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All readers are important to me

One impression I did not want to leave with my last post was that I was at all arrogant. When I get a new photo on the list of folks following me, I always check out the profile and their blogs. I consider it an honor when folks want to let me know they've been here, especially when they leave a comment.

Sometimes I will do some research using my site meter. It's a useful tool in letting me know the impact of past posts. I still get people coming here to read the tribute posts I wrote for Suzanne, still from around the world.

You who read me on a regular basis are most important to the current writing of these posts. Without my regular readers and commenters, I would have quit doing this a long time ago. Because of those who come here and give me a virtual pat on the back when they like what I write and those who give me a virtual hug when I'm hurting, I'm still chugging along 2-1/2 years and 896 posts later.

One thing I can't say enough is Thank You.

Comments

Maggie said…
Cliff,
I agree that it is nice to have readers and even better when they drop a comment during the visit.
February 25, 2009 6:02 AM
Leesa said…
I see 46 followers as of this morning. I think this is a Google/Blogger proglem.
February 25, 2009 8:30 AM
clean and crazy said…
wow 896!! I think I have only done like 50. I miss days where i haven't posted and it is mostly because I am such a hen pecker at the keyboard that it takes me like an hour to post. I need to be faster so I can post more.
February 25, 2009 9:01 AM
Cliff said…
Actually when you add up all three of my blogs the total comes to 1030 posts.
February 25, 2009 9:10 AM
Busy Bee Suz said…
No one thinks you are arrogant....we knew what you were talking about. ;)
take care,
suz
February 25, 2009 9:15 AM
Anonymous said…
If you keep on blogging and we'll keep reading! :)
February 25, 2009 11:04 AM
Syd said…
It's good to have readers and to read others. I think that the blogger recovery community is a good one. Thanks Cliff.
February 25, 2009 12:28 PM
Cliff said…
Syd, that's one of the big reasons I like visiting the recovery bloggers, and why the group I've had come here all along fits in well.

It's all a group of caring and sharing individuals.
February 25, 2009 12:37 PM
islandgirl4ever2 said…
You have a lot of people who enjoy reading your blog because they like the YOU who's in the blog! You're a kind, sincere, and caring person and it shows...
God bless you, Cliff....
February 25, 2009 1:41 PM
Mike Golch said…
Cliff,I enjoy visiting my blog friends.even if I do not make a coment,I've lax at commenting lately.(My Bad)but do follow my blogs that have freas posting.I have a ton of blogs on my google reader and visit the ones that have fresh posts every week.
February 25, 2009 7:30 PM
coltfan said…
You have always have given me a kind word and something to think about when I have an issue. I thank you for that.
February 25, 2009 9:35 PM
Leesa said…
I just added up. I have 785 posts as of today.
February 26, 2009 7:36 AM
J-Online said…
No....thank you!!!!!
February 26, 2009 1:07 PM
Awake In Rochester said…
My blogger buddies are helping me through this winter. I don't want to jinks it, so won't go into detail. Winter is still here.
March 01, 2009 7:53 AM
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