You Built This Blog - Thank You
December 23rd, 2007 by Richard CockrumMost people who blog have a blog birthday they celebrate. I don’t. I’m not sure how. I originally started this blog on another url in March of 2006 and a couple of the posts were predated to January and February of that year, which was when I first wrote them, so I’ve never been sure whether to count the beginning of the blog on the old url as the birthday or the start of Shards of Consciousness in January of 2007 as the birthday. Then there was the question of why anyone would really care, except me. It’s a small thing, I know, but it’s been niggling at my mind for quite a while.
Then Lisa at Design Your Writing Life helped bring this into focus with her gratitude MeMe for YouYou. She listed all the people who had commented on her blog. I saw that and said Wow! That’s a great idea! So today, as a way to say Merry Christmas, Hanukkah (or any other holiday that people hold dear at this time of year), and as a way to say thank you to all of you who have found something thought provoking or words inducing on Shards, here is a list of all of you who have commented on Shards in the past year or found a post valuable enough to link to.
Thank you. Peace be with each of us today and every day.
Trevor Trevor’s Writing. Trevor tied for first commenter on Shards and became one of my first blogging friends.Thank you, Trevor.
Marcia siegel The Self Improvement Toolshop
Abundance Journal Abundance Journal
Alan Lim Life Beside The Edge
Alex Shalman Alex Shalman
April Groves My Beautiful Chaos
Robyn McMaster Brain Based Biz
Brandon Wood Coldfoot Web Design
Cannablog Cannablog
Carma Dutra Carma’s Window
Lyman Reed Creating a Better Life
Reztar DELPRO - Review and Opinion
James digitalkeyto.info
Dawud Miracle dawudmiracle
Marti Enter the Laughter
Alexys Fairfield Unraveling The Spiritual Mystique
gtdfrk Getting Things Done
Jennifer Mannion Heal Pain Naturally
Dawud Miracle dawudmiracle
Michael Cockrum High Resolution Wallpapers. Michael, who is my son, took the photo you see in Shards’ header.
Kirsten Harrell Think Positive! Blog
Kirk M Just Thinkin’
Scott Bernadot Keeping the Secret
Klearchos Kapoutsis Klearchos Guide to the Galaxy
marguerite manteau-rao La Marguerite
Lawrence Cheok A Long Long Road
Life Reflection Universe in a single atom
Lorelle Lorelle on Wordpress
Phil Gerbyshak Make It Great!
Tracey Dooley MarketingMoment.com
Michael Weir Michael R. Weir Daily Love
Mighty Blogger Mighty Blogger
Danielle Vyas Modern Musings
Mel Kaye Monday Morning Power
Deb Call Spirit in Gear
Warren Quarter Life Crisis
mahud Mythology Blog: Between Old and New Moons
nakedpastor nakedpastor
Dr. Karen Shue Neurofeedback on the Brain
John Allison Technology for Living
Deb Don’t make me get the flying monkeys!
Patricia Singleton Spiritual Journey of a Lightworker
Abu Aremu Positive Self talk Guide
Lani Anglin RE Revealed
Ray Thomson Resonate
kayatan Jamy’s Corner
Hilda Carroll Living Out Loud
Jonathan-C. Phillips Smart Wealthy Rich
Mike DeWitt Spooky Action
Chris Cree SuccessCREEations
Tony D. Clark Success from the Nest
Susan Velez Change Your Life Today
Ottayan The Codicil
schizo The Blog Of Dysfunction
Marcus The Thoughts For Awake People
Dmitry Epstein Think Macro
Tina Su Think Simple Now
Carolyn Manning Thoughts & Philosophies
Donald Mckenzie Jr Tips for Gardeners
Sandi Always a work in progress!
Aaron M. Potts Today is that Day
Troy Worman orbitnow!
