Now that I have announced April’s theme I thought it might be fun to look back at some of the previous themes, and to wave at everyone who has joined us to date. I am going to begin with last year when our focus was on being kind, putting things into perspective, encouraging everyone to come out on top and bringing light into our lives.
Here’s a teaser for you, can you remember which of the following are from which theme? There are two from each theme, and I must admit there are one or two which would have me stumped if I hadn’t seen their file names. Once you have had a guess you can see how many you have right by clicking on the gallery to check out the file names.








Today’s header is from last year’s most popular square post ‘Of Its Kind‘. I suspect that was because it was one of the gallery posts. I do love creating the galleries as there are always a square or two I have missed, and others which are lovely to return to.
There were 41 brand new squarers last year, of which 39% were still squaring in January 2021. If you have a few moments this week do pop along and say hello to our 2020 cohort. I have listed 34 of them (five I couldn’t find and a couple it turned out that their squares were still not square!). You will see I have mostly linked to 2020 squares but occasionally I have connected with new.
Not only do I hope you will be able to visit one or two but I am also hoping many of those listed will join us this April. I will be back before then with my 2019, 2018 and 2017 retrospectives, but for now I hope you don’t mind but I am going to finish with a plea. If you don’t already have an archives pull down and/or search function on your blog please consider adding one this month. It really does make a difference for visitors to your blogs!
love that light coming in from the domed glass windows.. awesome..
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thank you 🙂
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You put so much time into squares, Becky and we all appreciate it. I have both an archives list and a search function and I don’t know whether my readers and visitors ever use them, but I do all the time when I want to check on a previous post or link to one. It’s very handy.
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That makes you, me, Jude and Cee now who all rely on it for ourselves. 😍
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I do as well. I use my search to find a post in case I want to put a link to a new post that may pertain to it. I also have the archives is I can remember about when I wrote something. Those are great tools. 🙂
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I need you to help me persuade those people who have not realised how useful search is!!
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Okay, let’s brainstorm how to do that. Maybe we get Marsha involved. She is good at putting those kinds of posts together. Maybe that’s when we can zoom together and hash it out. Then we can reblog it. I’ll run it by her. 🙂
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Brill xx
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I think I confused Marsha but maybe can figure something out. 😊
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Goodness me! No wonder you don’t have time for my challenges 😜
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Just you wait, I’ve had a moment…….
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Love this and you go girl!! I am new to Squares and just Love all your dedication and all that you do. Very inspiring!! ❤️ I’ll check my blog sight for that search… I’m not very techy so I’m hoping it’s already there! Lol 🤣
Have a WONDERFUL day!! ❤️ Diana
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Awww thanks Diana, and yes do on search. It’s such a useful tool!
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Nice to see all the new bloggers doing squares!
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It is lovely to catch up isn’t it – I have just been looking up your first squares from 2018 😀
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Wow, that long ago!
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I know, and it’s fabulous you’re still a regular squarer!
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Thank you Becky! I enjoy it a lot!
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I guess I didn’t make the list, but I would like to know how you got the list in that column format, Becky. I’ve been doing weekly roundups on Sunday Stills.
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You will be in a list Terri but not until my 2018 retrospective, you’ve been squaring for an incredible three years 😀
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Ohhh…now I see what you’re doing. Has it been that long? Wow!
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I know, huge wow 🙂
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and ah ha on the columns . . . . do you use Block Editor? If so really easy to do – you choose a column block and then you have a variety of choices for how the columns are set up. Once you have decided on layout, you then in each column choose paragraph, list, images as usual.
here’s the official guide https://wordpress.org/support/article/columns-block/
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Yes I do…column block. I will check that out. I’m officially retired so I should have more time! 😉
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Hee hee, retired people are always busier!!
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what a great host you are, Becky! i’m very much looking forward! 🙂
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Thank you so much, and can’t wait to see you again in April
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I love seeing all these cool photos from across the world! Thanks for including newbie me, Becky. Glad to be part of the crew 🙂
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We are so happy you have joined us too 😀
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I am in awe of your dedication and 33 newbies wow xx
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I’m bonkers aren’t I!!!
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A lovely bonkers though. Lucky Mr B is there to make sure there isn’t a bonkers overload. 🙂 🙂
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awww thanks, and yes he does keep me sane well he does until he has a bonkers moment!!
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When he has a bonkers moment, quietly shut the door to his office and back away to the kitchen. If he does come to find,you, at least you’ll have a cup of tea and biscuit to soothe him 🙂
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Can’t believe how much work you put into this! Still convinced you never sleep.
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hee hee, I do promise. A good 8hrs every night me – I am lucky once I focus on something I can get loads done in a really short period of time. it is just getting me to focus!
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You put a lot of work into this post. I do have a search, but it is kind of buried on my right nav bar. That’s the only thing I don’t like about new theme 😀
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Your search is easy to find compared to some!!
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I actually use search on my own site more than I thought I would. 😀
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Likewise!
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Haha… I use mine a lot too 😂
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Love it – we’re the search team
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I’ve met some lovely people through your skwares, hon. I just wish you could all spell properly 🙂 🙂
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😘
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Can’t wait for April and more squares,I am hoping that this month I manage a few more than last time 🙂
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I’ll be happy no matter how many days you can join us xx
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Thanks 🙂 xx
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Great post, Becky. I see you’re still happy making work for yourself 🤣🤣🤣 but we ‘Squarers’ appreciate it and love you for it 🥰
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I can’t resist following up on ideas that jump into my head!
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Thanks for the mention Becky and it’s fun sifting through photos to participate. Here’s hoping for a cheerful spring for you all in the Northern Hemisphere.
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My pleasure, and so glad you enjoy it. Can’t wait to see what squares you’re going to brighten our days with in April.
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What’s the July theme? 😁
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😆🤣
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Thanks for the link. I will certainly be joining again in April. In fact, just a couple of days ago, I got some photos I’ve been hoping to get since I moved here, which will work well for the new theme. You can have a go guessing what they might be, but I know you’re too smart for that!
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How fabulous, can’t wait – and also how intriguing. You are right though like you I am far to smart to attempt a guess!!!
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I knew you were.
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Here is one of my #KindaSquare https://lizannelloyd.wordpress.com/2020/10/26/kindasquare-26/
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😀
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You have got a lot of participants Becky. Full time job or what?
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and this was just the ones who joined us last year. Wait until I get to 2018! Goodness knows how I will manage that list
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Erm … you don’t have to do this!
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Hee hee I know but it’s fun 😜
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Since I just joined this year, it will be interesting to see your retrospective and I can be on next year’s list of new participants. 🙂
janet
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I might do a special 2021 one next month 😀
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