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Stopping to Celebrate! 100+ Party Links that Mark Our History

November 2, 2008 by Liz 38 Comments

Thank You for Coming!

They act as if time is marching all over them, with each year ticking off their lives with a resounding effect. People stomp through their lives, never stopping to celebrate milestones, small victories, and everyday achievements. —Alicia

Celebrations. Birthday parties. Anniversaries. Graduations. Marriages. New Houses. New Babies. Openings and Closings. And the dates that remember them. In the timeline of a lifetime, it’s not hard to start seeing them as interruptions and burdens.

Wouldn’t our calendars be so much freer without all of those ritual obligations?

Last Tuesday and today, I was reminded why we stop what we’re doing to take part in those “interruptions.”

It’s the stopping and the gathering that holds together a community. We see each other. We see who’s here and who’s gone missing. We tell stories of our history. We remember what we used to be and notice how we’ve grown.

In an event tied to last year, we notice this point compared to that one. We see what we’ve given and what we’ve managed. We reunite with people we didn’t know we’d thought we had lost, and in some ways they bring back parts of our personal history.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by to celebrate and mark this day for next year’s celebration. Meanwhile, here’s some of what happened at this one!

At This Year’s Party

We had a refreshments.
emdoozie | Michael Anderson said, “Cocktail anyone?” and Bean brought the party hats.
Katie Baird was kind enough to provide the Atomic Cake. and Martin Neumann won a copy of DivaJess’s ebook The Indispensable Guide To Living & Working From Anywhere You Want

REVIEWS were good. I particularly liked this one that came in while the party was still in progress.

isabella mori said

well, HELLO everyone! look at all these people! and the balloons and the party hats and the BAND! where did you get that band, liz? and i LOVE your dress. you look even better than last time i saw you, how do you do that?

and Giovanna Garcia left, but returned with a video birthday I-Action wish . . .

Joe of course, wrote his traditional road side poem.

Everyone brought a present tonight
Links, successful to everyones delight

The good will and best wishes did flow
You could see Liz’s face was all aglow

New friends and old gathered tonight
To thank Liz for a friendship so tight

We all hope that there are many more years
Of Blogs Successful, Liz leading, smiling, no tears.

Burma Shave

Nite Liz
Nite All

Everyone contributed photos, articles, and stories for us to celebrate and to mark this place in our mutual history.

Here are the links you brought:

