I published a post yesterday and closed my WordPress. But today I noticed something I haven’t seen in a long time. Achievements! Many years ago I remeber there was trophies/badges in WordPress and then they disapered. Do you remember? Now today – two new achievements! And honestly… WOW. I had to pause for a second … More A Small Surprise Inside My WordPress Stats ✨
I just want to pause for a moment and say thank you to everyone who replied to my last post, “Why are you following my blog?”. Reading through all your thoughtful, kind, and encouraging comments truly made my day. I felt so much love and connection in your words — from curiosity about Latvia, to … More A Heartfelt Thank You 💛
I usually don’t reflect on my blog stats, but I couldn’t resist after reading Deborah’s inspiring blog post here: Reader Favorites 2024. Her retrospective gave me the nudge to look back at what resonated with you all this year. Despite being away from blogging for four years, I returned to this space in August 2024 … More Your Most Loved Posts of 2024
Hi everyone, I’m still struggling with a stubborn cough and the occasional spike in temperature. It all started at the end of October, and at first, I thought a few days off from work—using up some of my vacation days—would be enough to get me back to my usual self. I really believed I’d be … More A Lingering Illness…
As autumn sweeps across Latvia, the country celebrates Miķeļdiena, this year it’s on the 29th of September 2024. Held around late September, Miķeļdiena marks the end of the harvest work and is a time to give thanks for the year’s bounty. Celebrating the Harvest Latvia’s Miķeļdiena is a joyful conclusion to the harvest season. Communities … More Why Latvian Miķeļdiena Might Outshine Commercial Thanksgiving?