An inability to stay quiet is one of the conspicuous failings of mankind.
~Walter Bagehot
Something cool happened at Writer Dad this weekend:
We hit a thousand comments.
I’m only responsible for about fifty, so really it’s you, and I should say thanks.
If you glance to your right, you’ll see two additions.
The first, is a comment counter. A thousand comments off three dozen posts is cause to celebrate, but I couldn’t find a way to float balloons on the blog, so I went with a chiclet instead.
The second is also a comment counter, but with a wider smile. It lists the ten commentators who’ve made the biggest difference in the first six weeks of Writer Dad’s infancy.
In order of comment count:
Sal, from Everyday Thoughts From Life, is evolving quickly, in both his writing and the layout of his words. I can see where he’s pulled a few cues, and I must admit, he has excellent taste. Like Writer Dad, he wants to exchange the grind for the life of a freelancer. Best of luck, Sal.
Rita, from Bloggrrl is…. well, we’ll start with feisty. Upon meeting, during my Pollyannah post about the Olympics, I thought her argumentative. In the month since, she’s done nothing to prove me wrong. However, I knew by the end of that first day, that Rita had all the integrity you’d ever want from the person on the other end of an argument. Though she’s been sighted snorting capital letters, wrangling unsuspecting publishers into book deals, and coercing bloggers into theological discussion, she has acumen in abundance, and is a valuable addition to any dialogue.
Vered, I’m sure by now, is done with hearing me say that she was my first commenter, on my very first day, but it’s true. Vered is the type of person who makes community possible. Her RSS reader must be swollen, yet she always makes time for everyone. I know she chews on my words, despite the fact that I serve them five days a week. The constant community that swirls around Momgrind is testimony to her affability. Her comments are direct, rendering it effortless to believe every word she says.
Bamboo Forest, from Pun Intended, always makes me laugh. I look forward to his comments, nearly as much as his posts. His blog, run with his brother, Flying Llama fish, is one of the most unique sites I’ve stumbled on. It’s quirky, yet ripe with sincerity. If his posts can’t make you smile, check yourself.
Lance’s, Jungle of Life is as wonderfully thoughtful as its author. Every Sunday, I look forward to a simple picture, placed above a complimenting quote. Lance doesn’t promote himself as an expert on anything, yet his sound words are beautifully built from the billion bits of his experience.
Barbara Swafford’s, Blogging Without a Blog is an invaluable resource for any freshman blogger. When I found her site, she was in the middle of a series with Lorelle on WordPress. I was new to blogging, and found myself looking forward to every entry. Each week, Barbara knights a “New Blog of the Week.” Her taste is excellent. Last week it was Writer Dad; this week, Pun Intended.
Marelisa’s, Abundance Blog is a rare breed. It serves the same purpose as many others, yet feels fully individual. Perhaps it’s because her genuine smile and appreciation for life, shine from behind every word she writes. Her topics might be comparable, but her approach isn’t. Her attention to detail is evident in every post, from the borders around her pictures to the layout of her text. She can nudge be to eat chocolate and make guacamole any time.
Alex isn’t only responsible for putting Bloggrrl and I together, he’s also the envy of Writer Dad for packing it up and moving to Spain. His site, “Someday Syndrome,” deals with shedding the procrastination we all carry like a heartbeat. His recent series with the lab rats is exhaustive, and well worth the minutes.
Dave Fowler is tirelessly supportive. He not only started commenting daily, a full month before he had his own blog, he’s purchased each wee-book, every week. I wish his new blog, Teach My Children Well, much success, and I’m glad there’s a place I can reciprocate.
I met Steph only two weeks ago, but already she’s had an impact on my writing. She’s quick to evolve. In half a moon, I’ve seen her blog, In Other Words, get a facelift. And on Saturday, so did the blueprint for her life. She’ll soon launch “EditQuest,” where, I’m certain, she’ll emerge as an immediate and natural success.
I know I’ve exceeded my word count, and I’d like to exit before I do the same to your patience.
Quickly, here are a few I can’t omit.
Ryan, Stacey (thank you for Friday), Ellen (some of your single sentences have touched me deeply, and thank you for the purchase), Andy, Emily, Chris, Friar, Hayden, Ian, Evelyn, Luis (Andy, Ian and Luis, thank you for buying wee-books, even though none of you have children), Dot, Urban Panther, Scott McIntyre, T Edwards, Dereck, Kool Aid, Linda, Robin, Kyddryn, and of course,
Blogger Dad.
