When Aging Mommy read that I was nearing 1000 posts (Saturday), she suggested I do a sort of "Best of" post. That sounded like a great idea to me, so here you go--My favorite 10 posts from the last three years (in no particular order.)
Gifts From My Father (reflection, my dad, also available in audio--see sidebar)
You Go, Girl! (demonstration video, humor)
O.M.G. (short and hilarious)
Still the One (Mr.4444, sweet)
Lost in the Wilderness: A Cautionary Tale of Over-Confidence (my first and probably longest post; a true story that will make you laugh and teach you a thing or two)
You'll notice that most of these posts have no comments. This is because my stupid Haloscan comments never exported when I switched. (That's okay; I remember them :)
Making a Difference (teaching, reflection, a "touchy-feely" post)
Why Kendall Might Wish I Didn't Teach at Her Middle School (probably my all-time favorite post, very funny)
Bent, but Not Broken (a beautiful, true story written by my friend Molly, who is also a teacher)
Christmas Memories (my mom, reflection)
My Momma Don't Dance and What Some Little Old Ladies Have on Their Ipods (my mom, sweetness)
I'd like to also take this time to thank you for being one of the most rewarding aspects of blogging; your heart-felt stories, life lessons, and entertaining posts have been joys to read, and I treasure your friendships. While I love to write, it would not be the same without your feedback. Every time you tell me that you spit your coffee onto your computer screen, get choked up, or are inspired in some way, I feel a rush of happiness and feel validated.
Seriously, thanks.
Wow! Congrats on 1000 posts
ReplyDeleteI am slowly but surely approaching 1000... it's hard to believe, isn't it? What an accomplishemnt! Thanks to you too, we are glad you're here!
ReplyDeleteYeah, WOW is right. After a year of blogging, I have less than 170 posts.
ReplyDeleteI'll get to these favorites of yours one by one.
1000 posts? That's really something to celebrate! You are definitely one of my favorite sites to visit, so keep 'em coming! I figure I'll probably hit somewhere around the 300 mark and I'll find I've run out of things to say, but if and when that happens, I'll still be reading what everyone else, including you, has to say: )
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on 1,000 posts. How incredible! (How long have you been writing this blog?) I truly enjoy reading your blog. You have made me spit into (almost) my keyboard a number of times. You've also given me a lump in my throat.
ReplyDeleteCongrats, again! I look forward to reading another 1,000. In the meantime, I'll read your favorites one by one.
Happy 1000!
ReplyDeleteWow, that is a lot of posting.
Congratulations... I'm looking forward to coffee and some of the posts I haven't read!
ReplyDeleteWow 1000 posts! Great job. Your ability to bring in and keep readers is fantastic and a testiment to your wit and writing style. Yesterday's "Where's pre-Mrs. 4444?" was fun and an interesting step back to the fashions of the bicentennial era.
ReplyDeleteWow! Congratulations! That's quite a milestone. I hope to have a chance tonight to followup on your top ten. Have a great day!
ReplyDeleteCongrats! I always love your stories! I'm off to read the ones I haven't, and then probably re-read the ones I remember!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!!! I read you every day (that I'm home...traveling a lot this summer, but I catch up when I'm back). I don't often get to post, but I do appreciate your blog as a part of my morning routine. Thanks for sharing!!
ReplyDeleteI don't know how you could write that many posts man oh man. Congrats on your thousand post mark. I for one am so happy to have found your blog, mostly because you are such a wonderful person. Your kindness and sweet personality had me hooked from the first and I know we are at such different stages in our lives but we have lots in common anyway. I admire you very much and love reading your blog.
ReplyDeleteThis is when wordiness is a very, very good trait! Congratulations on being one of the best bloggers ever (and for being so exceptionally organized!)
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea! Congrats on 1000 posts, that seems so unreachable considering I've yet to break 75! I have loved reading your blog over the past year and I very much appreciate my go girl, received from the "You Go, Girl!" I LOVE telling how it came to be mine! Thanks for all of the great reads, you are wonderful!
ReplyDeleteCongrats! 1000 posts... that's impressive.
ReplyDeleteI am just so very glad I suggested this, as being relatively new to blogland and your blog I had not read any of these posts and I loved them all. What a roller coaster ride of emotions you took me on! The post about your Dad made me cry, the one about Mr 4444 almost, the post about Kelly was inspiring and she and all the other children you teach are so lucky to have you as their teacher. Your hiking and skirt misadventures made me laugh. So thank you for a wonderful read today, I enjoyed every second of it.
ReplyDeletecongrats - even with multiple blogs I'm still a little short of that number. What's Haloscan? Maybe I don't want to know.
ReplyDeleteYour comment about coffee eruptions has reminded once again that I need to share an embarrassing event.
What a great milestone!!
ReplyDeletePersonally, I am so glad I found you or you found me or however it was that I ended up here. I really value that I've "met" you and come to know you.
Woohoo! Congratulations on that! It's huge!!!
ReplyDeleteThat Aging Mommy is a pretty smart girl! This was a great idea and I want to congratulate you on 1000 posts. You have such a wonderful blog! So I raise my glass to 100 more. Cheers.
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Traci
P.S. I especially loved that your husband found your hands to be soft. That made me cry.
Oops. Bad Typo -- I meant to say 1000 more not 100 more. But I hope you got the idea!
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1000 posts wowza ...way to go and just keep it up because I love it and well thats important right =)
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea! I love this. Congrats! Here's to 1000 more!
ReplyDelete1000 posts; amazing! I do not think I have started counting mine; but thank you because you are amazing and inspiring and I love reading all of your posts..even the old ones!
ReplyDeleteWhat a milestone! I'm glad that I found you. Will come back to read the greatest hits later.
ReplyDeleteI just reached 100...LOL.
ReplyDeleteAwesome job getting to 1000!
1000!?!? I'll be institutionalized way before that.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!!!!
ReplyDeleteI don't think I could ever choose my fave posts. Good work!
ReplyDeleteAwww congrats on 1000 - the U Go Girl video didn't make it? That was definitely one of my all time favorites!
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