October 24, 2007
The Mic Is On: Happy 2nd Birthday to SOBs Everywhere!
ME Liz Strauss wrote this at 7:00 am
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It’s Like Open Mic Only Different
Here’s how it works.
It’s like any rambling conversation. Don’t try to read it all. Jump in whenever you get here. Just go to the end and start talking. EVERYONE is WELCOME
The rules are simple — be nice.
There are always first timers and new things to talk about. It’s sort of half “Cheers” part “Friends” and part video game. You don’t know how much fun it is until you try it.
TODAY, ALL DAY, IT’S A PARTY!!
Bring a Link! Bring a Link!
That’s right, you’re invited to bring a link to your most successful post. When you leave the link, please write a comment about how you chose the most successful post to bring.
- Bring a link to a page, a picture, a post that demonstrates, celebrates, illuminates your success and outstanding-ness as a blogger.
- Or bring that ebook, that manifesto, that photo, that priceless work that you want to offer as a birthday gift to everyone.
I’ll compile a list of all of the links when the party is over.
C’mon in and get to know us! There’s free beverages and snacks in the sidebar. Join the party. See who you meet. Stay and come back again.
Check out the Party Favors
- Party Photos . . . Mr. Caper has set up a photo opp with Liz and there’s a cool video on how how to do it!
- The Good Blogs has made an SOB widget!! Get the code for the SOB widget here.
Happy Birthday, all of you! Thank you for making everything so meaningful!
–ME “Liz” Strauss
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Aruni said
Ahhh…wish I had time right now. I will come back later and bring links to share. Happy Birthday!
Gotta go get the kids up and out the door and then do some of that crazy business stuff.
Plus my amazing mother is coming to visit later this evening….gotta get ready for her.
ME Strauss said
Hi, Aruni!
So good to see you! Thank you for the wishes. Enjoy your kids!
Karin H. said
‘Er is er een jarig hoera hoera, dat kun je wel zien dat zijn zij’
Well, a party does mean fun and jokes, so couldn’t resist singing a Dutch birthday song today.
Karin H. (Keep It Simple Sweetheart, specially in business)
ME Strauss said
Hi Karin!
Yea! An international birthday! I’m all for that!! Too fun!
Karin H. said
Yeah.
It’s going to be grate
Karin H
ME Strauss said
Yep, it is. I can tell already!
It’s nice to be laughing so early in the morning.
Rick Cockrum said
Happy Birthday Successful Blog and SOBS everywhere!
I’m in a class all day today, but I’ll be back this evening. Do we get birthday candles on our Klondikes today?
Alister Cameron // Blogologist said
Hi Liz!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, SOBs!!!!
Ok, I’ll start the link-fest…
I offer this tome to motivation which I penned some months back. It’s not really on blogging and such, but it’s something from square in the middle of my “heart”.
Hope y’all like it.
(Stumbles appreciated… heh heh.)
-Alister
PS. Hope I’m here for many more anniversaries, Liz! You rock
ME Strauss said
You betcha, Rick!
Candles and Klondikes. Hmmmm. Maybe Jonathan C. Phillips will write a song with that title.
ME Strauss said
Hi Alister!
You are a gift from this year!
Thank you for coming and for bringing something special.
You bet we can find a reason to share it with the world. 
Your heart is a big one, so I guess I’d better get going if I’m to reach this post before nightfall.
HART (1-800-HART) said
HAPPY BIRTHDAY LIZ!~
~waves to everybody in the stands .. G’morning!
ME Strauss said
Happy Birthday, HART!!
Great to see you!
ME Strauss said
Hey HART!
Have you brought a story or a link to share?
cat said
* Was it your best content?
* Did it get attention from a hero?
* Did it get the most links?
* Did it get the most comments?
* How do you define a Successful Post?
Hmmmm, DWB isn’t in the ‘best content’ category. Falling short, I’ll just have to give you my personal favs, where I wrote (and rewrote) in response to life getting in the way of planned posts.
Happy Birthday DWB ….
And a Blogging Birthday Coup to you too
Bombing Bangkok on New Years Eve
So for me, I’d say a Successful Post is where you write from the heart.
ME Strauss said
Cat,
Happy Birthday to Designers Who Blog!
Thank you for coming and for bringing such wonderful links!
Yeah, a post from the heart that is written in response to life is something special . . .
Meg said
Hey Liz, just stopped by to say “happy birthday”. I’m coming empty handed (I know it’s a bit rude) - but thought it better to show up, than not at all. Hope you have a GREAT day, I’m sure you’ll be busy partying.
ME Strauss said
Oh Meg!
This is a no gifts required party! It’s great to see you!
Do feel free to bring a link about how wonderfully successful YOU are. Alister and I were just talking about that last week.
HART (1-800-HART) said
I’m still looking for a good link, I was just finishing up on a post I wanted to get out..
ME Strauss said
No worries, HART!
We know I’m not going anywhere.
HART (1-800-HART) said
oh! While I’m looking for a successful post and wondering why .. here’s “The Birthday Song” by Arrogant Worms for your amusement
http://www.1800HART.com/meme/arrogantworms-thehappybirthdaysong.mp3
ME Strauss said
HART!
How did you know that was just what I was wishing for?!!
Karin H. said
A good link? Had to think hard if I should bring this one (blog number 6, resulted really from what I spoke of in here - finding your strength that results into new ventures/ideas etc).
Decided in favour of it, new ventures that come from blog-encounters, ideas and gentle ‘pushes’ from fellow-bloggers (old or new)I think can be part of the celebrations
Karin H.
cat said
Liz, since I just wrote a post about the party and linked to last years bday, I got lost over there, reading and reading, almost thinking I was over here.
What a great time we all had!
ME Strauss said
Hey Karin!
I love the way you think!
New ventures and adventures are what this party is about, isn’t it?!! After all, that’s sort of what ties us all together.
ME Strauss said
Hi Cat!
Last year’s party was truly amazing. I remember so many of the conversations. They went on all day and into the night.
Brad Shorr said
Happy Birthday, Liz! Here’s a little collaboration Joanna Young and I put together for you. It seemed to be an appropriate way to honor a wonderful conversationalist!
http://tinyurl.com/2pvtnr
ME Strauss said
Hi Brad!
Uh-oh! When folks get together around here, outstanding things occur. I’m checking this one out!
Karin H. said
It sure is, Liz (but it also means I’ll dip in and out of this part, due to this new venture!)
Just keep some drinks and nuts for me, I’ll catch up later.
Karin H.
ME Strauss said
Go Karin! We’ll be here when you get a moment to come back!
ME Strauss said
Brad and Joanna!
A car and a writing lesson! Yeah! I couldn’t like it much more than that!!
Saul Colr said
Hi Liz!
Happy Birthday!
As a proud S.O.B. I am happy to offer up a link explaining why my idea blog is worthy of your esteemed designation!
http://saulcolt.blogspot.com/2007/10/possibly-best-idea-i-have-ever-hadbut.html
-saul
Ashish Mohta said
Here is a free-ebook from my site.
Learn Now to write an out of the box article A free ebook to download
Marti said
Hello and Happy Birthday! You light up the lives of all of us who ‘ve been blessed as SOB’s! Thank you for all you do and the joy you share! {{hugs}}
ME Strauss said
Hi Ashish!
What a lovely present for everyone! Wow!! You’re a generous guy! Thanks!
ME Strauss said
Hi Marti!
It sure seems like I’ve known you forever. You’re everything you accuse me of.
Thank you.
cat said
They certainly did. I’m sure when I wake up in the morning, you all will still have the ice clinking
ME Strauss said
Hi Saul!
So glad you could come. I’m looking forward to finding out what the “but” is in the title of your idea post.
ME Strauss said
Well Cat,
Those conversations and these will be recorded for whenever we want to relive them. That’s kinda cool!
pearl said
Many happy returns of this wonderful day Liz! you know I’ve been your silent reader for a long time but rarely commented here! reason? I read your post of the day, then another and the comments that follow, then another and I get lost in the warmth and wonder that you present here and before I know, its been hours on end! and then, I am too tired to say what I want to say
Happy Birthday!
hmm links… you are so generous Liz..
here are a few posts I think I got close to being me..
Communicating with People you haven’t met
Building a Support System via Guest Blogging
Make a Decision and Stick with it!
Being Aware of Now
HART (1-800-HART) said
Well, I was looking at my archives, trying to pick a good link and then it hit me .. the one I posted this morning!
… a post that demonstrates, celebrates, illuminates your success and outstanding-ness as a blogger.
http://www.hart-empire.com/2007/10/hart-empire-network-year-2-in-review
That’s my review of the past year! I must be doing something right if (1)I’m still here and (2) able to hire my first two non-family non-friend writers!
..and speaking of shameless promotions, they are:
Gloria @ Battling Arthritis blog
Lesly @ Battling Cancer blog
I believe you know Gloria
I invited them both to your birthday party.
Chris Brogan... said
Here I am!!! Hooray! How’s everyone?
ME Strauss said
Hooray!!
Chris Brogan is here!!! YEA!
Want some cake, a Klondike bar, or a couple of Pop-tarts?
HART (1-800-HART) said
Oh .. there’s poptarts? And, I’ve been eating Halloween Chocolates all morning~
Chris Brogan... said
PopTarts? I’m in for the tarts.
ME Strauss said
Yeah, HART,
What flavor would you like?
HART (1-800-HART) said
I’ve always been keen to the Blueberry ones, or the double fudge Pop-Tarts.
PS.. i think I put too many links in post #39..
ME Strauss said
Hey Chris!
I’m thinking you’ll have one of every flavor — the proverbial Poptart full house!
Jim Walton said
Happy Birthday to Successful-Blog and to all of you other SOB’s!
I’ll try to come back later when I have more time, have fun until I get back.
ME Strauss said
Hi HART,
Your number #39 is now #40 and the new #39 has more links than yours. Yeah, we’re getting close to the line of looking indecisive.
But I think you did fine.
PS I’m a blueberry poptart fan myself.
Jim Walton said
Hey, one more thing, Hot Fudge Sundae pop tarts rock! Those are the absolute best ever.
HART (1-800-HART) said
Oh - this is nothing to do with blogging, but it’s a neat story I’d like to relate .. it happened yesterday. I think I can repeat it, even though there are privacy laws and all that …. anyway.
I have a client and do his father’s tax return, who turned 92 years old this year. I did his tax return, but it wasn’t that involved and I just did it ‘au gratis’ .. Anyway, he phoned me yesterday to thank me.. and tell me that he was going to go to dinner with Lydia!
So, I asked him ..”Who’s Lydia?”
And he said .. “She’s my new girlfriend”
So, I jokingly asked him if it was serious, and what his intentions were .. because, if he gets married .. he has to let me know!
Then, he says .. “Oh, we’re not having sex”. But, I’m telling the world - Let them think what they want”.
~~
I dunno, I thought that was funny.
Terry Starbucker said
Liz, I couldn’t fit everything I want to say on this comment box, so I posted it on my blog for the world to see.
http://tshalffull.blogspot.com/2007/10/birthday-salute-to-successful-blog-all.html
You are a very special person, and I’m so glad I can call you my friend.
Unfortunately I’m tied up in our company budget season this week, but I’ll try to stop by later for more of that special SOB partying (I miss it).
All the best,
Terry
ME Strauss said
Hi Pearl,
Thank you for the birthday wishes. And thanks for sharing what you hold close to your heart.
Ellen Weber said
Liz, what a splash of SEROTONIN you toss around over here daily! That’s why I’m sending you my most hit on link — cause it fits! It’s called … WHAT IS SEROTONIN AND WHY SHOULD WE CARE? http://www.brainbasedbusiness.com/2006/07/what_is_serotonin_and_why_shou.html
And it comes from my brain to yours - with deep appreciation for ALL THE SEROTONIN you bring to us in blogs daily! Thanks Liz — you and your fans rock!
ME Strauss said
YEA HART!
I so love your stories! Thank you most of all for that!
ME Strauss said
Oh Terry!
Thank you for stopping by at all. I know what company budgets are like. You’re the best.
Fred | Newest on the Net said
Happy Birthday Successful Blog. 2 years is a great milestone.
I would like to highlight this article:
10 Forums To Make You A Better Blogger
HART (1-800-HART) said
I like telling stories .. that’s why we get along so well
I got lots of ‘em.,
ME Strauss said
Ellen,
That’s such a special and HUGE compliment from you. Gosh, thank you! You are my dear, serotonin friend.
ME Strauss said
Hi Fred!
Welcome and thank you. Stick around and get to know us. You’ll find you might want to make that 11 places that are good to know.
ME Strauss said
HART,
You have lots of great ones. THAT’s why we get along so well.
Ed Kohler said
Happy birthday SOBS. I think Gmail decided to launch IMAP email in conjunction with this historical event. My co-writer Ben has penned a great article explaining why IMAP is a smart way to go for people who check their email from more than one device.
Joanna Young said
Hello Liz and everyone!
I’m back again - mid afternoon for me but I missed lunch so pop tarts might be a good idea!
I’m glad you liked the piece Brad and his readers inspired me to write… actually he’s given me an idea for a successful link or two I’d send like to send over.
How do I format the links to make them look pretty though? Can someone teach me - is it just by using < a href > type code?
Back shortly with my links
Joanna
Joanna Young said
I guess it’s something like that as I made the last comment do something weird!
DaveOlson said
Hey Liz and all,
HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Have a great, awesome, incredible, successful, outstanding, phenomenal, fantastic, memorable, enjoyable day.
(Just sticking my head in the door on my way out today)
ME Strauss said
Hi Ed!
Welcome! Thanks for coming and for finding an historical significance to this event!
ME Strauss said
Hi Joanna!
I put in a couple of spaces so that WordPress wouldn’t think you were typing real code. Yep that’s what you do, just code it like a link.
ME Strauss said
Hi Dave,
How great, awesome, incredible, successful, outstanding, phenomenal, fantastic, memorable, enjoyable to see you stopping by on your way!!
Cool!
jon said
happy birthday, Liz. Finding you this year, thanks to Becky, was a great part of my year.
I was wanting to bring an ebook, but i haven’t gotten it built yet. But I can bring a post which seemed to matter to a number of people, mostly me. And chocolate milk seems to go really well with birthday cake.
http://levite.wordpress.com/2007/09/12/what-i-mean-when-i-say-pray/
jon said
and hey joanna!
Mike said
Happy Blog Birthday, Liz!!!
Awesome linkage! I’m still laughing at the birthday song!
Mike
Jennifer Mannion said
Hi! Happy Birthday. Alex Shalman told me about you and your blog and I love it! I have been blogging for only 3 months but it is on topics close to my heart and I am really enjoying it. I healed myself of several chronic illnesses and chronic pain using the mind/body connection and am trying to empower others to look at their health as their responsibility first then their drs. Here’s a link to a recent post — don’t know if it’s my most successful but got a few great comments and emails from it:
http://healpain.blogspot.com/2007/10/smile-can-go-long-way-to-heal-and.html
I’ll subscribe to your blog and can’t wait to go back and read some more past posts! thanks! Jenny
ME Strauss said
Hey Jon!
I know what you mean, I have one more present that I couldn’t bring too.
Thank you for bringing yourself and your link!!
HART (1-800-HART) said
by the way ..
Happy Birthday and Happy Anniversary to everybody who is having a blogiversary in the month of October ..
