The "Neno" Award

Sunflower Ranch is a place where you can find just about anything and then some. There are writer challenges, poetry, fun videos, and beautiful photographs, with a host of wonderful personal stories along the way. Coming to her blog always feels like a you're joining a party or spending a quiet afternoon on friend's porch with lemonade. So...to be gifted with the "Neno" Award by her is quite an honor.

The Neno Award is given to "those who love blogging and love to encourage friendships through blogging, and to help others seek the reasons why we all love blogging." That certainly describes Sunflower Ranch. Now I've got to live up to this Award. I can only hope that someday my blog develops into something as enjoyable as hers.

Among the people I'm choosing for this Award are those whose blogs I've been reading for a while, along with a couple of blogs that I've just begun to read. All of them are in the habit of encouraging friendships. So, drop by and say "Hi!"

Of course there are some rules to go along with this Award. Winners should:

- Upload the image in your post

- Mention the person that gives you the award with their blog link

- Nominate your 5 blogs of choice with blog name and link

- Leave comment on the recipients' posts to let them know

And so .... my nominees for The "Neno" Award are:

Coco of Art By Coco, who does incredible stained glass and decorative folk painting. She's also a team player who's always looking to support other artists.

Ivanhoe of From Ohio with Love. Her blog is warm and homey. The kind of place you just want spend time in.

Jaime Lyerly, of Art Making is a Journey. She's a talented artist who is incredibly active and has opened her arms to embrace the whole world.

Jennifer of Vanbeads, who is a wonderful jewelry designer and glass worker. I had the pleasure of meeting her at a local craft fair and she is every bit as personable and welcoming as her blog.

Sandee of Comedy Plus, who really does have a blog that's full of Comedy Plus. Her wit and storytelling is only surpassed by her warmth. If you need a smile, go visit her blog.

Again...many thanks to Sunflower Ranch! And to all the other wonderful Blogs to whom I'm passing on this Award! As the old Cole Porter says..."You're the Top!"