If I neglected you, sorry. Email me and we’ll talk about a guest post.
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Congratulations on this milestone, Writer Dad!
Thank you for making me feel so welcome here on your blog.
I look forward to many more good reads and great comments, from both yourself and your other readers.
Congratulations on this milestone, Writer Dad!
Thank you for making me feel so welcome here on your blog.
I look forward to many more good reads and great comments, from both yourself and your other readers.
WOW! Congratulations! It’s great to see you becoming successful so quickly. I must confess to being green with envy! ;-) And thanks for the link and all the comments on my blog.
WOW! Congratulations! It’s great to see you becoming successful so quickly. I must confess to being green with envy! ;-) And thanks for the link and all the comments on my blog.
Vered: I have a whole drawer labeled, “Compliments for Vered.” I keep it well stocked, and will not be running out any time soon.
Bamboo: My pleasure, but I am sad. Today, you did not make me laugh.
Rita: It’s a really cool counter. There’s a link to it’s source, I left right under the counter itself. Just in case anyone wanted one of their own. It’s neat. You can choose your own colors and everything.
Scott: You’re absolutely welcome. I’ve never known anyone to make the rounds like you do, without anything to promote except community.
Dot: You’re welcome, and lots of lock on your move.
Vered: I have a whole drawer labeled, “Compliments for Vered.” I keep it well stocked, and will not be running out any time soon.
Bamboo: My pleasure, but I am sad. Today, you did not make me laugh.
Rita: It’s a really cool counter. There’s a link to it’s source, I left right under the counter itself. Just in case anyone wanted one of their own. It’s neat. You can choose your own colors and everything.
Scott: You’re absolutely welcome. I’ve never known anyone to make the rounds like you do, without anything to promote except community.
Dot: You’re welcome, and lots of lock on your move.
It’s great that you’ve taken the time to appreciate your commenters, and excellent that you’ve received so many comments so quickly. I put it down to your great writing AND the fact that you are very active leaving comments for others.
I’m at 21 posts and 303 comments so definitely nowhere near you, and I thought I was doing well. Keep up the awesome work!
Glen Allsopps last blog post..Taking Control of Your Life
It’s great that you’ve taken the time to appreciate your commenters, and excellent that you’ve received so many comments so quickly. I put it down to your great writing AND the fact that you are very active leaving comments for others.
I’m at 21 posts and 303 comments so definitely nowhere near you, and I thought I was doing well. Keep up the awesome work!
Glen Allsopps last blog post..Taking Control of Your Life
1000 comments mean that you’ve walked the pavement. Congratulations on your hard work and thank you very much for the link.
1000 comments mean that you’ve walked the pavement. Congratulations on your hard work and thank you very much for the link.
Hi Writer Dad: Over a thousand comments in such a short time, that’s awesome! There’s a lot of people who want to show their appreciation for what you write. Thank you so much for your kinds words, it’s great to be called a rare breed. And I link you too!
Marelisas last blog post..How to Make Decisions
Hi Writer Dad: Over a thousand comments in such a short time, that’s awesome! There’s a lot of people who want to show their appreciation for what you write. Thank you so much for your kinds words, it’s great to be called a rare breed. And I link you too!
Marelisas last blog post..How to Make Decisions
Congratulations Writer Dad. Well deserved.
Congratulations Writer Dad. Well deserved.
Dude, you are a stud. Six weeks! I couldn’t do that in 6 months! I think my pretty picture scares everyone away.
Good Job!
malathionmans last blog post..395
Congrats on the milestone! That is impressive and a testament to your writing and your sense of community. Here’s to the next thousand, which I’m sure will happen even more quickly than the first.
BloggerDads last blog post..Your toddler is full of crap…
Dude, you are a stud. Six weeks! I couldn’t do that in 6 months! I think my pretty picture scares everyone away.
Good Job!
malathionmans last blog post..395
Congrats on the milestone! That is impressive and a testament to your writing and your sense of community. Here’s to the next thousand, which I’m sure will happen even more quickly than the first.
BloggerDads last blog post..Your toddler is full of crap…
Glen: Thanks, and I think you’re doing great. Your site looks different than any other I click on.
Chris: Thank you, you’re welcome, and nice ending.
Marelisa: You ARE a rare breed. Keep it up.
Dereck: Thanks Dereck. I enjoyed your story yesterday.
