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The Mic Is On: Happy 2nd Birthday to SOBs Everywhere!

October 24, 2007 by Liz 695 Comments

It’s Like Open Mic Only Different

Here’s how it works.

open mike night

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!!

Happy Birthday, Successful Bloggers!!
Working at Home on the Internet
Designers who blog
HART
Stop Start
Black in Business

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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Comments

  1. Aruni says

    October 24, 2007 at 7:05 AM

    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.

    Reply
  2. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 7:09 AM

    Hi, Aruni!
    So good to see you! Thank you for the wishes. Enjoy your kids!

    Reply
  3. Karin H. says

    October 24, 2007 at 7:14 AM

    ‘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)

    Reply
  4. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 7:16 AM

    Hi Karin!
    Yea! An international birthday! I’m all for that!! Too fun!

    Reply
  5. Karin H. says

    October 24, 2007 at 7:17 AM

    Yeah.

    It’s going to be grate 😉

    Karin H

    Reply
  6. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 7:21 AM

    Yep, it is. I can tell already!
    It’s nice to be laughing so early in the morning. 🙂

    Reply
  7. Rick Cockrum says

    October 24, 2007 at 7:22 AM

    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?

    Reply
  8. Alister Cameron // Blogologist says

    October 24, 2007 at 7:22 AM

    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 🙂

    Reply
  9. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 7:24 AM

    You betcha, Rick!
    Candles and Klondikes. Hmmmm. Maybe Jonathan C. Phillips will write a song with that title. 🙂

    Reply
  10. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 7:26 AM

    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. 🙂

    Reply
  11. HART (1-800-HART) says

    October 24, 2007 at 7:40 AM

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY LIZ!~

    ~waves to everybody in the stands .. G’morning!

    Reply
  12. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 7:40 AM

    Happy Birthday, HART!!
    Great to see you!

    Reply
  13. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 7:41 AM

    Hey HART!
    Have you brought a story or a link to share? 🙂

    Reply
  14. cat says

    October 24, 2007 at 7:45 AM

    * 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.

    Reply
  15. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 7:48 AM

    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 . . . 🙂

    Reply
  16. Meg says

    October 24, 2007 at 7:48 AM

    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.

    Reply
  17. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 7:49 AM

    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. 🙂

    Reply
  18. HART (1-800-HART) says

    October 24, 2007 at 7:53 AM

    I’m still looking for a good link, I was just finishing up on a post I wanted to get out..

    Reply
  19. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 7:54 AM

    No worries, HART!
    We know I’m not going anywhere. 🙂

    Reply
  20. HART (1-800-HART) says

    October 24, 2007 at 7:56 AM

    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

    Reply
  21. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 7:57 AM

    HART!
    How did you know that was just what I was wishing for?!!

    Reply
  22. Karin H. says

    October 24, 2007 at 8:01 AM

    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.

    Reply
  23. cat says

    October 24, 2007 at 8:03 AM

    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!

    Reply
  24. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 8:03 AM

    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. 🙂

    Reply
  25. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 8:05 AM

    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. 🙂

    Reply
  26. Brad Shorr says

    October 24, 2007 at 8:10 AM

    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

    Reply
  27. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 8:11 AM

    Hi Brad!
    Uh-oh! When folks get together around here, outstanding things occur. I’m checking this one out! 🙂

    Reply
  28. Karin H. says

    October 24, 2007 at 8:14 AM

    New ventures and adventures are what this party is about

    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.

    Reply
  29. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 8:17 AM

    Go Karin! We’ll be here when you get a moment to come back! 🙂

    Reply
  30. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 8:18 AM

    Brad and Joanna!
    A car and a writing lesson! Yeah! I couldn’t like it much more than that!! 🙂

    Reply
  31. Saul Colr says

    October 24, 2007 at 8:18 AM

    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

    Reply
  32. Ashish Mohta says

    October 24, 2007 at 8:20 AM

    Here is a free-ebook from my site.
    Learn Now to write an out of the box article A free ebook to download

    Reply
  33. Marti says

    October 24, 2007 at 8:23 AM

    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}}

    Reply
  34. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 8:23 AM

    Hi Ashish!
    What a lovely present for everyone! Wow!! You’re a generous guy! Thanks!

    Reply
  35. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 8:26 AM

    Hi Marti!
    It sure seems like I’ve known you forever. You’re everything you accuse me of. 🙂

    Thank you. 🙂

    Reply
  36. cat says

    October 24, 2007 at 8:26 AM

    They certainly did. I’m sure when I wake up in the morning, you all will still have the ice clinking 😀

    Reply
  37. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 8:27 AM

    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. 🙂

    Reply
  38. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 8:28 AM

    Well Cat,
    Those conversations and these will be recorded for whenever we want to relive them. That’s kinda cool!

    Reply
  39. pearl says

    October 24, 2007 at 8:31 AM

    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

    Reply
  40. HART (1-800-HART) says

    October 24, 2007 at 8:40 AM

    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.

    Reply
  41. Chris Brogan... says

    October 24, 2007 at 8:41 AM

    Here I am!!! Hooray! How’s everyone?

    Reply
  42. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 8:43 AM

    Hooray!!
    Chris Brogan is here!!! YEA!

    Want some cake, a Klondike bar, or a couple of Pop-tarts?

    Reply
  43. HART (1-800-HART) says

    October 24, 2007 at 8:47 AM

    Oh .. there’s poptarts? And, I’ve been eating Halloween Chocolates all morning~

    Reply
  44. Chris Brogan... says

    October 24, 2007 at 8:50 AM

    PopTarts? I’m in for the tarts.