I’m not sure I thought that before, or actually said that out loud
ME Strauss said
Hi Mike!
Laughing is good!
Robyn said
Liz, though you celebrate others most of the time, you don’t very often do that about yourself… so I wrote a blog today to celebrate you…
http://brainbasedbiz.blogspot.com/2007/10/liz-shines.html
Alina Popescu said
WOW, I’m here! for some crazy reason, all I could see was posts from the 23rd…nothing from today. And I also mixed the dates and was sure today was the 35th and I had missed it all…I have to wake up, get my Firefox running and search through posts
Happy Blogiversary Liz, and to everyone celebrating with you
ME Strauss said
Oh Robyn!
I just can’t get you to do the same for yourself. [grin] I think we’re both hopeless.
Thank you.
Mike said
Nice post, Robyn!
Alina Popescu said
That’s a 25th there…Geez
Joe said
Hey Liz,
Happy Blog B-day to you!
And us All!
I thought I would share 2 links to posts that people still look up and visit from well over a year ago.
http://workingathomeinternet.com/WP/2006/04/27/blog-vs-website/ is a small series I wrote on The Difference between Blogs and Websites.
Another that seems to be a favorite landing page is Scam or Legit http://workingathomeinternet.com/WP/2006/01/29/scam-or-legit/
Both seem to help some people in one way or another.
I guess that would make them some form of success!
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HART (1-800-HART) said
Alina .. if it helps, I recapped all the birthday posts Liz posted today 24th by people (I’m still reading them all, plus the links posted earlier)
http://1800hart.com/blog/2007/10/come-join-the-party-at-lizs-place/
Mike said
Hi Joe,
Your birthday poem was wonderful!
Mike
Joanna Young said
You know Liz I couldn’t think what links I could send - but something Brad said made me think about the pieces I’ve written together with or for other people. Much as I love my own blog the pieces I’ve guest written are the ones that I’m most, most proud of. Partly because it is so completely terrifying to write for another blog - and exhilarating once you’ve done it (so long as it works out okay!)
I started with a piece on hospitality for the most hospitable Rosa Say (and yet I was still so scared I wouldn’t write something good enough for her!)
My most recent piece was for Brad (today - and dedicated to you!). I’ve also told a story about not being able to tell a story for Mr MZM, contributed something for Pelf’s giving hands campaign - which got picked up by Lorelle writing at the BlogHerald and led to me and Pelf doing a funny dance in the comment box - thanks, but it was her site, no your words, no your inspiration, oh but you gave me the idea…
And the biggest stretch of all was probably a little piece I wrote for you, which made me cry to write, and you to read - because, as Cat points out - the most important stuff does come from the heart.
Thanks for the invitation to share
Joanna
PS When I look at these links I guess I’m most proud not of the writing, but of the conversations and connections that follow - or that started them (for example it was Jon’s post here - hi Jon!) that gave me the courage to write for you. And he’s written for me - as has Robert, and Brad - and, well it’s just a beautiful illustration of how we can weave a web together.
(And how many of the connections flow through this little comment box here)
Seth E said
When Chris Brogan tells me to check out a blog, I CHECK OUT THAT EFFIN BLOG! Congratulations on your blog’s birthday, mine’s about to celebrate it’s fourth (months I mean). I write unapologetically short stories (because I don’t know anything about anything). Don’t have a favorite except the one I’m writing now, as I felt before this one and before that, etc. If I should ever reach the Big Two, that would be roughly 1,000 stories, which is far more then anyone wants or needs. Um, seriously, Happy Birthday, glad you haven’t gotten too exhausted yet.
Chris Brogan... said
Here’s a poem I used to tell folks back in High School. It was called “Equus Equus: Ode to a 13 Year Old Girl.”
ahem ahem…
I like horse. Horse are neat.
Thank you!
HART (1-800-HART) said
Hey Joe. How’s it going, eh?
ME Strauss said
Hi Alina!
So glad you made it! Who cares what day it is. You’re here!! YEA!!
Mike said
Truly unique, Chris!
ME Strauss said
*72
Hi Jenny!
Welcome. So nice to meet a friend of Alex.
I’m glad you came and brought something that’s meaningful to you. It’s a blogging tradition to get together whenever we can.
Joe said
Well thank you Mike, I figured it had to be a poem to celebrate this party!
Joanna Young said
Robyn, I loved your piece! Not so sure about the poem Chris…
I tried posting my links - not sure where they went though - maybe I’ll go back to the old fashioned way
Joanna
ME Strauss said
Hey Joe!
Happy Birthday! It so good to know that you’re here. It’s been a couple of great years, don’t you think?
Great choices that you brought!
Joe said
I think I bit off more than I can chew by subscribing to comments on this one!
ME Strauss said
#84
Chris Brogan, you are sooooo deeeep.
ME Strauss said
#86
Hey Seth E.
What a cool birthday wish. Thank you and welcome!! I have a feeling lots of folks are going to be checking you out too!
Alina Popescu said
Thank you HART! I’ll sure use it. Now I’m reading in short breaks
Liz, yeah, I did make it! YAY!
ME Strauss said
hey Joanna!
Hold on! Akisment just got hungry for your tasty links, that’s all.
I got them back! They’re in #85.
I’m so glad they’re here.
What a lovely tribute you brought with your links. Thank you.
Mother Earth said
hey liz — - what a whirl this is for you and all …- i have like 8 minutes this morning here but will try and be back later
wrote this in my post about you this morning
Do you remember 2? It’s this sweet “I’m 2″ thing where your accomplishments include mastering the word NO ( thus known as the terrible 2’s!), it’s pre-potty training, and pre-school age. You excell at making a mess with the food you eat, the pots and pans you stack ( although you may not ever stack them because your distracted by climbing the kitchen chair or getting into the toilet and splashing in the water ) You wear onesies, take your socks off at the first opportunity and you don’t quite get what TV is all about yet. You know that your adorable and show us with a mouthful of teeth. You still need naps ( like really need a nap!!) and when you go to sleep you often have a luvvie.
Have fun!!!
Mother Earth aka Karen Hanrahan
http://www.bestwellnessconsultant.com
Joanna Young said
My ability to type code leaves something to be desired! Sorry!
I’m off for a few hours - will come back and see how the party’s going later
Joanna
Joanna Young said
Liz - you know what makes you the hostess with the mostest - you still take time to fix people’s links when you’re dealing with 100 comments coming in an hour!
Got to love you and leave you for a bit - back later
Joanna
ME Strauss said
Hi Mother Earth!
I remember my son’s 2nd birthday. Thank you for that.
ME Strauss said
See you later, Joanna!
We all make that coding link thing. Gosh you know how often I get my own links in a screwy way.
Joe said
Yes Liz, it’s been great for these past couple of years. Hope we’re all around for many, many more!
francine hardaway said
Happy Birthday! Yesterday I had cataract surgery, and an hour after it I posted this video to my blog: http://blog.stealthmode.com/2007/10/bionic-woman-pl.html
People are coming to it from all over and thanking me for posting it. If you have a relative who needs this procedure, send them this!
Daniel Sitter, Idea Seller said
Congratulations and Happy Birthday Liz! Keep up the wonderful work.
Here’s an important post for the benefit of all entrepreneurs:
http://ideaseller.typepad.com/idea_sellers/2007/10/customers-buy-t.html
Lodewijkvdb said
Hi Liz!
Congrats to your wonderful you and to all the SOBs!
Karin already sang a Dutch birthday song, imagine me singing along
and saying ‘proficiat’ while giving you three kisses…on the cheek that is 
I chose a very personal piece as my most successful post (how DO you define that?!). It’s not successful because it generated a lot of visits or subscribers, but it was me (finally!) putting it all on paper and committing to it. It’s about how I detail my personal core values and mission into guidelines and goals.
And the post that came most from the heart is a letter I wrote to my son on his first birthday.
I hope you like your gifts! (although it feels more like receiving them than giving something to you…)
Mother Earth said
oh you’re very welcome — i remember my kids 2’s too — matthew’s was cookie monster and kate was elmo !!
I think elmo rocks
Mother Earth
Ruth (easywriter) said
I just wanted to stop in for a second and say hello to everyone. I still have guests so…you know. Have fun!
Wintermute said
Happy Birthday! Wish I had more time to join the conversation, but couldn’t pass up the invitation
I’ll try to stop by again a little later in the day…
Joe said
I Love my new Laptop, now I can get twice as much goofing off in during the day and night…
Robert Hruzek said
Hi Liz! No time to visit during the day but I’ll pop by later with a link or two. But I just wanted to say HAPPY BIRTHDAY (yes, caps and all!) to you and your community! (See, we get to celebrate too!)
Cheers, y’all, and a tip o’ the hat to everybody!
--Deb said
Happy birthday!
My Punctuality Rules blog has barely been around long enough to have a “most successful” post, but this one: We’re All Travelling Together seems like a likely candidate.
Thom Allen said
Hello and Happy Birthday! I hope everyone enjoys the gift I bring. So far this series of posts has been the most successful. Read them here.
Have Fun! Drink one for me.
–Thom
HART (1-800-HART) said
* Still going through my posts …
On 9.27.2007 I joined that BlogCatalog challenge and blogged all day to Stop Animal Abuse and Pet Cruelty … That was one of my ‘good’ blogging days I think.
I summarized the day’s postings here:
http://www.petlvr.com/blog/2007/09/9272007-summary-blogging-to-stop-animal-cruelty-and-pet-abuse/
Liz (Lizzer) Laneri said
Happy Birthday–Love the unique post!!
ME Strauss said
#106
Welcome Francine!
Wow! Aren’r you an overachiever. Thank you for sharing your surgery with everyone.
Chris Brogan... said
What a great crowd gathered here. I got a fun shiver seeing the name wintermute. : )
Robyn said
Liz, Ellen can’t hold back once you challenge her… She wrote a post at your invitation last week….
http://www.brainbasedbusiness.com/2007/10/successful_entrepreneurs_you_a.html
I didn’t want you to miss it here at the party!
ME Strauss said
Thank for coming, Daniel!
Many entrepreneurs will be checking you out.
jon said
good morning mr brogan. nice to see you.
Kirk M said
And here’s another heartfelt Happy Birthday to all those SOB’s and to you Liz and your Successful and Outstanding adventure.
Funny how things work but a few years before the WWW came into being I made my first attempt at writing and out of that first attempt dribbled around fifteen various pieces of what I call “Good Bathroom Reading Material”. The fact that people that read them actually seemed to enjoy themselves makes my first attempts sort of a success. Either way I felt like I had accomplished something back then and I’ve decided to finally haul them out and begin publishing to the blog one by one.
So I thought (ow!) that this wonderful celebration was a fine place to say that I put the first one up yesterday and I’ll dedicate it to you and all my fellow SOB’s. It’s all about conversation and front porches. It’s also a bit satirical…hope you don’t mind.
Happy B’Day all!
Robyn said
Joanna, the old fashioned way of links works when all else fails… Thanks for taking the time to learn to do it with more pizazz… Life-long learning’s a great quality!
ME Strauss said
Lodewijkvdb!
Wow! I am so smiling. Thank you for how you choose what to bring. I know what I think about the posts that I describe the way you described those.
ME Strauss said
Hey Mother Earth!
I think Elmo rocks too! Over, under, around and through!!
Easy!! YEA! I’m getting to love seeing you here!
Wintermute!! How often I think of you and wonder how you are. Thank you so much for coming!
Susanna said
Looking back at the stats, my most successful post was yesterday’s: http://www.superflippy.net/fashion/?p=75
This is undoubtedly because I posted a link on Twitter asking people to respond.
ME Strauss said
Joe,
That new laptop sounds like a great blog birthday present!
Robert,
That hat tip makes me smile every time.
Deb! I think that you made a great choice. Thanks for bringing it and thanks for bringing you!
Joe said
Liz, all I can say is that Blogging Bought It!
ME Strauss said
Hey Thom Allen!
Welcome! I can’t imagine that we wouldn’t enjoy something you brought! Thanks for coming.
Yeah, Chris,
Wintermute is a special one from his name to the last word on his blog.
Oh, Robyn,
How wonderful of you to bring along Ellen’s post. I read that one! It’s fabulous!
ME Strauss said
Yea! Kirk M.
What a great choice. Conversations, front porches, and a blog birthday all seen just right. We’ll be talking about today in the old bloggers’ home for sure.
Hello Susanna!
Welcome! Thank you for coming. I think you’re right. Anything approved and tested by those folks on Twitter has to have tons of successful appeal!
Joe,
To say “Blogging bought it.” is to say something great!
Karin H. said
Hey you partying lot. I’m afraid I have to leave the fun now. (But on the other hand, I was here early - very early ;-))
Have loads of fun and don’t do anything I wouldn’t’ do
Karin H.
ME Strauss said
Oh Karin!
Thank you for coming! Thank you for a whole lot of morning where you make me smarter with your insight.
Mike said
See ya, Karin!
Anita Bruzzese said
Happy Birthday, Liz. You’ve done an amazing job in making everyone feel welcome. You’re just like the person who welcomes the new kid in school with a “Hey…want to join us for lunch?” Pretty special. You’re also great at keeping your perspective in life, which is why I’m sharing a post of mine that was popular…but more important, one I re-read myself nearly every week. Just for me:
http://www.45things.com/2007_07_01_archive.php
Liz: What is there left to say but…
You rock.
Anita Bruzzese
http://www.45things.com
Scot Herrick said
Hi Liz and crowd,
Happy Birthday to Successful Blog! Who woulda thunk?
A little post to help celebrate today:
http://cuberules.com/2007/10/24/successful-blogs-celebration/
And a Link to Share for knowledge workers who work in cubes (hence, Cube Rules for the web site name…):
http://cuberules.com/2007/10/01/30-days-30-career-management-tips/
It is a compilation of 30 days worth of Career Management tips. I didn’t want to do just a straight list of 30-tips. Instead, I wanted to write an article with reasoning on each of the thirty. The link is to the summary article with each link and a brief synopsis of the article.
And thanks for posting the wedding anniversary article! Kate and I are enjoying the day…at work right now on the West Coast.
Back after my meeting…and nice going, Liz, and all of the other SOB’s!
Mark Riffey said
Hi Liz,
My most successful post - in terms of viewers, is Pale, Male and Stale.
As for a SOB Birthday gift, SOB readers can download my book “Finding Hidden Gold in your Business” at no cost for the next 24 hours, simply by going here: http://www.rescuemarketing.com/blog/sob-birthday/
Mark
ME Strauss said
Anita!
YEA!! How great to see you! It’s always fun to know which one a writer finds special. I can’t wait to see which you’ve picked.
As far as the rest goes, you’ve got a pretty easy smile yourself.
ME Strauss said
Hello Scot!
You’ve been such a partner and friend through the history of this little blog. Thank you for every thought, every email, and every link that we’ve shared.
You are a special one.
ME Strauss said
Hi Mark!
Welcome! How nice of you to bring two gifts! It’s a bonanza. I notice how you named your link for the book . . . thank you especially for that.
Mike said
Anita, that was a great post!
Mark, I tried to download the e-book and got this:
“The page you are trying to access does not exist.
Please select a page from the main menu.”
A Writer’s Words, An Editor’s Eye » Blog Archive » Happy Birthday, Liz and Successful Blog said
[...] has asked that her “gifts” be links to great posts, free e-books, and words of wisdom. Stop by the party, congratulate Liz, and pick up your gifts. Be prepared for a long visit - there’s a lot going [...]