Malathionman: First time I’ve been called a stud on Writer Dad. Or ever. Thanks.
BloggerDad: Thanks Blogger Dad. Your post this morning was super good.
Glen: Thanks, and I think you’re doing great. Your site looks different than any other I click on.
Chris: Thank you, you’re welcome, and nice ending.
Marelisa: You ARE a rare breed. Keep it up.
Dereck: Thanks Dereck. I enjoyed your story yesterday.
Malathionman: First time I’ve been called a stud on Writer Dad. Or ever. Thanks.
BloggerDad: Thanks Blogger Dad. Your post this morning was super good.
Your writing inspires. We like to think and feel. It reminds us we’re alive. With a few flicks of the right words, you light our fires. Good job.
J.D. Meiers last blog post..3 Myths About Strengths and Weaknesses
Your writing inspires. We like to think and feel. It reminds us we’re alive. With a few flicks of the right words, you light our fires. Good job.
J.D. Meiers last blog post..3 Myths About Strengths and Weaknesses
It appears I forgot to reply when I read this yesterday. Thanks for linking, WD. Congrats on all the comments! You have certainly created a community feel here!
Emilys last blog post..Fall Nesting
It appears I forgot to reply when I read this yesterday. Thanks for linking, WD. Congrats on all the comments! You have certainly created a community feel here!
Emilys last blog post..Fall Nesting
Thanks Writer Dad. If I can accomplish that in a few sentences it is entirely worthwhile. We all are short on time so I have to get to the point!
Maybe my novel can be edited down to two sentences. Ha! Wouldn’t that be a scream!
Thanks for the link.
Ellen Wilsons last blog post..My Social Experiment: RSS Numbers
Thanks Writer Dad. If I can accomplish that in a few sentences it is entirely worthwhile. We all are short on time so I have to get to the point!
Maybe my novel can be edited down to two sentences. Ha! Wouldn’t that be a scream!
Thanks for the link.
Ellen Wilsons last blog post..My Social Experiment: RSS Numbers
Cheers for the mention, sugar!
Shade and Sweetwater,
K (reading her way across the Internet one blog at a time)
Kyddryns last blog post..What Say You?
Cheers for the mention, sugar!
Shade and Sweetwater,
K (reading her way across the Internet one blog at a time)
Kyddryns last blog post..What Say You?
J.D. Meier: Such kinds words, with such brevity. Thank you.
Emily: Thanks, and thanks for coming to the party early; more than a month ago. If I’m not mistaken, you gave me my first link. If it was a dollar, I’d frame it and put it behind the counter.
Ellen: Hemingway wrote a short story that was a single sentence. Forgive me, I don’t think this is exact, but it was something like:
For Sale: Baby shoes, never worn.
Wow, right?
Kyddryn: I do not get called sugar nearly enough. I guess that’s just one of the problems with living in California instead of Georgia.
J.D. Meier: Such kinds words, with such brevity. Thank you.
Emily: Thanks, and thanks for coming to the party early; more than a month ago. If I’m not mistaken, you gave me my first link. If it was a dollar, I’d frame it and put it behind the counter.
Ellen: Hemingway wrote a short story that was a single sentence. Forgive me, I don’t think this is exact, but it was something like:
For Sale: Baby shoes, never worn.
Wow, right?
Kyddryn: I do not get called sugar nearly enough. I guess that’s just one of the problems with living in California instead of Georgia.
Writer Dad,
Your success is very well Deserved! Congratulations.
Writer Dad,
Your success is very well Deserved! Congratulations.
Hi WD,
I’m jumping up & down doing a happy dance for you! 1,000 comments!! Woo Hoo! And so many more wonderful words you’ve given us.
Thanks for you blog, and for the mention, too!
Here’s to sharing more of our blogging adventures!
Linda Abbits last blog post..Update on Sophie, the New Board & Care Resident
Hi WD,
I’m jumping up & down doing a happy dance for you! 1,000 comments!! Woo Hoo! And so many more wonderful words you’ve given us.
Thanks for you blog, and for the mention, too!
Here’s to sharing more of our blogging adventures!
Linda Abbits last blog post..Update on Sophie, the New Board & Care Resident
Wendi: Thanks. You’re nice to me.
Linda: Always welcome. I think your blog is more special than mine, because of it’s purpose, even on a day when you have no post.
Wendi: Thanks. You’re nice to me.
Linda: Always welcome. I think your blog is more special than mine, because of it’s purpose, even on a day when you have no post.