Spo-Reflections is 5 years old today.
Its conception was ‘an accident’; the blog was not planned. I was in Key West, listening to Michael Guy of “Temporary Trouble Spots”. He was writing and talking about the joys of blogging and how marvelous it was. Michael urged me to try it, seeing my habit of writing a journal. What the hell, I thought. I had no expectations or goals. The onset went slowly and with a few missteps. but Michael gave encouragement. Through his links, I started reading blogs to see what others were like.
Five years later…..
What a wonderful Journey. Blogging has been such a marvelous party (thank you again Michael!). It allows self-expression in a way far more than music ever did. This alone would make blogging worthwhile. The real benefit has been the establishment of friendships with people I would never have known. Who knew that would be the real benefit ?
I know it sounds gay and cliche, but I feel like Dorothy.
On 2/8/06 I wrote “Encouraged by a chum who blogs, and driven by some OCD traits to record everything, I start something I have never seen before, let alone done – a blog.” I longed for some something to happen; I was sent down the Yellow Brick Road (that makes Michael Guy my Glinda). The real happening was meeting The Scarecrow, Tin Man, and Cowardly Lion.
I thank you, all my Scarecrows, Lions, and Tin men – and women! – for coming along. Please continue dancing down the Yellow Brick Road with me for another 5 years. And it won’t matter if we never get to the Emerald City.
39 comments
February 8, 2011 at 12:46 AM
scottsabode
Happy Blog Day to you Spo! Looking forward to another five years!
February 8, 2011 at 1:00 AM
Tai
Yay Spo! Happy Anniversary!
February 8, 2011 at 3:08 AM
Rick
Wow, congratulations! To many, many more!
February 8, 2011 at 3:54 AM
Will
Happy fifth, Spo-Reflections! Reading you is a constant joy.
February 8, 2011 at 4:16 AM
anne marie in philly
I would have never found you had it not been for your blog!
happy blogiversary; I shall hoist a cosmo in your honor for many many more!
February 8, 2011 at 10:26 AM
Urspo
make that two!
February 8, 2011 at 4:28 AM
Cubby
Can I be Toto, your lap dog?
Congratz Spo!
February 8, 2011 at 10:26 AM
Urspo
Only if I can be your flying monkey.
February 8, 2011 at 5:01 AM
DougT
I knew you before you started blogging. I guess that makes me your Auntie Em. Happy blogaversary!
February 8, 2011 at 9:28 AM
Urspo
Or the Mayor of the Munchkin City.
February 8, 2011 at 5:31 AM
Birdie
Congratulations, Spo! Your quiet ruminations have always been a pleasure to read.
February 8, 2011 at 5:32 AM
Tiger Tsuki
Many Happy Returns of the Day!
As they say; the journey is more important than where you arrive at! (or words to that effect…)
February 8, 2011 at 9:27 AM
Urspo
It is the theme of my favorite poem “Ithaca”
February 8, 2011 at 5:37 AM
Steven
Congratulations to you on your blogiversary, Urspo! I come across many things that remind me of your likes and interests. For some reason, I seem to be hearing about heirloom tomatoes a lot as of late. 🙂
February 8, 2011 at 9:26 AM
Urspo
Can I nudge ya to post ? I miss reading you !
February 8, 2011 at 5:39 AM
Mark
Congratulations!
Your friend, m.
February 8, 2011 at 5:43 AM
Sean
Congratulations! Here’s to the next 5 years!
February 8, 2011 at 6:00 AM
James
Congratulations, Dr. Spo – It’s been a privilege, and I wish you many more years of Spo Reflections ahead!
February 8, 2011 at 6:31 AM
Jay
Spo, you have seen me through some tough times. I wish you the very best on your blogiversary.. Hugs, j
February 8, 2011 at 7:25 AM
Aunt Barb
Lovely way for me to stay in touch with you.
February 8, 2011 at 7:28 AM
Raybob
So happy you began, delighted that you continue 🙂
Love,
Raybob
February 8, 2011 at 7:58 AM
D. Dave
You are the Gold Standard of blogging, all heart, brains, AND courage! I myself am just always worried that someone is going to drop a house on ME!;-) So glad to have your positive example! xo
February 8, 2011 at 8:10 AM
A. Lewis
Waahhhh. Waahhhhh…. Boo Hoo. I’m crying because I’m only 5 years old. Whip my arse. Spank it! Don’t let the baby cry. Whimper Whimper.
HAPPY 5th BIRTHDAY!
February 8, 2011 at 8:43 AM
Bill J
Congratulations and thank you!
February 8, 2011 at 9:54 AM
D@vid
Congrats…. it’s amazing how time flies when you’re venting and purging.
February 8, 2011 at 9:55 AM
Peter
Happy Anniversary Spo, looking forward to the next 5 years.
February 8, 2011 at 9:58 AM
DanNation
HAPPY BLOGAVERSARY (is that how you spell it??)…
February 8, 2011 at 11:20 AM
Greg
Happy Blogiversary!
February 8, 2011 at 4:25 PM
BearToast Joe
And, as a reader for all those years, and you, kindly, of mine, I want to express Thanks.
You are Doctor!
February 8, 2011 at 6:36 PM
Jim
Happy blogiversary!
I have really enjoyed reading your blog and look forward to the day we meet in person!
This was a great day to receive the Spo-shirt! Look for pictures in a future posting.
February 8, 2011 at 7:59 PM
Buddy Bear
Congratulations! You are an inspiration!
February 8, 2011 at 8:01 PM
Doug
That’s really quite phenomenal. So few make it to 5 years. Congratulations on one of the best blogs on the ‘net, and Happy Anniversary!
February 8, 2011 at 8:06 PM
jason
Five!? Who’s a big boy now! 🙂
Congrats!
February 8, 2011 at 9:59 PM
BosGuy
Happy belated 5th. My sincere congrats!
February 8, 2011 at 10:42 PM
Walt
As Mayor of the Munchkin City, in the County of the Land of Oz, let me be the, um, uh, thirty-fifth (you don’t have to verify it legally) to congratulate you!
February 8, 2011 at 10:56 PM
gregory
so so so much love and many returns on the day!
February 9, 2011 at 3:46 AM
nik
Congratulations! Happy Blogoversary!
February 9, 2011 at 8:58 AM
Shawn
Happy bolgoversay a day late but well meant!
Thank you to you, your Glenda, Scarecrow, Tim Man, Lion and Toto too!
February 9, 2011 at 12:02 PM
Erik Rubright
Happy Blogiversary Spo! Even though I don’t comment a lot, I enjoy reading all your posts”