Hello Blogosphere! My name is Joy Des Jardins…and I’m a Blogoholic. I come to you totally open and a little bit skeptical that I deserve to even be here; but here I am nonetheless. I’ve commented to some of you that I was entertaining the idea of “putting my toes in the blogging waters….” but, I didn’t realize that I actually meant it. Thanks to some VERY wonderful bloggers who have already been around for quite a while and my own daughter, Jory Des Jardins of Pause, I decided to finally take the plunge.
I’m not political or controversial…I leave that to my husband. I’m simply a connector and love to hear and tell life’s stories. So simple isn’t it? I’ve been involved with the Blogosphere since my daughter entered it in the fall of 2004. Now, I’m an addict….and need my fix every day. So many wonderful bloggers out there….it’s become a whole new world to me where I have found writing from the heart is a beautiful thing.
In case you’re curious about the title, Joy of Six, let me explain…it’s so simple in an obsessive/compulsive kind of way. Apart from the obvious play-on-words, six has always been MY lucky number….or more accurately the number I seem to “do things in.” You know….eat M & M’s in sixes, buy things in sixes, dole things out in sixes…the norm.(?) It’s a shame the number one wasn’t my obsession, especially when it comes to the M & M’s and buying things. Why six? Here’s the simple part….it represents the six people in my immediate family. Told you it was simple. Sometimes I do things in fours…that represents my four children….but that’s another story.
Joy of Six will focus on scenes in my life and those who share my life….tidbits, if you will….about childhood, marriage, motherhood, friendship, children, grandchildren, work, and more…portrayed with love and humor. I’ve read so many wonderful pieces by some really amazing writers in the Blogosphere, that I felt it might be time to “give it a shot” and add my voice. I hope to do it justice…..
It is early on this Monday morning on the west coast, but my little notebook and I are on the deck starting my workday. I cannot think of a better start to a week or day than entering in on Joy's new Blog. Congratulations Sweetie!!! I will look forward to reading your observations on Life as we know it. Joy has a wisdom that comes from not doing the same day over and over, she learns, grows, and with a loving heart, shares her keen insights with us lucky souls who get to have our paths cross with hers. Much love, your cookie boy, Bob
Posted by: Bob Patterson | August 22, 2005 at 07:58 AM
WA HOOOO! Yeah for you Joy! And I'm so glad I was up early with you to celebrate the Joy of Six! (The book, of a slightly different name, garnered fifty cents a look when I was in the fourth grade. In retrospect, I'm still grossed out my parents owned it...) You're a wonderful woman and writer Joyous. Here's to you!
Posted by: Mary Cary | August 22, 2005 at 07:59 AM
How wonderful are you! And sharing, once again, so much of "JOYFULL" with all of us! We are blessed! Thank you, Thank you, Thank you Joy! I look forward to blogging everday, what a gift!
Posted by: Miffala | August 22, 2005 at 09:14 AM
I've been looking forward to this all weekend! Welcome, welcome, welcome!
Posted by: Koan Bremner | August 22, 2005 at 01:14 PM
Yeay! Congratulations!
Now I can add you blog to my favorites along with Jory’s.
Looking forward to some ‘Joyful’ insights!
-Tracy
Posted by: Tracy | August 22, 2005 at 02:21 PM
Welcome to blogging!
Posted by: Jane | August 22, 2005 at 02:30 PM
I haven't had anytihng to look forward to on a daily bases since they stopped running Calvin and Hobbs. Now I do, GO JOY!
Posted by: Red Five | August 22, 2005 at 04:33 PM
Good on you Joy - welcome to the blogsphere. It is addictive ey? The first thing I thought of when I saw your blog title was the six degrees of separation.
Posted by: jen | August 22, 2005 at 07:12 PM
Hooray! So glad to find you...thanks, Koan, for the link!
Posted by: Jennifer Warwick | August 22, 2005 at 07:54 PM
I farted
Posted by: Joe | August 22, 2005 at 07:55 PM
Thanks Joe for that incredibly insightful comment, I'm sure your sisters would be proud.... -Mom
Posted by: Joy DJ | August 22, 2005 at 08:23 PM
Joe better there than here. Quite the comment
Posted by: Daughter #1 | August 22, 2005 at 08:55 PM
My first Blog-posting!
So happy it was yours!
This is right up your alley, girlfriend!
can't wait to keep up with you!
=^-^=
Posted by: Cynthia | August 22, 2005 at 09:57 PM
Welcome Joy, I am so glad you decided to jump in the world of blogs!
Looking forward to reading your posts every day!
Posted by: Antonella Pavese | August 22, 2005 at 11:26 PM
Joy---
I'm looking forward to hearing your stories. I can't wait! Welcome aboard!
Posted by: Stacie | August 23, 2005 at 07:24 AM
Welcome to the fold! Now your obsession with blogging will take up even more time, and become more irresistable. So glad you're doing this, and can't wait to keep checking in.
Posted by: nina | August 23, 2005 at 09:52 AM