“This is like Dejá Vu all over again.”
~ Yogi Berra
I love writing for Writer Dad. Of course, anytime you’re staring into the beady eyes of a deadline, it’s bound to feel like work, but it’s a different sort of writing than anything else I do, and satisfying in an immediate way.
I sew my sentences together, send them to the world, then wait for the bottles to bob back toward my island.
Two… four…. eight…. sixteen…. thirty-two…. sixty-four hours, and then they’re gone; weeks worth of posts now buried in unmarked graves inside my server.
Most readers never reach the archives. I don’t blame them. I’ve never combed the annuls of even my most favorite bloggers. It’s not personal, there just aren’t enough hours in the day.
At this point, most of the Writer Dad audience hasn’t read anything more than a month old. Because I’d like to revisit some of our more entertaining prior posts, and also because I’d like to squeeze a few more minutes from my week, I’m introducing Dejá Vuesday. The series will run through November, highlighting one vintage post each Tuesday.
If you have an old favorite, let me know. If there’s a post that has more votes than the others, it will be featured the following week. If you think I’m just a lazy git, you can tell me that as well. New voices are welcome to add to the old conversation; old voices are welcome to return.
This week’s post: No, no, no! I said I didn’t want to be a Chooch.
Happy Vuesday,
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Not a bad idea Sean… you lazy git. :)
Heading away to read that post now.
Jamie
Jamie Harrops last blog post..What Area of Blogging Do You Struggle With the Most? – Poll!
Not a bad idea Sean… you lazy git. :)
Heading away to read that post now.
Jamie
Jamie Harrops last blog post..What Area of Blogging Do You Struggle With the Most? – Poll!
So, not only are you a Chooch. Now you’re a lazy chooch!
Hahahahaha
Good move WD. That was a great article. Sorry again for what I called you first time round. 8-O
Dave Fowlers last blog post..The Hundred Square
So, not only are you a Chooch. Now you’re a lazy chooch!
Hahahahaha
Good move WD. That was a great article. Sorry again for what I called you first time round. 8-O
Dave Fowlers last blog post..The Hundred Square
I love new words! What word does chooch come from in the Italian, I wonder?
Betsy Wuebkers last blog post..RELIANCE
I love new words! What word does chooch come from in the Italian, I wonder?
Betsy Wuebkers last blog post..RELIANCE
Bring back the Dark Knight one. It’s the post first I read.
Matthew Drydens last blog post..Dullness Prevails / Worst Entry Ever
Bring back the Dark Knight one. It’s the post first I read.
Matthew Drydens last blog post..Dullness Prevails / Worst Entry Ever
I’m thinking to do like in unclutturer, “last year…” and then a list of old post. Only that my blog is 2 months old.
Miguel de Luiss last blog post..A change of perspective
I’m thinking to do like in unclutturer, “last year…” and then a list of old post. Only that my blog is 2 months old.
Miguel de Luiss last blog post..A change of perspective
Lazy git. haha, just kidding.
I love the post “But Daddy”.
Janines last blog post..Reading to Write.
Lazy git. haha, just kidding.
I love the post “But Daddy”.
Janines last blog post..Reading to Write.
I would like to nominate two (yea, I am a rebel who can’t follow the rules, so two it is, deal with it) of my favorites:
Thank You Sir, May I Have Another: http://writerdad.com/favorite/thank-you-sir-may-i-have-another/
AND
An Old Dream Come True:
http://writerdad.com/being-a-dad/an-old-dream-come-true/
Sals last blog post..The Changing of the Guard
I would like to nominate two (yea, I am a rebel who can’t follow the rules, so two it is, deal with it) of my favorites:
Thank You Sir, May I Have Another: http://writerdad.com/favorite/thank-you-sir-may-i-have-another/
AND
An Old Dream Come True:
http://writerdad.com/being-a-dad/an-old-dream-come-true/
Sals last blog post..The Changing of the Guard
Unclutter does a neat thing where they post their year old posts so you can see what the articles were. I like that quite a bit!
Hayden Tompkinss last blog post..Freedom
Unclutter does a neat thing where they post their year old posts so you can see what the articles were. I like that quite a bit!
Hayden Tompkinss last blog post..Freedom
I knew this was a good choice. New readers need to know the definition for chooch anyway–I’ve heard it at least twice since then.
I knew this was a good choice. New readers need to know the definition for chooch anyway–I’ve heard it at least twice since then.
Funny, I was having this same thought a few days ago. I think this a great idea your readers will really appreciate.
CK Lunchboxs last blog post..I’m Turning Into My Mother
Funny, I was having this same thought a few days ago. I think this a great idea your readers will really appreciate.
