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 SOB button’s validity, send him or her to me. Thie award carries a “Liz said so” guarantee, is endorsed by Kings of the Hemispheres, Martin and Michael, and is 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– A-Z Directory . Click the link or visit the What IS an SOB?! page in the sidebar.

23 Comments to “Thanks to Week 63 SOBs”

1. January 6th, 2007 at 9:01 pm
   David Armano said

   Gavin’s Servant of Chaos is a fine blog. He’s a great SOB. :)

2. January 6th, 2007 at 9:33 pm
   ME Strauss said

   Hi David!
   I agree Gavin’s Blog is a winner of a special sort . . . much like your own!

3. January 6th, 2007 at 9:34 pm
   Gavin Heaton said

   Thanks, Liz … and thanks David for your high opinion ;)

4. January 6th, 2007 at 9:36 pm
   ME Strauss said

   Hi Gavin!
   Welcome! Nice to meet you and glad to know you were listening to the nice stuff we were saying about you. :)

5. January 7th, 2007 at 8:05 am
   ann michael said

   Great job, Liz! I love tuning in when to the SOB post to find new blogs. I bumped in to Servant of Chaos about a week ago and totally agree with you - now I have to go look at the rest!

6. January 7th, 2007 at 8:07 am
   ME Strauss said

   Hi Ann!
   It’s blogger syncrhonicity again! Or maybe it’s Gavin’s magnetic personality. :)

7. January 7th, 2007 at 9:31 am
   cat said

   Well, darn. I promised myself that I could click on ONE.

   Just ONE blog this week.

   I got TWO for one.

   http://www.tully.ca/blog/

   led me to

   http://www.speakingonspeaking.com/

   Then I read the comments here.

   But … I’m .. going … to … be … strong … I’m … going … to … RESIST … the … pull …

   c

8. January 7th, 2007 at 10:20 am
   Dick Richards said

   Wow! An award from the Queen of SOBs, sanctioned by the King of the Hemispheres. And the mention of Angelo and Pasquale takes me right back to my Philly roots with uncles Ciro and Nick.

   Wow! Thanks Liz! Can’s figure out what color button to take though.

9. January 7th, 2007 at 10:22 am
   ME Strauss said

   Hi Cat!
   You can do it! I know you can!! One for today and one for tomorrow!

10. January 7th, 2007 at 10:24 am
    ME Strauss said

    Hi Dick!
    Welcome! It so nice of you to stop by. My brothers, Angelo and Pasquale will be impressed — as I am. Thanks for the comment. I know you’ll get to a decision. It’s the genius in you!

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13. January 8th, 2007 at 12:52 pm
    GP said

    Thanx as always for SOB update. Gavin’s entry about blog writing made me think of the parallels to when i was competing in ultra running in Europe. I always had pre-race nerves and wondered what everyone was thinking about my race. Til one day my coach said… no one gives a s** about your race, they’re too focused on theirs.

    But if in some small way, you can make a difference with your presence and insight into the game, it’s worth the journey.

    Great SOBS as usual… one of my goals for this year.. Great food for thought (pun intended)

    GP in Montana

14. January 8th, 2007 at 1:02 pm
    ME Strauss said

    Hi GP!
    What you just described there is a perfect foil not just as a racer, but also as a writer. :)

    Thanks for the insight you’ve added here. :)

15. January 8th, 2007 at 7:12 pm
    Tammy said

    Liz, who knew that being an SOB could be so much fun and delight? Thanks for including me in this list of terrific folks doing interesting things!

16. January 8th, 2007 at 7:14 pm
    ME Strauss said

    Hi Tammy!
    We’re here on a quest to taking the act of being an SOB to an art form. :)

17. January 8th, 2007 at 8:03 pm
    GP said

    Thanx liz.. you’ve given more “food for thought” - couldnt resist yet again - for my blog writing…
    Thanx for fun and focus, all

    GP

18. January 8th, 2007 at 8:46 pm
    ME Strauss said

    GP,
    Don’t always go for the “easy” ones. Food for thought is one anybody could do. Surprise with something only you would come up with. :)

19. January 8th, 2007 at 9:50 pm
    GP said

    nooooo Liz… i meant “food for thought” as a turn of phrase for ideas on the parallels of biz blogging, racing and running our B&B :)

    GP in Montana

20. January 8th, 2007 at 10:11 pm
    ME Strauss said

    I know that GP, I was just encouraging to go for another metaphor because you said you couldn’t resist saying it again. I’m like that — pushy with a grin. :)

21. January 9th, 2007 at 5:59 am
    Jesse said

    Hey, ME,

    Thanks for the badge. It’s been quiet on the homefront this week because of a cold, but I’m on the mend now.

    I never thought being an SOB would be a good thing. :)

22. January 9th, 2007 at 6:20 am
    ME Strauss said

    Hey Jesse,
    Glad to hear that you’re feeling better!
    Congratulations!

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