Would You Rather Be A Stranger Or A Friend?
I haven’t given you much time to mull over my question, but I hope you chose—friend.
If you followed from my old blog,–thank you!
Oh no, Tracy. Trust me, no one followed you. Your readers raced here to meet me, Matilda–your bee-u-ti-ful blog butterfly. But I’m certain they wanna know why I’m forced to wear this…this ugly purple hat, tacky dress, and these baggy lime green socks.
I apologize for Matilda’s outburst.
Meet Matilda–My Muse
I highly doubt it, Matilda.
You wanna bet. Hey you! Yeah, I’m talking to you. Leave a comment and let Tracy know how bee-u-ti-ful I am, and tell her she doesn’t have any fashion sense.
Matilda! Your behavior is deplorable.
Perhaps, if we ignore Matilda, she’ll perform her figure-eight routine and flutter away.
If you hopped on over from my website, you have an inkling about the topics I’ll address on my “new and improved” blog.
Maybe you’ve stumbled across my blog by mistake?
It doesn’t matter how you found me, I’m just thrilled you popped in for a visit. So on that note—
Welcome to my Wacky World of Writing!
It’s my wacky world too!
Don’t you have weeds to pull?
Nope. I yanked them out yesterday.
Do you want to know what comes next?
Duh?
Don’t you have to water the garden?
Nope. It rained this morning.
If you haven’t visited my Wacky Website, please do so when you have a minute. But wait! First promise you’ll come back. I need to cultivate friendships the way Matilda tends my garden.
Gee shucks.
If you’re back from browsing through my website,–thank you. 🙂
Why do I blog?
You’ve just got to. You’re a budding writer breaking free from a cocoon.
That’s right, Matilda. And my writing will appeal to anyone who adores children and animals.
I know, I know. Your aim is to inspire, and make readers howl with laughter and cry. Okay, maybe sniffle.
Why are you scratching an antenna?
‘Cuz I don’t know how you’re gonna do that.
Well…you’ll help, and so will my Chinese Crested Powder Puff.
I’ll only help when I feel like it. And what’s a powder puff? A yucky dessert?
You need an attitude adjustment. And stop whacking me with your wings. And no, I’m referring to my blue-eyed ball of fluff,–Indygo (a.k.a. Indy).
Oh, him. His quirky habits drive me batty.
Indygo – Five-Weeks-Old
But he’s so adorable–
Adorable? Ha! I’m way cuter.
Stop swinging your watering can. You almost smacked me in the head.
You’ll find my “Recent Posts” on the sidebar. Click on a title of interest. If none captures your attention, read one anyway. You might love what you read. 🙂
Or not.
Matilda, you’re not helping.
And please leave a comment or two. You’ll make my day.
And mine too!
Are you eager to enter your email address in the box under “Sign Me Up”?
Yeah. Sign up already. Tracy will not share your information with anyone. And she won’t pester you more than once or twice a week unless–she’s bursting with fabulous news.
Aak!
What’s the matter now?
My antennae won’t stop twitching, and I can’t flap my wings. Look! They’re dripping with sweat.
Are you having a hot flash?
Nope. It’s that wacky weather guy. He can’t get his act together.
Matilda, say good-bye.
Nope. I don’t wanna.
Quit pouting.
Matilda, Indy, and I are social creatures designed for relationship. Oops, I forget to mention Patches, but that’s for another time.
Okay, okay. I stopped pouting.
Puh-leeze come back soon and often. Tracy needs friends to read her our blog.
Thanks for visiting!
Tracy Campbell
& Me–Matilda
© Tracy Campbell – 2012 – 2020
Hi Tracy…I found you! Very cute web page…Love your Alter Ego story…Which one did Mark comment on? I could not find it…
Hi Karen:
I’m so glad you found me! I hope you’ll join and follow my “cute site”.
Click “Multiple Submissions?” under the recent posts and that’s were you’ll find the interview I did with Mark.
Hope you didn’t take my compliment the wrong way…I think your site is very colourful, simple and interesting without being too busy…and I think it is cute…
Oh no. I didn’t. But I am glad you explained. Thanks Karen
sometimes written words can be misleading…glad I explained and made myself clearer…
You’re so right and it’s always best to err on the side of caution.
