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Things That Make You Go HMMMM - - #12

I was looking at my blog and noticed I have a new follower. That was very exciting to me!! Hello Elizabeth Fernandez, with whom I do not know. I am sure you just stumbled upon me accidentally - but, as long as you are following me - I shall tip my hat and bid you welcome.

The reason I mention Ms. Elizabeth is that when I clicked on her profile, I noticed that she was following not just my little Coco's Corner - but that she was following another one, CoCo's Corner. This was rather awesome to me - to realize that I had a soul sister somewhere across the country, living in New York City. She's not a real active blogger anymore - but I just happened to click on her blog to see what she is made of.

I know this isn't exciting to most people - but, to me it's kind of thrilling to know there is another little haven like mine. We are two extremely different women - I am a pudgy grandmother (a very young one) who just loves to throw things out there and make fun of myself and she is a happening woman living in the most amazing city in the world - working towards a masters degree in drama therapy.

Well Elizabeth - if you know CoCo (Courtney), please tell her that I send my regards to my blogging soulmate!!

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