  • emdoozie | Michael Anderson Cycles of Prosperity
  • amypalko The One Place You Must See Before You Die
  • Grant D Griffiths blogging dead…NOT
  • Duane Lester I Bought a Gallon of Milk Today
  • Jonathan Fields Running To Catch The Sun
  • Lea Woodward Is A Location Independent Life Cheaper Than Living In One Place? A 12 Month Breakdown.
  • Char How Do You Explain Blogging to your Mom
  • Char Getting Organized on a Tuesday Night
  • Richard Reeve Variety, the colors of a marketplace
  • Gary photo from the top of Australia
  • John own the customer
  • Pamir | Reiki Help Blog Soul Bravery
  • Betsy Wuebker Small
  • Karen Swim Timeless Tuesday
  • Donna Jackson Self publishing, should you or shouldn’t you?
  • Michael Martin 25 Ways to Spice Up Your Blog Post Photos
  • Robert Hruzek Let’s Be Brief
  • Robert Hruzek Poke It With A Sharp Stick
  • John Business School in a Box
  • Alina Popescu Linux The Best Way to Increase Girls’ Sexiness Factor
  • Jess DivaJess
  • CK Reyes What does being naked in a sauna have to do with manifesting your purpose?
  • Rose How to Cook: Cooking Lessons from the Ground Up
  • Kim Woodbridge Believing in Myself and Taking a Leap
  • Kim Woodbridge photo of a mama and baby giraffe
  • Brian Kim It CAN Be Done: Let Nobody Else Tell You Otherwise
  • Katie Baird Thank you notes: do you or don’t you?
  • Eric Peterson 4 Rules for Leaders Developing Leaders
  • Eric Peterson Best Showers Morning or Night?
  • Mike Lost Blogging Feeling
  • Marianne Richmond Successful to me: My Amazing Mother
  • Giovanna Garcia Take an action of joy.
  • Giovanna Garcia What is your theme song?
  • Geoffrey Philp Bob Marley: Fable of Freedom – I Shot the Sheriff
  • Brian Kim How to Find What You Love to Do
  • SpaceAgeSage — Lori “Ramrod, doormat, or … ?”
  • Adele – Yoga Babe Cafe freebe eBook link for Astro YogaBabes
  • Robert A. Henru The five steps to win with your limitation
  • Robert A. Henru “Happiness in success journey”
  • PC 50 Best Firefox Extensions for power surfing
  • Amy Derby Sucking the Suck Out of Corporate Presentations (or, Conversations With Monkeys)
  • Amy Derby Netiquette Rant #409 (or, Introducing the Cut-the-Crap-o-Matic)
  • Karin H. “Why don’t I hear from them?”
  • –Deb br-r-r-rhinebeck
  • Anita Bruzzese “10 Signs to Know You’ve Gone Off the Stress Meter at Work”
  • Sunny Trust
  • Grandy Don’t Tell Anyone
  • Joe Work at Home Mom who could have been fined $10M for eBay Business
  • Mother Earth aka Karen Hanrahan 1996 McDonald’s Hamburger
  • LaurenMarie – Creative Curio The Color Wheel and Color Theory
  • Huub Koch Where do you blog?
  • Bean Too much or too little? Evaluate this blogging class
  • Bean Fear NOT the Publish button but preview and review first
  • Paul Merrill Point A to Point B
  • Rick Cockrum Your Life, Your Greatest Work Of Art
  • Crissy | IndieBizChicks.com Special Report: Meet the Press
  • Franke James Paradise Unpaved
  • Suzie Cheel Getting Clear to get Clarity
  • jon Chris B photo
  • Tom Volkar / Delightful Work Leveraging Community
  • Mike Figliuolo very effective leadership tips
  • Dina Lynch Eisenberg renewable marriages
  • Dina Lynch Eisenberg can you describe your relationship in a six word sentence?
  • Mike Ramm “Who does money really motivate?”
  • Mary-Lynn & George Why Work Life Balance Doesn’t Work.
  • isabella mori how to deal with the swear jar
  • Sheila Scarborough High above Paris: a meal in the Eiffel Tower.
  • Kiwiwriter In the Beginning
  • Kimberlee Blog Action Day Post: Poverty
  • Carol I’m Not Marie Osmond
  • Carol Loves Me Loves Me Not
  • isabella mori creative canadians who use blogs to talk about their work
  • Lillie Ammann How to Write an Interview-Winning Resume
  • Lillie Ammann Free Stories
  • Aruni What They Don’t Tell You About SEO, part 4
  • Brad Shorr A Guide to Confusing Business Words and Phrases
  • Geoffrey Moffett First time blogger
  • Tim Johnson Age of Conversation 2 launches
  • Drew McLellan Free stuff
  • Derek Halpern How to Be Incredible
  • Benjamin St. Paul’s in London at Night
  • Benjamin “You can predict the future too”.
  • Mark Dykeman Esteem and social media
  • Terry Starbucker Slaying the Posting Dragon or How I Deal with Writer’s Block
  • Sueblimely Best sites for free stock images
  • Sueblimely Andrew Moy, Our Everyday Hero
  • Erica Ross-Krieger Coping with Change and Transition: What’s an Entepreneur to Do?
  • AmyL Thanks, Coach
  • Des Walsh 5 Ways Twitter Helps Me in Business
  • Christine Twitter Me This: What’s So Cool About Micro-blogging? (Small Business Edition)
  • Becky McCray Checklist for starting your first business
  • Shirley Buxton a beautiful true story My present: I’m sending a link to my original post, where among the comments are Rob’s stirring words. A second present is here: Crestline Happenings Thankful and gracious words from Rebecca to Rob, and Rob’s beautiful message he sent only today. Their comments begin around comment 9, I believe.
  • Luke Gedeon Sunday Snippets 2008-03-30 — a bunch of hilarious quotes
  • Jenny Mannion Weeding My Thoughts to Plant New Seeds
  • Michelle Vandepas Conscious Business with Dawud Miracle!
  • mark_hayward 39 Things I Have Learned As I Prepare to Turn 40
  • JD Predicted Obama was to be our next president

Thank you, everyone, for being part of Successful-Blog history.