Oh and btw I will follow you…lookin forward to it…
Wonderful. I’m going to pop over to your site.
I really want to change my blog and update it…I started it a few years ago and did not really do much with it…I added a few things to it lately but it needs to be worked on…
Once you start updating, watch out, it’s addictive.
And thanks for signing up, Karen.
Thanks for your comments and having a look at my blog Tracy…NOW…I have to figure out how to move it and use it …
To move your content from another blog over to Word Press, go to your Dashboard, scroll down, and hover over “Tools”, click on “Import” and the inner workings of the computer will transfer your other blog. Hope that helps.
Have already started to change things…Oh no…I am getting hooked again…lol…
I warned you it was addictive. We’ll have to enter a Step 10 program.
yes I was awake thinking about it last night…
And I see you’re doing something about it.
Have a wonderful day.
Sherry left this wonderful comment about my artwork on her blog at http://www.sherryisaac.com
WOOT! Tracy, a fellow Brian Henry grad! Love your artwork, whimsical, fun and full of colour.
Thanks for visiting. I hope you’ll be back. Perhaps we’ll run into each other at a CJs reading some time.
Thanks Sherry.
Thank You for being my first follower of my blog…now I have 2!!! I’m on a roll!!
I feel special. Congratulations.
Halo. Nice to know you
Hi Fedo:
Thank you so much for leaving a comment and following my blog.
Come back anytime for a visit.
I love your welcome illustration to your blog and the way you drew people in to it
Thanks for the invite, I also love your comments on other blogs. 🙂
Hi Clar:
I tell you, this blogging community is wonderful. It’s true, it really doesn’t take much to make new friends. I see you’ve left encouraging comments on the other entrants blogs as well–fantastic!
The welcome illustration is also another page in my baby keepsake record book.
I’m so pleased you accepted my invite. Yahoo! I now have 36 followers.
Have a wonderful day. My day is off to another great start.
I popped over from the old site. So, I should be subscribed now. 🙂 Good luck with your new site. I love the artwork.
Thank you, Stacy for signing up again.
Love the artwork on your new site! I re-subscribed!
Thank you, Tina.
Love your new blog and website, Tracy! I had no idea you were such a talented artist! Your art is beautiful – so colorful and appealing! – and I love the animals – that bear on the crescent moon is wonderful! I was following your old blog – I will switch 🙂
Thanks again, Susanna.
Tracy this blog and website are wonderful and so colourful just like you…It feels good to put creative juices together and get a true representation of yourself…Congratulations!!! Count me in…
I’ve counted you in. Thanks, Karen
I rushed right over, and sorry Matilda, it was to see Tracy, not you. I love the website…very cute. I was just thinking this weekend that I need to upgrade to a website soon! Thanks for taking the plunge first so the rest of us can see how it’s done 🙂 It’s nice to see your picture too–I feel like I’m communicating with a real person now – you beautiful woman, you! Congrats on your new site.
I’ll be sure to let Matilda know. It was time I came out of hiding. Thanks for signing up again and all the best with upgrading.
Congrats, Tracy! Your “new blog look” is FANTASTIC! What a talented artist you are! I’ve subscribed to this blog and look forward to hearing more about you and Matilda. 🙂
It seems Matilda has a follower too. I’ll be sure to let her know. 🙂
By the way, Tracy…I wasn’t able to comment using my Internet Explorer browser and had to go in with Firefox…I know i have this problem with Susanna’s posts…maybe it’s just my computer. 🙂
Thanks so much for signing up again. I’m sorry to hear you’re having trouble with Internet Explorer. I always have issues that’s why I use Firefox. And with my new blog format it won’t accept comments on people who use Blogger. Ugh! Did you have a peek at my website too?
I forgot to comment on the photo’s of your beautiful home…Spectacular!!! What a wonderful view you have!!!
I posted in my blog but it’s not working properly…When I get in the mood, I will change it…
Congratulations again on all your work…
Thanks for your lovely comments. I’ll be sure to stop by and follow you from this blog. Hopefully, I’ll start getting your posts again.
