On January, 22nd, 2009, I posted on Open Salon for the first time. I got six rates and six comments. Posting in this forum was sort of like doing stand up comedy.
The commenters could be hecklers and the rates and the reads were applause. It was scary. There was so much talent at OS then. There is even more talent at OS now. If I try to compare my talent with others, I will make myself miserable. I am so outclassed. Seriously, without a doubt.
I didn't come here to seek to be the best. I came here to be read. I am fortunate, that you and countless others have stopped by to read my writing. Why? I have no idea.
I never thought I would be as prolific with large number of posts I have written. I decided to try quantity over quality for the obvious reasons. There was no quality.
So today, almost three years to the day later. I still post. Not with the frequency that I used to. Perhaps with a bit more quality than on day one. No who am I kidding.
It's nice to have a bit of a following. I am grateful to all of you who read. Those of you who comment and rate are very special people. You are son incredibly discerning and you recognize great talent when you see it. And you read my posts, too.
Will I still be blogging three years from now? Will you still be reading? Thanks so much for the bottom of my heart.
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Good on you, Andy, for your perserverence!
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I don't post very much any more. My problem is that I just ran out of things to say. I don't know all that much about anything. So I wrote about what I knew, and then that was it, end of "blogging career." I posted on a semi-regular basis for around 18 months, and then the well ran dry.
Love the post, and now ya got another follower...me
Happy Anniversary!
Keep on hanging dear!! You are gem....
Happy anniversary! You deserve all the best. I read your work because you're so talented.
XOXOXO
P.S. Please send my best regards to your lovely wife.
rated with love and anticipation of many more of your gems
Jeanette -- Thanks for your kind words.
Joan -- Thanks good friend.
Jaime -- Cheers
trilogy -- appreciated you stopped by.
mishima666 -- the waters will start running again.
phyllis -- thanks
John -- I wish I had met your grandfather. Talk about interesting guys. you are a real gentleman.
Muse -- thanks
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RP -- best to you, too.
Cranky Cuss -- Except for your misguided support of gang green, you're a mensch.
Emma Peel2 -- You have always been gracious and respectful to me. Thanks.
Sheila -- Still waiting for my first tip...I thank you.
abrawang -- I'll try and do my best.
BS -- You are too kind.
Scarlett -- Appreciate the kind words. Very much.
HUGGGGGGGGG
You're the real deal. That's damn good. Do appreciate your points, man. Stay strong - please keep writing from the heart- soul.
You're the real deal. That's damn good. Do appreciate your points, man. Stay strong - please keep writing from the heart- soul.
I have slowed quite bit since my initial flood of submissions attempting to chew the cud a bit more before spitting it out for public display.
I'm sure you feel somewhat the same way.
Besides, I've always had a soft spot for doggies that chase sheep instead of cats......(ᴼ‿ᴼ)
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RATED!!!!
We're equals with unique personal views.
Experiences can be Great Teachers. Yes.
I can't view a world via shaggy dog eyes.
Beautiful bird descend from on high.
We learn `bout hope, heartbreaks,
and we are members of one flock.
Beauty glides down and embraces.
Ah!
Speak . . .
Or?
Bark!
Beauty lands with iridescent wings.
Beauty can be viewed on Fifth Ave.
Silence is not always a wise option.
Sundays
Shush Up!
I mean me.
You barks!
Dog's Friend.
Dogs no sneer.
Dog lap beer.
You be thee . . .
St. Bernard.
Gin Jug pet.
Lug barrel.
See kitty.
No chase.
Cat purrs.
I feel sad for a gold cat we have here.
Every time I open a`dog's (my) house
The three dogs chase away thee cats.
My daughter and her dogs move in.
I rant at the dogs if I'm not @ O.S..
I believe we all share divine gifts.
Dogs sniff, eat, sleep, chase cats,
and ignore by daily bater goofs.
But, all dogs and people entertain.
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♥╚═══╝╚╝╚╝╚═══╩═══╝─╚because your standup has made it's bark!
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From the beginning, you have given friendship and support -- someone I wish was a neighbor, so I could pop down the street, break open a couple cold ones and tell you how thoroughly I'm disgusted with the Super Bowl matchup. Happy 3rd blogiversary.
Congrats and keep writing Sheepie.
Congrats on three years!
I followed lawyer Con C..
Beware. Lawyers (not all)
often have:` vice, lice, flea,
or . . .
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a nice lawyer stray cat, coots,
and even jest if you itch - no
lick in public Ya groin area.
No be acting Honcho-dog.
I agree. People amaze me.
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GOPS/DEMS. FOX "news"
`
a newsman noting
the mass murder may have
`a mental issue'
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No view media views. rough.
I ask 3- dogs about FOX ilk.
The pups barked` Quacks!
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You a good human is fur.
You a good human dog.
You not plastered`gin.