CK Lunchboxs last blog post..I’m Turning Into My Mother
It would be interseting to check your analytics and see how many people read this page compared with how many people click the link to read the old post.
Oktober Fives last blog post..When I Forget, You Lose
It would be interseting to check your analytics and see how many people read this page compared with how many people click the link to read the old post.
Oktober Fives last blog post..When I Forget, You Lose
Jamie: Thanks for reading, I hope you like it. I know I’m a lazy git.
Dave: No apologies, you gave the post its second wind that day.
Betsy: I adore that word. I’m not sure of its origins; I got it from the forward to Mario Puzo’s “Fortunate Pilgrim.”
Matthew: That’s a good suggestion. I rather like that post myself.
Miguel: Does your blog have to be a year old to do that? I rather like the idea.
Janine: I thought about, “But Daddy,” last night. Max has been at the front of my mind lately.
Hayden: That’s two mentions now of Unclutter, I’ll have to check that out. Sounds neato.
Oktober: I can’t wait to see what the analytics say. I’m uber curious.
CK Lunchbox. Everyone wins (hopefully). I get more time, and my old posts don’t have to die such a quick death, and new readers get something classic (if a month old blog post could ever deserve such a label).
Jamie: Thanks for reading, I hope you like it. I know I’m a lazy git.
Dave: No apologies, you gave the post its second wind that day.
Betsy: I adore that word. I’m not sure of its origins; I got it from the forward to Mario Puzo’s “Fortunate Pilgrim.”
Matthew: That’s a good suggestion. I rather like that post myself.
Miguel: Does your blog have to be a year old to do that? I rather like the idea.
Janine: I thought about, “But Daddy,” last night. Max has been at the front of my mind lately.
Hayden: That’s two mentions now of Unclutter, I’ll have to check that out. Sounds neato.
Oktober: I can’t wait to see what the analytics say. I’m uber curious.
CK Lunchbox. Everyone wins (hopefully). I get more time, and my old posts don’t have to die such a quick death, and new readers get something classic (if a month old blog post could ever deserve such a label).
Writer Dad,
A few months ago, I instituted “Touch-Base Tuesdays.” I don’t write anything new on Tuesdays (except for this week – lol) but I spend the day “catching up” with the blogs I’ve been wanting to read – but haven’t had the time. I don’t always comment, but I DO read…and I think you’ve provided your audience with enough of your time, as you go through your family transition, to give yourself a day!
Rita
Ritas last blog post..CSIU: Ethiopia – “Escape to Refconservadox”
Writer Dad,
A few months ago, I instituted “Touch-Base Tuesdays.” I don’t write anything new on Tuesdays (except for this week – lol) but I spend the day “catching up” with the blogs I’ve been wanting to read – but haven’t had the time. I don’t always comment, but I DO read…and I think you’ve provided your audience with enough of your time, as you go through your family transition, to give yourself a day!
Rita
Ritas last blog post..CSIU: Ethiopia – “Escape to Refconservadox”
Ingenious way to introduce new readers to your foundation and give yourself a breather. It’s not always easy coming up with something EVERY DAY of the WEEK!! Sigh.
That’s why we have photographs, cartoons, and keyword-search lists, huh?
Shade and Sweetwater,
K (who is only profound on alternate Thursdays when the wind is Westerly)
Kyddryns last blog post..Small Things
Ingenious way to introduce new readers to your foundation and give yourself a breather. It’s not always easy coming up with something EVERY DAY of the WEEK!! Sigh.
That’s why we have photographs, cartoons, and keyword-search lists, huh?
Shade and Sweetwater,
K (who is only profound on alternate Thursdays when the wind is Westerly)
Kyddryns last blog post..Small Things
Interesting idea. I don’t think it’s something I would like to do though. I think if I were going to do anything similar, I might write something new and then append the old post to the end with a clear demarcation between the new and the old, by still recycling what I’ve already done, as it were.
Mike Goads last blog post..“I’m not _______, but…”
Interesting idea. I don’t think it’s something I would like to do though. I think if I were going to do anything similar, I might write something new and then append the old post to the end with a clear demarcation between the new and the old, by still recycling what I’ve already done, as it were.
Mike Goads last blog post..“I’m not _______, but…”
The Pixar one
Tara@From Dawn Till Rusks last blog post..Wipe your feet. Today we are guests at Momology’s pad
The Pixar one
Tara@From Dawn Till Rusks last blog post..Wipe your feet. Today we are guests at Momology’s pad
I think this is a great idea, and I’ve often thought of doing it but so far can’t be arsed to actually root through my year’s worth of archives…. There are some good ones there, though!
As for my favourites of yours…well, damn, now I have to remind myself by looking through your archives too!
stephs last blog post..BEST. FIND. EVER.