    Reply
  45. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 8:50 AM

    Yeah, HART,
    What flavor would you like?

    Reply
  46. HART (1-800-HART) says

    October 24, 2007 at 8:53 AM

    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..

    Reply
  47. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 8:53 AM

    Hey Chris!
    I’m thinking you’ll have one of every flavor — the proverbial Poptart full house!

    Reply
  48. Jim Walton says

    October 24, 2007 at 8:54 AM

    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.

    Reply
  49. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 8:55 AM

    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.

    Reply
  50. Jim Walton says

    October 24, 2007 at 8:56 AM

    Hey, one more thing, Hot Fudge Sundae pop tarts rock! Those are the absolute best ever.

    Reply
  51. HART (1-800-HART) says

    October 24, 2007 at 8:57 AM

    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.

    Reply
  52. Terry Starbucker says

    October 24, 2007 at 8:57 AM

    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

    Reply
  53. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 8:58 AM

    Hi Pearl,
    Thank you for the birthday wishes. And thanks for sharing what you hold close to your heart. 🙂

    Reply
  54. Ellen Weber says

    October 24, 2007 at 8:58 AM

    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!

    Reply
  55. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 9:01 AM

    YEA HART!
    I so love your stories! Thank you most of all for that!

    Reply
  56. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 9:02 AM

    Oh Terry!
    Thank you for stopping by at all. I know what company budgets are like. You’re the best. 🙂

    Reply
  57. Fred | Newest on the Net says

    October 24, 2007 at 9:02 AM

    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

    Reply
  58. HART (1-800-HART) says

    October 24, 2007 at 9:03 AM

    I like telling stories .. that’s why we get along so well 😀 I got lots of ’em.,

    Reply
  59. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 9:03 AM

    Ellen,
    That’s such a special and HUGE compliment from you. Gosh, thank you! You are my dear, serotonin friend. 🙂

    Reply
  60. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 9:04 AM

    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.

    Reply
  61. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 9:05 AM

    HART,
    You have lots of great ones. THAT’s why we get along so well. 🙂

    Reply
  62. Ed Kohler says

    October 24, 2007 at 9:07 AM

    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.

    Reply
  63. Joanna Young says

    October 24, 2007 at 9:12 AM

    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

    Reply
  64. Joanna Young says

    October 24, 2007 at 9:13 AM

    I guess it’s something like that as I made the last comment do something weird!

    Reply
  65. DaveOlson says

    October 24, 2007 at 9:13 AM

    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)

    Reply
  66. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 9:13 AM

    Hi Ed!
    Welcome! Thanks for coming and for finding an historical significance to this event! 🙂

    Reply
  67. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 9:15 AM

    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. 🙂

    Reply
  68. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 9:16 AM

    Hi Dave,
    How great, awesome, incredible, successful, outstanding, phenomenal, fantastic, memorable, enjoyable to see you stopping by on your way!!

    Cool!

    Reply
  69. jon says

    October 24, 2007 at 9:16 AM

    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/

    Reply
  70. jon says

    October 24, 2007 at 9:17 AM

    and hey joanna!

    Reply
  71. Mike says

    October 24, 2007 at 9:18 AM

    Happy Blog Birthday, Liz!!! 😉

    Awesome linkage! I’m still laughing at the birthday song!

    Mike

    Reply
  72. Jennifer Mannion says

    October 24, 2007 at 9:19 AM

    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

    Reply
  73. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 9:21 AM

    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!!

    Reply
  74. HART (1-800-HART) says

    October 24, 2007 at 9:21 AM

    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

    Reply
  75. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 9:21 AM

    Hi Mike!
    Laughing is good!

    Reply
  76. Robyn says

    October 24, 2007 at 9:23 AM

    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

    Reply
  77. Alina Popescu says

    October 24, 2007 at 9:28 AM

    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 🙂

    Reply
  78. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 9:29 AM

    Oh Robyn!
    I just can’t get you to do the same for yourself. [grin] I think we’re both hopeless.

    Thank you. 🙂

    Reply
  79. Mike says

    October 24, 2007 at 9:30 AM

    Nice post, Robyn! 🙂

    Reply
  80. Alina Popescu says

    October 24, 2007 at 9:31 AM

    That’s a 25th there…Geez 😀

    Reply
  81. Joe says

    October 24, 2007 at 9:36 AM

    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!

    Reply
  82. HART (1-800-HART) says

    October 24, 2007 at 9:38 AM

    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/

    Reply
  83. Mike says

    October 24, 2007 at 9:38 AM

    Hi Joe,

    Your birthday poem was wonderful!

    Mike

    Reply
  84. Joanna Young says

    October 24, 2007 at 9:40 AM

    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)

    Reply
  85. Seth E says

    October 24, 2007 at 9:40 AM

    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.

    Reply
  86. Chris Brogan... says

    October 24, 2007 at 9:41 AM

    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!

    Reply
  87. HART (1-800-HART) says

    October 24, 2007 at 9:41 AM

    Hey Joe. How’s it going, eh?

    Reply
  88. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 9:42 AM

    Hi Alina!
    So glad you made it! Who cares what day it is. You’re here!! YEA!!

    Reply
  89. Mike says

    October 24, 2007 at 9:43 AM

    Truly unique, Chris! 😉

    Reply
  90. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 9:45 AM

    *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. 🙂

    Reply
  91. Joe says

    October 24, 2007 at 9:45 AM

    Well thank you Mike, I figured it had to be a poem to celebrate this party!

