tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19673259.post2426027311404047681..comments2023-10-12T10:10:26.191-05:00Comments on Second Effort: It's my Blogiversary -- and, look, I got presentsThe Curmudgeonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14723009641287783218noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19673259.post-555797355724924682007-12-10T13:25:00.000-06:002007-12-10T13:25:00.000-06:00Belated bloganniversary wishes to you Curmudgeon, ...Belated bloganniversary wishes to you Curmudgeon, you certainly have lots of fans, you are a voice of reason, I enjoy hearing about your work and family and the miscellanies of life.Ellee Seymourhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11647480320978146418noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19673259.post-1389016744517114292007-12-10T08:54:00.000-06:002007-12-10T08:54:00.000-06:00Wow -- 19 responses and only one of them spam! I s...Wow -- 19 responses and only one of them spam! I should have Blogiversaries more often....<BR/><BR/>Several of you expressed interest in my other blog, the one that's in my real name and is dry as toast and of local interest only.<BR/><BR/>Thank you.<BR/><BR/>Of course, I wondered why anyone would want to look at the other blog when I tell you it's dry as toast and of local interest only... and then I realize you've read <EM>this</EM> one.....<BR/><BR/><EM>No... must not go there....</EM><BR/><BR/>So why should dry as toast/ local interest only draw more hits per day than this blog? Simple: I mention names. Everyone who's ever worked for a small town paper knows that rule no. 1 is to name as many of your subscribers and potential subscribers as possible in each and every issue. And, in blogging, I've learned, single subject blogs do better than omnibus blogs.<BR/><BR/>But "omnibus blog" sounds much more high class, doesn't it?<BR/><BR/>And, besides, sharing my other blog, written under my real name, would kind of undermine the whole anonymity thing, right?<BR/><BR/>But thanks for your interest. I'm sure I'll return to the topic again.<BR/><BR/>In the meantime... here comes the omnibus....The Curmudgeonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14723009641287783218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19673259.post-47434283910081357572007-12-10T04:18:00.000-06:002007-12-10T04:18:00.000-06:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19673259.post-65658405810716352112007-12-09T21:09:00.000-06:002007-12-09T21:09:00.000-06:00Happy blogiversary! I have enjoyed following your ...Happy blogiversary! I have enjoyed following your journey. Not sure if you saw the return comment I left on my blog, but I wanted to say that your pragmatic approach to surgery and convalescence has been an inspiration. In fact, before I left for the hospital, I went back and read several of your old posts.Patry Francishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10961915797919017179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19673259.post-60618506272418839502007-12-09T16:10:00.000-06:002007-12-09T16:10:00.000-06:00Your blog helps keep me sane.Really.I've been sitt...Your blog helps keep me sane.<BR/><BR/>Really.<BR/><BR/>I've been sitting hunched over notes and books and laptops studying for exams tomorrow and Tuesday - - and every once in a while (really it's just every once in a while today) I click over here and read your thots on things. I always smile.<BR/><BR/>Always.<BR/><BR/>Your second effort has been a God send to me for a year now.<BR/><BR/>Peace.Shelbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02757079675613448834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19673259.post-88355328279893780782007-12-09T09:34:00.000-06:002007-12-09T09:34:00.000-06:00And one of our group died five months after we mov...<I>And one of our group died five months after we moved.<BR/><BR/>No, it wasn't me.</I><BR/><BR/>This is proof of your ability to write humor and why I keep coming back. Plus, even though we've never actually met, I consider us good friends.<BR/><BR/>Good luck with this new endeavor! In fact I'm very curious now.<BR/><BR/>And Happy BA, TC.Ben and Benniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12165216797183902071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19673259.post-83000262734412358252007-12-08T13:34:00.000-06:002007-12-08T13:34:00.000-06:00I'm a bit of a newbie to your blog followers but f...I'm a bit of a newbie to your blog followers but from the first read, I was hooked. I love the way you put your stories, commentary on your life, society, et al, out here in such a well-ordered, very well-written piece. Sometimes it is dead-on serious and othertimes, downright hysterical but always, always done just right. You gonna share the other site with this bunch of readers, maybe eventually, but hopefully sooner than later? Hope so, cause I really enjoy reading your stuff. I too find a lot of communication that is often very missing in my real life within the blogosphere and have met many, many fantastic people in doing so.Jenihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16425701332785470116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19673259.post-69035908655347126152007-12-08T11:08:00.000-06:002007-12-08T11:08:00.000-06:00Thanks for explaining 'Second Effort'.Happy Blogav...Thanks for explaining 'Second Effort'.