It seemed like a good idea at the time

Six years ago, I decided to jump on the blog bandwagon. I had always been interested in what I could do online, and back in the day, I even had a “web page” on AOL. But a few years ago, publishing a personal blog became very easy, and I thought I’d join in.

A lot has happened in six years, both good and bad. I’ve gained many friends, but I’ve lost some people who were very dear to me. But life goes on...because that’s what life does, as long as you’re living, and that’s about as profound a statement as you’ll get from me tonight!

I am very fortunate to have met quite a few of you in person over the years, and I can truthfully say that I have never had a bad experience. Quite the opposite...meeting some of you for the first time has been like meeting a long-time friend. I feel honored to have the readers I do, and that so many of you have stuck with me this long.

It seemed like a good idea at the time to start a blog, and I’m still glad I did it. I don’t update as often these days, and I don’t comment on other blogs as often, but I still enjoy writing here and reading elsewhere.

Thanks for continuing to read about our adventures and occasional tribulations. You’ve all been supportive in both, and I appreciate it more than you could ever know. I love you guys. I really do.

It’s my birthday!

Well, not mine. It’s Nutwood Junction’s birthday!

Well, it’s not the actual day; I’m two days late.

But we’ll just go with celebrating (or lamenting, as the case may be for some) today, okay?

It’s hard to believe it’s been five years. I’ve made a lot of friends along the way, and I’m happy to say that I think the enemies have been few. I remember a few memorable occasions when the friends clashed with the enemies, in a battle of epic proportions. I’ll never forget Dan’s line “I’ll cut him so bad he’ll wish I didn’t cut him so bad.” Classic!

Just like Led Zeppelin, good times, bad times, you know I’ve had my share. I’ll never forget the incredible support you all gave me when my Dad passed away. It helped more than you could ever know. I’ve made lasting friends here, and on the occasions that I’ve gotten to meet some of you in real life, it’s been a fun and positive experience (more to come...stay tuned!).

Readers have come and readers have gone; I don’t update as often as I used to; but I’m still standin’, and I plan on being around for many more years of rants, missives, and general mayhem...as long as some of you keep reading. Thank you for liking what I have to say enough to stick around.

I’ll keep writing if you keep reading. Deal? Deal!