I think this is a great idea, and I’ve often thought of doing it but so far can’t be arsed to actually root through my year’s worth of archives…. There are some good ones there, though!
As for my favourites of yours…well, damn, now I have to remind myself by looking through your archives too!
stephs last blog post..BEST. FIND. EVER.
Rita: I’m glad you wrote this Tuesday, I’m enjoying the series. Thanks for the support. Do you think I can get away with Mon-Dane, Second Run Through Thursday, or Furthermore Friday? I’m probably pushing it, huh?
Kyddryn: I’ve got lists of post ideas, it’s just the time that’s killing me. I need to start feeding some other fires.
Mike: I was going to do that, but from what I understand, it’s better to add a clickable link then to duplicate content. All things equal, I like your method better.
Tara: Ooh, I like that one. Thanks.
Steph: If you point me to some of your favorites, Steph, I’d love to read them.
Rita: I’m glad you wrote this Tuesday, I’m enjoying the series. Thanks for the support. Do you think I can get away with Mon-Dane, Second Run Through Thursday, or Furthermore Friday? I’m probably pushing it, huh?
Kyddryn: I’ve got lists of post ideas, it’s just the time that’s killing me. I need to start feeding some other fires.
Mike: I was going to do that, but from what I understand, it’s better to add a clickable link then to duplicate content. All things equal, I like your method better.
Tara: Ooh, I like that one. Thanks.
Steph: If you point me to some of your favorites, Steph, I’d love to read them.
Bringing back some of the classics…I like it!
Lances last blog post..Life’s A Balancing Act
Bringing back some of the classics…I like it!
Lances last blog post..Life’s A Balancing Act
What a clever, in fact brilliant, idea. Deja Vuesday. Awesome!
Melissa Donovans last blog post..Writing for Animals
What a clever, in fact brilliant, idea. Deja Vuesday. Awesome!
Melissa Donovans last blog post..Writing for Animals
You keep writing, then the world will smile …
You keep writing, then the world will smile …
Wow, paying attention to the Blog Traffic Rules…. Always link to another post. I have to say I like your approach. Very good idea…
Also, I hadn’t noticed until today that your picture in the top right hand corner changes dynamically. That’s cool. I did that for a client on their website. I think it adds a nice dimension to the site.
Site looks great.
Jim Gaudets last blog post..The Secret – Do you believe?
Wow, paying attention to the Blog Traffic Rules…. Always link to another post. I have to say I like your approach. Very good idea…
Also, I hadn’t noticed until today that your picture in the top right hand corner changes dynamically. That’s cool. I did that for a client on their website. I think it adds a nice dimension to the site.
Site looks great.
Jim Gaudets last blog post..The Secret – Do you believe?
Ah yes, our great treasures once found, get buried all over again; without a treasure hunter ever to find them again.
And so it is, with blogging. Look at Mr. Pro Blogger… He probably has thousands upon thousands of posts that will never be seen, ever again.
This is why, our latest pots has to be OUR BEST POST
I guess.
Bamboo Forests last blog post..7 Paths to Excessive Wealth
Ah yes, our great treasures once found, get buried all over again; without a treasure hunter ever to find them again.
And so it is, with blogging. Look at Mr. Pro Blogger… He probably has thousands upon thousands of posts that will never be seen, ever again.
This is why, our latest pots has to be OUR BEST POST
I guess.
Bamboo Forests last blog post..7 Paths to Excessive Wealth
Bamboo: Either our latest post must be the best, or else we just keep repeating the same 100 articles over and over again, and hope that no one notices. After all, is there really more to say about blogging that you couldn’t fit into 100 posts? Maybe the strategy in that case would be to simply edit the post a little each time around, adding or subtracting information as needed.
Oktober Fives last blog post..When I Forget, You Lose
Bamboo: Either our latest post must be the best, or else we just keep repeating the same 100 articles over and over again, and hope that no one notices. After all, is there really more to say about blogging that you couldn’t fit into 100 posts? Maybe the strategy in that case would be to simply edit the post a little each time around, adding or subtracting information as needed.
Oktober Fives last blog post..When I Forget, You Lose
@ Oktober Five:
“or else we just keep repeating the same 100 articles over and over again, and hope that no one notices.”
That’s a lawlz.
I do think that one could become proficient at blogging without reading hundreds of articles, much of which – repeats.
Bamboo Forests last blog post..7 Paths to Excessive Wealth
@ Oktober Five:
“or else we just keep repeating the same 100 articles over and over again, and hope that no one notices.”
That’s a lawlz.
I do think that one could become proficient at blogging without reading hundreds of articles, much of which – repeats.
Bamboo Forests last blog post..7 Paths to Excessive Wealth