Spo-Reflections had a record month of over 30,000 visitors !!
It sees 350,000 visitors by year’s end.
Amazing.
Thank you!
Most people get festive on New Years’ Eve. I tend to get thoughtful and reflective. On the plane ride home I reread this year’s journal. I recalled what happened this year.
Each year’s diary conveys a general theme and emotion.
At the conclusion of reading 2009’s journal, there is a sense of neutrality. 2009 had some pleasant times; it had some sad ones too. 2009 was a copacetic year.
The year seemed a bit dull, without great growth or revelations. The year ends with a ‘hmmm’ rather than a ‘wow’ or a ‘phew’.
The year went by quickly. Some of this is the process of aging. In 2009, Someone and I both showed signs of growing older. There is paradox to neutrality; when nothing happens, time flies.
It reminds me of the following quote from Graham Greene-
“The Accumulation of Memory!
A man without memories may live to be 100 yet feel like his life had been but a brief one”
So where does this put me for 2010? I won’t try to make 2010 particularly ‘anything’.
I will let it be and see what happens.
This Zen approach sounds right.
11 comments
December 30, 2009 at 2:24 AM
Peter
I’ll think you reach 350,000 before noon today [your time]. Thanks for stopping by and leaving comments.
Here’s a quote to start the 2010 journal with:
Each morning when I open my eyes I say to myself: I, not events, have the power to make me happy or unhappy today. I can choose which it shall be. Yesterday is dead, tomorrow hasn’t arrived yet. I have just one day, today, and I’m going to be happy in it.
~ Groucho Marx
December 30, 2009 at 5:50 AM
anne marie in philly
happy new year, dr. spo! I am pleased to “know” you through your blog. be assured of repeat visits in 2010! 🙂
December 30, 2009 at 6:28 AM
Shawn
Happy New Year Spo!
and for 2010……from unknown ……
“Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body. But rather to skid in sideways, chocolate in one hand, a glass of wine in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming, “What a ride!”
and I am ready for the ride!…..oh, I think I am on it!
December 30, 2009 at 6:35 AM
Doug
Your visitor count doesn’t surprise me. You’re one of the most blogaristically relevant people on the web, always thought-provoking, amusing, or inspiring (and sometimes all 3 at once and more).
Here’s to you! Hope you have a nice, safe New Year’s Eve.
(P.S. Is it scary that we have to wish people a “safe” NYE?)
December 30, 2009 at 8:12 AM
JIm
Happy New Year! One good things about 2009 is that I met a lot of great blogger buddies, including you. I enjoy reading your wit and wisdom!
And give the Spo Bored of Directors my New Year’s best wishes also.
December 30, 2009 at 8:13 AM
A. Lewis
Congrats on the big numbers! And, say now, is that rabbit in the top header pic the one from Fatal Attraction? He doesn’t look happy.
December 30, 2009 at 7:04 PM
Urspo
I don’t think so. The rabbit is a reference to New Year’s Eve, when the first word you should say in the new year is “Rabbit!” for good luck.
December 30, 2009 at 9:41 PM
anne marie in philly
it COULD be the rabbit from “monty python and the holy grail”.
or it COULD be from http://www.disapprovingrabbits.com.
either way, I did not know this fact, dr. spo…will give it a try!
December 30, 2009 at 8:26 AM
Raybeard
Yes, your blog is quite a recent discovery for me – and I’m sure I speak for many when I say that it is never dull and is so often a real tonic when I need a lift. Keep it up, Spo – a very happy and satisfying 2010 to you – and many thanks.
December 30, 2009 at 10:37 AM
jay Cole Simser
copacetic – I had forgotten that word. I shall attempt to find a use for it. Thanks for the reminder and for just being. Happy New Year to you and Someone.
December 30, 2009 at 4:14 PM
jason
“I will let it be and see what happens.”
I like this…perfect thing to hear right now…