Reasonable Robinson said
Hi Liz, congratulations! I’m really glad I found your site and think its really great how you engage with new and old visitors alike to build a vibrant and fascinating community. I’d like to submit this post
Might the Mcann Case Make Turkeys of us All
Which I posted in light of the media hysteria surrounding the Madelein Macann case. I wrote it because I wanted to invite people to consider how naive we can be when jumping to conclusions based on very few facts.
Reasonable Robinson said
Might the Mcann Case Make Turkeys of us All
Mike said
Way better the second time, RR!
ME Strauss said
Hey Reasonable!
It’s been a pleasure getting to know you. You bring fresh insight that’s fun to explore. The description of the post you bring is sure to intrigue more than me. . . . I can’t wait to see where you took the topic.
Lisa said
My dearest blogoddess, happy day! I brought a little Kerouac quote to share that fits you like your own shadow:
“…the only people for me are the mad ones,
the ones who are mad to live, mad to talk, mad to be saved, desirous of everything at the same time, the ones who never yawn or say a commonplace thing, but burn, burn, burn like fabulous yellow roman candles exploding like spiders across the stars and in the middle you see the blue centre light pop and everybody goes ‘Awww.’â€
Love you madly,
Lisa
Mike said
Almost 150 comments and not a single mention of Klondike bars. This is a most unusual comment fest!
ME Strauss said
Lisa!
You, you, you are madly wonderful! How many phone calls . . . could we even begin to estimate? I’m in your debt for a friendship worth keeping . . . ah yes. Madly wonderful.
Ian McKenzie said
Liz, it’s amazing what you’ve accomplished at this blog over the past two years. I look forward to all the great things you’ll continue to contribute to your readers.
Congratulations!
I’ve brought my post, 10 Tips to Help Keep Your Desk Clean. It’s one of my most popular and it seems appropriate from Ian’s Messy Desk.
Blog On!
ME Strauss said
Oh Mike!
I did, I did mention Klondike bars back when we were talking about poptarts.
ME Strauss said
Ian,
It seems like such a short time ago when we first met up. Can it really be two whole years? Wow!
I’ve so enjoyed your messy desk. I don’t know what I’d do if you really did clean it up!
Chris Brogan... said
Beep Boop. Beeppppp.
Mike said
I missed it? Thirty lashes with a wet noodle for me! (I did see the Pop Tart reference).
ME Strauss said
Chris Brogan is reciting poetry again!
Joe said
Mike,
I think Klondikes are better at night? After dinner so to speak.
Don’t want to spoil the appetite for the Chocolate Layer Cake with the Cherries on top arranged to look like a Blog, do you?
Lillie Ammann said
Happy birthday, Liz. Thank you for your inspiration, your wisdom, your caring. Thank you for blogging with soul. You make us believe: We can change the world — just like that.
I wrote a 14-part series on self-publishing because many of my editing clients self-publish. To make it more accessible, I combined the posts into a free book: Self-Publishing Primer. This might be helpful to anyone considering self-publishing as it covers the pros and cons as well as the process.
May you continue to create a positive impact on the blogosphere for many years to come.
Mike said
Joe,
I like the way you think! If Joanna can have Pop Tarts in the afternoon, I can at least contemplate Klondikes before lunch!
I think Chris Brogan was doing a rim shot!
Mike
Lisa said
Liz, I was just describing SOBCon to someone yesterday and told them they should come and experience the cyber version today. There is nobody in this vast sphere capable of doing what you do.
Has anyone alerted the press about this bash? Oh wait…we are the press. Silly me.
ME Strauss said
Oh Lillie!
Thank you and thank you for bringing your book on self-publishing. I know many readers will want to read it. You’re a dream to share that.
YeA!!
ME Strauss said
Joe,
It’s your birthday . . . you can have all of the treats whenever you want!
ME Strauss said
Mike,
I know that Chris Brogan wasn’t singing . . . His singing voice s pitched lower than that!
ME Strauss said
Hi Lisa!
This does feel a bit like SOBCon, doesn’t it?
I can’t wait for that!
Mike said
Lillie,
Your book looks great. Thanks!
Mike
Chris Brogan... said
Cake. What if we made a cake from PopTarts?
Robert Hruzek said
Hey, found some time to break away during lunchtime…
My very favorite links are to posts that really everybody else writes - the What I Learned From… group writing projects!
You can find them all here.
Also, here’s a present for anyone: a free copy of my e-book, “Poke it With a Sharp Stick”, containing six of my favorite stories from earlier this year (yes, I’m working an a new one).
I can personally guarantee it’s “suitable for framing or wrapping fish”, as MAD magazine used to say.
And what the heck - a Klondike bar for the first million downloaders!
ME Strauss said
Robert!
I’m sure you mean a virtual Klondike bar, right?
Too funny.
ME Strauss said
The official site of the
Brogan Poptart cake recipe.
I like the sound of that.
Butter cream frosting between the layers, I bet!
Mike said
Bob’s book is definitely worth grabbing and reading, and his new one will no doubt set new standards of somethingness!
A Pop-Tart cake, yeah!
Joe said
I was just looking at my stats for today and yesterday and think a lot of people are upgrading their version of WP again.
I seem to be getting a lot of hits on http://workingathomeinternet.com/WP/2007/06/18/fix-for-wordpress-post-preview/
Happens everytime WordPress introduces a new version.
Joe said
Sorry for linking to so much of my own stuff, looks like I’m being self indulgent.
I think I’ll eat some cake instead of looking at stats.
ME Strauss said
Joe!
I don’t think so.
Robert Hruzek said
Liz: uh, yeah, definitely virtual!
ME Strauss said
Cool, Robert, because downloading the real thing could get kind of . . . um, er, melty.
Robert Hruzek said
Hey Mike: OK if I use that wonderful testimony on my next book? I love it!
Robert Hruzek said
Liz; downloading Klondike bars (bwa-ha-ha-ha)! You silly! Everyone knows you can’t download a Klondike bar! You have to fax them!
Chris Brogan... said
Butter cream frosting for sure. : )
Robert Hruzek said
Whoops, gotta go - I’m gettin’ shot today. (Flu shot, that is!)
As my buddy Arnie would say, “I’ll be back!”
ME Strauss said
Oh Robert!
You know I’m clueless about stuff like that!
Kirsten Harrell, Psy.D. said
Klondike bars… yummy. It looks like there are sweet treats and great links here today!
Liz… you are so awesome for hosting this. What fun!
ME Strauss said
Chris,
I thought butter cream was the way to go on that poptart cake!
ME Strauss said
Hey Kirsten!
Welcome to the party . . . it’s turning out to be as much fun as last year for sure!
William Tully said
Hi Liz, and Happy Birthday!
Ok, I did some digging around it the vast archives of LOGICal eMOTIONs and found a couple interesting posts..
The first one, “5 Key Components of Blogging” should be mentioned first simply because your blog was one of the ones used to test my theory and help prove it true. So that one should definitely be shared..
As for a second one (I know you said one, and when you begin to follow the rules, so will I…
), that has been pivotal in the success of my blog - this becomes a bit more difficult… I narrowed it down to two posts I liked the best, and well, flipped a coin.. The winning post is simply titled “Congruence“.
All the best, and again, Happy Birthday!
Tully.
P.S. Still trying to find a place that sells truffles online and will deliver them on a pillow…
Mike said
Go ahead, Bob!
Kirsten Harrell, Psy.D. said
With you as the host and the fabulous folks that hang out here, you can’t miss! A virtual party is quite a unique experience.
Joe said
Hey Liz,
I just put 2 links to Klondikes for Mike and everyone, do you think I got caught up in “A” again?
Roberta Rosenberg said
“Just when I thought I was out, they pull me back in…”
I know just how Michael Coreleone felt. As much as I love a good party, clients expect their copy, well, delivered on time!
Congrats and best wishes, Liz! Wish I could have stayed and finished my drink!
William Tully said
Bob! Don’t do it - the government is trying to control your mind, man!
…
Wait, no worries Bob - go for it!
(hehehehe)
ME Strauss said
Tully!
Ah that truffles conversation! What fun that was! You’re gem to remember that!
Thank you for the wishes and the time you took to bring your best to the birthday party. I can’t wait to read them to see how your mind worked out which ones to pick.
Mother Earth said
awwwww I like being here and I think of you too liz, this is a warm and fuzzy place —
remember warm and fuzzy - cold and prickly??
does that date me?
sorry but this is the only other moment I have until later
happiness is autumn sunshine and bloggy birthdays
Mother Earth aka Karen Hanrahan
http://www.bestwellnessconsultant.com
Mike said
“Congruence” was really thought-provoking!
ME Strauss said
Autumn sunshine . . . we sure don’t get enough of that!! So let’s supercharge this bloggy birthday!
Kirsten Harrell, Psy.D. said
So… let’s see… I was trying to decide what link to bring as my gift. It is always hard to pick a favorite. I decided to pick my most recent one because I think it it will resonate with a lot of folks - 5 simple steps to help you manifest your dreams
Mike said
Tully,
Everyone knows dental fillings (with embedded microelectronics) are the primary mind-control mechanism of most modern governments!
Mike
Kirk M said
Pop-tart cake with butter cream frosting? Sounds like a great new flavor for a Klondike bar!
Depending on the type of Pop-tart of course.
Patrick said
Happy Birthday. Thanks for the difference you make in this world!
Buzzoodle Ron said
Happy Birthday to you -and thanks for including me in SOB.
My most popular post is 99 Website where you can create buzz - http://blog.buzzoodle.com/index.php/2007/03/05/99-bottles-of-beer-on-the-wall-99-bottles-of-beer/
Feel free to add additional resources in the comments area.
BTW, Where is the cake? I am here for cake!
ME Strauss said
Kirsten!
Great title and great choice! It goes with everything!
Kirk M said
Mike, Tully,
I know about that old microelectronics in your fillings trick. Good thing most of mine have fallen out already. I can think for myself nearly 70% of the time now.
Soon as I get my pliers back from my neighbor I’m going for 75 and 1/2!
Mike said
Kristen,
Thanks for Energy of Success!
Mike
ME Strauss said
Yeah, Kirk,
I suppose a couple of the flavors wouldn’t sound so great as Klondike bars . . . though I don’t which they would be.
ME Strauss said
Patrick,
One simple sentence makes such a huge compliment. Thank you. Really.
Kirsten Harrell, Psy.D. said
Klondike bars, pop-tarts, cake… you all are making me hungry!
ME Strauss said
Ron,
That 99 Bottles of Beer on the Wall post is a favorite of mine! Thank you for choosing it!
The cake is on the sidebar with the beverages. Go help yourself!
ME Strauss said
Yeah, Kirsten,
I’m getting hungry too. I might have to break out the dark chocolate peanut M&Ms.
Kirsten Harrell, Psy.D. said
Ron - that post looks like a great resource! I will have to spend some time looking through the list. Thanks for sharing!
Chris Webb said
Hello all! These 2 posts for aspiring writers and existing authors have been my most popular thus far.
Keep up the great work Liz!
Jon Symons said
Hi Liz,
Happy SOB-day. Long time no see, but very happy I checked my stats today and got the invite.
Here’s my business theme song as a contribution to the party. I’ll bet you’ll be able to relate.
Jon
Kirsten Harrell, Psy.D. said
I hear ya Liz… I am going to have to go find a treat to satisfy my sweet tooth.
Mike said
Kirsten,
Energy of Success looks great. Thanks!
Mike
ME Strauss said
Hey Chris!
Welcome. What fun to have you stop by! Thanks for bringing some wonderful resources. I know more than one person who is a big fan of what you write!
ME Strauss said
Hi Jon!
How great to see you! I’m delighted that you got the invite and decided to come.
You’re so right I do like that link.
Kirsten Harrell, Psy.D. said
Ooops! I just realized (thank you Mike) that I put the wrong URL up there. That’s funny because I was debating which link to use and I guess I confused myself.
Here is the proper link to 5 simple steps to help you manifest your dreams
The one Mike referred to (thanks for the feedback) is The Energy of Success ebook.
Sorry about the confusion!
Mike said
Oh sure, ‘detach from the outcome’, that’s easy! LOL
Kirsten Harrell, Psy.D. said
Mike - you are so right! That is one of the hardest thing to do. At least for me and all the people I know.
It takes practice and faith in the process.
Silvia said
Hola:
Feliz cumple Liz! Sé que vas a poder leer estas pocas lÃneas en español.
Mi regalo es este post sobre un tema muy común: La regla del 80/20.
http://www.mujeresdeempresa.com/blog/index.php/la-regla-del-8020/
Lo elegà porque en el comencé a explicar de forma práctica como habÃa aplicado la regla en mi vida diaria y en los negocios.
De verdad cambió completamente mi vida y mis ingresos :-), además de aliviar mi estrés y dejarme tiempo para comenzar otra carrera. También se que este post hizo reflexionar a unas cuantas mujeres emprendedoras que comenzaron a analizar su negocio de otra manera. Y de eso se trata ser un blogger, no?
And for you people
Hi:
Happy birthday Liz! I know you’ll be able to read this few lines in Spanish.
My gift is this post about a very usual topic: The 80/20 rule.
http://www.mujeresdeempresa.com/blog/index.php/la-regla-del-8020/
I chose it because it was there that I began to explain how I had practically applied that rule to my life and business. It’s true that it completely changed my life and my incomes :-), besides releasing my stress y freeing me time to start a second career. I also know that this post make a few entrepreneur women think about their business in a different way. And this is what being a blogger is all about, isn’t it?
ME Strauss said
Hey Mike,
It gets easier when a person is just totally detached from reality . . . ask me I know.
Kirsten Harrell, Psy.D. said
LOL… Liz, that’s too funny! Perhaps you’ve found the secret!
ME Strauss said
Yes, Kirsten,
I found that the secret is to be totally lost.
Mike said
Hi Liz,
I’m right there with you, buddy!
It is the key to the whole thing, but much easier to say than do.
Mike
Char said
Happy Blogging Birthday Liz and all!! Just stopping in for a few while I come up for air (wrestling with CSS that does not want to play nicely).
I have decided to bring three links to Liz inspired posts:
Liz inspires a series that is still going strong - Essential Tools Successful Blog Style
How do you explain blogging to your Mom
On Meeting Liz Strauss
Thanks so much for providing us with such a great place to hang out at on Tuesday nights - you know there is nothing worth watching on TV on Tuesdays anyhow
Buzzoodle Buzz Marketing Blog - » Get 100’s of Blog Comments in 1 Day said
[...] an award and spend years giving it out. Then invite all the winners to your birthday party. See the SOB Blog [...]
ME Strauss said
What?!
Kirsten Harrell, Psy.D. said
You hit the nail on the head Mike. The steps are simple… the process isn’t always easy.
ME Strauss said
Being clueless is an art!
Yvonne DiVita said
Here are my links. I chose a link from Lipsticking that focuses on women in the National Hall of Fame. Women can never get enough attention. These women are so inspirational and outstanding, they deserve as much recognition as I can give them. http://www.lipsticking.com/2007/10/national-womens.html
And, on my petblog, I chose this link to a dog rescue site in Texas. They’re doing amazing things and they deserve to be recognized. I didn’t even realize they were supported by Purina (who sponsors the petblog), but they are! I just thought the story was worth talking about. http://www.scratchingsandsniffings.com/2007/10/doing-more-for-.html
Mike said
Was I being confusing again (it’s a natural talent of mine)? I meant that ‘detaching from the outcome’ is the key to the whole manifesting thing.