<BR/><BR/>Happy Blogaversary!Jean-Luc Picardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01689798190618944262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19673259.post-51269495860997358852007-12-08T10:00:00.000-06:002007-12-08T10:00:00.000-06:00Isn't it interesting that something as transient a...Isn't it interesting that something as transient as electrons in a non-place was able to provide company, continuity, a kind of anchor when other things in your life were in upheaval?<BR/><BR/>I'd be interested in your other effort if you choose to share a name or a link with me.<BR/><BR/>I just celebrated a birthday and aws you know I am back in my mother country, two facts that make me also introspective. I began blogging for many of the sme reasons that you did--companionship, contintuity, honing skills (and for me, discipline) as a writer. I have been at it for more than a year now which surprised me as well as the companions I have met. Thanks and happy anniversary.landgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15656482044132959956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19673259.post-76742611622627298732007-12-08T00:30:00.000-06:002007-12-08T00:30:00.000-06:00Happy Blogiversary!Truthfully, I admire the qualit...Happy Blogiversary!<BR/><BR/>Truthfully, I admire the quality of your blog, the smart writing, the wit, all things I say that my blog will have one day (i'm a lazy blogger).<BR/><BR/>I'm curious about your other effort...Lahdeedahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08310770349703287189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19673259.post-75428358076487954492007-12-07T23:48:00.000-06:002007-12-07T23:48:00.000-06:00Happy Bloggiversary!Happy Bloggiversary!Hildahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02606429468531084214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19673259.post-54227486697236109642007-12-07T20:12:00.000-06:002007-12-07T20:12:00.000-06:00Curmy, congrats on a wonderful blogiversary. It is...Curmy, congrats on a wonderful blogiversary. It is nice to read your writings, and I do enjoy your take on many subject, including the dynamic city of Chicago. And is cool that you like the White Sox, because the AL is the superior league...Ralphhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09330927601223362873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19673259.post-10406404277505307212007-12-07T19:40:00.000-06:002007-12-07T19:40:00.000-06:00Happy Blogversary. Don't forgot about us. I'd be...Happy Blogversary. Don't forgot about us. I'd be lost without my favorite Curmudgeon.Mother Jones RNhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01298418463273622952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19673259.post-89911845827987094572007-12-07T19:15:00.000-06:002007-12-07T19:15:00.000-06:00Congrats!Congrats!Dr. Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05207266669522973903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19673259.post-75249637682731142007-12-07T18:33:00.000-06:002007-12-07T18:33:00.000-06:00Curmy blogworld wouldn't be the same without you h...Curmy blogworld wouldn't be the same without you here. I am way worse than you in the comment department I live in feed world now.<BR/><BR/>I loved getting a bit more insight into your life and felt a bit sad that you have to work on own.<BR/><BR/>I would love to know what the other project????? Tell me! :)<BR/><BR/>Happy Blogversary :)crpitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10740212737574269503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19673259.post-73609029369205139892007-12-07T18:25:00.000-06:002007-12-07T18:25:00.000-06:00I think that blogiversaries, just like birthdays, ...I think that blogiversaries, just like birthdays, are excellent times for reflection and you reflected very well. I often wondered why this blog was titled "Second Effort" and now I know! It really is too bad you didn't keep your first effort but hopefully you'll keep this effort even when your third effort has taken over the blogosphere!Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05698969349369789642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19673259.post-66075697070812680112007-12-07T14:31:00.000-06:002007-12-07T14:31:00.000-06:00You're always one of my favorite reads, happy blog...You're always one of my favorite reads, happy blogiversary.sarihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16144333694009700155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19673259.post-64447859505352193462007-12-07T13:53:00.000-06:002007-12-07T13:53:00.000-06:00awww, happy blogesversary curmy, and many more!smi...awww, happy blogesversary curmy, and many more!<BR/><BR/>smiles, bee<BR/>tyvcEmpress Bee (of the high sea)https://www.blogger.com/profile/08300140506585000934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19673259.post-65454044324864675172007-12-07T13:46:00.000-06:002007-12-07T13:46:00.000-06:00Congratulations. Your quantity may have lagged; b...Congratulations. Your quantity may have lagged; but, in my opinion, your quality remains top rate.Davehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04411527807049220749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19673259.post-36330910783501536932007-12-07T13:27:00.000-06:002007-12-07T13:27:00.000-06:00Happy Blogoversary!!!Happy Blogoversary!!!Crazed Nitwithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09433413927453925851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19673259.post-255082736447017162007-12-07T13:09:00.000-06:002007-12-07T13:09:00.000-06:00I'd like to read your "other" effort....would you ...I'd like to read your "other" effort....would you email it to me?katherine.https://www.blogger.com/profile/06000676644051958330noreply@blogger.com