Yesterday, for some reason, I thought, I must becoming up to the Blogoversary of the House and other Arctic musings soon. When I looked at the little countdown icon on the sidebar (which for some strange reason has stopped working today) I was surprised to see it was today. Timed that well, I did. Five years, my my.
It's been a strange year in terms of the blog in some ways. My output has waxed and waned, rarely finding its own rhythm. Part of that is that I think I don't care as much about stats and visitors etc. I mean, I care, I'm happy that you're here reading. But I no longer compulsively view the stats page, or fret when I don't reach certain numbers. Part of that is the fault of feed readers, I know most of the regular readers will see new posts pop up when ever they pop up.
I think part of it is just a general writing ennui that has swept over me in the past year, precisely at the time I should be writing more, and should have the time to do it. Part of it has been Facebook's fault as well. Good, bad, or otherwise I've transferred much of my internet compulsions over there.
But I continue to enjoy this forum, this outlet. I like the communities that I have discovered through it. I'll probably beat this dead horse for as long as I can. Hard to believe that five years and 1250 posts have gone by. Hope you
enjoyed some of it.
So, in the spirit of my past blogoversaries, here is a selection from each of the last 12 months. If you're new to the House, then this will give you a sampling of what has gone by the last year.
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Congrats on another year fo fine blogging! I actually like the way Facebook, Twitter, and other such services siphon off a lot of the ephemera, both from my own blog as well as from blogs I follow. And it means that people who only ever wanted to share neat stuff with their friends don’t have to feel compelled to write anymore, or feel guilty when they don’t. The blogosphere is a bit quieter, yes, because more commenting happens on Facebook, but it does make it easier for readers to find quality blogs like this one.
Happy blogoversary 🙂
Haaaaaaapy Blogoversary!
Happy Blogoversary to you! The comfortable thing about blogging is that you only write when the spirit moves you. No pressure once you get past that need for stats! Have enjoyed popping on over to your blog every now and again and learning about your world. ~karen
Happy Anniversary….
Happy 5th blogoversary. Glad to see the Grand Old (figuratively speaking of course!) Man of Nunavut blogging still going strong.
This is a great blog. I’m glad you’ve stuck with it for so long.
Thanks Dave, I believe you’re right for the most part. My “trouble” with FB is it has dragged me away from several things. Although most days lately I’m doing a better job of pushing myself away from that particular table. And thank you kindly for the nice words.
Thanks Teena
Thanks Michael
Thanks Karen, I think that feed readers have removed much of that pressure. Although that’s a double edged sword, I think some pressure to produce is a good thing.
Thanks Morena,
Thanks Darcy, what is it with this Old Man thing?
Thanks Megan. You are too kind.
5 years, wow! Happy Blogoversary and many more years to come, at your own pace. 🙂
Thanks S.C. Congrats on the great review of your blog.