Victoria Ponders

Freshly Pressed? Thanks So Much!

Have you been ‘freshly pressed‘ by WordPress editors? I was surprised this morning to receive an email notifying me that one of my recent posts about editing woes — a little humor, a lot of truth — was selected and is featured on the WordPress “Discover” homepage:

What a lovely little boost! I love engaging with new blogging friends and being featured on the WordPress site is a terrific honor and one I don’t take lightly.

I enjoy sharing my adventures in writing, authorship and the opportunity to learn from all of you here. Truly, this is a vibrant and supportive community.

Thank you for being here, friends.

Vicki 💝

Hi – I’m Victoria, Vicki, Dr. Vicki. I hold a doctorate in Adult Education and I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), and author of Surviving Sue and Slivers.

Check out this link to learn more about my book “Surviving Sue” – all about resilience and love. Check out this link to order “Slivers”…a ghost story with surprising twists.

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Hi — I’m Vicki and I’m a big believer in the power of connection – taking time to share what matters most. I love pondering…thinking about work, family and home life and I enjoy blogging about all of it. Cheers!

71 responses to “Freshly Pressed? Thanks So Much!”

  1. Ephemeral Encounters Avatar
    Ephemeral Encounters

    Freshly pressed 😊😘😊
    Woohoo Vicki !!!

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    1. Victoria Avatar
      Victoria

      Thanks, Maggie! And I’m sending extra love from Lisa…she loved hearing from you yesterday and told me to send HUGE hugs back to you! Here they come!
      🤗🤗🤗

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      1. Ephemeral Encounters Avatar
        Ephemeral Encounters

        Aww Vicki, that is so lovely of Lisa and you!
        Feeling the love dear friend 😘🌷❤️
        Thank you xo
        Tots of jellies back to you and well done 👏👏👏

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        1. Victoria Avatar
          Victoria

          Thank you, Maggie! You know how we feel about you…our sister across the pond.
          xo! 💝💝💝

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          1. Ephemeral Encounters Avatar
            Ephemeral Encounters

            I do 😘❤️😘❤️😘❤️

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  2. Michelle (Boomer Eco Crusader) Avatar
    Michelle (Boomer Eco Crusader)

    That’s wonderful Vicki! And very well deserved, of course. 🤗

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    1. Victoria Avatar
      Victoria

      LOL…it actually reminded me of the wacky Canva “honors” you and I connected about a couple of years ago…being awarded for making oodles of graphics. Trophies for participation? Maybe? But it still makes me grin. Sending love to you this morning, Michelle! 😜💝😜

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  3. Cindy Georgakas Avatar
    Cindy Georgakas

    Congratulations.. lots of new things keep popping up.. hee 😘

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    1. Victoria Avatar
      Victoria

      😊💝😊

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  4. Dave Astor Avatar
    Dave Astor

    A nice honor, Vicki! 🙂

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    1. Victoria Avatar
      Victoria

      Thank you, Dave! ❤️😉❤️

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      1. Dave Astor Avatar
        Dave Astor

        🙂

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  5. joynealkidney Avatar
    joynealkidney

    Wow, what fun!

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    1. Victoria Avatar
      Victoria

      Thanks, Joy! ❤️😉❤️

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  6. beth Avatar
    beth

    That’s great and a fun surprise!

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    1. Victoria Avatar
      Victoria

      Yes, indeed! ❤️😉❤️

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  7. Dale Avatar
    Dale

    How cool is that? Until now, I never knew anyone who had been. Couldn’t happen to a nicer gal 💞

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    1. Victoria Avatar
      Victoria

      Aww…you are too kind. It was a fun surprise…now if I could only figure out how to nominate fellow bloggers for the opportunity…so many wonderful writers here…like you! Sending smiles! 😊💝😊

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      1. Dale Avatar
        Dale

        No doubt it was a lovely surprise! I seem to remember seeing a “press this” button somewhere on someone’s page. Or maybe it was through the Reader. Anyway, neither here nor there. YOU have been so! 💞

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        1. Victoria Avatar
          Victoria

          Dale…xo! ❤️😉❤️

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          1. Dale Avatar
            Dale

            💞💞

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  8. Edward Ortiz Avatar
    Edward Ortiz

    Awesome news! Congratulations, my friend.