Congrats on your new “home”…………can’t wait for more excitement 😉
Pressure, pressure, pressure. Thanks, Terrol! 🙂
No pressure…just trying to blow a little wind into your sails….we all need it somedays !!!
Thank you for blowing wind into my sails! 🙂
Delightful!
Can I borrow Indygo as my muse?
Hi Marylin, I’m the one who is delighted that you’ve joined me here.
Hmm…as to Indygo, perhaps we can share. I’ll have to ask him first, though 🙂
Very unique! Congratulations on your new home and I am going to have fun viewing it!
Thank you so much for your kind words. I look forward to getting to know you. 🙂
Thank you for visiting my blog. I like wacky stuff.
You’re welcome. Hope you’ll come back for a visit and sign up. 🙂
Thanks for letting me know about your new and :*Improved* blog and web site. I know you had to have me moderate the comment because of the web site in it. But now I found you. *Yay*
Love Matilda. I’ll be back. I’m following you! 🙂
Thank you, Clar for being persistent. Thank you so much for signing up again. I know it was a pain. Matilda will be pleased, I think. But with her attitude, I can’t promise. 🙂
Excellent blog, I love the look, pure creativity at work here, and Matilda, just simply great. A pleasure to be here Tracy!
Thanks for hopping back on board, Penny. Matilda will be thrilled.
This is adorable! Best wishes on your move to a new blog home. Matilda is a hoot! 🙂
I’m chuckling. Just left you the link for my blog and I come back, and here you are. Wonderful!
I’m pleased you think Matilda is a hoot. She thinks she is too. 🙂
BTW, I never got the link you left me… Did you leave it on a current blog post? If not, I won’t get it. Hope to see you on my blog too. Best wishes!
Hi Elizabeth:
Just left you another comment on your Sept. 14th post. Very strange.
Hi Tracy… this could be a fun relationship… love the look and the endearing character… can’t wait to read more…
Hey Paula:
What a nice surprise visit.
Thank you for leaving such lovely comments.
Hope you’ll sign up and follow so you don’t miss any of Matilda’s shenanigans. 🙂
Hey Tracy, I already signed up… and I can’t wait!
Yahoo! Thanks Paula.
I just found a blog you might interested in. http://www.eternallysignificant.blogspot.ca
Her name is Jenna and it’s about adoption.
Congratulations on your new digs! Looks well decorated and filled appropriately.
Thank you for your kind comments.
Tracy,
Thanks so much for stopping by Chasing Hailey. Love your stuff…we are all about ladybugs and butterflies around here…well and after yesterday Elmo (took the girl to see Sesame Street Live). Hope you had a great weekend!
Anissa
Hi Anissa:
It was my pleasure. Ladybugs and butterflies are adorable. Hope you’ll be back. 🙂
Your muse is beautiful. Maybe I could borrow her sometime 🙂
Hmm…that’s another request for my muse’s. I’ll have to ask Matilda. 🙂
What a lovely site, Tracy. Matilda is really cute. Everybody should have a muse like her. 🙂
Hi Ailsa – I’m pleased you think my site is lovely. A ton of work went into creating the blog and my website. Matilda seems to be growing on a lot of people. I’d better watch out or she’ll take over my blog. 🙂
Hi Tracy! I love your new site. Delightful artwork, and I love your new book in progress, and your discourse with Matilda is very funny. She’s a hoot!
Hi Iza
Your opinion means a lot to me. Thank you. Matilda is a hoot, can’t wait for her to write more. LOL
For anyone reading this comment. Please check out Iza’s books and artwork at http://www.izatrapini.com
Amazing work you do Iza. 🙂
This is the cutest blog I’ve seen so far! It’s colorful, fun and pretty cozy! 🙂
Thank you for your very sweet comments. As I mentioned on your blog, I’m having issues with my new format and hope to have this fixed tomorrow sometime. Please bear with me and have a great evening. 🙂
Your welcome! Like I said, it’s lovely to hover around here! Makes me smile! 🙂
I didn’t find the “follow option”… Am I missing something?
I received confirmation that you are now following. So all is well on my blog again, (I hope).