    Reply
  92. Joanna Young says

    October 24, 2007 at 9:46 AM

    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

    Reply
  93. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 9:47 AM

    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!

    Reply
  94. Joe says

    October 24, 2007 at 9:48 AM

    I think I bit off more than I can chew by subscribing to comments on this one!
    🙂

    Reply
  95. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 9:48 AM

    #84
    Chris Brogan, you are sooooo deeeep.

    Reply
  96. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 9:51 AM

    #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!

    Reply
  97. Alina Popescu says

    October 24, 2007 at 9:51 AM

    Thank you HART! I’ll sure use it. Now I’m reading in short breaks 😛

    Liz, yeah, I did make it! YAY!

    Reply
  98. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 9:53 AM

    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.

    Reply
  99. Mother Earth says

    October 24, 2007 at 9:53 AM

    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

    Reply
  100. Joanna Young says

    October 24, 2007 at 9:55 AM

    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

    Reply
  101. Joanna Young says

    October 24, 2007 at 9:57 AM

    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

    Reply
  102. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 9:57 AM

    Hi Mother Earth!
    I remember my son’s 2nd birthday. Thank you for that. 🙂

    Reply
  103. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 9:58 AM

    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. 🙂

    Reply
  104. Joe says

    October 24, 2007 at 9:59 AM

    Yes Liz, it’s been great for these past couple of years. Hope we’re all around for many, many more!
    🙂

    Reply
  105. francine hardaway says

    October 24, 2007 at 10:01 AM

    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!

    Reply
  106. Daniel Sitter, Idea Seller says

    October 24, 2007 at 10:01 AM

    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

    Reply
  107. Lodewijkvdb says

    October 24, 2007 at 10:01 AM

    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…)

    Reply
  108. Mother Earth says

    October 24, 2007 at 10:01 AM

    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 🙂

    Reply
  109. Ruth (easywriter) says

    October 24, 2007 at 10:01 AM

    I just wanted to stop in for a second and say hello to everyone. I still have guests so…you know. Have fun!

    Reply
  110. Wintermute says

    October 24, 2007 at 10:02 AM

    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…

    Reply
  111. Joe says

    October 24, 2007 at 10:02 AM

    I Love my new Laptop, now I can get twice as much goofing off in during the day and night… 😉

    Reply
  112. Robert Hruzek says

    October 24, 2007 at 10:09 AM

    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!

    Reply
  113. --Deb says

    October 24, 2007 at 10:11 AM

    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.

    Reply
  114. Thom Allen says

    October 24, 2007 at 10:12 AM

    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

    Reply
  115. HART (1-800-HART) says

    October 24, 2007 at 10:14 AM

    * 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/

    Reply
  116. Liz (Lizzer) Laneri says

    October 24, 2007 at 10:17 AM

    Happy Birthday–Love the unique post!!

    Reply
  117. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 10:21 AM

    #106
    Welcome Francine!
    Wow! Aren’r you an overachiever. Thank you for sharing your surgery with everyone. 🙂

    Reply
  118. Chris Brogan... says

    October 24, 2007 at 10:21 AM

    What a great crowd gathered here. I got a fun shiver seeing the name wintermute. : )

    Reply
  119. Robyn says

    October 24, 2007 at 10:23 AM

    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!

    Reply
  120. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 10:23 AM

    Thank for coming, Daniel!
    Many entrepreneurs will be checking you out.

    Reply
  121. jon says

    October 24, 2007 at 10:24 AM

    good morning mr brogan. nice to see you.

    Reply
  122. Kirk M says

    October 24, 2007 at 10:25 AM

    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!

    Reply
  123. Robyn says

    October 24, 2007 at 10:27 AM

    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!

    Reply
  124. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 10:29 AM

    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. 🙂

    Reply
  125. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 10:31 AM

    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! 🙂

    Reply
  126. Susanna says

    October 24, 2007 at 10:32 AM

    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.

    Reply
  127. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 10:33 AM

    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!

    Reply
  128. Joe says

    October 24, 2007 at 10:35 AM

    Liz, all I can say is that Blogging Bought It! 🙂

    Reply
  129. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 10:35 AM

    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!

    Reply
  130. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 10:39 AM

    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!

    Reply
  131. Karin H. says

    October 24, 2007 at 10:45 AM

    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.

    Reply
  132. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 10:49 AM

    Oh Karin!
    Thank you for coming! Thank you for a whole lot of morning where you make me smarter with your insight. 🙂

    Reply
  133. Mike says

    October 24, 2007 at 10:50 AM

    See ya, Karin!

    Reply
  134. Anita Bruzzese says

    October 24, 2007 at 10:54 AM

    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

    Reply
  135. Scot Herrick says

    October 24, 2007 at 10:54 AM

    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!

    Reply
  136. Mark Riffey says

    October 24, 2007 at 10:55 AM

    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

    Reply
  137. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 10:57 AM

    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. 🙂

    Reply
  138. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 10:59 AM

    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. 🙂

    Reply
  139. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 11:01 AM

    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. 🙂

    Reply
  140. Mike says

    October 24, 2007 at 11:18 AM

    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.”

    Reply
  141. Reasonable Robinson says

    October 24, 2007 at 11:21 AM

    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.

    Reply
  142. Reasonable Robinson says

    October 24, 2007 at 11:23 AM

    Might the Mcann Case Make Turkeys of us All

    Reply
  143. Mike says

    October 24, 2007 at 11:23 AM

    Way better the second time, RR!

    Reply
  144. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 11:26 AM

    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. 🙂

    Reply
  145. Lisa says

    October 24, 2007 at 11:29 AM

    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.’”