Terry Starbucker Ramblings From a Glass Half Full
Alina Popescu Words of a Broken Mirror
Joe Hauckes Working at Home on the Internet
Wanda Grindstaff Creating Abundant Lifestyles
AdventureDad AdventureDad
Stephen Hopson Adversity University Blog
Alex Shalman Alex Shalman.com
April Groves My Beautiful Chaos
Nneka Balanced Life Center
George C. Blogger Lounge
Easton Ellsworth Business Blogwire
Chica One Snarky Chica with Issues
Christine Kane Christine Kane.com
CJ Fearnley CJ Fearnley’s Home Page
Joanna Young Confident Writing
Cara Fletcher Cure Your Arthritis
dave Rothacker Reviews
Lisa Gates design your writing life
Melanie Thomassian Dietriffic
Glenda Watson Hyatt Do It Myself Blog
Doug Karr The Marketing Technology Blog
Dr Martin Russell Self Help Blog
Edward Mills Evolving Times
Ralph Miller Fearless Advisor
Sean Rox Geek With Laptop
Jesse Petersen Gitr Knows WoW
Hannah Transition Capital Management
Growth Pop Growth Pop
Halina Goldstein The Inner Travel Journal by Halina Goldstein
Greg Butler Holistic Personal Development
Eric Husbandhood
Ben Yoskovitz Instigator Blog
Peter I Will Change Your Life
Erin Jenny and Erin
Jason Alba Jibber Jobber
Karl Staib Mind and Body Health
Rhen Law of Abundant Attraction
Donald Latumahina Life Optimizer
Lillie Ammann A Writer’s Words, An Editor’s Eye
Karen Lynch Live the Power
Jackie Lee Law of Attraction Yellow Pages
Lola Real World Spiritual and Personal Development
Bill Perry Lucid Blog
Lynne Morrell Musings From the Edge: Lynne’s Cliff Notes
Mardé SeevsPlace
isabella mori change therapy
Dave Motivational Speaker Source
Sophiagurl Life is just around the corner . . .
Pat My Healthy Lifestyle Center
Michele Lessirard The New Moon Journal
Michael P. Educated Network
Cardin Lilly Routh OptimistLab
Paul M Martin Original Faith
SimoneM Outfit Inspirations
Kammie K. Passion Meets Purpose
Gleb Personal Development blog
Jay Thompson The Phoenix Real Estate Guy
John Wesley Pick The Brain
Lorraine Cohen Powerfull Living
Priscilla Palmer Priscilla Palmer
Gina A Curious Beginning
Takuin Minamoto Rule of 5
Maria Palma Salon de Maria
Renée Small Dogs Paradise
Brooke Snippets n Blurbs
Stephen Coley Coley’s Corner
Steve Olson Steve-Olson
Liz Strauss Successful (and Outstanding) Blog(gers)
jen_chan Surefire Wealth
Dave Schoof Engaging the Disquiet
Steve Johnson The Fast Lane
Vernon Lun the.idea.dude
Adebola Motivational Corner
Rick Cooper Rick Cooper, The PDA Pro
Shelly Kneupper Tucker This Eclectic Life. Shelly hosts Share a Square, a project to make 140 afghans for children with cancer and blood diseases. There is still time to participate, so make a square or ask someone you know who knits or crotchets to do so. Shelly, I’ve slowed down, but I’ll pick back up after Christmas.
William Tully LOGICALal eMOTIONS
Albert Urban Monk
Steven Snell Vandelay Website Design
Jeanne Dininni Writer’s Notes
anup Yoganidra
Jon Cockrum ripples of thought, drip, dripping from my mind…. Another son. Jon’s a Marine.He hasn’t been in the US in years.
And I can’t forget those who came to comment without leaving links to a site. I truly do appreciate it.
A friend
Adam
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Ari G
Elaine
Gariyan Butler
GD
Henry Wilson
Jon
Kevin
Lady Glynis
Phillip
Ram
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December 23rd, 2007 at 11:04 am
Wow, Rick… that is a great idea! I can just imagine how much “fun” it was to pull out all of that data.
Thanks for the inclusion, and Happy Birthday, whenever it was.
December 23rd, 2007 at 11:17 am
Hi Lyman,
Thank you for helping to build Shards.
Pulling out the information could have been harder. I ended up exporting the comments table (sans spam) into a spread sheet. From there it was a matter of formatting, exporting to a text file, and checking the links. It took time, but wasn’t difficult. You’re all worth that, and more.
December 23rd, 2007 at 11:30 am
And thank you for sharing your thoughts with all of us Peace and joy to you in this holiday season!