ME Strauss said
Hey Char!
Thanks for coming! Tuesdays and Open Comments wouldn’t be the same without you!
It’s nice to think that I’m a part of your blog. You are such a part of this one. Thanks for choosing those link for the reason you did.
Kirsten Harrell, Psy.D. said
Cluelessness may be an art… but I don’t think it is one you have mastered. You are quite the opposite, my friend.
ME Strauss said
Yvonne!
Thank you for coming and welcome!
I’m delighted you took the time to respond to the invitation by bringing such notable links. Yeah!
Thanks for your wonderful blogs and the inspiration you give to so many bloggers who’ve personally told me so.
Tammy Lenski said
Big, warm, happy birthday wishes, Liz! Consider this a virtual hug.
I put together a wee gift for you and all the folks whose voices join here for great dialogue. It’s a handout of about 20 pages with some of my most successful and frequently read posts: Workplace Dialogue for Successful and Outstanding Bloggers.
Liz, you’re a star in the blogosphere and in our hearts, too.
Tammy
ME Strauss said
Aw, Kirsten,
I’ve been working so hard at being clueless. . . .
Char said
Being clueless is an art…
now there is a classic!
Kirsten Harrell, Psy.D. said
Gosh.. I didn’t realize the time. I’ve gotta run. I will try to stop back later today. Happy Birthday! Have tons of fun.
ME Strauss said
Look who just walked in!!
Tammy!
Wow! You went all out . . . 20 pages for everyone! How cool is that?!!
I’m no star. You guys do all of the shining. I just point you out.
franke james said
Hi Liz,
Wow! I didn’t what your 2nd SOB party would be like — and I’m so impressed! I recognize a few faces… Mother Earth, Tully, Mike and Terry — and you of course — the master connector who has brought us all together and makes it looks so easy.
Becky McCray said
Happy birthday, Liz! I know you think I’m kidding, but you really do deserve an award for all the hours you put in, for all the kindness you share, for all the links you graciously make. You have helped make us all more successful and outstanding. Thank you!
ME Strauss said
Oh Franke!
How hard is it to say to someone really cool “Do you want to meet someone really cool just like you?”
It’s a breeze. You guys all make it easy, because you’re all so easy to be with.
ME Strauss said
Dear Becky McCray!
Go ahead make me tear up.
You’ve been the best, and you do it so quietly.
Tammy Lenski said
A humble star, too…
ME Strauss said
Humble pie doesn’t taste very good.
Mike said
Hi Franke! Hi Char! Hi Tammy! Hi Becky?
So Becky, a colleague greets me with “What’s the word?” How do you think I answered?
Mike
Char said
Hello Mike and everyone else! So many familiar commenters here today - which is one of the true testaments to the success of open comment nights. It is like going out with all your best friends without having to get a babysitter, do your make up or get dressed up. Love it!
franke james said
Liz,
I brought a few of my green links with me. Today the City came by and officially passed our Green Driveway so it’s an important day!
Planting & Seeding our Green Driveway
Continuing on the green theme, I brought my Six Tools to Make Climate Change Art which is a presentation I made to 150 high school kids about climate change. Some of the kids came up afterwards and said it was inspiring… I asked them why and they said they didn’t know they were allowed to make art like that!! I think it was a compliment.
ME Strauss said
Bye Kirsten!
Thanks for being around!
Chris Brogan... said
Linky linky, let’s get blinky. Here’s a link to an awesome website!
Mike said
Chris Brogan is wearing the chin strap on his party hat too tight!!
ME Strauss said
Char don’t forget the part about getting to be any age that we want!
ME Strauss said
Franke!
YEA!
I feel a little part of your Green Driveway saga. The story before and during SOBCon was very real.
Thanks for choosing those links!
ME Strauss said
Mr. Brogan,
Honk, honk, rattle, rattle, crash, beep beep.
Your site link made me laugh out loud.
Becky McCray said
Mike, what did you say?
franke james said
I didn’t know we were going to have noisemakers at the party….!! Beep! Beep!
Mike said
Becky,
Thunderbird! Which then sparked a laughfest at all the old, horrible stuff you just don’t see anymore, like Yago Sangria.
Mike
Becky McCray said
Liz, the last thing I would want to do is make you tear up. Unless that’s a good feeling. Then, enjoy!
ME Strauss said
Becky and Mike,
Please pass the Swizzle.
ME Strauss said
Ah, Becky,
You are only good feelings where I’m concerned.
Becky McCray said
Mike, I hate to tell you, but Yago is back, in a new upscale package!
Maura said
Happy Birthday!!!
Liz,
I’m enjoying lunch right now and had fun creating this pic of us: Maura and Liz. Look at that! We were in Peterborough, ON together!!!
One of my popular posts is: SAHM Resignation Letter.
Hope everyone is having a blast…I’ll pop back in later.
Maura
Mike said
RUN FOR YOUR LIVES!!!! P.T. Barnum is laughing somewhere…
Becky McCray said
Liz, my link is not my most successful post. It’s the one that recognizes your successes, everyone’s successes. The Brag Basket is always open!
http://www.smallbizsurvival.com/search/label/brag%20basket
dominic said
I find it hard to not obsessively go back and catch up on all the comments up until this point.
But here we go anyway. And something about a birthday? Happy happy!
As for my contribution, it will have to be this morning diorama I wrote about the other day.
ME Strauss said
Oh Maura!
Thank you for sharing that!
Look at us! What fun! I’m liking that picture thing more and more.
ME Strauss said
Becky!
That’s the reason I say you’re so generous! Look at that! Give her a chance to toot her own horn and she toots someone else’s.
Mike said
Awesome job, Maura!
Aruni said
I’m back. I’m back! I’m not sure if there is a limit to the number of links to share but here are a few:
speaking of green - rock, paper, scissors. http://www.entrepremusings.com/index.php/2007/10/15/rock-paper-scissors-how-do-we-all-win/. I’m sharing this because I believe if everyone took a small step to reduce paper in the home, we could make a difference in the lives of trees and our world.
parenting a startup and kids: http://www.entrepremusings.com/index.php/2007/10/15/parenting-a-start-up-and-ninos-kids-my-2nd-guest-post/. I’m sharing this humorous post to illustrate the importance of parenting in our society.
are we there yet? when will we get there?! http://www.entrepremusings.com/index.php/2007/09/30/are-we-there-yet-when-will-we-get-there/. I’m sharing this to challenge us to reflect on why we are so anxious to get to where we think we are going.
planning a transformer themed party: http://www.entrepremusings.com/index.php/2007/08/24/planning-a-transformer-themed-party/. I’m sharing this because it is the #1 viewed post on my blog and I have no idea why. But I hope that it has helped those people who are in fact planning a transformer party!
Happy Birthday again SOB Liz! Thanks for letting me share my links.
With the kindest of respects,
Aruni (a.k.a. the entrepreMuse)
SOB Week 102
Edward Mills said
Wow. Noon here on the west coast. First chance to check in over here and already 263 happy SOB’ers have jumped in! I’m having a great time reading a few of the comments in random order. So far I’ve come up with:
“Please pass the swizzle.”
“Do we get birthday candles on our Klondikes?”
“Honk, honk, rattle, rattle, crash, beep beep.”
“RUN FOR YOUR LIVES!!!!”
Wow. This is a party!
Lodewijkvdb said
This post alone is getting more comments than my entire six month old blog! Respect
Great that my gifts made you smile Liz. It warms my heart to know you enjoyed them. Glad I could give something back for all that I have already received from reading your blog.
And I’m with Joe…subscribing to the comments on this post was NOT a good idea
It floods my inbox (I don’t even want to know how many e-mails leave your server every time someone comments…that’s like…a lot!)
btw…the clock in the sidebar is broken. Does this mean the party has no end?
Maura said
You’re welcome Liz! We are close geographically so maybe we can take a real pic one day…with downtown Chicago as the backdrop.
Thanks Mike!
michael and derrick said
Hi all! How is the party going? Where are the drinks?
ME Strauss said
Hey Edward!
Welcome to the party. I’m so glad you came!
Mike said
Hey Ed,
Great to see you here!
Mike
franke james said
Well, I just checked out Edward’s site and it reminded me about work/life balance… Gotta run /walk 5 miles. I’ll try and drop in later (after showering). Thanks Liz! You’re a super hostess. Really fun party. Great to meet everyone!
ME Strauss said
Lodewijkvdb,
What a lovely compliment! Thank you. I’m delighted you get something when you come here. Well, something more than a lot of email comments.
I’m going to check that clock, but the party is going on clock or not!
Do It Myself Blog » Celebrating Liz Strauss said
[...] Today we celebrate Liz! Her Successful and Outstanding Blog is two years old, and, typical fun-loving Liz style, she is having a party! Please stop by and wish her a happy blog birthday! [...]
michael and derrick said
Do we just post our favorite link in here somewhere?
ME Strauss said
Maura!
A Photo in Chicago would be wonderful! Come visit for SOBCon and meet EVERYONE!!!
franke james said
Michael! Derrick! Great to see you. I’m rushing out, tying my running shoes, but I want to say, “Hi!” and a quick air kiss for you both. XXX
ME Strauss said
#165
Hi Aruni!
Askimet made you wait with your links. Sorry about that.
You chose some wonderful pieces to share. Thank you for those and your sentiments.
Glenda Watson Hyatt said
Hi Liz, happy birthday, my friend! I love how you have created community here. Inspiring.
Party favour for everyone available at http://www.doitmyselfblog.com/2007/celebrating-liz-strauss/
Back in a bit. Party on!
Mike said
I’m waiting for a Glenda Watson Hyatt comment here soon…
michael and derrick, share your gift in a comment or two!
ME Strauss said
Michael and Derrick!
Yea! You’re here!
The drinks are in the sideBAR!! The links fit in the comment box. The smiles go everywhere!
ME Strauss said
Have a great run, Franke!
Mike said
She beat me to it!
Glenda, that is an awesome party favor!
Mike
ME Strauss said
Glenda!
How nice of you to write that post and to give so much!
Aruni said
Hi Liz - thanks for fishing me (#265) out of the spam bucket.
Your blog posts truly inspire me!
I can’t start drinking until later tonight so I’ll check back then…
ME Strauss said
See you later, Aruni!
Thanks for stopping by!
michael and derrick said
I had the honor and pleasure of working with Siegfried & Roy for 7 years, right up until Roy’s accident. I think they are outstanding (and successful!) people and they inspired me in a lot of ways. We did a post about them on our Life By Design blog…
http://officiallifebydesign.com/2007/03/20/siegfried–roy—a-life-journey-example-of–fulfilling-your-dreams-michael-snell-inspirational-story.aspx
and to date, it has been our most popular post. So I am sharing that one….
ME Strauss said
Yea! Michael and Derrick!
That’s such a cool gift!
Bonnie said
Happy B-Day, Liz - great party! What a coincidence… I was in a “just have fun” mood with my latest post today, then found your wonderful FUN party! If you (or any of your readers) are fans of scary movies, you might enjoy what I wrote here:
http://teachingsells.com/articles/multimedia-paid-content/
I’ll be back for a drink!
Mike said
I’ll throw in my own party favor, though it’s not quite complete. A whiz-bang online interactive experience is what’s needed, but first I have to decide on a pedagogy. And before that I need to figure out what the heck a pedagogy is!
Mike
Bonnie said
Oops! How did I put the wrong link in there! Maybe I’ve had too much to drink already!(Sorry, don’t see a way to edit my comment). Here’s the link I meant to include:
http://www.best-earning-strategies.com/fun-stuff/turning-scary-movies-into-scary-blogs/
Kirk M said
No clock–party never stops. Hokay?
My clock is down also. See Liz? You’re never alone.
michael and derrick said
I have to run - will try to pop in later! BEST WISHES! xoxoxoxox
ME Strauss said
Hi Bonnie!
Welcome! I promise not to tell Brian that you accidently called “teaching sells” a scary movie. That’s too fun!
Head on over the sideBAR and get whatever you’d like to cool your thirst!
Thanks for coming and for sharing your work!
ME Strauss said
Hey Kirk!
Maybe it’s the clock then and not us!! Wouldn’t that be stranger yet?
ME Strauss said
Wow! Mike, your gift is something to talk about as well! Oh my! This is going to be quite a list!!
Kirk M said
Just adding a LOL link for you all while I go do some chores (like we need comic relief but whatever
http://icanhascheezburger.com/2007/10/24/dis-not-cannibalizmrite/
To the laundry! Awaaayyy…(off arrgh crash slam BANG *tinkle*)
CK said
Hi there. I want to “share” a post on what’s so great about this new medium…or, rather, what makes it run. A lot of people attribute the success of social media to a lot of things–but it sure seems to rest in “share”, eh?
http://www.ck-blog.com/cks_blog/2006/11/riddling_left_r.html
Plus, it features a riddle.
Thank you, Liz, for making this special day ;-).
ME Strauss said
Hi Kirk!
Thank you for the laugh and the accompanying sound effects!
Laurie said
Hi Liz,
This is great - I always knew you were an SOB !
Love you - Laurie
P.S. Lets go for icecream.
ME Strauss said
Hey CK!
I think you’re right the word share has a lot to do with it.
Glad you wanted to share.
Mike said
Thanks, Liz! The list is pretty amazing!
Bonnie, loved your post; I was hoping to see ‘Attack of the Killer Blogs’!
ME Strauss said
Mike,
You seem perfectly suited to write “Attack of the Killer Blogs.”
Mike said
Can’t argue with sharing and trust. That’s pretty much the foundation of this place, for certain!
ME Strauss said
And capers.
Mihaela Lica said
Hi Liz! Isn’t this amazing, how many people are here to celebrate this blog? I sent you yesterday an email - I hope you got it.
You know, I was thinking about a link to bring, but I can find nothing really worthy of such an event. I bring you all my love instead, and hope you will keep on changing the world.
Mig
Mike said
Liz,
If I wrote Attack of the Killer Blogs, I’d be getting Google hits on it for the rest of my life, just like the STATISTICS SHOW ICE CREAM CAUSES MURDER post! LOL
Mike
Timothy Johnson said
Liz - Happy birthday. You’re looking beautiful for “two”
Mike said
Tim,
That comment could be taken more than one way, you sly dog!
Mike
ME Strauss said
Hi Mig!
I’m wondering whether you missed this post here?
http://www.successful-blog.com/1/keep-on-shining/
I didn’t miss that by any stretch.
Char said
I’m back! I forgot to drop off the cake!!
Successful Blog Klondike Bar Cake
I’ll stop back in later too. Meanwhile, everyone enjoy the cake.
ME Strauss said
Hi Laurie #300
Once you comment, you’re officially a blogger, by default!
Ice cream sounds good right about now!
ME Strauss said
Mike,
You could start a whole series of Spooky Action Posts — be the next Goosebumps!
ME Strauss said
Hi Tim!
Thanks, I sure hope I get some real teeth soon.
ME Strauss said
Oh Char!
I was thinking of that earlier! I’m so glad you remembered. I totally forgot! That cake is something . . . almost enough to make Chris Brogan swear off poptarts.
Mike said
Hmm. I’ll take that ‘Goosebumps’ thing under advisement.