    Love you madly,
    Lisa

    Reply
  146. Mike says

    October 24, 2007 at 11:32 AM

    Almost 150 comments and not a single mention of Klondike bars. This is a most unusual comment fest! 😉

    Reply
  147. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 11:32 AM

    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.

    Reply
  148. Ian McKenzie says

    October 24, 2007 at 11:32 AM

    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!

    Reply
  149. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 11:33 AM

    Oh Mike!
    I did, I did mention Klondike bars back when we were talking about poptarts. 🙂

    Reply
  150. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 11:35 AM

    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! 🙂

    Reply
  151. Chris Brogan... says

    October 24, 2007 at 11:35 AM

    Beep Boop. Beeppppp.

    Reply
  152. Mike says

    October 24, 2007 at 11:36 AM

    I missed it? Thirty lashes with a wet noodle for me! (I did see the Pop Tart reference).

    Reply
  153. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 11:37 AM

    Chris Brogan is reciting poetry again!

    Reply
  154. Joe says

    October 24, 2007 at 11:37 AM

    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?

    Reply
  155. Lillie Ammann says

    October 24, 2007 at 11:39 AM

    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.

    Reply
  156. Lisa says

    October 24, 2007 at 11:39 AM

    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.

    Reply
  157. Mike says

    October 24, 2007 at 11:39 AM

    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

    Reply
  158. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 11:43 AM

    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!!

    Reply
  159. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 11:44 AM

    Joe,
    It’s your birthday . . . you can have all of the treats whenever you want!

    Reply
  160. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 11:45 AM

    Mike,
    I know that Chris Brogan wasn’t singing . . . His singing voice s pitched lower than that!

    Reply
  161. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 11:46 AM

    Hi Lisa!
    This does feel a bit like SOBCon, doesn’t it? 🙂

    I can’t wait for that!

    Reply
  162. Mike says

    October 24, 2007 at 11:49 AM

    Lillie,

    Your book looks great. Thanks!

    Mike

    Reply
  163. Chris Brogan... says

    October 24, 2007 at 11:49 AM

    Cake. What if we made a cake from PopTarts?

    Reply
  164. Robert Hruzek says

    October 24, 2007 at 11:49 AM

    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!

    Reply
  165. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 11:51 AM

    Robert!
    I’m sure you mean a virtual Klondike bar, right?

    Too funny. 🙂

    Reply
  166. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 11:52 AM

    The official site of the

    Brogan Poptart cake recipe.

    I like the sound of that.

    Butter cream frosting between the layers, I bet!

    Reply
  167. Mike says

    October 24, 2007 at 11:53 AM

    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!

    Reply
  168. Joe says

    October 24, 2007 at 11:53 AM

    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. 😉

    Reply
  169. Joe says

    October 24, 2007 at 11:56 AM

    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. 🙂

    Reply
  170. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 11:58 AM

    Joe!
    I don’t think so. 🙂

    Reply
  171. Robert Hruzek says

    October 24, 2007 at 11:59 AM

    Liz: uh, yeah, definitely virtual!

    Reply
  172. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 12:00 PM

    Cool, Robert, because downloading the real thing could get kind of . . . um, er, melty. 🙂

    Reply
  173. Robert Hruzek says

    October 24, 2007 at 12:00 PM

    Hey Mike: OK if I use that wonderful testimony on my next book? I love it!

    Reply
  174. Robert Hruzek says

    October 24, 2007 at 12:02 PM

    Liz; downloading Klondike bars (bwa-ha-ha-ha)! You silly! Everyone knows you can’t download a Klondike bar! You have to fax them! 😀

    Reply
  175. Chris Brogan... says

    October 24, 2007 at 12:04 PM

    Butter cream frosting for sure. : )

    Reply
  176. Robert Hruzek says

    October 24, 2007 at 12:06 PM

    Whoops, gotta go – I’m gettin’ shot today. (Flu shot, that is!)

    As my buddy Arnie would say, “I’ll be back!”

    Reply
  177. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 12:07 PM

    Oh Robert!
    You know I’m clueless about stuff like that!

    Reply
  178. Kirsten Harrell, Psy.D. says

    October 24, 2007 at 12:08 PM

    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!

    Reply
  179. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 12:08 PM

    Chris,
    I thought butter cream was the way to go on that poptart cake!

    Reply
  180. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 12:10 PM

    Hey Kirsten!
    Welcome to the party . . . it’s turning out to be as much fun as last year for sure!

    Reply
  181. William Tully says

    October 24, 2007 at 12:11 PM

    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… 😉

    Reply
  182. Mike says

    October 24, 2007 at 12:12 PM

    Go ahead, Bob!

    Reply
  183. Kirsten Harrell, Psy.D. says

    October 24, 2007 at 12:16 PM

    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. 🙂

    Reply
  184. Joe says

    October 24, 2007 at 12:16 PM

    Hey Liz,
    I just put 2 links to Klondikes for Mike and everyone, do you think I got caught up in “A” again?

    Reply
  185. Roberta Rosenberg says

    October 24, 2007 at 12:17 PM

    “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!

    Reply
  186. William Tully says

    October 24, 2007 at 12:17 PM

    Bob! Don’t do it – the government is trying to control your mind, man!

    …

    Wait, no worries Bob – go for it! 😉 (hehehehe)

    Reply
  187. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 12:18 PM

    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. 🙂

    Reply
  188. Mother Earth says

    October 24, 2007 at 12:20 PM

    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

    Reply
  189. Mike says

    October 24, 2007 at 12:21 PM

    “Congruence” was really thought-provoking!

