The internet can be a depressing, and sick place alot of times. From stories of internet predators to child pornography sites, the internet truly brings out some of the best and worst aspects of the human spirit. Today, we get to look back on one of the great spirits of the internet.

Olive Riley, might not have been a celebrity on television, or a movie star but to some she was a great inspiration. Olive had been blogging or ‘blobbing’ as she jokingly put it since February of last year. Once she started, she became the official oldest blogger on the internet at 107. If you were to read her stories, or watch her video blogs you’d have to have a heart of stone not to be captivated. From her stories during World War II, to the struggles of finding work during the 1930’s, all the way to hearing her raise her family. Before she died, Olive had submitted over 70 posts and became a pretty big internet phenomenon. People from all over the world, the US, Russia, Europe would continually comment on her posts and keep up on her goings-ons.

Towards the end of her life, she was put in a nursing home due to physical problems. But after watching some of these videos of her, you would never have guessed it. Her site is down right now, but hopefully it will be up soon.

R.I.P. Olive Riley - You will be sorely missed.

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