**There is an accompanying recording to this post located just above this note! Thanks so much for having a listen!
I could hardly believe it when WordPress sent me a notice informing me that my blog is now five years old! Wow, where on earth has the time gone? And I mean it; where did it go? I am so incredibly grateful for each and every one of you who takes the time out of your busy day to stop by The Chicago Files. From the bottom of my heart, thank you. Some of you have been with me since the very beginning, and some have followed along the way. You literally motivate me to post photos, write about all kinds of things (I’ll speak to that in my recording) and have been the reasons my blog is now a roaring five years young! Thank you so much for your unwavering support!
Gratitude abounds on this day as I reflect back over the past five years and think about the amazing blogs I have stumbled upon in the ‘blogisphere’; I feel so blessed to have found them. Thank YOU!
The Chicago Files 
Congratulations to five years of blogging. All the best for 2019. Stay a happy blogger! 🙂
The Fab Four of Cley
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Oh thank you so much, Dina! I am super grateful for your kind and thoughtful words!! And all the best to you for 2019 as well! Cher xo
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Congratulations on five years Cher! It’s been fun and informative following you. Happy new year! 🙏🏻❤️
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Thank you so much, my friend! You have been an amazing support of my blog and I’m super grateful to you! Happy New Year!! Cher xo
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Thank you Cher. ❤️🙏🏻
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xoxoxoxo 🙂
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Congrats, Cher. All the best for 2019! ♥
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Thank you so much, dear Billy Ray, and all the best for you in 2019!! Cher xo
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♥♥♥
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xoxoxo
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Congrats on your Anniversary!!
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Why thanks so much, Michelle!! All the best to you in 2019!! Cher xo
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Same to you, Cher! Thanks!!!
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🙂 thank you!! xoxo
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Xoxoxo
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Happy 5 and here’s to many more!
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Why thank you so much, Beth!! Yeay! Cher xo
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Congratulations Cher! Your writing and photography maintain their beauty over the years. That’s quite a fine accomplishment! xo
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Thank you so much, Holly! Your support is incredibly appreciated! Thank YOU my dear!! Cher xo
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You’re so welcome, it’s my pleasure xo
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Big hugs, Holly!! xo
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Big hugs back, smiles too xo
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Congrats on the five years. Keep up the excellent work. I enjoy your blogs and always read them with pleasure and await the next one.
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Ah, thank you so much, Don! That means a lot to me! I really appreciate your kind and thoughtful words!! Big hugs, Cher xo
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Congratulations! Hey, we’re birthday twins–mine is 7 years old today!
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Thank you and congratulations to you my blog twin! Cher xo
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Happy Fifth Blogiversary, Cher! ❤ I really enjoy your posts and love the new recording addition. So glad we've connected! xo
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Ah, bless! Why thank you so much, dear Bette! You know that means so much to me! So glad we’ve connected as well!! Cher xo
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Oh, I got to hear your voice!!!!!! Yay! Beautiful photograph and congratulations on your blog anniversary. 🙂
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Ah, Yay! LOL Thank you so much my dear fellow Chicagoan! Cher xo
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Keep taking such gorgeous photographs of Chicago…I love them.
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Thank you, my dear! I shall do! Cher xo
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Happy Blogiversary dear Cher! Cheers and to many many many more blogging years!!! 🙂
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Thank you so much, dear Donna! You have been such an incredibly supportive friend! I am super grateful for YOU! Cher xo
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Congrats, sweet friend!! You more than deserve this … awesome job!! Seems to me we started blogging around the same time!! That makes us blogging sisters!! LOL … ❤
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Blogging sisters! I love it!!! Thank you so much for your incredible support, dear Horty!! Cher xo
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Most welcome!! 🙏🏽🙏🏽
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🙂 🙂 xo
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Happy 5 years of blogging Cher. It has been an honor to follow your blog. Now down to business. Was demo done? If not how else can I throw my magic on the delivery? Wishing you many more years of blogging
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Thank you so much, my dear friend! *biggest grin ever* You know, that is going to be one of my New Years Resolutions; I shall let you know when it is ready, and talk about super grateful for that magic! I need to get my ‘voice’ in gear! Thank you, thank you for being such an incredibly supportive friend! Cher xo
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You’re welcome
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🤗💜
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Yay!!! I enjoyed hearing about your thought process and the evolution of your blog, as well, Cher.
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Why thank you so much, Becky! I had no idea when I started my blog that it would meander its way into more photography, day-to-day thoughts, and general experiences. I do wonder if this change occurred when I became more used to living in the United States; things weren’t as ‘new’ anymore! LOL I really appreciate your comments, Becky; thank you!! Cher xo
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Happy Blogiversary!!
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Ah, bless you! Thank you so much! Cher xo
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Happy Anniversary! May you confide to evolve and embrace life, Cher ❣️
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Why thank you so much, Val! Cher xo
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Time is certainly flying faster than ever.. Congratulations on your anniversary and wishing you a very Happy New Year ❤
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Is sure is, isn’t it, dear Sue? Ah, bless! Thank you so much and I wish you a very Happy New Year too! Blessings, Cher xo
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Congratuations, Cher! Happy 2019!
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Why thanks so much, Eugenia! Happy 2019 to you as well! Cher xo
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Congratulations!
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Thank you, Susanne! Cher xo
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Many congratulations. Thom
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Why thank you so kindly, Thom, and a very Happy New Year to you! Cher xo
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Congrats and some Timmie’s and Timbits for you 🙂
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Yay! Thank you so much, Teri!! Cher xo
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