December 23rd, 2007 at 11:37 am
Thanks for the tips, Rick… that doesn’t sound bad at all. Like you said, just a little time consuming, those who take the time to comment on our blogs really are worth it (which you also said…)
December 23rd, 2007 at 11:55 am
Thanks to you for creating such a great site and great resource. I’ll be coming back for a long while.
December 23rd, 2007 at 11:59 am
Rick, this meme sure looks good at your place. It fits right in with what you offer every day, doesn’t it? Thanks so much for passing it on and have a beautiful holiday!
December 23rd, 2007 at 12:34 pm
Looks, sounds, and smells like one heck of a party. Must be Happy Birthday in order - whenever it was. Thinking it’s your blog and you can tag whatever birthday to it you want to
Thanks for the hospitality. Yours is always a nice place to hang out!
December 23rd, 2007 at 12:40 pm
Hey Rick,
Thanks for making the difference by sharing your views and thoughts of the reality. I’m still a faithful reader of yours (preparing to finally become a listener as well), and I’m glad I’ve known you and your blog for this long.
Happy Christmas!
December 23rd, 2007 at 12:41 pm
Thanks so much for the inclusion in your party Rick
I don’t get back to your blog as much as I’d like. I appreciate the insights and thought-provoking comments that are a trademark of your blog.
Blessings to you and your family.
Cheers
Lorraine
December 23rd, 2007 at 1:13 pm
Your graciousness never ceases to amaze me!
Merry Christmas!
December 23rd, 2007 at 1:35 pm
Rick,
Very glad to have been part of the history of Shards, and looking forward to the future. Thanks for hosting such a great blog over the long-term!
December 23rd, 2007 at 1:50 pm
Hi Rick,
Thank you very much for making me a part of this. Also thanks for adding your presence to the blogosphere, it is greatly felt.
Happy Hoildays and blesings for the days ahead.
December 23rd, 2007 at 2:20 pm
Rick:
Many thanks for listing Adversity University on this wonderful list! Link love is always welcome, especially at Christmas!
I continue to enjoy your work and encourage you to keep going!
December 23rd, 2007 at 2:34 pm
Wow! What a great way to say Merry Christmas, Rick! Makes me want to attempt my own.
Merry Christmas to you with hopes you have a great New Year!
December 23rd, 2007 at 2:45 pm
Rick,
Thanks so much for the link to Writer’s Notes! It’s greatly appreciated! What a nice–not to mention labor-intensive–gesture compiling all the links from an entire year’s worth of comments! We bloggers know how much work that was!
Several months ago, I began writing link posts on the first of each month thanking the previous month’s commenters, and THAT’S required a great deal of work (though I have come up with a few helpful shortcuts). I can only imagine the complexity of your project–and therefore appreciate it all the more!
Holiday blessings to you and yours!
Jeanne
December 23rd, 2007 at 2:46 pm
Thanks for the mention! One note… Sean Rox passed on Geek With Laptop quite along while ago, the articles are no longer posted by him.
December 23rd, 2007 at 4:43 pm
AW! This is sooo sweet! *THANK YOU!* for thinking of me! (((((HUGS))))) sandi
December 23rd, 2007 at 10:19 pm
Marti,
Have a safe holiday.
Thank you for being my spiritual sister.
December 23rd, 2007 at 10:28 pm
Happy to help, Lyman. See you after Christmas.
December 23rd, 2007 at 10:29 pm
John,
The feeling is mutual. I just got your book. Now I have something new to read over Christmas.
December 23rd, 2007 at 10:30 pm
Thank you for the suggestion, Lisa. I wouldn’t have thought of it on my own.
It isn’t until one does something like this that one sees how many people we do connect with online.
December 23rd, 2007 at 10:32 pm
You’re welcome anytime, April. You make the party worth being at.
December 23rd, 2007 at 11:06 pm
Hi Gleb,
We have known one another a long time, haven’t we? It’s been an illuminating journey.
I’m glad to hear you’ll be listening to the podcast. When I first started them, I wasn’t sure how it would go. I’m glad I took the dive.
December 23rd, 2007 at 11:07 pm
Blessings to you and yours, Lorraine. Thank you for making Shards what it is.
December 23rd, 2007 at 11:29 pm
This is the first time I’ve been called gracious. Now I’m blushing.
Have a Happy Christmas, Lani!