    Reply
  190. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 12:21 PM

    Autumn sunshine . . . we sure don’t get enough of that!! So let’s supercharge this bloggy birthday!

    Reply
  191. Kirsten Harrell, Psy.D. says

    October 24, 2007 at 12:22 PM

    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

    Reply
  192. Mike says

    October 24, 2007 at 12:23 PM

    Tully,

    Everyone knows dental fillings (with embedded microelectronics) are the primary mind-control mechanism of most modern governments! 😉

    Mike

    Reply
  193. Kirk M says

    October 24, 2007 at 12:24 PM

    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.

    Reply
  194. Patrick says

    October 24, 2007 at 12:25 PM

    Happy Birthday. Thanks for the difference you make in this world!

    Reply
  195. Buzzoodle Ron says

    October 24, 2007 at 12:25 PM

    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!

    Reply
  196. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 12:27 PM

    Kirsten!
    Great title and great choice! It goes with everything! 🙂

    Reply
  197. Kirk M says

    October 24, 2007 at 12:28 PM

    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!

    Reply
  198. Mike says

    October 24, 2007 at 12:29 PM

    Kristen,

    Thanks for Energy of Success!

    Mike

    Reply
  199. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 12:29 PM

    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. 🙂

    Reply
  200. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 12:30 PM

    Patrick,
    One simple sentence makes such a huge compliment. Thank you. Really.

    Reply
  201. Kirsten Harrell, Psy.D. says

    October 24, 2007 at 12:30 PM

    Klondike bars, pop-tarts, cake… you all are making me hungry!

    Reply
  202. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 12:31 PM

    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!

    Reply
  203. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 12:33 PM

    Yeah, Kirsten,
    I’m getting hungry too. I might have to break out the dark chocolate peanut M&Ms. 🙂

    Reply
  204. Kirsten Harrell, Psy.D. says

    October 24, 2007 at 12:35 PM

    Ron – that post looks like a great resource! I will have to spend some time looking through the list. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  205. Chris Webb says

    October 24, 2007 at 12:40 PM

    Hello all! These 2 posts for aspiring writers and existing authors have been my most popular thus far.

    Keep up the great work Liz!

    Reply
  206. Jon Symons says

    October 24, 2007 at 12:41 PM

    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

    Reply
  207. Kirsten Harrell, Psy.D. says

    October 24, 2007 at 12:41 PM

    I hear ya Liz… I am going to have to go find a treat to satisfy my sweet tooth.

    Reply
  208. Mike says

    October 24, 2007 at 12:41 PM

    Kirsten,

    Energy of Success looks great. Thanks!

    Mike

    Reply
  209. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 12:44 PM

    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!

    Reply
  210. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 12:46 PM

    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. 🙂

    Reply
  211. Kirsten Harrell, Psy.D. says

    October 24, 2007 at 12:48 PM

    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!

    Reply
  212. Mike says

    October 24, 2007 at 12:53 PM

    Oh sure, ‘detach from the outcome’, that’s easy! LOL

    Reply
  213. Kirsten Harrell, Psy.D. says

    October 24, 2007 at 12:56 PM

    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.

    Reply
  214. Silvia says

    October 24, 2007 at 12:56 PM

    Hola:

    Feliz cumple Liz! Sé que vas a poder leer estas pocas líneas 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 elegí porque en el comencé a explicar de forma práctica como había 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?

    Reply
  215. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 12:57 PM

    Hey Mike,
    It gets easier when a person is just totally detached from reality . . . ask me I know. 🙂

    Reply
  216. Kirsten Harrell, Psy.D. says

    October 24, 2007 at 1:00 PM

    LOL… Liz, that’s too funny! Perhaps you’ve found the secret!

    Reply
  217. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 1:00 PM

    Yes, Kirsten,
    I found that the secret is to be totally lost. 🙂

    Reply
  218. Mike says

    October 24, 2007 at 1:01 PM

    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

    Reply
  219. Char says

    October 24, 2007 at 1:03 PM

    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 😉

    Reply
  220. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 1:04 PM

    What?!

    Reply
  221. Kirsten Harrell, Psy.D. says

    October 24, 2007 at 1:05 PM

    You hit the nail on the head Mike. The steps are simple… the process isn’t always easy.

    Reply
  222. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 1:06 PM

    Being clueless is an art!

    Reply
  223. Yvonne DiVita says

    October 24, 2007 at 1:06 PM

    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

    Reply
  224. Mike says

    October 24, 2007 at 1:08 PM

    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.

    Reply
  225. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 1:09 PM

    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. 🙂

    Reply
  226. Kirsten Harrell, Psy.D. says

    October 24, 2007 at 1:10 PM

    Cluelessness may be an art… but I don’t think it is one you have mastered. You are quite the opposite, my friend.

    Reply
  227. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 1:13 PM

    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. 🙂

    Reply
  228. Tammy Lenski says

    October 24, 2007 at 1:13 PM

    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

    Reply
  229. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 1:14 PM

    Aw, Kirsten,
    I’ve been working so hard at being clueless. . . .

    Reply
  230. Char says

    October 24, 2007 at 1:14 PM

    Being clueless is an art…

    now there is a classic!

    Reply
  231. Kirsten Harrell, Psy.D. says

    October 24, 2007 at 1:15 PM

    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.

    Reply
  232. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 1:15 PM

    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. 🙂

    Reply
  233. franke james says

    October 24, 2007 at 1:16 PM

    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.

    Reply
  234. Becky McCray says

    October 24, 2007 at 1:17 PM

    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!

    Reply
  235. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 1:18 PM

    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.

