Ten years ago today, I published my first post on this blog. I am celebrating Bend Branches birthday with a little treat.
My first post was titled, Time. It featured a photo of my favorite western juniper tree in my yard in Bend, Oregon. A winter sunset paints the skies in the background.
My post also included the following observation:
“The twists and turns of time can ravage one or make them into a thing of beauty.”
Thank you to my followers and to others who stop by to view my posts. Your likes and comments have encouraged and inspired me. I hope to celebrate another Bend Branches birthday ten years from now.
Bend Branches always appreciates your comments and likes. Comments may not appear right away since they’re screened for spam prior to posting. Thanks!


Congratulations on a job well done. You are an inspiration to all.thank you.
Thanks, Ralph! 🙂
These posts allow me to see the world in new and fresh ways so thank you for continuing on and happy birthday!
Thanks so much!
Congrats on ten years! Here’s to ten more!
Thanks, Sandy! 😀
Happy birthday and anniversary.
Thank you, Judy!
Congrats! 😊
Thanks! 😀
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Congratulations on your blogging anniversary. That cake looks very nice. Enjoy.
Thanks, Liz! It was tasty.
Congratulations Siobhan and happy blogoversary! 💖🎉
Thank you! 😁
Congratulations on ten years of a wonderful blog!!🙂
Thanks so much! It’s been fun.
Happy blogging anniversary!
Thanks, Egidio! 😃
Congratulations on 10 years. I throughly enjoy your blog. Here’s to many more.
Thank you, Barbara! 🙂
Happy anniversary, Soybend. To more decades of celebrating. I like your cupcake.🤩
Thank you, Hazel! The cupcake was good.
You’re welcome, soybend.
Congratulations!
Congratulations! I look forward to your posts and enjoy keeping up with your adventures. 🙂
Thank you, Alison! 🙂
Happy Birthday to Bend Branches!! Congratulations on this milestone😀❤
Thanks, Erin! 😁
You’re so welcome 😊
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Happy Birthday! Many best wishes on this occasion, and may you enjoy many more years of photographing in Bend and elsewhere. 😄
Thanks so much, Joanne!