Let me introduce the bloggers
who have earned this official badge of achievement,

I invite them to take a badge home to display on their blogs.

They take the conversation to their readers,
contribute great ideas, challenge us, make us better, and make our businesses stronger.

I thank all of our SOBs for thinking what we say is worth passing on.
Good conversation shared can only improve the blogging community.

Should anyone question this badge’s validity, send him or her directly to me. This award comes with a full “Liz said so” guarantee. It is endorsed by Kings of the Hemispheres, Martin and Michael, and backed by my brothers, Angelo and Pasquale.

Want to become an SOB?

If you’re an SO-Wanna-B, you can see the whole list of SOBs and learn how to be one by visiting the SOB Hall of Fame. Click the link or visit the What IS an SOB?! page in the sidebar.

25 Comments to “Thanks to Week 43 SOBs”

1. August 19th, 2006 at 3:55 pm
   Caryn said

   Wow, thanks! Loved your disclaimer at the end, too.

2. August 19th, 2006 at 3:57 pm
   ME Strauss said

   Hi Caryn,
   Your ideas and conversation along the way have been a real addition to the things that everyone has learned at this blog. Thanks for your interested participation. Thanks for this comment too. Congratulations for joining the family!

3. August 19th, 2006 at 4:28 pm
   Becky McCray said

   Why, thank you, Liz! Your blog is overflowing with useful blogging information, so I am honored that you’ve called me an SOB.

   Let’s all toast the Saloon Keeper’s Daughter, from the Liquor Store Owner!

4. August 19th, 2006 at 4:31 pm
   ME Strauss said

   Hi Becky,
   You belong here. You not only add information to the body of knowledge, buy you add friendship, fun, and some wonderful beverages. What more could it take to make an outstanding blogger? Congratulations! :)

5. August 19th, 2006 at 7:16 pm
   Wendy Piersall said

   Congrats you new SOBs! Make sure you come around for Liz’s comment night on Tuesdays, too! Lots ‘o fun to be shared! :)

6. August 19th, 2006 at 7:18 pm
   ME Strauss said

   Thanks Wendy!
   That would be fun if all of the new SOBs came to meet everyone!

7. August 19th, 2006 at 8:20 pm
   ann michael said

   Great list Liz! As usual you can pick ‘em. I really like the small biz survival - I’ve passed it on to some friends out in rural Washington (State, of course). I know they’ll find the conversation useful! Thanks!

8. August 19th, 2006 at 8:22 pm
   ME Strauss said

   Thanks Ann,
   I know that Becky will appreciate having you in her corner. :)

9. August 19th, 2006 at 9:08 pm
   Marcus said

   Huh? Well, thank you for naming my weblog although I don’t even know how I am deserving this?

10. August 19th, 2006 at 9:11 pm
    ME Strauss said

    Marcus,
    I’ve been watching your weblog for a little while now and so has another who brought it to my attention. You deserve to be here. :)

11. August 19th, 2006 at 9:55 pm
    Statler said

    You like me, you REALLY like me!

    …I’d like to thank the Academy, my mom and dad, and of course God, for making me so good.

    And you Liz. I’ll leave the best until last. ;)

12. August 19th, 2006 at 9:58 pm
    ME Strauss said

    Hi Statler,
    Would you tell Sally Fields to move over so that I can get a picture of you? Congratulations! Your blog deserves it. The guy who writes it does a really good job!

13. August 19th, 2006 at 10:12 pm
    Statler said

    I’d thank him too, Liz. If I knew who he was. ;)

14. August 19th, 2006 at 10:20 pm
    ME Strauss said

    I’ll introduce you the next time I see you two in the same comment box. Maybe if you come on Tuesday noght he’ll be here. :)

15. August 19th, 2006 at 11:13 pm
    Yvonne said

    Liz, I’m so glad you acknowledged Couch Culture. Statler’s part of the family now :)

    I’ll have to check out all of these other sites too!

16. August 19th, 2006 at 11:39 pm
    Danielle said

    Um… total, utter shock..? But thank you, very much! :D

17. August 19th, 2006 at 11:39 pm
    katiebird said

    I always like to follow the new SOB trails.

18. August 20th, 2006 at 4:52 am
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19. August 20th, 2006 at 5:16 am
    ME Strauss said

    Hi Yvonne,
    Yes, Statler and his blog are part of the SOB family now. He’s made it through the baptism of fire with flying colors (as have you :) ) and what wonderful family renunions we’ll all be having !

20. August 20th, 2006 at 5:18 am
    ME Strauss said

    Danielle,
    It’s the contribution of your conversation both on your blogs — both of them — and this one that make you a Successful and Outstanding Blogger and one who deserves to be here. Your voice and your insights keep us thinking and make us better. Congratultions!

21. August 20th, 2006 at 5:20 am
    ME Strauss said

    Hi Katie,
    It’s so nice to know that others, besides those who are on this page, take an interest in the blogs who show up here. I ook for voices that are adding something new and thoughtful to all parts of the blogosphere. It’s heartening to think folks take that seriously. :)

22. August 20th, 2006 at 9:48 am
    MamaDuck said

    Wow! Well, I do have to admit to being formerly unaware of the SOB honor, but after reading about it I am truly touched! I’ll have to stop back on Tuesday with all the ducks to get to know everyone. Thank you so much, Liz, I’m glad that someone mentioned that you had honored me and sorry I’m so slow to come over!!

23. August 20th, 2006 at 9:51 am
    ME Strauss said

    Hey MamaDuck,
    No worries, This is about me telling you “thank you,” not the other way around. :)

    We need to keep each other thinking, talking, having insights, growing . . . that’s what keeps it exciting and worth coming back to.

    Welcome to the SOBs. :P Do bring all of the ducks!

24. August 20th, 2006 at 9:52 pm
    Mg Yoe said

    Hi Liz, thanks, umm, dunno what to say, i will proudly display SOB badge on my page.

25. August 20th, 2006 at 9:54 pm
    ME Strauss said

    HI MgYoe,
    You’re welcome. Congratulations. Your blog is a winner in the very best way. Don’t stop what you’re doing. ;)