December 23rd, 2007 at 11:31 pm
Thank you for being part of Shards’ history, Aaron. You’re doing a terrific job of making a history of your own. Keep it up.
December 23rd, 2007 at 11:42 pm
Thank you for being a part of this world, Alexys. It wouldn’t be the same without you. I’m looking forward to the new year.
December 23rd, 2007 at 11:43 pm
Have a blessed Christmas, Stephen. Thank you for being here and the inspiration you are to all of us.
December 23rd, 2007 at 11:48 pm
Merry Christmas, Kirk! I’m always up for making more work for you in between shoveling the driveway.
But I am glad to hear you’ve got the snowblower back.
December 23rd, 2007 at 11:52 pm
Happy Holidays to you, Jeanne. I think I prefer doing this once a year. Some things seem easier done in chunks than a little at a time.
December 23rd, 2007 at 11:57 pm
Thank you for being here to mention, Doug. You’re one of my daily reads.
I checked the link to Geek with Laptop. It was still good and looked the same, so I assumed Sean was still there. I trust he’s doing well.
December 24th, 2007 at 12:01 am
Happy Christmas, sandi!
Gracious and sweet in one day. My wife is going to be shocked. Just shocked.
Thank you for being here.
December 24th, 2007 at 12:24 am
Hi Richard,
Wow, quite a list you’ve got.
This is indeed a good Christmas present and good way to celebrate Shard’s birthday. Congratulations.
I really look forward to continuing this long road with you. Keep in touch and have a Merry Merry Christmas!
December 24th, 2007 at 12:29 am
Hi,
Wishing you and your family a merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
December 24th, 2007 at 12:52 am
Hi Lawrence,
I was surprised, very pleasantly so, as I began gathering together the list. We talk one to one, each interaction with only one other person, but yet, in total we find we each affect many, many lives.
Have a wonderful Christmas.
December 24th, 2007 at 12:53 am
And a blessed Christmas to you and yours, Ottayan. Thank you for being here.
December 24th, 2007 at 1:40 am
Rick,
Great to be part of this history. You’ve created a consciousness, and I’m glad to be part of it. This is a memorable Christmas present from you.
Will continue to hang out there.
Have a merry Christmas and a prosperous new year!
Abu.
December 24th, 2007 at 2:53 am
Rick, thanks for such a generous gift to your readers, commenters, linkers and blogging friends
Have a wonderful Christmas
Joanna
December 24th, 2007 at 4:08 am
Hi Richard,
thanks. It’s amazing the pleasant surprise is not only yours. I share the same sentiments and experience as well.
My friend, in return for your kind gesture, I like to invite you to submit one of your favorite article for a free link.
Please see my latest post for details - http://lawrencecheok.com/188/a-christmas-gift-free-links-for-personal-development-bloggers.html
December 24th, 2007 at 9:24 am
Thank you for mentioning! Happy holidays!
December 24th, 2007 at 10:01 am
Happy Christmas, Abu!
The most I do is touch a consciousness. I have no original ideas. Just, when fortunate, able to strike a chord that exists in each of us. Thank you for being part of the dance.
December 24th, 2007 at 10:13 am
Hi Joanna,
The gift is in you each finding something worthwhile here. Thank you.
Have a joyous holiday.
December 24th, 2007 at 10:15 am
Thank you, Lawrence.
December 24th, 2007 at 10:17 am
I’m just glad you here to mention, Dima.
Have a wonderful holiday!
December 24th, 2007 at 12:35 pm
Rick,
that is an amazingly generous, time consuming gesture - what a fab way to celebrate your birthday! Thanks for the mention and Happy Christmas.
Hilda.
December 24th, 2007 at 6:12 pm
Rick,
Am I late for the party?
Thanks for being so wonderful throughout the year.
Have a Blessed Christmas and a Wonderful New Year!
Much love from here
December 24th, 2007 at 6:26 pm
Happy Christmas, Hilda. Time and attention are some of the only things we have control over in this world. I’m grateful you consider Shards worth devoting some of it to.
December 24th, 2007 at 6:27 pm
It’s never too late on internet time, Adebola.
Thank you for coming.
Have a wonderful holiday.
December 24th, 2007 at 8:46 pm
Very cool idea. And a very Merry Christmas right back at you!