    Reply
  236. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 1:19 PM

    Dear Becky McCray!
    Go ahead make me tear up.

    You’ve been the best, and you do it so quietly. 🙂

    Reply
  237. Tammy Lenski says

    October 24, 2007 at 1:19 PM

    A humble star, too…

    Reply
  238. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 1:20 PM

    Humble pie doesn’t taste very good. 🙂

    Reply
  239. Mike says

    October 24, 2007 at 1:24 PM

    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

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  240. Char says

    October 24, 2007 at 1:30 PM

    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!

    Reply
  241. franke james says

    October 24, 2007 at 1:31 PM

    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.

    Reply
  242. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 1:32 PM

    Bye Kirsten!
    Thanks for being around!

    Reply
  243. Chris Brogan... says

    October 24, 2007 at 1:33 PM

    Linky linky, let’s get blinky. Here’s a link to an awesome website!

    Reply
  244. Mike says

    October 24, 2007 at 1:35 PM

    Chris Brogan is wearing the chin strap on his party hat too tight!! 😉

    Reply
  245. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 1:36 PM

    Char don’t forget the part about getting to be any age that we want!

    Reply
  246. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 1:37 PM

    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!

    Reply
  247. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 1:38 PM

    Mr. Brogan,
    Honk, honk, rattle, rattle, crash, beep beep.

    Your site link made me laugh out loud. 🙂

    Reply
  248. Becky McCray says

    October 24, 2007 at 1:41 PM

    Mike, what did you say?

    Reply
  249. franke james says

    October 24, 2007 at 1:42 PM

    I didn’t know we were going to have noisemakers at the party….!! Beep! Beep!

    Reply
  250. Mike says

    October 24, 2007 at 1:46 PM

    Becky,

    Thunderbird! Which then sparked a laughfest at all the old, horrible stuff you just don’t see anymore, like Yago Sangria.

    Mike

    Reply
  251. Becky McCray says

    October 24, 2007 at 1:47 PM

    Liz, the last thing I would want to do is make you tear up. Unless that’s a good feeling. Then, enjoy!

    Reply
  252. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 1:47 PM

    Becky and Mike,
    Please pass the Swizzle. 🙂

    Reply
  253. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 1:48 PM

    Ah, Becky,
    You are only good feelings where I’m concerned. 🙂

    Reply
  254. Becky McCray says

    October 24, 2007 at 1:50 PM

    Mike, I hate to tell you, but Yago is back, in a new upscale package!

    Reply
  255. Maura says

    October 24, 2007 at 1:50 PM

    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

    Reply
  256. Mike says

    October 24, 2007 at 1:51 PM

    RUN FOR YOUR LIVES!!!! P.T. Barnum is laughing somewhere…

    Reply
  257. Becky McCray says

    October 24, 2007 at 1:51 PM

    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

    Reply
  258. dominic says

    October 24, 2007 at 1:53 PM

    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.

    Reply
  259. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 1:55 PM

    Oh Maura!
    Look at us! What fun! I’m liking that picture thing more and more. 🙂 Thank you for sharing that!

    Reply
  260. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 1:56 PM

    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.

    Reply
  261. Mike says

    October 24, 2007 at 1:56 PM

    Awesome job, Maura!

    Reply
  262. Aruni says

    October 24, 2007 at 1:59 PM

    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

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  263. Edward Mills says

    October 24, 2007 at 2:05 PM

    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!

    Reply
  264. Lodewijkvdb says

    October 24, 2007 at 2:06 PM

    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?

    Reply
  265. Maura says

    October 24, 2007 at 2:07 PM

    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!

    Reply
  266. michael and derrick says

    October 24, 2007 at 2:09 PM

    Hi all! How is the party going? Where are the drinks?

    Reply
  267. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 2:09 PM

    Hey Edward!
    Welcome to the party. I’m so glad you came!

    Reply
  268. Mike says

    October 24, 2007 at 2:10 PM

    Hey Ed,

    Great to see you here!

    Mike

    Reply
  269. franke james says

    October 24, 2007 at 2:11 PM

    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!

    Reply
  270. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 2:11 PM

    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! 🙂

    Reply
  271. michael and derrick says

    October 24, 2007 at 2:13 PM

    Do we just post our favorite link in here somewhere?

    Reply
  272. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 2:14 PM

    Maura!
    A Photo in Chicago would be wonderful! Come visit for SOBCon and meet EVERYONE!!!

    Reply
  273. franke james says

    October 24, 2007 at 2:16 PM

    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

    Reply
  274. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 2:16 PM

    #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. 🙂

    Reply
  275. Glenda Watson Hyatt says

    October 24, 2007 at 2:16 PM

    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!

    Reply
  276. Mike says

    October 24, 2007 at 2:16 PM

    I’m waiting for a Glenda Watson Hyatt comment here soon…

    michael and derrick, share your gift in a comment or two!

    Reply
  277. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 2:17 PM

    Michael and Derrick!
    Yea! You’re here!
    The drinks are in the sideBAR!! The links fit in the comment box. The smiles go everywhere!

    Reply
  278. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 2:18 PM

    Have a great run, Franke!

    Reply
  279. Mike says

    October 24, 2007 at 2:20 PM

    She beat me to it!

    Glenda, that is an awesome party favor!

    Mike

    Reply
  280. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 2:20 PM

    Glenda!
    How nice of you to write that post and to give so much!

    Reply
  281. Aruni says

    October 24, 2007 at 2:21 PM

    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…

    Reply
  282. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 2:21 PM

    See you later, Aruni!
    Thanks for stopping by!

