I\u2019m shocked and moved and grateful that people have found this little blog of some interest in their lives.<\/p>\n
I have no idea what is supposed to be a big number in this universe, but let me tell you a quarter of a million visits sounds like a big number to me.<\/p>\n
I\u2019m so glad when four years and a month ago and I was about to go on sabbatical friends encouraged me to blog as a way to keep in touch with the congregation.<\/p>\n
I looked into it and thought even a monkey like me might be able to do it. And on September the 5th, 2006, I began by posting in rapid order three poems.<\/p>\n
And I\u2019ve continued, today trying to put something, even if just a cartoon or a snippet of music up most every day. By my best manipulation of the calculator attached to this computer, counting this entry I\u2019ve posted one thousand, six hundred and twenty-three times.<\/p>\n
This practice, and it has become a practice, a discipline for me, has pushed my boundaries, and I think made me more thoughtful and aware of what is going on around me.<\/p>\n
And, I like to think, it has allowed me to be of some use to others on the way.<\/p>\n
So, thank you all!<\/p>\n
I\u2019ll try my best to continue and to write what is worthy of your attention.<\/p>\n
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