I’m passing the Caper Crown to Char. That birthday cake incident makes my capers pale in comparison!
Edward Mills said
Liz and Mike, thanks for the welcome. Frankie, I went for my run this morning. Up to the lake to watch the sunrise! That’s why I couldn’t get here until noon.
ME Strauss said
That cake is a winner!!!
Char is uber-cool!!
ME Strauss said
Edward,
You are always welcome.
Edward Mills said
Char. Talk about a super cool cake!!! Necessity is the mother of invention.. apparently even more so for moms!
Kirk M said
I’m bringing my own food link for all those who have a hankerin’ for something really bad for your health.
http://elainesplace.net/?p=219 (monster burrito)
(pssst! Liz…this lady has all the makings of a future SOB. I got her started in her own do-it-yourself WP blog awhile back but I don’t think she’s forgiven me yet so better not mention my name)
Chris Brogan... said
When I was six years old, I received my first bike. It was a Huffy Thunder Road, with dark blue fenders made out of hard plastic, and with a number 56 on the handlebars. It looked like a badass bike with a banana seat, only more boy-tough than that.
I couldn’t ride it. I ran around alongside it the entire first day I owned it. By the second day, I could wobble it down the little bump in my side yard that passed for a hill. A ball couldn’t roll down that hill without some external motivation. And yet to me, I was really doing the biking here, man!
The third day, I crashed it into the side of the house and broke off the front fender in a jagged, kill little kids shape. I cried. I cried and cried.
When my Mom asked me what I wanted, I said, “Move the house.”
Because clearly, the reason I crashed this bike was because the house was in the wrong place. I had done nothing wrong.
I think I’ve lived a good portion of my life like this, for better or worse.
Blogging in the comments,
[chrisbrogan.com]
Kirk M said
OMG! I just saw the cake! I could pave the way to a real good sugar binge with that Klondike beauty that’s for sure.
Won’t make me swear off Pop Tarts though. Why be satisfied with just one when you can have both (Honey? Where’s the whip cream?)
You thought maybe Chris was the only one? And I’m even old(er).
Solo Business Marketing said
Happy second birthday, Liz. You’re so young yet have provided us with a lifetime of ideas and networking opportunities.
I’ve just enjoyed a bowl of popcorn in your honor, and tonight I’ll sprinkle extra whip cream on my ice cream sundae in tribute to your day.
Be well,
Shirley
Codswallop said
Happy birthday Liz
Yoav
ME Strauss said
Hey Kirk!
I heard you about the future SOB!
Kirk M said
Hey Chris,
Sounds logical to me. Did you ever manage to miss the house?
ME Strauss said
So, Chris,
Did she move the house?
That is the best story. I hope you tell it to your kids one day.
ME Strauss said
Kirk and Chris,
Poptart ice cream sandwiches. . . .
Kirk M said
pssst! Liz…thanks!
Mike said
Chris,
That touching story brought a tear to my eye…
LOL “Move the house”. THAT’S lateral thinking!
Mike
ME Strauss said
Shirley!
You and Solo Business Marketing have been here since I couldn’t walk. Too cool that you’ve stopped by.
Thank you.
Glenda Watson Hyatt said
Hi again,
Popping in for a piece of cake [before lunch]. Delicious, Char!
I see we’re sharing links of successful blog posts. If success is measured by number of comments, then its the last Readers’ Cafe http://www.doitmyselfblog.com/2007/readers-cafe-shares-stories-around-the-fire/. If measured by fun, definitely my last virtual book tour http://www.doitmyselfblog.com/2007/virtual-book-tour-ends-in-brisbane-in-style/
Back later. Need to go out for US money for Vegas and some kitty litter.
ME Strauss said
Thank you, Yoav!
It’s a wonderful occasion! Thank you for being here.
Peggy Payne said
This is my first cyber-party and it seems to be quite a bash. Happy birthday, Liz, and the Successful Blog community. I’m sipping a sweet iced tea in your honor.
http://peggypayne.blogspot.com/2005/11/my-writing-breakthrough.html
Kirk M said
Poptart ice cream sandwiches? Hey that would work! You could mix and match flavors. The Poptarts would have to be warm though. Kind of like fried ice cream but only different.
Apple Poptarts with butter pecan ice cream?
Lori Widmer said
Happy cyber birthday, Liz! Thanks for letting me hang out with you on this most auspicious day. Cake? Did someone say cake?? :))
Here’s my favorite blog from my site (recently, that is) - http://loriwidmer.blogspot.com/2007/05/i-think-im-right-this-time-in-really.html#comments
It’s my favorite because it was one bizarre little event that evoked a lot of discussion!
I can’t wait to dig into all the other links here. Too cool!
ME Strauss said
Hi Peggy!
We’re just hanging out having fun! Thank you for coming to hang out with us a bit.
I sure do like the name of the post you choose to bring.
ME Strauss said
Glenda,
I know that they’re both winners if you brought them.:)
ME Strauss said
Kirk!
Apple Poptarts with butter pecan ice cream?
Have you thought of becoming a dessert chef?
Mihaela Lica said
Gosh! I really missed that. I love you!
There was a lot to read here today… and I bet there’s more coming.
ME Strauss said
Hi Lori!
What a great blog post topic. I think I might have dated that guy . . . Thanks for coming.
Yeah the list of links is going to be outstanding!!
ME Strauss said
Hi Mihaela,
The biggest present I wanted to bring won’t be done for a while.
Rebecca said
Here’s a beautiful one from my site, one that I reread a lot.
http://www.thisiswhoiam.org/articles/2007/07/31/for-you
Happy Birthday!
Mike said
Hey Peggy, I distinctly recall reading a long time ago that the answer was six…
Kirk M said
A dessert chef? Not sure about. I don’t think I can be nasty enough to be a chef. I’ll be glad to whip some up sometime for some friends though. It can be a finish touch to my famous “Crab meat and cream cheese in scrambled eggs mess” that I serve now and then (it’s good…really).
ME Strauss said
Hi Rebecca,
Thank you. It is a beautifully written piece.
ME Strauss said
Well, Kirk,
Not everyone would think to put apple poptarts with butter pecan ice cream. . . .
Kirk M said
Okay, okay…Apple poptarts and butter pecan ice cream for everyone!
Enjoy!
Mihaela Lica said
Jonathan Fields said
Hey Liz,
Woohoo! Happy B-day, who knew you could have so much fun online? Here’s a little ditty that seems just right for the party.
It’s a post called “Effortless Success.”
Enjoy!
http://jonathanfields.com/blog/effortless-success-%e2%80%93-how-to-turn-work-into-play-and-succeed-on-a-massive-scale/
Buzzoodle Ron said
I see Liz has Google Ads at the very bottom. I clicked once - now she will get a nickle for her birthday present.
Maybe you should do the same!
ME Strauss said
Hi Mihaela,
No what you’re thinking of crashed and burned, which is probably a good thing.
Yeah, I’m enjoying my new freedom to express all of my brain.
Mihaela Lica said
Hm… I don’t know. I don’t like any form of destruction. But if you smile about it… that’s the most important part.
@Buzzoodle Ron: click click
ME Strauss said
Oh Ron,
No one needs to that. I read those ads to see what comes up next. They’re kind of fun.
ME Strauss said
Jonathan!
YEA!! Great that you came! I love the post that you brought! Thank you for that!
Kirk M said
Thought I’d offer up a short post about what I think about “community”. Since we’re all a fine example of community really means I think it fits.
http://just-thinkin.net/2007/06/community-the-quiet-revolution/
I’m not tooting…I’m contributing.
Kirk M said
Geez! Me and my lousy typos!
ME Strauss said
Oh Kirk,
You have a loooonng way to go to catch up with how many typos I’ve left around the Internet.
Mike said
Liz,
I created a birthday photo, too.
Mike
P.S. What IS that thing?
ME Strauss said
They call that “thing” the bean. It’s a giant chrome “thing” that you can walk through in Millenium Park In Chicago.
Unless you were talking about the blonde, then that “thing” is me.
The Writing Frump said
Oh, happy happy day, dearie! It is so nice to see a successful writer sharing her talents and advice with the writing community. You have a wonderful blog, and you’ve made a positive impression on so many people. I’m glad to help you celebrate!
My favorite post at my blog: http://writingfrump.wordpress.com/2007/09/19/when-they-call-your-talent-into-question/
I choose it because I believe all writers should know their boundaries and enforce them stringently.
Mike said
Sorry, that “big metallic thing”! You could never be considered any kind of a “thing”!
My only question about the bean is: why?
No wait, I have another. Will there be a car chase through it when they film Blues Brothers 2010?
ME Strauss said
No car chase, I’m afraid the space is too small, but maybe motorcycles or bikes.
Mike said
I’m thoroughly disappointed, but maybe they’ll use it for a big bike chase in Pee Wee’s Playhouse: The Movie!
Susan Reynolds said
okey dokey folsies - and blog birthday girl - I brought a doozie for you to giggle over . .
http://susanreynolds.blogs.com/artist/2007/10/happy-blog-birt.html
AND as a lil gift I’m making our Liz a tall blonde Second Life persona (all she has to do is pick from the current surnames available from Second Life http://tinyurl.com/2tln2s (no Successful is not there but last time I checked Timeless was)
For anyone else who reads this and leaves a commenet below my blog post and video I’ll do something almost as good for you - in honor of our friend and enabler, Liz the SOB.
Edward Mills said
Frankie. Thanks for checking out my site. I love your post on green driveways. Reminds me of the grass driveway my grandfather had at his house. I always thought it was so cool and wondered why more people didn’t have them. Maybe you can start a movement! Hope so.
Susan Reynolds said
and can I just say yummm - butter pecan ice cream! With bananas - ts the bomb. Oooh and peanut butter topping
Mike said
Susan,
Evil genius! The Chris Cree character’s outfit is just wrong! LOL
Mike
Susan Reynolds said
Oh Chris so loves being on stage
Wait til he seeess!
Susan Reynolds said
Note to self - let Rodney Rumford & Chris Cree know they are wearing dresses . . .
Shashi B said
Happy Birthday ! Wish i could send you gift certificate to the restaurants i reviewed here http://carryoncurry.com
Twitter:http://twitter.com/shashib
Mike said
Good idea on that note, Susan!
Chris Owen (Pink Apple) said
Liz
I’m arriving fashionably late to the party as that’s what Outrageous Extroverts do!!
Partly it was about where I live. Here in Australia we’ve been sleeping while you’ve been partying!
But partly, like all women, it was about what to wear and what gift to bring.
In the end seeing I’m not long out of my cot, my jim-jams (pyjama) seemed the best choice!
But the gift thing was much harder!!!!!
So I’ve brought one of those blog posts that are the response to one of those dreaded tags!
But this one proved to be a gift to me and I hope to my readers. So maybe it demonstrates why i was so honoured when I received your Successful and Outstanding Blogger award.
You are a gem in Blogging Life Liz Strauss.
Thankyou for everything you do!
My link: http://pinkapple.typepad.com/apple_tart/2007/08/chris-owen-and-.html
Teli Adlam said
Wow, Liz, it looks like you have a lot of work in store.
Happy 2nd blog birthday!! How exciting! This is definitely a blog I love to keep my eyes on because you always manage to provide useful information in such a charming way.
As for my link submission to the party fishbowl :), here’s a post I believe is successful (although it’s not my most visited/commented post): FeedBurner Traffic Guide.
It’s a free book that was intended for newbies, but I’ve been informed multiple times that veteran FeedBurner users can pick up a few tips, too.
~ Teli
ME Strauss said
Susan!
That is TOO Wonderful!!!
Vernon Lun said
There are things that just naturally go together like bacon and eggs, or cheese and wine, or lock and key. Successful-Blog and Liz is one of those killer combinations. So here’s my first contribution today.
http://www.theideadude.com/2007/10/happy-birthday-successful-blog-and-liz.html
Congratulations!
Vernon
Amie Gillingham said
I’m delurking to say Happy Blog Bday! Here’s one of my favourite (and still considered my most “interesting”) picture from Flickr. Hopefully it will make you smile!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/amiegillingham/1626880078/
ME Strauss said
Hi Sashi!
Thank you for the wishes and for the link. You are a generous one!
Amie Gillingham said
ack–wrong link! wrong link!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/amiegillingham/167619659/in/set-72157600213216505/
(after that, I’m back to lurking, lol)
ME Strauss said
Amie!!!
How ironic you should delurk at the very second that you did.
You are the 50,000th comment on this blog!!!!!!
Send me your paypal and I’m sending $50.00 — wish it could be more!!
ME Strauss said
Dear Ms. Chris!
You’re so special in my heart because of your SOBCon envy. You made us all have hope when we were worried. Thank you for being someone who cared so much.
And who still does.
Chris Owen (Pink Apple) said
OOOps I forgot to add my birthday wishes as well
Normally I’d say _let’s have some champers! But at 8am it’s a bit too early even for dedicated bubbles drinkers like me!!!
BTW what the hell are KLONDIKES? They sound like shoes!!!!
Happy Birthday Liz and SOB!!!
ME Strauss said
Teli,
For one who calls me charming, you sure said that with plenty of charm yourself.
It’s my experience with writers that every one that I’ve ever trained may not have known when something he or she wrote wasn’t quite right, but every one of them knew when it was great!!
Mike said
Fifty thousand? WOW!!
Stick around and party, Amie!
Hi Sashi, Chris, Teli, and Vernon!
ME Strauss said
Vernon,
I’m delighted to hear that it’s only your first!! YEA!!
ME Strauss said
I know, Mike,
It’s kind of cool that the odometer turned today!!!
ME Strauss said
Chris O.
Klondikes are ice cream squares covered in chocolate. Char made a cake from them and brought a picture of it. It’s up in comment #311.
Jeff Pulver said
Hi Liz,
Just wanted to drop by and say “Happy Birthday!” - seems these social media birthdays just get better and better. It’s great to see so many people taking part in various elements of the conversation.
My next “big” conference/event is taking place next week and earlier today I posted ( http://pulverblog.pulver.com/archives/007575.html ) about the things I do before a (VON) conference which I think could be a good reference for people to look at before they go to their next event.
While I was worried about getting the most out of the event, one thing I forgot to write about was to remind people to carve out 15 minutes out of their schedule every couple of hours to take care of themselves. It seems that the “you” is still very important, even at events.
I look forward to catching up with you again in Chicago.
Warm regards, Jeff
ME Strauss said
Hey Jeff!
What a great guy you are to stop by!
I hope you don’t mind that I opened the parentheses around your link so that folks could get to you more quickly.
It’s great resource and you’re gem for bringing it. I know how busy you are.
I can’t wait to see you again!
Amie Gillingham said
Wow, what a milestone–another hearty congrats all around!
And what a huge surprise! Thank you! Colour me speechless
ME Strauss said
Aw C’mon Amie!
You can’t be speechless! You just started commenting!
Vernon Lun said
Here’s a great flickr picture I found that fits the occasion.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/12438643@N08/1269362950/
ME Strauss said
Oh Vern!
That’s so cool!
Mike said
Cool picture, Vernon!
Delaney Kirk said
Hi Liz,
Happy Bday!! It’s been one of those days, weeks, months…so I can’t stay but wanted to drive by and say hi! What a great crowd you have here!
ME Strauss said
Hi Delaney!
How nice of you to take a minute out of a day like that to say “hello.” Only goes to show what a generous person you are.
