“I think blogging is a muscle that most people wear out.” ~~ Warren Ellis
I remember beginning this blog in January 2006 with no thoughts as to how long it might last. This post marks a milestone of 2,000 posts with over 10,900 comments.
Heck, Monte, ten months ago we wouldn’t have believed where we and “things” are now. I read somewhere life is like a passing train and all we have to do is climb aboard to ride. I certainly hope there’s more to come as we haven’t reached the final destination yet. :-)
These things do tend to take on a life of their own. I didn’t even imagine that I’d be doing it this long, yet, every 2 years when it comes time to renew with my ISP, I do. I’m glad that you, and my other blogging buddies continue writing. For me, it’s a great way to keep up!
I would have bet against this thing lasting almost ten years with 2000 posts. For it to last so long means it has to be fulfilling a purpose or need…it’s had to say exactly what that is sometimes. But, I enjoy keeping up with everyone as well, Paul (L).
Congratulations, Earl – 2000 is quite a number! Re. the “wearing out”: Blogging certainly was a hype for a certain time – now it’s not any more. The crowds have wandered to facebook, pinterest, instagram. But I guess it’s more the very short glances on an image that you get there, to the effect that many of the image authors resort to visual tricks – oversaturation, too much wideangle etc. in order to prolong the attention span. With a blog, you are in your own domain, most probably with less visitors, but on the other hand the time and the freedom to try and develop in your own pace. And this is what I personally prefer.
So I am looking forward to your next 2000 posts to come!
Markus, I agree with your thoughts on how a blog can reflect the personal development and pace of the author. I don’t think it will truly ever die out but it will be the domain of those who find it most fitting to their style.
Thank you!
oneowner
9 years ago
2000 is a heck of a milestone. Congratulation. Though I have a FB account, I seldom post and the Twitter account is an orphan. I prefer the blogging environment to other social media. Here’s to the next 2000 posts!
Ken, when I post to this blog an update automatically goes out over my Facebook page and my Twitter account. Beyond that I seldom post anything to either of them directly. Thanks!
Paul Maxim
9 years ago
Yeah, it’s kinda like reaching 3,000 hits in baseball – not many manage to get there. I agree with Markus. Blogging seems to be going the way of the Dodo bird. I think most people think it’s too much work. Once again, we’re becoming the last of a dying breed…….
Paul (M), I think there will always be a core group doing blogging for those of us who enjoy it. Those who aren’t interested or possess the required attention span will move on to the next greatest thing…the next instant gratification…and that’s okay! Less noise and perhaps more communication that way. :-)
Thanks!
Thanks, Mark! About this image — it began as a photo of a large piece of beach driftwood simplified to remove some of the smaller details but leaving the major grains and bands of color/texture. Then after saturation and contrast enhancements the magic of Photoshops’ liquified ability was utilized to add swirling.
Wow! Nor would have thought you’d be in an RV on the road. More to come, also.
Heck, Monte, ten months ago we wouldn’t have believed where we and “things” are now. I read somewhere life is like a passing train and all we have to do is climb aboard to ride. I certainly hope there’s more to come as we haven’t reached the final destination yet. :-)
These things do tend to take on a life of their own. I didn’t even imagine that I’d be doing it this long, yet, every 2 years when it comes time to renew with my ISP, I do. I’m glad that you, and my other blogging buddies continue writing. For me, it’s a great way to keep up!
BTW, I love this photo!
I would have bet against this thing lasting almost ten years with 2000 posts. For it to last so long means it has to be fulfilling a purpose or need…it’s had to say exactly what that is sometimes. But, I enjoy keeping up with everyone as well, Paul (L).
Thanks on the photo!
Congratulations, Earl – 2000 is quite a number! Re. the “wearing out”: Blogging certainly was a hype for a certain time – now it’s not any more. The crowds have wandered to facebook, pinterest, instagram. But I guess it’s more the very short glances on an image that you get there, to the effect that many of the image authors resort to visual tricks – oversaturation, too much wideangle etc. in order to prolong the attention span. With a blog, you are in your own domain, most probably with less visitors, but on the other hand the time and the freedom to try and develop in your own pace. And this is what I personally prefer.
So I am looking forward to your next 2000 posts to come!
Markus, I agree with your thoughts on how a blog can reflect the personal development and pace of the author. I don’t think it will truly ever die out but it will be the domain of those who find it most fitting to their style.
Thank you!
2000 is a heck of a milestone. Congratulation. Though I have a FB account, I seldom post and the Twitter account is an orphan. I prefer the blogging environment to other social media. Here’s to the next 2000 posts!
Ken, when I post to this blog an update automatically goes out over my Facebook page and my Twitter account. Beyond that I seldom post anything to either of them directly. Thanks!
Yeah, it’s kinda like reaching 3,000 hits in baseball – not many manage to get there. I agree with Markus. Blogging seems to be going the way of the Dodo bird. I think most people think it’s too much work. Once again, we’re becoming the last of a dying breed…….
Paul (M), I think there will always be a core group doing blogging for those of us who enjoy it. Those who aren’t interested or possess the required attention span will move on to the next greatest thing…the next instant gratification…and that’s okay! Less noise and perhaps more communication that way. :-)
Thanks!
Wow Earl, that’s great. Congratulations on the perseverance! I have to say I am also a bit mesmerized by the photo here, any more info about it?
Thanks, Mark! About this image — it began as a photo of a large piece of beach driftwood simplified to remove some of the smaller details but leaving the major grains and bands of color/texture. Then after saturation and contrast enhancements the magic of Photoshops’ liquified ability was utilized to add swirling.
Congratulations – that is an impressive milestone, Earl. And you’ve celebrated it with a brilliant image.
Hey, thanks, Andy!