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    1. Victoria Avatar
      Victoria

      Thank you! 💝

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      1. Edward Ortiz Avatar
        Edward Ortiz

        You’re so welcome. 🫶🏼

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        1. Victoria Avatar
          Victoria

          ❤️😉❤️

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  9. esoterica Avatar
    esoterica

    Wow, congratulations, Vicki!! What a well-deserved honor! 👏💝😘
    I was freshly pressed twice, ages ago, in 2010 and 2012 back when blogging was a real zoo. It’s so fun to have new friends show up. Enjoy!! 💞

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    1. Victoria Avatar
      Victoria

      Erin…that’s amazing. You have established yourself with your thoughtful posts, for sure. I didn’t know this was “a thing” at all. A fun surprise today! Xo! ❤️😉❤️

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      1. esoterica Avatar
        esoterica

        Such a fun surprise, indeed!! Hooray for you, and for the joy and community of blogging! Xo! ❤️😉❤️

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        1. Victoria Avatar
          Victoria

          Yes, yes, yes! Blogging family, for sure! ❤️😉❤️

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  10. Mary K. Doyle Avatar
    Mary K. Doyle

    That is wonderful, Vicki. Yes, it has happened to me with my post, Better with Age. As of this morning, I have 489 likes, 123 comments, and countless new subscribers. It will be fun for you to see what happens.

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    1. Victoria Avatar
      Victoria

      Oh, Mary! That’s terrific! Thank you so much for pointing me to your post. I’ll need to take a peek, for sure…to be sure it’s not one I missed! Xo, dear friend!
      ❤️😉❤️

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  11. T. W. Dittmer Avatar
    T. W. Dittmer

    Congratulations, Vicki! I’m sure you deserved it. I had my post To Lori Anne freshly pressed back in 2012.

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  12. Kym Gordon Moore Avatar
    Kym Gordon Moore

    How awesome is that Vicki? You go girl! 🥰👏🏽🥰

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    1. Victoria Avatar
      Victoria

      Aww!!! And guess what arrived just now!!! I’ll give you a guess! Rhymes with penny…maybe Hennie?!? ❤️😉❤️

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      1. Kym Gordon Moore Avatar
        Kym Gordon Moore

        💖🥰💖🥰💖 Girl stop! You know I am all giggles right now! You are a sweetheart beyond measure and I appreciate you so my dear friend. Thank you! 🙏🏽

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        1. Victoria Avatar
          Victoria

          Love you! ❤️😉❤️

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          1. Kym Gordon Moore Avatar
            Kym Gordon Moore

            Love you “MOORE!” 😍💖😍

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            1. Victoria Avatar
              Victoria

              Haha! You win!!! ❤️😉❤️

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  13. Deborah J. Brasket Avatar
    Deborah J. Brasket

    Congrats, Vicki! Well deserved. I was freshly pressed twice in 2013 and once in 2014. Since I had only started posting in 2012, it had a huge impact when I was just starting off. It’s really great they do this to help promote bloggers.

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    1. Victoria Avatar
      Victoria

      So cool, Deborah! I love that!
      I am surprised and honored by the recognition and agree, agree. Super helpful to build a following. Sending love! ❤️😉❤️

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  14. Dawn Pisturino Avatar
    Dawn Pisturino

    How nice! Congratulations!

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    1. Victoria Avatar
      Victoria

      Dawn! Thank you! ❤️😉❤️

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  15. E.A. Wickham Avatar
    E.A. Wickham

    It’s been years since I’ve been “Freshly Pressed” but thank to you and your post giving me a shout out — it happened again!