Thank you.
Joe said
Geeze ohman, I haven’t been gone that long and there are another couple of hunnrd comments gone by!
Trying to catch up.
(I can’t believe that someone didn’t know what a Klondike is… Oh, that’s right this the WWW
I still have to get used to the keyboard on this darn thing!
Susan Reynolds said
I need to stay awake until CSI so I can see what all the Second Life fuss is about so of course I dropped back in here because all the FUN kids are here & there is no snoozing off allowed!
Mike said
Welcome back, Joe!
ME Strauss said
Hey Joe!
You weren’t keeping count of the comments while you were gone? Wow! You’ve relaxed. Good on you!
Susan Reynolds said
Hey Joe, Great to “see” you!
Mike said
Hi Susan,
I think is saw a preview of that CSI. Looked pretty wacky!
Mike
Joe said
Ok, it started Raining, I have to go in now, back in a couple.
ME Strauss said
Hi Susan!
You don’t know how nice a nap sounds about now!
But I’m in this for the duration, especially after I got to see Rodney and Chris doing the CanCan!!
Delaney Kirk said
Thanks Liz. One of the things I’m doing this week is grading papers and exams so thought I would share (1) this link to a rubric on how to grade student whining from Prof. Joseph Braun of Illinois State U. http://www.ilstu.edu/~jabraun/braun/professional/rubrics/whinrub.html
and (2) a post I did on a student who made my day by refusing to just get by on an assignment.
http://www.delaneykirk.com/2006/09/some_days_are_b.html
Oh, and I’ll just grab some bday cake for energy. Thanks!
ME Strauss said
Hey Delaney!
I like the juxtaposition of your choices. They appeal to me . . .
Have all of the treats you like.
Joe said
Liz, no sleeping on the job, you need to stay awake until at least 11.
ME Strauss said
I know, Joe,
My husband is laughing at whether I’ll make it.
Joe said
He know’s more than we…
That’s what you get for not letting him join the party.
Make him play, we know he’s a tech guy, he must enjoy some of this stuff!
ME Strauss said
No, he hates typing . . . more than you do.
Joe said
Oh, that’s a shame **evil grin**
But you have to get him to at least say Hi!
(Back in a couple, I have to go eat dinner)
Mike said
Liz,
It’s quiet. Take 10 winks now.
Mike
ME Strauss said
Hey Mike,
I think that would be just my eyes twitching.
In the meantime, I’m supposed to eat soon.
Mike said
Heck, I’m seriously late to the party but I’m here anyway so big waves to all of my fellow SOBs and big kiss to Liz for inviting me.
I couldn’t think of anything that celebrates my outstanding-ness so here’s my first ever article which has been linked to in the UK mainstream media.
The Great Google Bitch Slap
My mum will be so proud
ME Strauss said
Hi Mike!
Congratulations! I read it. It’s a great article.
I remember when you first came around. Thanks for that KISS!! I’m smiling to see you again!
Glenda Watson Hyatt said
Popping in again, bringing a chocolate truffle cheesecake to replenish the dessert table. Glad to see the party is still hopping! Party favours available at http://www.doitmyselfblog.com/2007/celebrating-liz-strauss/
ME Strauss said
Thanks Glenda!
Always good for a chocolate fan or too around here.
Mike said
Great post, Mike!
I switched my default search engine. LiveSearch it is (Spooky Action top spot for me)!
ann michael said
Hey there Liz! Sorry I’m late! Couldn’t stay away on your birthday. I might have to work tonight but I’m thinking of you. HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!
ME Strauss said
Hi Ann!
Thanks! I can’t wait until you come to Chicago!
CK said
this is the most rockin’ thread EVER. Love it!
Glenda Watson Hyatt said
Liz,
I’ve been itching to ask you this question all day. For me, blogging has opened a new world to me, enabling me to communicate with others from around the world. Why have you so enthusiastically embraced blogging? How has it changed you?
Mike said
You can say that again, CK. The pile of awesome links (yours included) is prodigious!
ME Strauss said
Hey CK!
Welcome back! Yeah, we’ve been having some fun!
ME Strauss said
Mike,
That’s the first time I’ve heard anyone use the word prodigious in a long time. WAY CooL!
Mike said
Time for me to disappear for a bit. I’ll check back in a while.
Liz, you, this place, and this thread are the greatest!
Mike
Mike said
Liz,
Prodigious is too fun a word not to get a regular airing!
Mike
Robin Yap said
Oh choices choices… which blog post comes from the heart? I think “my conversations with my (85 y/o) mom” posts (on http://tinyurl.com/24bz7v) are important to me and come from the heart because I hear her words of wisdom to my consulting work.
One in particular I entitled “Hesitant? You’re not alone” - http://tinyurl.com/35tssr - brings fond memories of great discussion with my mom.
Joe said
Hey Liz,
I just got a submission for my Carnival featuring none other than our own Glenda!
http://kathleengage.blogspot.com/2007/10/meet-left-thumb-blogger.html
That’s something else, I’d say.
You Go Glenda!
Joe said
Oh BTW, HI Glenda!
ME Strauss said
Oh Glenda!
What a question! So many changes in so many ways that all lead to a “coming home to who I am.”
What can I say? I have my communication difficulties too.
I’ve always been a better writer than an impromtu speaker. I’m highly self-conscious, and grew up painfully shy. The noise of what I can see — the information in the air — that most people can’t see gets in the way.
I form ideas in ways that are different from most folks. That’s why metaphors work so well for me. Writing allows me to see the word I want to say on the page and to hear them . . . so that people can understand what I mean, rather than getting confused by what I say.
I guess it comes down to something I once told my brilliant sweet son. As you move through the world, your universe of people gets larger . . . if you’re different, you’re more likely to find people who appreciate who you are and if you pay attention, you’ll find out who you are when you do.
ME Strauss said
Bye Mr. D!
You’re a real trooper! Thanks for being here.
ME Strauss said
I agree with you, Mike.
Prodigious is definitely an underused word.
Joanna Young said
Liz, that was such a thoughtful answer to the question from Glenda, thank you.
And thanks to Glenda for asking it - hello Glenda
Joanna
ME Strauss said
Joe!
I think it’s fabulous that you’re featuring a piece about our Glenda!
Vernon Lun said
Let the fireworks begin!
http://www.thegoodblogs.com/images/sob-2007.jpg
Joanna Young said
I’m glad I stayed up late enough for fireworks!
Hi Vern
ME Strauss said
Thanks Vern and Tony,
You are two cool dudes!
ME Strauss said
Yes, Glenda, Thank you for asking.
It’s nice that you care and wonder.
Glenda Watson Hyatt said
Hi Joe! Glad you liked the interview with Kathleen. That is what I mean about the blogosphere opening up opportunities for me everywhere. It’s magical!
ME Strauss said
Joanna!
So nice, too, that you’re back for the fireworks!
Joanna Young said
I’m hoping they’ll keep me awake!
Scorpia said
Liz, congrats! HB, even
Looks like you have a great party here.
I’m just passing through, but thought I’d drop a link that’s a little out of the ordinary. Nothing to do with blogs (or even games ;).
Ever felt you wanted to know more about science? Music? Literature? Art? History? Not for college credit, but just for yourself, your own personal benefit/enrichment?
Then I recommend The Teaching Company. They have an amazing variety of courses for almost any interest. And their stuff is excellent. I know, because I have some of their products. Also, I am not affiliated with them in any way, except as a customer. So if you’re looking for a good means of self-education, check them out.
The Teaching Company
And Liz, best wishes for further success in the years to come!
Susan Reynolds said
You JUST explained my issue with “information in the air” Liz. Today is a revelation.
ps - Hi to that red-headed troublemaker Glenda :-p
Joe said
Glenda,
I read the whole thing (I always do, especially if it is about a friend).
Nice interview. I think I would be too nervous to do something like that.
Chris Brogan... said
Not really here, but wanted to stop in in the 400s somewhere. : )
ME Strauss said
Thank you, Scorpia!
I’m still picturing your video shelf and your books.
Cathryn Hrudicka said
Happy 2nd Birthday SOB, Liz!!! Hooray!!! It’s also amazing that over 50K people have commented here, but I’m also not surprised. You’re a mentor to us all in creating community around your blog and business. Big hugs, and have a terrific year!
~Cathryn Hrudicka, Chief Imagination Officer, Creative Sage(tm)
Sheila at Family Travel said
AAAGGHH, am I too late? Today has been insane, my Internet keeps dying and kids keep having crises, but I’d feel terrible if I failed to wish Liz all the best wishes and thank her for helping to make me successful, too.
XXXXOOOOO!!
ME Strauss said
Susan,
Some day we’ll have to sit in a room together and talk about that.
I bet it would be fun!
Glenda Watson Hyatt said
Thanks for your detailed response, Liz. Interesting you see noise, but I may understand what you mean. Watching people, I see so many meaningless interactions. Just listen to people on cell phones - many/most of those conversations have minimal value, they don’t bring people closer together. [not sure where I was going with this. Talk about meaningless! Perhaps it's time for a drink. Who is bartending? ]
Mike said
T’Other Mike - Live Search is now my weapon of choice closely followed by Ask. Big G have really shot themselves in the foot on this one, methinks.
Liz - I also remember my first visit here. I was in awe at your prodigious output. Still am. I must confess to not being as regular a visitor as I once was but you continue to amaze me with your writing. Long may it continue.
P.S. Can prodigious please be used as part of your official tag line for the recap tomorrow?
ME Strauss said
Chris Brogan,
You make sure you get something to eat before you run away!
Glenda Watson Hyatt said
Joe, I’m not nervous at all doing these blog interviews. Hmm, should I be? Tho I didn’t know that interview would be used for a blog carnival!
Hi Susan!
ME Strauss said
Sheila!
Of course, you’re NOT too late! I remember how I missed you when you moved across country. . . . I wondered whether you were ever coming back. It was so great to see you when you did!
Vernon Lun said
Hi Joanna, don’t go away, more to come…
ME Strauss said
Dear Mike,
I will do my best to prodigiously use the word you request.
I remember your first visit too. You told us all about the 20 steps. Gosh, we sure grilled you!
ME Strauss said
Glenda!
Some Champagne and chocolate covered strawberries for you?
Sheila at Family Travel said
I did remember to bring a link….it’s the sort of travel post that I love to do, about a place that no one’s ever heard of except locals, and it has a great photo of my son in front of a Dutch Ben & Jerry’s, and wearing a red T-shirt from a Dutch steam train near our home in the Limburg province.
The post is about two of the Waddenzee Islands in the Netherlands, Texel and Terschelling, which are in the North Sea. You reach them by ferry and they’re kind of the Dutch equivalent to Martha’s Vineyard or Block Island.
Here’s the link: http://blogs.bootsnall.com/Seafarer/travel-in-europe/wonderfully-off-the-tourist-beaten-path-wadden-seawaddenzee-islands-with-kids.html
Liz helped me believe that travel stuff like that might interest people, and she made me feel welcome and confident as a blogger. Thank you, Liz!!
Robert Hruzek said
Wow, Liz! Just dropped by to check - already up to 445 446 447 comments… and still going strong!
Hey, couldn’t let the day end without saying just one more time:
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO SUCCESSFUL BLOG!
ME Strauss said
Robin Yap #429,
I’m so sorry I made you sit in moderation. These guys were just so darn interesting to talk to I got distracted again!
I’m touched and honored that you brought links about conversations with your mother. I so think that a heart needs to be wired closely to every head. Thank you for that.
Thank you for coming too.
Joe said
Glenda, I think that your interview being on a Blog Carnival is very fitting. Nothing wrong with a little added exposure, huh?
Besides, I am glad it was submitted, it makes me look better.
Joanna Young said
Hi Robert - good to see you! Thanks for helping me out with my link difficulty earlier
It’s nearly 2am here (in Edinburgh) but I’m told there’s more fireworks coming soon so I’m trying to stay up for a wee while longer - glad I caught you
Joanna
ME Strauss said
Catherine! #449!
Thank you for waiting too!
I’m so glad you came. I wish I could spend more time talking to you when we pass at Facebook . . . we really need to connect by telephone one day soon. We’re just poking each other silly.
You’re always welcome here, you know.
ME Strauss said
Sheila!
You were destined to write. I know. I tried my best to talk you out of it. There was no budging you!
I’m delighted at your success!
ME Strauss said
Robert,
THANK YOU!!!
[grin]
ME Strauss said
Joe,
What’s this about Glenda and exposure???
Terry Starbucker said
Hey Liz, thanks for your comment on my birthday post. I hope you are having a wonderful day (462 comments and counting - awesome!). Like Bob, I can’t resist saying it one more time:
Happy Birthday Successful Blog!
And many more……..
As I sign off to collapse on my couch with my beloved, I will do a virtual dance of joy in your honor to “If I Can’t Have You”, by Yvonne Elliman. Remember Liz how we danced to that one on a particularly memorable Open Mic Night?? Ah, memories….
Much love and good night!
ME Strauss said
Hi Joanna!
I’m thinking you won’t beat me to my blog tomorrow morning . . . well at least maybe I’ll have a shot!
Mike said
Joanna - I’m another UK blogger who is hoping the fireworks will keep me awake for a wee bit longer too
ME Strauss said
Whoa Vern!
You two Toronto boys sure have the pressure on you!!
Vernon Lun said
So I thought that Liz in her third year should stop giving out badges but maybe one of these would be nice…
http://www.thegoodblogs.com/images/sob-bag-2007.jpg
What do you think should be in it?
Joanna Young said
Hi Mike! Whereabouts are you?
Liz - that’s funny! Sometimes I think - if I send this now it’s sure to get to her before she’s awake - but you’re always up first!
Joanna
Glenda Watson Hyatt said
lol Liz, just wait! With champaigne and chocolate covered strawberries on an empty stomach, there definitely could be exposure and such! Joe, do you have your dancing shoes on?
ME Strauss said
Joanna!
I live inside your computer. When you hit the “on” switch it wakes me up.
ME Strauss said
Let’s see, Vern!
Klondike bars, because I’m unlikely to feed you.
Ear plugs, because I talk so much.
Joanna Young said
Liz - that explains everything
(Really - you know it really does)
Vern - I love the bag!
What should go in it? Well now that I’ve finally found out what they are the answer would have to be Klondike bars!
Joanna
ME Strauss said
Glenda, I think Joe might give you a run for your money!
Susan Reynolds said
What? Wait I look at the baseball game for just a few minutes and Glenda’s exposing something at the Carnival?
Rick Cockrum said
Hi fellow travelers. I finally make it back and find out Joe’s exposing Glenda.
Links, pictures, dance routines, and fireworks. It’s quite a party!
Glenda Watson Hyatt said
liz, I’m ready!
ME Strauss said
See Susan!
I told you it was bad!
Mike said
Joanna - I’m in a very cold London right now. Thinking of wrapping my duvet around my fingers just to carry on typing…
ME Strauss said
Oh Mike,
You just reminded me that Ann Michael asked me to go with her to the online show there in December.
Susan Reynolds said
I wish that JibJab had a by-you video with like 20 roles to fill. I had to go with ppl whose pix I had but Liz I’d have been able to make many more of those can-can routines with all your fans!
Joe said
Can’t you see me dancing? I’ve been doing it all day and half the night!
Care to join me Glenda?