–ME “Liz” Strauss
Work with Liz!!

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Comments

  1. Geoffrey Philp says

    November 2, 2008 at 12:19 PM

    This is a remarkable list of posts. It feels good to be a part of this.

    1Love,
    Geoffrey

    Reply
  2. Mother Earth says

    November 2, 2008 at 12:22 PM

    Collective Bloggy History captured and held on the arms of our favorite bloggy mentor. You’re the best Liz!

    Reply
  3. Robert Hruzek says

    November 2, 2008 at 12:24 PM

    Oh, how fun! Lot’s o’ stuff here to check out and share. A hat tip to ya, y’all!

    Reply
  4. Jenny Mannion says

    November 2, 2008 at 12:31 PM

    Thanks Liz! For your wonderful blog and inspiration, for the example you set with your community and for the link! I wish you all the best for your next 3 blogging years and way beyond! Love, Jenny

    Reply
  5. Drew McLellan says

    November 2, 2008 at 12:54 PM

    You throw a great party!

    Drew

    Reply
  6. Bean says

    November 2, 2008 at 1:10 PM

    It was a great party indeed. I am still savoring some of the posts that were shared.
    Thank you for the party and the great summary list. It is kind of like a goodie bag to take home!

    Reply
  7. ME Liz Strauss says

    November 2, 2008 at 1:10 PM

    Hi Geoffrey,
    Yeah, it does feel good to be part of something that connects this way. I see you smiling. Love back to you.

    Reply
  8. ME Liz Strauss says

    November 2, 2008 at 1:11 PM

    Hi Mother Earth,
    You’ll notice we didn’t server McDonald’s. 🙂
    Thank you for being part of our history. 🙂

    Reply
  9. ME Liz Strauss says

    November 2, 2008 at 1:12 PM

    Yeah, Robert,
    I think I just filled up today’s extra hour. Well, we all did. 🙂

    Reply
  10. ME Liz Strauss says

    November 2, 2008 at 1:13 PM

    Hi Jenny,
    Congratulations on the relaunch the new space looks fabulous! 🙂

    Reply
  11. ME Liz Strauss says

    November 2, 2008 at 1:14 PM

    Drew,
    It means a lot to have you at anything that I’m doing. You’re a super connection to everything I believe in. 🙂

    Reply
  12. ME Liz Strauss says

    November 2, 2008 at 1:14 PM

    Hi Bean,
    I’ll never forget all you brought to this party. I guarantee we’ll be talking about it next year. 🙂

    Reply
  13. Katie Baird says

    November 2, 2008 at 2:14 PM

    Oh boy, oh boy, oh boy! Now these will keep me busy THIS week as I sip my morning caffeine. Perfect. Weather is changing to fall here finally, so tomorrow I can sit in bed and read all of these.

    Thanks for the inspiration, Liz. I have started a Liz-style conversation for pioneers in the VA industry and we’re having a nice (though not nearly so crowded as over here at your place!).

    Looking forward to visiting each and every one of your links and making new friends.

    Reply
  14. --Deb says

    November 2, 2008 at 2:37 PM

    That is some LIST! It must have taken you ages to put it together, too. I’m very appreciative.

    Now, I’d stay longer to chat, but I have to go READ all of them now….

    Reply
  15. Shirley Buxton says

    November 2, 2008 at 2:42 PM

    Thanks, Liz for the great party, for all your hard work, and for the link.

    Blessings on your life always–

    Shirley

    Reply
  16. Joe says

    November 2, 2008 at 3:11 PM

    Hey Liz,
    You know I would NEVER miss Successful Blogs B-day. Thanks for being you. 😉
    And Many Mooooorrrrrre!!! 🙂

    Reply
  17. Donna Jackson says

    November 2, 2008 at 3:27 PM

    Hi Liz, happy Sunday, Thanks for including me in your blog party links. What an inspiration to see all these fine writers on blogs that I can enjoy.
    Blogging is taking over the world! My Somesso conference post on social media is here http://www.wisequeen.com.
    Thanks for sharing your gift.
    Donna

    Reply
  18. Carol says

    November 2, 2008 at 4:03 PM

    I’m really looking forward to visiting many of the sites listed!
    Thank you,
    Carol
    😉

    Reply
  19. ME Liz Strauss says

    November 2, 2008 at 4:32 PM

    Hi Katie,
    I saw that. You must have quite a community. Most folks who try it don’t nearly as much traction as you have. Congratulations. 🙂

    Reply
  20. ME Liz Strauss says

    November 2, 2008 at 4:33 PM

    Hi –Deb!
    Thanks for noticing!

