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"...that's all she said." Or so she thought.

I ended this blog after considerable thought more than 9 months ago.  In some ways it seems like years ago and in other ways, just a blink. However, I am delighted to say that my circumstances have changed rather unexpectedly.  To make a complicated story short and simple...I am once again blogging on my dear ol' 10th Ave. soap blog.

I am one happy girl.


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  1. LauraSeptember 30, 2013 at 10:10 PM

    Woooooottttt!!!!!!!

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  2. OdetteOctober 1, 2013 at 2:16 AM

    Yay. Great to have you back.

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  3. AnonymousOctober 1, 2013 at 3:26 AM

    I've visited your blog from time to time, but it looked like I arrived a bit too late since you had decided to stop blogging late last year. Well, I'm really happy to hear that you're back, and I'm looking forward to your new posts! :-)

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  4. Amy@10th Ave.October 1, 2013 at 11:13 AM

    Thanks! I'm happy to be back. And SoapJam--I've recently discovered your blog, too. (I've already added you to my blog list so I can keep up with your posts!)

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  5. Diva Prirodna KozmetikaOctober 1, 2013 at 11:57 AM

    Welcome back Amy! This is sooooo great news! I'm glad these unexpectable circumstances have brought you back to your good ol' net place!

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    1. Amy@10th Ave.October 3, 2013 at 6:28 AM

      It's nice to get back into my old routine, Maja!

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  6. Anne-MarieOctober 9, 2013 at 4:51 PM

    Welcome back, Amy!

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