The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2011 annual report for this blog.
Here’s an excerpt:
A San Francisco cable car holds 60 people. This blog was viewed about 3,600 times in 2011. If it were a cable car, it would take about 60 trips to carry that many people.
Click here to see the complete report.
In the world of blogging I’m a small fish in a giant fishbowl. But, I am proud of my success. Starting my own personal blog accomplished a goal I could only dream about for the past four or five years. 2011, a year to remember – I did it!!
My thanks go to visitors, commentors, and followers. I needed the encouragement.
About Wings of Wonder
Linda Ruddy is a creative with a diverse range of interests in writing and painting. She currently is revising a middle grade novel, and author and illustrating a picture story book. She is an active member of SCBWI, Society of Children Book Writers and Illustrators.
Linda has a body of paintings, which form the foundation of her artistic development. This work can be viewed on her website: www.lindaruddyart.com
Her recent illustrations are an outgrowth of the style she developed in these paintings.
Another passion is sculpture. Linda often uses her figures as models for her art.
Linda's blog is eclectic and journeys wherever her muse guides her attention.
Her blog address is: www.wingsofwonder.wordpress.com
Following the muse,
Linda Ruddy
wings of wonder 
Wonderful things start small. Your blog is so lovely that it is just a matter of time before your peeps find you. You’ll see! Looking forward to a million times that amount in the years ahead.
Big hugs,
MSW
There you go again, giving me the belief and encouragement I need. Thanks. Big hugs back!!!!!!
…and thanks back to you for the encouragement, etc., that you’ve given to us! 🙂
The back and forth benefit is something I did not expect when I started this but how very, very nice!
I just love your blog and I’m so happy you keep sharing your artistic gift. 🙂 Congratulations on your success in 2011!
Believe it or not, there was a time I did not appreciate my gift. Maybe it was my inner critic saying I’m wasting my time, making no money, etc. etc. all those negative thoughts…BUT I kept at it and actually had an explosive burst in 2010 and I don’t want to let go of it. PS. I found your comment in spam and don’t know why that happened….
You set a goal for a daunting task and accomplished it with finesse, Linda! Your blog has great beauty and words to live by. It has inspired me!!!! Love, Wenona
I was inspired by others and now I’m glad to pay it forward. It was a mountain and I approached it and am finding my way up.
Dearest Linda—
Look at all the people that have come to view your gift and stayed. Can you imagine a gallery showing with that many people? Oh how breathtaking. I love love love your work and blog. Never ever quit 🙂
WOW! Thank you!