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    1. Victoria Avatar
      Victoria

      Isn’t that awesome! I love it — smiles all around!!! ❤️😉❤️

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      1. E.A. Wickham Avatar
        E.A. Wickham

        Exactly! 😊

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        1. Victoria Avatar
          Victoria

          Much love! ❤️😉❤️

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          1. E.A. Wickham Avatar
            E.A. Wickham

            You too! What a nice surprise ☺️

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            1. Victoria Avatar
              Victoria

              Xo! ❤️

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  16. WritingfromtheheartwithBrian Avatar
    WritingfromtheheartwithBrian

    Go Vicki Go! And in true classic Vicki fashion, what blog does WP highlight on Freshly Pressed – one where you’re out there encouraging other writers. “So dear friends. If you’re in the midst of a BIG project or you’re contemplating how to get organized to begin something new, know that I’m sending loads of positivity your way but no expert guidance.” How very appropriate! Go Vicki Go.

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    1. Victoria Avatar
      Victoria

      Awww….Brian! Thanks so much. It was a real treat and I love that the post selected included links to your blog and Elizabeth’s. That made the surprise extra fun! ❤️😉❤️

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      1. WritingfromtheheartwithBrian Avatar
        WritingfromtheheartwithBrian

        So very cool Vicki!

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  17. Nancy Avatar
    Nancy

    How sweet it is to be recognized by the WP platform. Others will surely find out what they have been missing. Congratulations!

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    1. Victoria Avatar
      Victoria

      Aren’t you the sweetest! Thanks, Nancy Lou! ❤️😉❤️

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      1. Nancy Avatar
        Nancy

        ✨🥰✨

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        1. Victoria Avatar
          Victoria

          ❤️❤️❤️

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  18. petespringer Avatar
    petespringer

    Congratulations, Vicki. I had that happen with one of my posts in the last year, and it became my most heavily viewed post ever.

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    1. Victoria Avatar
      Victoria

      I’d say alllllll of your posts should be heavily viewed! No surprise to hear you’ve been “freshly pressed”! 😉❤️😉

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  19. Voice Of Rohingya | Anowar Sadak Avatar
    Voice Of Rohingya | Anowar Sadak

    What a wonderful surprise and a well-deserved boost! Being featured on WordPress “Discover” is a great recognition of your voice and storytelling. It’s lovely to see your work reaching more readers and building such a positive community around it.

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    1. Victoria Avatar
      Victoria

      Many thanks! Appreciate your kind comment! 😉

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      1. Voice Of Rohingya | Anowar Sadak Avatar
        Voice Of Rohingya | Anowar Sadak

        It’s my pleasure 😊❤️

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  20. Ab Avatar
    Ab

    What an incredible and well deserved honour, Vicki! Congrats! 😊

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    1. Victoria Avatar
      Victoria

      You are so dear! Thanks, Ab! Xo! 😘

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  21. Wakinguponthewrongsideof Avatar
    Wakinguponthewrongsideof

    oddly the post my daughter wrote for me got picked!! Congrats!!

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    1. Victoria Avatar
      Victoria

      I remember! For Mother’s Day and your birthday? So cool! ❤️😘❤️

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      1. Wakinguponthewrongsideof Avatar
        Wakinguponthewrongsideof

        💕💕

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  22. Life with Alegria Avatar
    Life with Alegria

    That is a wonderful boost Vicki. And so well deserved. You’ve put a lot of time and effort into your blog and writing. Congrats! 💐

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    1. Victoria Avatar
      Victoria

      Love you, Alegria! Thanks so much!!!
      ❤️😉❤️

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  23. Brenda Avatar
    Brenda

    Congratulations Vicki, very well deserved. Xxx

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    1. Victoria Avatar
      Victoria

      Aww…Brenda! Xo back to you! 😉❤️😉

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  24. TheHappyQuitter Avatar
    TheHappyQuitter

    Congrats, Vicki, well deserved.

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    1. Victoria Avatar
      Victoria

      Bridget…thank you! Xo! ❤️

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