Have a lovely day 🙂
Love your work, Tracy! You are such a talented artist! Love your muse’s socks. The blog and website is just beautiful…I would love to have your talent!!
Angela
Hi Angela,
Thank you very much for taking time to leave such encouraging words. 🙂
I’m now pumped for another week.
Tracy
Very cute blog–and I love those socks, too. 🙂 Thanks for your comment on my blog. I advocate Slow Blogging as a general rule, but that doesn’t mean you can’t blog more often when you’ve got a special event.
Again, thank you, Anne for taking time to answer my question. I’ve now joined the ranks of Slow Blogging.
Matilda will be pleased you love her socks. 🙂
Hehehe! Love this!
Loved the giggles, Peggy. Thank you.
Your blog and website look great!
Thank you, Sherry 🙂
Matilda’s dress is very pretty, so she doesn’t have to be so snarky! LOL!
I agree, and I think Matilda should be happy she’s got clothes to wear. I’ll have to teach her some manners, but I’m not holding my breath. LOL 🙂
Every time I read this, it makes me smile. 😉
Well, you’ve just made me smile too! Thanks 🙂
So your question remains…….Would you rather be a Stranger than a Friend…..please please pretty please may I be a friend who is stranger than all the others 🙂
Dear Strange One,
I’m thrilled you’ve joined the rank of friendship.
Thanks, Terrol. You make me smile. 🙂
5 weeks old pic – so very, very gorgeous 🙂
Glad you liked Indygo’s (Indy’s) pic. I do too! 🙂
Thanks for the lovely comment.
Hi Tracy- your new website is great!! Love the design, colours… and you!
Thanks, Brenda. I hope you sign up again! 🙂
Great new blog! You are very talented! 🙂 Looking forward to seeing more.
I’m so glad you dropped by, Christie.
I love your new blog, Tracy- so colorful, sweet and appealing! Matilda is adorable. Nice work!
Iza, thank you for the sweet comments. 🙂
love your new home, very unique and perfectly ‘you’!!! yay!!!
Hi Roxie,
Thank you so much for dropping by my old blog, and then taking the time to leave wonderful comments here at home. 🙂
Tracy,
What a great pet story. I loved the tribute to Dakota the Dragon. How sweet and funny. Sorry for the loss of your neighborhood pet.
Yes, Marjorie gave me the wonderful story. I just added my two cents worth.
And Dakota will be missed. 🙂 Thanks, Linda
Hi Tracy, I love the way you can be both whimsical and serious, how you combine your writing with your art work. And you still have time to ride a motorcycle. yay!
What wonderful comments you’ve left me. I’m thrilled that what I endeavor to do has come through loud and clear,—serious and whimsical. As for the motorcycle, it’s now hibernating for the winter. It won’t belong before the snow arrives. 🙁 Thanks so much, Diana! 🙂
Really lovely new site!
Hi Paula,
Thanks for checking out my old blog and then taking the time to visit me here at my, now, not so new blogging home. Glad you left a wonderful comment. 🙂
Omisosh, your blog is lovely! Such a great color combination, and so original. I love it!
Thank you, Jennifer. If you like my colorful blog, you should check out my website if you haven’t done so already! 🙂
HiTracey,
Well, finally found your blog. I find it delightful, I am sure you will bring a smile to a lot of faces.
Everything is so vivid, bright and happy! Beautiful!
Hi Anonymous,
Thank you for leaving such a delightful comment on my blog.
Do you plan on revealing yourself?
If not, no worries.
Glad you dropped in for a visit! 🙂
Beautiful site Tracy I really love your CSS , Excellent work my friend 🙂
Thank you so much, Jake! 🙂
Congrats on your new site Tracy. I think Matilda is adorable including her green socks.
Hi Tovah,
I’m so pleased you’re following my blog again.
You’ve been missed.
Matilda thanks you for the compliment 😀
I have clicked on everything and sub but when it came time to click and say that I have done this it wasn’t letting me so how can I find out. I want to be kept up on everything.
Karen at khsmith97217@yahoo.com
Hi Karen,
Welcome aboard. You are now subscribed on my blog. I’ll send you a personal email in a moment.