    Reply
  21. ME Liz Strauss says

    November 2, 2008 at 4:34 PM

    Shirley,
    Thanks for sharing that most special story. I was thinking of you, in particular, when I wrote this post today.

    Reply
  22. ME Liz Strauss says

    November 2, 2008 at 4:34 PM

    Hi Joe,
    It wouldn’t be the same without you. 🙂

    Reply
  23. ME Liz Strauss says

    November 2, 2008 at 4:37 PM

    Hi Donna!
    Congratulation! You’ve taken hold with that conference post. Can’t wait to see where you go with it!

    Reply
  24. Giovanna Garcia says

    November 2, 2008 at 4:48 PM

    Hey Liz

    Thank You so much for having me at your party. It was really cool, I have never been to a real blog community before. SO that was awesome for me to see.

    And Thanks a million for including me in your blog party links.

    Love, Giovanna

    Reply
  25. Aruni says

    November 2, 2008 at 5:10 PM

    Thanks for the link back. Sorry I wasn’t able to stay long at the party, but I enjoyed stopping by. 🙂

    Reply
  26. SpaceAgeSage -- Lori says

    November 2, 2008 at 7:22 PM

    There you go again — giving back more and more to your readers and fans. I bet that took some time to compile! You sure know how to throw a party when the party continues with door prizes show up a few days later like this.
    Thanks for all those links to read, and for including mine. Looks like some great reading.

    Reply
  27. Robert A. Henru says

    November 2, 2008 at 7:46 PM

    Thanks Liz, this is indeed a great and warm community. Congratz and wish you upcoming successful years =)

    Reply
  28. ME Liz Strauss says

    November 2, 2008 at 9:11 PM

    Hey Lori!
    Delighted to give everyone a chance to see the great stuff that everyone brought to the party!

    Reply
  29. ME Liz Strauss says

    November 2, 2008 at 9:11 PM

    Hi Robert!
    Yeah, some really incredible people hang out here!

    Reply
  30. emdoozie | Michael Anderson says

    November 2, 2008 at 9:12 PM

    Thanks Liz! I am glad I was able to participate in such a great event. Hopefully what I contributed was worthwhile and lifted at least one person’s spirit and outlook.

    Thanks,

    -doozieUp!

    Reply
  31. ME Liz Strauss says

    November 2, 2008 at 9:14 PM

    You sure did, Michael!

    Reply
  32. Lea Woodward says

    November 3, 2008 at 4:14 AM

    Thanks for the party, Liz – it was a lot of fun!

    And for the compilation of links too – wow, that must have taken a while. Will take even longer to read them all now 🙂

    Reply
  33. Karin H. says

    November 3, 2008 at 5:41 AM

    Wow Liz

    That’s what I call a mega-party! What a list of “pressies” to unwrap one at the time.

    Karin H.

    Reply
  34. ME Liz Strauss says

    November 3, 2008 at 5:49 AM

    Hi Lea!
    Thanks for noticing. The great part about making this post was remembering every minute of knowing the people who contributed to bringing the links over. It was worth it. 🙂

    Reply
  35. ME Liz Strauss says

    November 3, 2008 at 5:50 AM

    Hi Karin!
    Yeah, some really great one in this year’s list. Don’t miss the photo Benjamin took of St. Paul’s Bridge. It’s outstanding. 🙂

    Reply
  36. Rose says

    November 3, 2008 at 1:35 PM

    Thank you for the party and for creating the list. I’m going to start working through the ones I missed on the day.

    Reply
  37. Christine says

    November 6, 2008 at 8:58 PM

    This is wonderful, thank you Liz for doing this! What a great list–it will be cool to check out so many new blogs.

    Reply
  38. JD says

    December 31, 2008 at 12:34 PM

    Lizzie, happy newyear, what a great time to remember the best of the past, while understanding our current situation in preperation for a change in the future. Thank you so much for thinking of me!

    Reply

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