ME Strauss said
Susan,
You and I do stuff like that to get away from the words. I know. I know.
It’s incredible fun! Do you garden too?
ME Strauss said
Joe,
At least you’re not wearing a dress.
Joe said
Maybe not Liz, but you never know WHAT a Work at Homer is wearing, right?
Vernon Lun said
Alright, alright, here you go…
http://www.thegoodblogs.com/images/sob-yum-2007.jpg
That’s pretty big bag, I’m sure there’s other stuff in there…
Joanna Young said
Mike, I think I’m going to have to give in and crawl under mine - not to carry on typing but to get some sleep.
Sorry guys!
Joanna
Aruni said
Dropping back in to see who has joined the party. Looks like many new folks! I can’t stay for long. Just long enough to be so bold as to drop another link for a post I just put up today on the California Wildfires:
http://www.entrepremusings.com/index.php/2007/10/24/california-wildfires-burn/
What a great party Liz. I had fun! I’m looking forward to the 3 year one.
Goodnight everyone!
ME Strauss said
Good night, Joanna!
No need to apologize. There’s no rules here! Thank you for being a friend and celebrating with us.
Glenda Watson Hyatt said
Definitely Joe, I’m there!
Susan Reynolds said
Liz I used to garden a lot. Can’t anymore but I did love it you smarty pants you.
Vernon Lun said
g’nite Joanna, Aruni.
Rick Cockrum said
Good night, Joanna. Good night, Aruna.
Vern, the ice cream looks great - just the thing to follow Char’s Klondike cake.
Joanna Young said
My pleasure Liz
I hope you enjoy the rest of your party. You know you are a treasure to me
Joanna
ME Strauss said
Good night, Aruni!
Joanna Young said
Okay - last message - good night Aruni, Mike, Rick, Vernon, everyone
Joanna
Rick Cockrum said
My fingers forgot how to type.
Aruni.
Vernon.
I’ll just watch Joe and Glenda dance.
ME Strauss said
Hey Rick!
When did you sneak in here?
Mike said
Joanna - I think you’ve probably got the right idea. I just need to deal with some fall out from my posted article before I sleep. Sheesh. Some people take things so personally!
Liz - If you’re over this side of the Pond next month then let me know. I’ll shout dinner. Happy meals all round, OK?
Rick Cockrum said
I popped back in in #481, Liz. You were gardening with Susan.
ME Strauss said
Mike,
If I do come, you can bet you’ll be on my list to meet. I love happy meals.
Vernon Lun said
So I think the following would be found in the SOB survival kit bag.
- klondike bars for fun
- a set of crayons for diversity (and join the dots!)
- a set of keys to give permission
- a soapbox to promote a voice
- a jukebox to dance to the words
- a headset for skype
- a heart for everything else
- a dictionary because you’re all so smart here
Kirk M said
Well darn! I wasn’t able to join in more but I did keep up with this most excellent thread through the email. Unfortunately I have to take my pieces/parts to bed but here’s to an outstanding bunch of folks and to the most incomparable Liz! And to a great third year!
Party on all…
ME Strauss said
Vern,
I think you’ve been thinking about that list for a while!
It’s a great list and you should make it tomorrow’s blog post.
Amie Gillingham said
Wow, this party is still rocking! Folks are probably getting hungry by now, so here’s a link to a delectable birthday cake from one of my favourite food bloggers:
http://cafefernando.com/lemon-and-raspberry-birthday-cake
(and at the rate this soiree is going, you could hit 1000 comments on this post alone!)
ME Strauss said
Hey Kirk,
It’s a nice thought that you’ve been watching over . . . sleep well.
ME Strauss said
Hi Amie!
You should come by more often . . . to talk, that is.
Anyone who brings food is especially welcome, but you probably already know that!
Rick Cockrum said
Make sure you tuck all your parts in, Kirk. Sleep well.
Mmmm. More cake!
David Dalka said
Happy Birthday there Liz…
I like this recent post on how recruiting should work…
http://www.daviddalka.com/createvalue/2007/10/19/if-you-were-recruiting-an-acoustic-guitar-player%e2%80%a6tommy-emmanuel/
Mike said
OK. Gonna pike out for the night, as we say in old London town.
Great to see so many old faces for the 2 year birthday bash and so many new ones too.
Most importantly, and without trying to sound too sycophantic, thanks to Liz for setting the whole darned thing up in the first place. I’ll even super size that happy meal
ME Strauss said
Hi David!
Nice to see you!
I’d be interested in your take on the page rank deal today!
ME Strauss said
Good night, Mike,
Tell all of my friends over there I said “hello.”
Thanks so much for coming. It was great to spend time with you again!
David Dalka said
Which page rank deal? link?
Amie Gillingham said
I think you can consider me officially delurked
ME Strauss said
David,
Wow! I guess you working today on something else. It’s all over the web.
http://www.dailyblogtips.com/google-changing-the-pagerank-algorithm/
ME Strauss said
Amie!
I’m delighted about that! YEA!!
DaveOlson said
Finally got time to come back. Is the party still on? Klondikes….?
Vernon Lun said
Here’s my last contribution for tonight. A commemorative logo for a stunning day at Successful Blog.
http://www.thegoodblogs.com/images/sob-logo-2007.jpg
G’nite, I’ll see you all in the stars…
Rick Cockrum said
Good night, Mike. Stay warm.
Kelly said
Hey Liz,
I almost didn’t make it. I’m live blogging over at my other blog…
But looks like you had a swell turnout. Awesome!
ME Strauss said
Hey Dave,
Welcome Back!
Check out the cake in comment 311.
Char’s a pro!!
C. B. Whittemore said
Liz, phew! The party is still on… Here’s my favorite post: when you made me an SOB for my blog birthday - http://flooringtheconsumer.blogspot.com/2007/06/happy-blog-birthday.html
Thank you for being so full of marvelous approaches to sharing and celebrating, and making all of us to successful and outstanding. Happy Blog Birthday #2, Liz!
ME Strauss said
Good night, Vern!
Thank you for everything!
Especially the SOB Widget!!!
You rock!!!
Mike said
Nuts! I have 200 comments to get through to catch up (normally I could just jump in, but this is no normal comment thread).
DaveOlson said
ooohhh… cake… yummy. Don’t want to miss out on birthday cake.
Looks like it’s been a great party.
Rick Cockrum said
Congratulations on de-lurking, Amie. It’s always more fun out in the open.
I’m saying my good nights, too. Thank you Liz, for another great party, and everyone who came to make it so ( I did go back and read all the comments. It’s a full day’s reading right here! )
ME Strauss said
Hey Kelly!
What a royal thing for you to do. Thank you for coming! I’m really touched.
You’re the best.
Phil Gerbyshak said
Happy bloggy day Liz! And hello to everyone celebrating with the young Ms. Strauss!
ME Strauss said
#527
Hey CB!
When are we going to finish that drink at the Hancock? Now that we know each other we have so much more to talk about.
Joe said
Keeping up with the comments
Is like chasing Jesse Owens
No way to catch up
But I can leave here aknowin’
That everyone is well fed
And the friendships are growing
Even after two years
The seeds Liz is sowing
Continue to reap anew
A harvest of writers, that keeps grownin
Happy B-Day Successful Blog
And all SOB’s (especially you Liz)
Berma Shave
Nite Liz
Nite All
ME Strauss said
Hey Mike,
Imagine it’s a blog post and just pretend that you read them.
ME Strauss said
Rick!
Thank you so much for your post, and for coming! It means a lot that you showed up.
Phil Gerbyshak said
Wow Joe, quite the poet you are!
DaveOlson said
Liz, I had to come back since Chris Brogan was saying that you had 50K comments today….
ME Strauss said
Hey Phil!
Thank you! It was grand of you to call today too! Lovely. You’re a star.
Kelly said
Thanks Liz.
I don’t really have a favorite post… I like different ones depending upon what’s going on at any given time. That said, I’ll post tonight’s offering: tax haiku!
http://www.taxgirl.com/with-a-side-of-sushi/
ME Strauss said
Good night, Joe,
Thank you.
Sleepy swell.
Kelly said
And Liz, I’m having a glass of wine in honor of your blog birthday… Cheers!
Phil Gerbyshak said
You’re welcome Liz. Glad to call you, especially on your special day!
My link: Are you really successful? would be the one for this party.
ME Strauss said
Kelly,
That’s a cool post. Yeah. I’m so smiling. Haiku girl!
cat said
Wow Liz! What a party!
I’ve skimmed down, hopefully catching all the ebooks to read later (next year I should have my own to share).
Joanna, I’m going to print out your 10 ways our words can make a difference. It’s a keeper for sure. You do have a wonderful way with words
ME Strauss said
Phil,
Your link is a perfect choice. Yes. You’re a thoughtful one.
Kelly said
Thanks - and what’s not to love about haiku?
Wendy Piersall said
Happy Birthday to my favorite blogging mamma.
I love you, Liz! HUGE HUGS!!!!!!!!!!!
Phil Gerbyshak said
Thanks Liz, glad you enjoyed that article.
Hey Wendy! Welcome to the party!!!
ME Strauss said
Hi Wendy!
Thank you for coming. Really. It means a lot!
ME Strauss said
Dave,
I’m just glad you found a second to stop back!
Kelly, A tax haiku is state of the art!
DaveOlson said
I’m bringing my link from the first post that I felt qualified me as a SOB. Thanks for noticing it back then Liz.
Break all the social taboos for better relationships
Kelly said
Wow, so many people that I know (I guess we all love Liz).
Hi Phil!
Hi Wendy!
Meikah Delid said
Happy happy happy birthday SOBs everywhere!
Another good job on this party, Liz! More success and more successful events come your way.
I don’t have a link to my post on CustServ because the site is down, and we suspect it was hacked. Sorry to dampen the celebration :(… but that’s how it is.
Let me share some quotes instead on success and outstanding that I believe apply to SOBs.
“Four short words sum up what has lifted most successful individuals above the crowd: a little bit more. They did all that was expected of them and a little bit more.†A. Lou Vickery
“The signs of outstanding leadership appear primarily among the followers. Are the followers reaching their potential? Are they learning? Serving? Do they achieve the required results? Do they change with grace? Manage conflict?†Max De Pree
Phil Gerbyshak said
Hey Kelly!
Glenda Watson Hyatt said
Hi Wendy! Did I see you’re going to BlogWorld?
Going to grab some sup. Back in a bit.
Phil Gerbyshak said
Hey Meikah - great story!
Kelly said
I feel awful for just popping in and out on such an esteemed anniversary… but I am sooo sleepy. Sick babies, plumbers and evil blog post thieves… It’s been quite a week.
But giant hugs to Liz who is just one of the nicest people! I love that she is so quick to share her success with other people. There aren’t many folks like her in the blogging world, I’d say.
So congrats Liz! And thanks so much for contributing such a warm and positive feeling in the blogosphere. It is appreciated!
Kelly said
Ooh, and forgot to say good night! See you guys later!
Meg said
I’m ba-ack! Happy to see the party still in full swing. Hehe - it probably wasn’t such a wise move to “subscribe to comments” and then toddle off to bed!
Still, great to see such a wonderful turnout
I was speaking to Alister last night and he mentioned you’d been chatting. I know he appreciates your friendship. So thanks for being a great mate (as we say here)
ME Strauss said
Good night, Kelly,
Don’t you feel bad for a second.
I’m so glad that you came!
ME Strauss said
Yea! Cat!
Thanks for making it back. My computer is just crawling by now!
Dave.
I love the link that you chose!
ME Strauss said
Hi Meikah!
You’re always here and you bring such wisdom and smiles when you come.
ME Strauss said
Hi Meg!
Yes, I just read your post and friendship is indeed what it is. Nothing less than the look-in-your-eyes, shake-my-hand kind of stuff. You’ve got my heart and my head on your side. That’s just how it is.
I’m glad of that.
HART (1-800-HART) said
Okay! I’m back .. The party can continue now
(Where’s those Nacho’s?)
http://1800hart.com/meme/beatles-birthday.mp3
ME Strauss said
Here’s your nachos, HART!
So glad to have you back!
HART (1-800-HART) said
wait a sec .. forget those nacho’s .. I want a piece of Amie’s Lemon and Raspberry Birthday Cake! (#510)~
HART (1-800-HART) said
glad to be back Liz.. How was your day? I still have open tabs in my window of unread links everyone has provided .. I guess I’ll start to work my way backwards .. I was up to the 300’s before..
Alina Popescu said
OMG, this party went wild here!I don’t know if it’s 11 or not, your blog clock is not working or it’s again a firefox problem
People brought links and all. I’d rather tell you which I think my best post ever is (because at that time it was written in Romanian). I think it was my first. And I think it’s the same for everyone. The first post is the best and most successful. Sure, others will have more comments, more links, more everything. But that first one! It’s what got us blogging in the first place
Happy Bday again, great party and amazing crowd you’ve gathered here!
Mike said
Okay. Homework help meant I’ll have to do the catching up later.
Hey HART!
ME Strauss said
Hey Alina!
That’s a thought worth thinking about. I know I cared a whole lot about my very first post and I do think it’s stellar. It was also a lot shorter than most I write now.
ME Strauss said
HART!
I should have known you would go for the cake! I don’t blame you!
Mike said
Phil the Relationsheep friended me!! I feel like Sally Fields at that awards ceremony!
ME Strauss said
Mike!
You have now officially made it in the blogosphere!
HART (1-800-HART) said
Hi Mike .. How’s the spooky action business this month? *g*
Mike said
Liz,
Did I miss any flashmobbing?
Mike
Alina Popescu said
Liz, you are soo right about length. Mine was also pretty short
And some I’ve read were one or two liners!
Mike said
HART,
It’s been a bit slow, but normally picks up this next week!
Mike
Phil Gerbyshak said
Yeah Mike, I don’t normally like people. You’re special though
ME Strauss said
No Mike,
I’m sorry, I couldn’t figure out how to make it happen when people were only coming one or two at a time.
Mike said
Thanks, Phil!
And your post with Lisa was a tour de force!
ME Strauss said
Phil,
You don’t normally like people . . . how do you like them instead?
Phil Gerbyshak said
Tour de force or tour de farce? Thanks either way Mike
Mike said
Liz,
When I saw the traffic pattern I figured that would be how things played out.
I guess you’ll have to save it for a very special Tuesday!
Mike
Phil Gerbyshak said
I like them with ketchup, mustard, and secret stadium sauce.
Thanks for asking
Phil Gerbyshak said
And I gotta get some sleep. G’night friends!
Mike said
Phil,
Touche! Tour de farce is a perfect compliment to Lisa’s ‘relationsheep’, which you guys deftly distorted beyond all recognition! LOL
Mike
ME Strauss said
Mike,
I think you’re right . . . you’ll have to remind me when the time looks right!
ME Strauss said
Phil,
I knew you would have an answer to the question. I had no clue what it would be, but I knew you’d have one!
Mike said
Liz,
I’ll think more about the setup and logistics. It seems like the right time is always when I’m not online (7-8pm CDT).
Mike
ME Strauss said
I don’t know, MIke, no time really seemed to have enough folks to make it seem like it would be much of a wave of comments.
Amie Gillingham said
Off to bed. Glad everyone enjoyed the cake. I’ll stop by tomorrow to help pick up the party debris…
G’night!
HART (1-800-HART) said
Okay! Listen up! I just went through *everybody who commented today* and mashed everybody’s initials into a SECRET WORD FOR LIZ!