    Reply
  283. michael and derrick says

    October 24, 2007 at 2:22 PM

    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….

    Reply
  284. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 2:23 PM

    Yea! Michael and Derrick!
    That’s such a cool gift!

    Reply
  285. Bonnie says

    October 24, 2007 at 2:24 PM

    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! 🙂

    Reply
  286. Mike says

    October 24, 2007 at 2:25 PM

    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

    Reply
  287. Bonnie says

    October 24, 2007 at 2:25 PM

    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/

    Reply
  288. Kirk M says

    October 24, 2007 at 2:26 PM

    No clock–party never stops. Hokay?

    My clock is down also. See Liz? You’re never alone. 😀

    Reply
  289. michael and derrick says

    October 24, 2007 at 2:28 PM

    I have to run – will try to pop in later! BEST WISHES! xoxoxoxox

    Reply
  290. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 2:29 PM

    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!

    Reply
  291. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 2:30 PM

    Hey Kirk!
    Maybe it’s the clock then and not us!! Wouldn’t that be stranger yet?

    Reply
  292. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 2:31 PM

    Wow! Mike, your gift is something to talk about as well! Oh my! This is going to be quite a list!!

    Reply
  293. Kirk M says

    October 24, 2007 at 2:32 PM

    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*)

    Reply
  294. CK says

    October 24, 2007 at 2:34 PM

    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 ;-).

    Reply
  295. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 2:34 PM

    Hi Kirk!
    Thank you for the laugh and the accompanying sound effects! 🙂

    Reply
  296. Laurie says

    October 24, 2007 at 2:35 PM

    Hi Liz,
    This is great – I always knew you were an SOB !
    Love you – Laurie

    P.S. Lets go for icecream.

    Reply
  297. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 2:36 PM

    Hey CK!
    I think you’re right the word share has a lot to do with it. 🙂

    Glad you wanted to share. 🙂

    Reply
  298. Mike says

    October 24, 2007 at 2:37 PM

    Thanks, Liz! The list is pretty amazing!

    Bonnie, loved your post; I was hoping to see ‘Attack of the Killer Blogs’! 😉

    Reply
  299. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 2:39 PM

    Mike,
    You seem perfectly suited to write “Attack of the Killer Blogs.”

    Reply
  300. Mike says

    October 24, 2007 at 2:42 PM

    Can’t argue with sharing and trust. That’s pretty much the foundation of this place, for certain!

    Reply
  301. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 2:44 PM

    And capers.

    Reply
  302. Mihaela Lica says

    October 24, 2007 at 2:46 PM

    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

    Reply
  303. Mike says

    October 24, 2007 at 2:46 PM

    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

    Reply
  304. Timothy Johnson says

    October 24, 2007 at 2:49 PM

    Liz – Happy birthday. You’re looking beautiful for “two”

    Reply
  305. Mike says

    October 24, 2007 at 2:50 PM

    Tim,

    That comment could be taken more than one way, you sly dog!

    Mike

    Reply
  306. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 2:53 PM

    Hi Mig!
    I’m wondering whether you missed this post here?
    https://www.successful-blog.com/1/keep-on-shining/

    I didn’t miss that by any stretch. 🙂

    Reply
  307. Char says

    October 24, 2007 at 2:53 PM

    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.

    Reply
  308. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 2:54 PM

    Hi Laurie #300
    Once you comment, you’re officially a blogger, by default!

    Ice cream sounds good right about now!

    Reply
  309. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 2:55 PM

    Mike,
    You could start a whole series of Spooky Action Posts — be the next Goosebumps!

    Reply
  310. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 2:56 PM

    Hi Tim!
    Thanks, I sure hope I get some real teeth soon. 🙂

    Reply
  311. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 2:57 PM

    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. 🙂

    Reply
  312. Mike says

    October 24, 2007 at 3:00 PM

    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! 😉

    Reply
  313. Edward Mills says

    October 24, 2007 at 3:08 PM

    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.

    Reply
  314. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 3:08 PM

    That cake is a winner!!!
    Char is uber-cool!!

    Reply
  315. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 3:13 PM

    Edward,
    You are always welcome. 🙂

    Reply
  316. Edward Mills says

    October 24, 2007 at 3:15 PM

    Char. Talk about a super cool cake!!! Necessity is the mother of invention.. apparently even more so for moms!

    Reply
  317. Kirk M says

    October 24, 2007 at 3:15 PM

    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)

    Reply
  318. Chris Brogan... says

    October 24, 2007 at 3:19 PM

    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]

    Reply
  319. Kirk M says

    October 24, 2007 at 3:21 PM

    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).

    Reply
  320. Solo Business Marketing says

    October 24, 2007 at 3:23 PM

    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

    Reply
  321. Codswallop says

    October 24, 2007 at 3:24 PM

    Happy birthday Liz 🙂

    Yoav

    Reply
  322. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 3:25 PM

    Hey Kirk!
    I heard you about the future SOB!

    Reply
  323. Kirk M says

    October 24, 2007 at 3:27 PM

    Hey Chris,

    Sounds logical to me. Did you ever manage to miss the house?

    Reply
  324. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 3:27 PM

    So, Chris,
    Did she move the house?

    That is the best story. I hope you tell it to your kids one day. 🙂

    Reply
  325. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 3:28 PM

    Kirk and Chris,
    Poptart ice cream sandwiches. . . .

    Reply
  326. Kirk M says

    October 24, 2007 at 3:29 PM

    pssst! Liz…thanks! 🙂

    Reply
  327. Mike says

    October 24, 2007 at 3:29 PM

    Chris,

    That touching story brought a tear to my eye…

    LOL “Move the house”. THAT’S lateral thinking!