Thanks so much and have a happy week! 🙂
I just want to say I am very new to blogging and site-building and seriously loved you’re blog site. More than likely I’m likely to bookmark your blog . You amazingly have terrific writings. Thanks a lot for revealing your web-site.
Welcome to the world of blogging. You’ll find it a helpful, engaging, and entertaining place to hang out.
Come back soon. 🙂
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Thank you, Miss Linda for promoting me and my art. Hugs, Matilda. See Tracy, I can act like a lady!
Hi there, I enjoy reading all of your article. I wanted to write a little comment to support you.
Hi Marla,
You’ve made my day!
Thank you for letting me know. 🙂
Tracy
I simply want to say I am beginner to blogging and definitely liked your web-site. Most likely I’m going to bookmark your blog . You surely have very good well written articles. Thanks for revealing your website.
I’m very pleased you like my site. I look forward to your return visit. 🙂
LOL! Matilda is adorable. Thanks for the chuckles.
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Dear Miss Crystal,
Matilda here.
It’s about time somebody likes my humor.
Moms napping, again!
Hugs
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I don’t ordinarily comment but I gotta tell thank you for the post on this amazing one
Thank you for taking the time to leave an “amazing” comment. I really appreciate it, especially knowing we are all so busy.
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays. 🙂
Hey there cuz! How goes it?? Indygo is so doggone adorable! (Apologies to Indygo for the pun.) Thanks for visiting me and yeah, I figured it was you. 🙂 Man kid! Your art is amazing. You are one talented gal. *waves to Matilda* 🙂
Hi Robyn, so sorry for not responding sooner, but it was in my spam folder. How could WordPress do that to my cous. 🙂
Indy here, Ms. Campbell. You sure have a great last name. Hahowl, thank you for the super duper comment about me!
Hello, Ms. Robyn, Matilda here. I’m waving back, and Tracy’s is grinning so much about what you said about her art. Yeah, it’s not to bad.
Merry Christmas from all three of us. 🙂
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Thanks for your super comments. I hope you’ll also sign up on my blog. You won’t want to miss a post.
I never share email addresses. Merry Christmas. 🙂
Nice to see you again Tracy , Happy Holidays 🙂
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Hi Jake, thanks for stopping by.
I hope you have a Merry Christmas too! 🙂
Hey, cuz. I have searched for new blog posts and can’t find any. I just wanted you to know what your visits to my blog do for my heart. It smiles. Am I in the wrong spot??? xoxoxo
Hey Robyn, cous, dear, you’re in the right spot. Just haven’t posted in a long while. Glad to hear your heart is smiling. 🙂 And thanks for popping over trying to find me. Have a super evening.
So I was right then? POST SOMETHING, WOMAN! Hehehe. <3 you.
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Thank for the push, Robyn. All in good time. LOL 🙂
Very creative, Tracy!
Thanks for visiting my site and taking the time to comment, thus leading me to discover you.
I am a fellow chocoholic and rooster collector. They are some of God’s most brilliant bird creations, aren’t they? (The roosters, not the chocos, haha)
Oh, and Merry Christmas, Tracy/Matilda!
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Hi Len,
My pleasure. A guy who loves chocolate and roosters…amazing! LOL
And roosters sure are part of God’s brilliant creations. And maybe the chocolate too!
Merry Christmas too. I’ll be sure to let Matilda you popped in.
Blessings
Tracy, Merry Christmas, my sweet friend. I hope 2015 is EVERYTHING you want it to be. STAY SAFE! MWAH!
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You’re the sweetest, Robyn. Thank you and HAPPY NEW YEAR.
cute Matilda!
I’ll let Matilda know, Christine. Thanks for popping in. 🙂
YO, cuz. Whatchu been up to? <3
Yo back, cuz Robyn. I’m back to blogging which reminds me I’ll need redirect my website to show my latest posts instead of this page which desperately needs updating. LOL Anyway, here’s the link for you to see what I’ve been up to–>http://tracycampbell.net/blog/. I know you have a lot on your plate with Christopher so now hurry. Praying for you. 🙂
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