Here it is … and remember .. this includes everybody’s name that wished Liz a happy happy birthday..
1800abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz
And now? My favorite video found on the internet:
http://www.zefrank.com/request/index_better.html
Mike said
I sure hope Phil’s “secret stadium sauce” was in reference to bratwurst…
Meikah Delid said
I’m in, Liz! OMG I got lost =D
Again, take 2… Cheers to SOBs!
How’s the party?
Mike said
Night, Amie! Glad you stopped lurking!!!
ME Strauss said
Meikah!
I moved your comment over . . . it took a little longer for you to come with it.
Mike said
Hi Meikah!
Liz, we’ll talk. It definitely would work any Tuesday night.
Mike
ME Strauss said
Good night, Amie!
Thank you for commenting!
Thank you for coming!
ME Strauss said
Okay Mike,
I put you in charge of the flash and Phil in charge of the secret sauce.
ME Strauss said
HART and I will go watch zeFrank videos
Alina Popescu said
Hi Meikah, I know someone else who got lost eariler today
Liz, you have a little card on my old blogspot blog. Sorry to have to leave the party, but I have to get ready for work.
This has been amazing! Congrats for two successful years of blogging, again
Mike said
Psst. Liz, you know that the secret sauce is a mixture of ketchup (catsup?) and mustard, don’t you? Worst kept ’secret’ in Cheese Country!
qureyoon said
oooooooooo, i’m sooooo laaateeeeee
happy 2nd bdae to everybody ^^ and to Liz the mother of all SOB
Phil Gerbyshak said
Yes, I meant the bratwurst Mike, though people are good with sauce too. I find that’s the easiest way to deal with them.
I’m off to sleep now. G’night friends, and congrats again Liz and all the best SOBs in the world! Happy days are here to stay!
Mike said
Sweet dreams, oh magnificent relationsheep!
Mike said
Feel free to count yourself as necessary…
ME Strauss said
Alina!
Good night.
What do you mean I have a card on your old blog?
Thank you for coming . . . You’ve been great all day!
Meikah Delid said
I was waiting outside the wrong gate, Liz! I was knocking and knocking and no one came for me. (._.) Glad I’m able to catch the party still.
So what’s this secret sauce? Something for success and being outstanding?
Mike said
Have a wonderful day, Alina!
ME Strauss said
Meikah!
I asked Phil a question in #583 and secret sauce was part of his answer.
Alina Popescu said
Thanks Liz, and here you go:
See, I eventually brought a link 
http://wordsofabrokenmirror.blogspot.com/2007/10/successful-birthday.html
I hope you like smiley fish and flowers
Thank you Mike!
Good night everybody
Mike said
Hi Meikah, nothing so prosaic.
A tradition started in County Stadium in Milwaukee decades ago was that they served bratwurst with ’secret stadium sauce’. One bite made it blatantly obvious that ’secret stadium sauce’ was a 50-50 mix of ketchup and mustard, but everyone went along with the ruse for the last half-century!
HART (1-800-HART) said
~waves G’night to everybody going to sleep soon .. and G’morning to everybody just starting their day .. and a little tip to all of you getting back from your 2-hour lunch break … “breath mints”
ME Strauss said
Hi qureyoon!
I remember the night I met you as well. Of course, it wasn’t night for you, was it?
Mike said
HART,
I’ve never seen anyone cover the global bases so completely. BRAVO!!
Mike
Meikah Delid said
Ooh okay… =D just when am getting really hungry and people are dozing off!
Liz, are you going to make a photo collage of all SOBs for this 2nd birthday?
It would be cool…
jon said
how absolutely incredible, this community of conversation and silliness and affection. Watching the circling around you today, Liz, says that you have found great influence by celebrating the success of others, and in the process creating some of that success. You’ve hosted a wonderful party today, the kind that allows some of us to come and go and wonder what we missed without feeling that we are less accepted for having had to leave.
Thank you.
ME Strauss said
Wow! Phil, I had no idea that folks in Milwaukee decades ago normally didn’t like people. Traditions die hard in this Midwest of ours.
Mike said
Jon,
That was beautfully stated. Thank you!
Mike
HART (1-800-HART) said
Mike .. I’m an ‘international-timezone-type of guy
Mike Rohde said
Liz, it’s an honor to be an SOB, and asked to participate here. Thanks!
My biggest contribution was sharing my Moleskine Planner Hack just over a year ago with the Internets:
Moleskine Planner Hack:
http://www.rohdesign.com/weblog/archives/001850.html
t seemed to hit a nerve with people that had left PDAs for paper and wanted something they could customize. Through who knows what links, it ended up on the front page of the Sunday Boston Globe last year and still gets heavy hits!
I’ve now created a separate site with the full details, here:
http://www.plannerhack.com/
Thanks again Liz!
ME Strauss said
Jon,
You are a gift in how you see the world. I really like who you see when You look at me. Thank you.
Mike said
Liz,
George Halas bailed out the Packers in the 50’s and cheeseheads are yet singing “The Bears Still Suck”. Go figure!
Mike
Mike said
Hi Mike,
Great links!
Mike
Mike said
Liz,
Coming up on 16 hours…you go girl!!
Mike
ME Strauss said
Hi Mike!
I can see how folks would take to that. I don’t know why you haven’t made it into a product.
Too cool!
ME Strauss said
Hey Mike DeWitt!
I’m going soon alright. . . . going to sleep.
Mike said
Liz,
You deserve a good night’s rest. I’ll lock up if you like.
Mike
ME Strauss said
Well, I can hang with you until 11, if you’re going to be around.
Glenda Watson Hyatt said
Once again, I’d like to wish you a very happy birthday, Liz. We, the SOBs, are richer for having you in the blogosphere!
I look forward to another year of new SOBs and silly fun at open mic nights. Thank you for an awesome party.
Hugs,
Glenda
Meikah Delid said
Liz, if only my CustServ didn’t go down, I had a good conversation going on my “What’s the Customer Service Like at Louis Vuitton.”
That was my most commented post. I’m not sure if anyone here had read that. Will try to dig it up and will post it here even if it’s late.
Mike said
Here, here, Glenda!!!
Mike Rohde said
Thought about an e-book with detailed instructions on making a Moleskine Planner, but in some ways love the open nature of the idea. Something to consider for the long term though.
This year it’s going to be the Coffee Calendar:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rohdesign/sets/72157600161864325/
Just have to wrap that sucker up!!
ME Strauss said
Thank you, Glenda. Your hugs are the best!
Glenda Watson Hyatt said
G’night all. It has been blast.
Mike, can I leave you to lock up? My butt has had enough sitting. I don’t know how Liz did it all day!
ME Strauss said
Meikah!
Don’t worry, just bring your post by when your blog is up again! I’ll add it to the list whenever that is.
ME Strauss said
Good night, Glenda!
Thank you for being part of this day!
Mike said
Liz,
Every visitor gets a hale and hearty welcome, everyone leaving gets wishes for sweet dreams,
starting with you, birthday girl! (we’ll dispense with the spanking this year).
Mike
ME Strauss said
Wow! Mike,
You really do like your coffee. As I recall, we bonded over a coffee conversation.
Mike said
Oh wait, Glenda was spoofing Liz! Aaargh!
Good night, Glenda! Sweet red Ferrari dreams!
Mike
ME Strauss said
Mike,
I think we can officially wish the whole world a Successful and Outstanding good night . . . and sweet dreams to all.
Meikah Delid said
Liz, doze off into the night with happy thoughts and new memories to keep!
As for me, I need to break for lunch.
I’ll see you all SOBs soon!
Take care everyone *hugz*
Mike said
Sweet dreams, Liz!
And thanks for everything!!!
ME Strauss said
Sweet Dreams!
Rajesh Setty said
Sorry for joining the party late. Just came back home. Congratulations and thank you for everything..
Best,
Raj
Mike said
Meikah,
Where in the world are you? I know it’s APAC, but which country?
Mike
Adam Salamon said
Liz,
Honored to be an SOB. I thought I’d share a post I wrote about being interested in other people rather than focusing on yourself. Very fitting for such a caring person.
http://adamsalamon.wordpress.com/2007/08/05/dont-be-interesting-be-interested/
SunnySchlenger said
Liz — you are a remarkable woman. I don’t know where you get your energy!
Happy Birthday and congratulations on getting it all right.
And thanks for the link opportunity.
Here’s one from my heart:
http://www.sunnyschlenger.com/blog/?p=147
ME Strauss said
Adam,
Thank you for coming and caring. You said it so well.
ME Strauss said
Hi Sunny!
Thank you for noticing. You’re a special one.
Mike said
Adam,
Greetings! I really liked your post. A personal brand IS about customer value, not you!
Mike
Mike said
Sunny,
I read your post. God bless you! That’s making a difference in the world!!
Mike
Rajesh Setty said
Here is something from my side. Some free eBooks and links to my manifestos on ChangeThis
1. Building lasting relationships
http://www.lifebeyondcode.com/ebooks/LR.pdf
(PDF, 20 pages)
2. When you can’t earn an MBA
http://www.lifebeyondcode.com/ebooks/NoMBA.pdf
3. Personal Branding for Technology Professionals
http://www.lifebeyondcode.com/ebooks/PBTP.pdf
4. ChangeThis: 25 ways to distinguish yourself
http://www.changethis.com/17.25WaystoDistinguish
5. ChangeThis: Making the Most of Your Time
http://www.changethis.com/37.02.MakingMost
Best,
Raj
Ben Yoskovitz said
Talk about being late for a party. Oy.
Happy birthday Liz and to everyone else celebrating…653 comments. Insane and outstanding.
I only wish I was able to participate today…
Mother Earth said
oh my gosh liz are you still pounding the birthday bloggy keys?? were your ears ringing I was talking about you tonight
Mother Earth aka Karen Hanrahan
http://www.bestwellnessconsultant.com
Mike said
Hi Ben,
Insane and outstanding is a pretty good description of the day’s events!
Have a piece of Klondike cake!
Mike
Drew McLellan said
Liz,
Again….happy #2! And thanks so much for you. You set the example of generosity and others first that the rest of us bloggers just try to follow.
I’d like to share a link/gift with all your readers. This is one of the best things that happened to me in the last year. As you may remember, I went on vacation and ended up writing an e-book, Marketing Lessons from Walt Disney” that people seemed to really enjoy.
So here’s the link…and I hope everyone finds it of value. http://www.drewsmarketingminute.com/2007/01/it_started_inno.html
Speaking of value — thanks again for adding so much of it — each and every day.
Drew
Meikah Delid said
Mike, am in the Philippines!
Jonathan-C. Phillips said
I’m here, I’m here, late but I’m here!
wow, 658 comments? that’s quite something! almost feels like I missed the party! lol
David Airey said
Don’t worry, Jon, I’m late too.
At first, when I saw the comment count, I thought, “Wow!”, but then I remembered who’s blog this is, and it’s no surprise.
Hats off to you Liz! Happy blog birthday!
ME Strauss said
Wow!
Thanks Raj, Ben, Karen, Drew, Jon, Meikah, and David.
All of you made my morning worth getting up for. Thank you for stopping by to put in a word. It means a whole lot. Thank you. Really.
ME Strauss said
And thank you, Mike DeWitt and Vernon Lun, for all you did to make this party happen. You have my admiration and my gratitude.
Easton Ellsworth said
Totally late to the party … just wanted to say a huge HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Liz and this blog. Here’s to many more years of successful blogging, Liz!
ME Strauss said
Thank you, Easton!
You’re never late. . . .
Mike said
Wow! Over 25 hours of comments!! Now that is a party.
Kirk M said
[Insert: sounds of cleaning cart with assorted cleaning tools and supplies rolling in. Man in coveralls with a cleaning rag stuck in his back pocket stops, looks around...].
“Chris-a-mighty! Look at the mess! Gonna take me all day to clean this up. Party favors, papers, pictures, video’s and what’s this? Looks like pieces of left over Nacho’s, Klondike bars and…poptarts? Cake everywhere…”
[Man sighs, scratches his head and pulls a broom from the cleaning cart]
Well might as well get to it. At least it looks like they had a lot of fun anyways and that’s what counts after all. Seems like folks are always forgettin’ to have fun these days.
[man begins to sweep up the party debris and starts to whistle a cheerful diddy as scene fades out]
ME Strauss said
[Beauty]
Simonne said
Wow! I’ve never seen so many comments on one post in my whole life
Happy Anniversary!
ME Strauss said
Hi Simmone!
Thank you! It’s such a cool thing that you came by!
WhyMommy said
What a celebration! I’m sorry I wasn’t here on time, but here’s my link to my most successful post. It’s about breast cancer awareness — as appropriate in October as in July — and tells the story of how I found out I had inflammatory breast cancer, as well as what to look for if you have concerns.
http://toddlerplanet.wordpress.com/2007/07/23/inflammatory-breast-cancer/
I’ve also got a brand-new video link that was aired on Fox 5 news in D.C. last night! Check it out — they’re counting hits and I’d love to thank them for the press about the POWER OF BLOGGING!
http://www.myfoxdc.com/myfox/pages/ContentDetail?contentId=4732289
ME Strauss said
Hi Why Mommy!
I’m so delighted that you came at all! I love your blog! Fox News in D.C. How COOL is that?!!!
Meikah Delid said
Hi, Liz!
As promised, I brought a link of my most commented post yet. The title of the post was “What’s Customer Service Experience Like at Louis Vuitton?”
http://custserv.gbwatch.com/?p=333
Just look at the exchange!
ME Strauss said
YEA! Meikah!
Thanks for bringing the link. I guess that means you’re up and running againg. Hooray!
Meikah Delid said
Getting there, Liz, thanks!
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Hi Liz, my link most looked at is
http://www.blackinbusiness.org/2007/02/14/tell-me-your-weaknesses/
Thanks for the shout out
ME Strauss said
Hi JD!
Thanks for bringing a contribution! Sorry you couldn’t make it to the party.
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Adam Kayce : Monk At Work said
Wow, this is some party! Only you, Liz, could bring together this many people and get them so excited. You’re a total fun magnet. (We love you for it!)
Here’s my contribution.
It’s not my most popular post (because I just wrote it), but it celebrates how I’ve come to be where I’m at, and since it’s my business’ one-year birthday this week, it’s even more appropriate!
And here’s a link to a “Monkifesto” I wrote on intuition - more slideshow than ebook - it might interest some of your readers.
ME Strauss said
Thanks, Adam, for coming. Birthdays are a great time for recognizing our growth and accomlishments. YEA!! I’m glad you choose as you did.
Meikah Delid said
Hi, Liz! Just in case you haven’t checked out the link yet, here was my take on the SOB 2nd anniversary party.
http://custserv.gbwatch.com/?p=430
Congrats again!
ME Strauss said
Hi Meikah,
As you have probably guessed, I’m checking them out in order. It’s the only way I have of being sure of getting to all of them.
You’re a doll!
Sandy said
Hi Liz,
Happy Birthday! I can’t believe another year has passed. I was out of computer range so am just getting this posted.
Here’s one of my favorite photos. It’s a Wordless Wednesday post that a lot of people like.
http://www.purplewren.com/2007/08/wordless-wedn-1.html
Sandy
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YEA! Sandy!
Yeah, I know. I hope your trip was wonderful. I’m going to call you. Thanks for stopping by with a gift!
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