Confronted with writing a worthy post, this is me above.
So I just rolled up my sleeves for a person I’ve grown to respect and love.
I’m in and out fighting time zones across the miles,
When I login, there you are, and I’m all smiles.
Your energy and enthusiasm often puts mine to shame,
I’ve learned a lot from you, you are at the top of your game.
A year has past since you gave all of us here a chance,
To let down our hair, be serious, be very silly, cry or even dance.
I raise my distant glass to you, and think I speak for ALL of us here,
When I say, Happy !st Anniversary to TO/OT Posts, bito dear.
I wish I had a joke to tell, but I’m missing many a punch line,
So I’ll just say a big THANK YOU for sharing yourself and your time.
Cheers for everything bito, but mainly for just being you.
Kalima, We are lucky aren’t we?
More nordic music for Bito!
Sibelius
Violin Concerto
First movement
Hilary Hahn
httpsh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3OlI0RLQJoU
Finlandia
London Symphony Orchestra
httpsh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fgwr3wrenkQ
A wonderful contribution Patsy, thanks.
Kalima, Thank You, Dear One! What a nice post and poem to wake-up and see. It has been quite a year. Your warmth, thoughtfulness, intelligence and most importantly your friendship has meant much to me.
Thank You,
bito
Today is YOUR day, and not mine, but thank you as always bito.
I hope that the fact that the post and intended video ended up being separated worked out ok.
Again HA, congratulations, and thank you for everything you do.
Kalima, it was a wonderful surprise from the K gals! I had no idea it had been a year. Super job! 😉
The hand written note was quite the special touch.
Happy you enjoyed it, and yes a year has past already, much has happened to throw us, but great things replaced them, one of which was your support and friendship.
About the hand written note, I left it as small as possible so that no one could blackmail me later. 😉
Kalima, such a wonderful poem that speaks for me as well! And love the graphics (and your note to Bito!) Thank you for this!
And of course, thanks to Bito for making TO/OT an invaluable and core part of the Planet but even more, sharing a “bito” himself with us in the many ways he does. Cheers Bito!
Thank You, AdLib, someone had to open up a pub on a corner of this prime real estate of The Planet. Thanks to you and Kalima for making it all possible.
I used to crave that stuff and got teased for it. Who knew it was so sexy?
Well, that’s two bitos I like.
Still not quite sure about that bit-o-peanut butter though… it looks awfully shifty to me.
Thanks AdLib!
WP scares the hell out of me when I do what they tell me too, but it doesn’t work anyway. It was an adventure, but a lot of fun to try.
You done good!
😆 Your techy spirit was inside my Mac. The “Force” was with me.
You have learned well, my padawan. You are now a Jedi Blogger!
I have much left to learn Oh Great One! For now, just call me a “Bedi Jlogger.”
I learn fast, and clean up real smarty-pants like. 🙂
I’m now writing my Morning Jog.
Oh my Kalima – what a lovely post, wonderful poem and that kitty ‘n butterfly is too cute (is that really you 😆
Happy Annies to TO/OT!!
Thanks Mw. It was a pleasure, he’s such a nice guy.
Yes, that’s my “morning face” before I find my glasses. 🙂
I loved your poem, Kalima.
And wish a great day to b’ito on anniversary #1. May there be many more!
Thanks kes. Indeed, here is a toast to many more. Cheers!
Brava, Kalima! And hear, hear!
BYW, I have that kitty-with-butterfly picture on my journal.I love that.
Arigato Cher. Is it not a darling?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zB2gPZRsz0Q
B’ito brings so much to the Planet with his wit, wisdom and insight.
Very nice tribute, Kalima!
Merci Beaucoup javaz!
Kalima, I just so adore you.
You helped me so much when my brother died last year.
You gave me words of wisdom and helped me in helping my brother’s partner.
I’ll never forget it.
My pleasure javaz, I’m glad it helped. I don’t know about them being “words of wisdom” but they were a part of my life’s experience so far, and I was happy to share them with you. Have a great year, and be happy.
that vid is so adorable!
Congratulations bito!!
Happy Anniversary bito. I tried my best, this video was to be at the bottom of the post, but wouldn’t embed, so I’ll post it here separately for you, and hope it does the trick.