips.  Also often includes excellent music links.
MichaleWardlow: (N. Ireland) https://ww w.blipfoto.com/Michaelwardlow words of wisdom accompany wonderful nature (bird specialty) blips.
Paladian (Australia) https://www.blipfoto.com/Paladian wonderful bird and plant blips.  Has been to New Mexico numerous times.
RonaldBerry: (USA) https://www.blipfoto.com/RonaldBerry Wonderful nature blips of the Northwest USA.
Rower: 2012 (Australia) https://www.blipfoto.com/rower2012 Kindred spirit, has been to New Mexico many times.
SeriousFrolic: (Australia) https://www.blipfoto.com/SeriousFrolic Fantastic photography. My paradoxical friend…seriously frolicing? Great sense of humor.
Simisue: (USA) https://www.blipfoto.com/simisue Beautiful descriptions and explanations of everything. My support and kindred spirit during the awful Trump ere.
V1K1 (Australia) https://www.blipfoto.com/V1k1 Artist, art teacher, artful blips of landscapes, flowers, animals and Finn!
Willdmint Switzerland) https://www.blipfoto.com/wildmint Incredible mountain photographs.
Woolley (UK) https://www.blipfoto.com/Woolley Beautiful photographs.
YouCanCallMeAl: (UK) https://www.blipfoto.com/YouCanCallMeAl Minimalist hand drawn art, a man of few words.  The meaning of his art blips left for your interpretation..