“Number 9, Number 9, Number 9″
Well, November 27th came and went. On that day, I wrote a short blog about putting up the Christmas tree, when I should have remembered that on November 27th this blog had its ninth birthday. It’s not so much a cause for celebration as it is for a bit of reflection.
In 2002, blogging was hot stuff. It seemed that damned near everyone who owned a computer started a blog. Nine years later, I wonder if blogging has jumped the shark, particularly for the regular person, non-corporate, no-advertising blogger.
For example, on my sidebar, there are 91 blogs/bloggers listed under “Peeps I’ve Met.†By my count, 48 of them are no longer blogging and 13 of them post only once in a blue moon. Many of them have abandoned their blogs in favor of engaging regularly in Facebookery and Tweetery. That’s fine, but it is a bit sad when people I know who are very creative and can write very well have descended into offerings such as “At the supermarket. Needed toothpaste.â€
That’s not to say that this space, of late, has been any more interesting than a Facebook status update of the “Who-Really-Gives-a-Shit†variety. We’ll see what this year brings.
As always, thanks for stopping by.
I’m pretty sure I should wish you a happy anniversary, but for some reason this post made me feel not so happy. Keep on truckin’, Hairboy. If it weren’t for you, I wouldn’t know what a “dewemplin” is. And who else would I call a “dooshbag?” It just doesn’t fit anyone as poifectly as it does you.
Comment by Erica — December 2, 2011 @ 11:38 pm
Well, gee, I was gonna say happy anniversary, but after reading Erica’s comment I’m not so sure. So I’ll just say that longevity is an indicator of … something …
Comment by CenTexTim — December 2, 2011 @ 11:54 pm
Your blog has been a source of inspiration and entertainment for me a couple years now. Keep it up.
Comment by Captain Jerry — December 3, 2011 @ 12:30 am
You’re quintessential Jersey, Jim. While others fall by the wayside, you keep truckin’ along down that virtual turnpike…
Congrats on the anniversary!
Comment by Steve — December 3, 2011 @ 12:41 am
Happy Anniversary! And of course we read you! Your blog is one of the high spots that I read almost every day. You make me laugh, you make me think, and you have introduced me to a whole group of other bloggers that I cannot miss. Nine years is pretty darn impressive, if you ask me! Keep it going, please!
Comment by Mary — December 3, 2011 @ 1:06 am
Thanks for being here, so we can stop by.
Comment by Charlie — December 3, 2011 @ 1:31 am
Congrats on sticking it out. The attrition rate is positively frightening in this game.
Comment by Harvey — December 3, 2011 @ 1:39 am
Jimbo, this is my number one blog to visit every evening. I can check NRO, American Spectator, etc. But, this is the blog that makes me laugh out loud. Thanks for being here.
Comment by Lee — December 3, 2011 @ 4:39 am
I hope you never stop blogging.
Comment by Jean — December 3, 2011 @ 2:47 pm
I like your blog. You post on things that appeal to a wide audience.
I’d blog but I live in a rather boring area of the country. It’s just pine and palmetto for as far as the eye can see. The only excitement is redneck distillers in hopped up Pontiacs getting chased by FL revenue agents in even hoppier Fords. So both of our dealerships are hoppy, er, happy.
So thank the Lord you’re blogging, expecially about the music you play, and encounter.
Comment by Mockingbird — December 3, 2011 @ 7:20 pm
Congrats.I was introduced to you by my cousin and your friend Joanne who though petite is as smart and strong as can be.We enjoy the blog very much especially your blogs on that world class idiot Pelosi and all her imbecilic friends.I don’t know facebook or twitter so keep blogging.God bless.
Comment by john — December 3, 2011 @ 9:37 pm
DON’T YOU DARE STOP!! AND FORGET FACEBOOK–IT IS FULL OF A BUNCH OF “CAN’T DO’S” THAT HAVE NOTHING ON THE MIND BUT WHINING. MOST UNHAPPY FOLKS. FOR SOMEONE FROM THE HEART OF KENTUCKY, I APPRECIATE YOUR NORTHERN NONSENSE. IT IS SO REFRESHING. STAY AS YOU ARE–DON’T CHANGE.
THANKS FOR ALL THE FUN YOU PROVIDE.
NANCYENURSE
Comment by NANCYE NURSE — December 4, 2011 @ 12:06 pm
Ditto, Jim! And congrats on the anny. Nine years..isn’t that really like 18 in Jersey years?
@ Mockingbird…You just penned a blog post! I thought you said your life was boring, doesn’t read like it from here!
Comment by marcus — December 4, 2011 @ 1:42 pm
Congrats, Jim, and thanks for all you’ve done.
And don’t you dare think about stopping!
Comment by Mr. Bingley — December 4, 2011 @ 2:31 pm
You’ve got a year and a half on me.
What I like about blogging is that the people who read your stuff read it because it’s interesting – because it speaks to them or at least reveals something about you. Facebook is fine, but it’s not the same – it’s a way to keep up with people whom you have selected to be your “ffriends.”
Blogging brings people together that otherwise would never have the chance to form an acquaintance… or even a friendship.
Jimbo, keep on blogging. As long as it’s fun, that is. Neither of us is doing it for a paycheck – if it ain’t fun, fuck it.
Comment by Elisson — December 4, 2011 @ 6:03 pm
Congrats, Jimbo! Keep on keepin’ on!
Comment by El Capitan — December 5, 2011 @ 6:36 pm