December 24th, 2007 at 9:36 pm
Have a most excellent holiday, Jay.
December 24th, 2007 at 10:00 pm
Thanks, Rick! I wish all the best for Shard of Consciousness.
Also Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
December 25th, 2007 at 10:08 am
Thank you for including me in the list. I appreciate the link.
Love & Gratitude,
Tina
Think Simple Now. ~ Clarity & Happiness
December 25th, 2007 at 10:47 pm
Wow, thanks Rick.
Have a happy holiday!
December 25th, 2007 at 11:47 pm
Truly an amazing outpouring of gratitude. You’re welcome Rick! Thanks for making time to recognize the little people.
Enjoy the season and the wonder that will be 2008!
December 26th, 2007 at 6:43 am
Hi amazing you have a long list,
just greeting from Tracy Ho
wishing you all the best,
love
Tracy Ho
wisdomgetting loaded
December 26th, 2007 at 11:05 am
Hi Donald,
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you! Thank you for being part of the Shards community.
December 26th, 2007 at 11:27 am
Thank you for being here to include, Tina Su. You have helped make Shards what it is.
December 26th, 2007 at 11:29 am
You’re welcome, Life Reflection. Have a wonderful holiday and year.
December 26th, 2007 at 11:38 am
Happy Day, Phil!
As the song says
I’m so looking forward to the coming year.
December 26th, 2007 at 11:51 am
Thank you for stopping in, Tracy.
I appreciate every name here.
Have a wonderful year.
December 27th, 2007 at 9:50 am
Hi Rick,
What a great party! I am happy to be included.
Thanks for all that you do and share here in the blogosphere! You are appreciated.
Wishing you a prosperous and happy New Year!
December 27th, 2007 at 2:48 pm
I’m glad you were here to be included, Kirsten. Have a wonderful year in 2008 and beyond.
December 27th, 2007 at 4:20 pm
Rick. What a great holiday gift! And, like many of the others, I can’t imagine what it took to pull all that information out.
Happy birthday and congratulations on another year. I look forward to another year of Shards of consciousness.
December 27th, 2007 at 4:48 pm
Happy New Year, Ed.
Pulling out the information really wasn’t complicated. It just took a little time, time well spent.
I’m looking forward to a new year for all of us. To misquote one of my favorite authors,
December 29th, 2007 at 7:13 am
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December 29th, 2007 at 9:04 pm
Richard, thanks for the link. I was pleasantly surprised to find this today. Today is the first time in awhile that I have had the extra time to wander from blog to blog just reading whatever article catches my attention. That is how I found this article.
December 30th, 2007 at 2:21 am
I’m glad you had a pleasant surprise today.
I hope you enjoyed your reading. We all need time for randomness.
Thank you for being here to include in the list. Have a great new year.
February 9th, 2008 at 5:31 am
Hi there Richard.
It has been far too long since my last visit. I’ve been distracted by so many things but I’m back at last. This list was a great idea - it would certainly take me ages to compile such a list for each of my blogs, so I hope that there’s a plug-in on the way. (More hints)
Thank you for doing me the honor of mentioning my name early in the article: do I really deserve such lofty accolades? After all - it was merely a comment or two.
February 9th, 2008 at 8:46 am
Hi Trevor,
I’m surprised there was no plugin to do this, either. Unfortunately, I won’t be doing one. I have no idea of how to write a plugin for WordPress, and I don’t really want to learn.
And yes, you deserve such accolades. It is amazing the effect the early comments have. Not that all comments aren’t meaningful. Well, not counting spam. But the early ones especially do much to quell the doubts about whether anyone is reading what you write, and whether it means anything to them. Thank you.
February 12th, 2008 at 1:30 pm
I have been out of the loop for awhile with school, the kids and politics. I am just seeing the warmth you so generously spread today.
You, my friend, built this blog and it’s readership by being true. Sounds simple, yet so many have been alluded by this essence.
Much love to you and yours.
Danielle
February 12th, 2008 at 11:23 pm
Hi Danielle,
It has been a while, but time spent in doing what you believe in and with those you love is time in the loop, not out of it.
One of my fantasies has been to spend my life going to school. Thanks to you and those I’ve met here, I get to do that.
Be well.