This imperfect photo from my Ski Train adventure on Sunday seems timely. Today's post marks #300 and I'm still chugging along. Mind you, today's entry has no significance other than to recognize mankind's inherent love for a round number ... and the number '300' seems as fat and round as they come. Hey, if you're a bowler, it's the best you can hope for.When I launched this blog on August 9, 2005, I could not have imagined the persistence of this little experiment, not to mention the widespread growth and ultimate legitimacy of the Blogosphere itself. What began as an innocent forum for one's personal life has become a serious disruption to print journalism and traditional media. (Note: This summer will mark America's first political convention - Democratic - where bloggers will be credentialed media. Don't think I am not trying to weasel my way in there because I most certainly am.)
Meanwhile, on my little cyber porch here, it's been quite a parade view. I've used this space to show photos, tell stories, express glee and, often, to vent about Bush & Co. (Though I think Fang does a better job.) I will confess that I have no idea how many folks stop here along their way to somewhere else. I did have a SiteMeter in place but I found myself checking it obsessively and worrying about the audience numbers. Evidently, if my own ego were a state, it could kick Texas' ass so the meter had to go.
While there is the urge to be constantly 'entertaining' and upbeat, I would rather keep it honest. I have an interesting life full of characters and random adventures but I'd hate to give the impression that things are always peachy fucking keen because they are not. ClizBiz is not owned by Disney and we maintain a strict warts-and-all editorial policy here.
Anyway, whoever reads this, thanks for stopping by! If you are a Lurker, than I'd love to hear from you - even if it is only on this occasion. Meanwhile, I'll keep the self-congratulatory posts to a minimum - expect the next one at #400.
9 comments:
It's only fitting that your founding influencer should be the first to comment on this post. I'm posting this quickly so that your throngs of frequent commentors dont beat me to it. I'll think of something deep and witty to write later...
It's true! Maria is the one who convinced me I needed to take the blog leap. She gets all the credit/blame.
Yay Maria!
And yay Heather for listening to Maria.
Congrats Heather xo :-)
Congrats on the 300! I really do enjoy your blog and the wonderful adventures that you have. Thanks for keeping it real.
Thanks, Mrs. X. That means more than you know.
That's a milestone! Congrats! I haven't even made it to 100 yet...
Well, those milestones come around the bend faster than you'd think...
Yay for maria! and for Gins! How do we find these awesome women who have help shaped our life for so much the better? Just dumb luck? I dunno, but that maria sure is a pistol alright. Congrats, Twinkles. Much love from Muffin and Bruno
Wish I was there on one of your snowy adventures!
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