    Mike

    Reply
  328. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 3:29 PM

    Shirley!
    You and Solo Business Marketing have been here since I couldn’t walk. Too cool that you’ve stopped by.

    Thank you. 🙂

    Reply
  329. Glenda Watson Hyatt says

    October 24, 2007 at 3:30 PM

    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.

    Reply
  330. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 3:30 PM

    Thank you, Yoav!
    It’s a wonderful occasion! Thank you for being here. 🙂

    Reply
  331. Peggy Payne says

    October 24, 2007 at 3:30 PM

    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

    Reply
  332. Kirk M says

    October 24, 2007 at 3:33 PM

    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?

    Reply
  333. Lori Widmer says

    October 24, 2007 at 3:33 PM

    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!

    Reply
  334. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 3:34 PM

    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. 🙂

    Reply
  335. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 3:35 PM

    Glenda,
    I know that they’re both winners if you brought them.:)

    Reply
  336. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 3:36 PM

    Kirk!
    Apple Poptarts with butter pecan ice cream?

    Have you thought of becoming a dessert chef?

    Reply
  337. Mihaela Lica says

    October 24, 2007 at 3:38 PM

    Gosh! I really missed that. I love you! 🙂 There was a lot to read here today… and I bet there’s more coming.

    Reply
  338. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 3:41 PM

    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!!

    Reply
  339. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 3:42 PM

    Hi Mihaela,
    The biggest present I wanted to bring won’t be done for a while. 🙂

    Reply
  340. Rebecca says

    October 24, 2007 at 3:43 PM

    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!

    Reply
  341. Mike says

    October 24, 2007 at 3:44 PM

    Hey Peggy, I distinctly recall reading a long time ago that the answer was six…

    Reply
  342. Kirk M says

    October 24, 2007 at 3:44 PM

    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).

    Reply
  343. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 3:45 PM

    Hi Rebecca,
    Thank you. It is a beautifully written piece. 🙂

    Reply
  344. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 3:46 PM

    Well, Kirk,
    Not everyone would think to put apple poptarts with butter pecan ice cream. . . .

    Reply
  345. Kirk M says

    October 24, 2007 at 3:49 PM

    Okay, okay…Apple poptarts and butter pecan ice cream for everyone!

    Enjoy!

    Reply
  346. Mihaela Lica says

    October 24, 2007 at 3:50 PM

    😉 I won’t tell a soul. If it is what I think it is, your secret is safe with me. I love your new blog, btw! Will you have time and energy to run 2?

    Reply
  347. Jonathan Fields says

    October 24, 2007 at 3:56 PM

    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/

    Reply
  348. Buzzoodle Ron says

    October 24, 2007 at 3:56 PM

    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!

    Reply
  349. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 3:59 PM

    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. 🙂

    Reply
  350. Mihaela Lica says

    October 24, 2007 at 4:03 PM

    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 🙂

    Reply
  351. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 4:05 PM

    Oh Ron,
    No one needs to that. I read those ads to see what comes up next. They’re kind of fun.

    Reply
  352. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 4:06 PM

    Jonathan!
    YEA!! Great that you came! I love the post that you brought! Thank you for that!

    Reply
  353. Kirk M says

    October 24, 2007 at 4:08 PM

    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. 😀

    Reply
  354. Kirk M says

    October 24, 2007 at 4:10 PM

    Geez! Me and my lousy typos!

    Reply
  355. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 4:11 PM

    Oh Kirk,
    You have a loooonng way to go to catch up with how many typos I’ve left around the Internet. 🙂

    Reply
  356. Mike says

    October 24, 2007 at 4:37 PM

    Liz,

    I created a birthday photo, too.

    Mike

    P.S. What IS that thing?

    Reply
  357. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 4:40 PM

    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. 🙂

    Reply
  358. The Writing Frump says

    October 24, 2007 at 4:41 PM

    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.

    Reply
  359. Mike says

    October 24, 2007 at 4:42 PM

    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? 😉

    Reply
  360. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 4:44 PM

    No car chase, I’m afraid the space is too small, but maybe motorcycles or bikes. 🙂

    Reply
  361. Mike says

    October 24, 2007 at 4:49 PM

    I’m thoroughly disappointed, but maybe they’ll use it for a big bike chase in Pee Wee’s Playhouse: The Movie!

    Reply
  362. Susan Reynolds says

    October 24, 2007 at 4:52 PM

    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.

    Reply
  363. Edward Mills says

    October 24, 2007 at 4:55 PM

    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.

    Reply
  364. Susan Reynolds says

    October 24, 2007 at 4:55 PM

    and can I just say yummm – butter pecan ice cream! With bananas – ts the bomb. Oooh and peanut butter topping 🙂

    Reply
  365. Mike says

    October 24, 2007 at 4:58 PM

    Susan,

    Evil genius! The Chris Cree character’s outfit is just wrong! LOL

    Mike

    Reply
  366. Susan Reynolds says

    October 24, 2007 at 5:00 PM

    Oh Chris so loves being on stage 🙂 Wait til he seeess!

    Reply
  367. Susan Reynolds says

    October 24, 2007 at 5:01 PM

    Note to self – let Rodney Rumford & Chris Cree know they are wearing dresses . . .

    Reply
  368. Shashi B says

    October 24, 2007 at 5:10 PM

    Happy Birthday ! Wish i could send you gift certificate to the restaurants i reviewed here http://carryoncurry.com

    Twitter:http://twitter.com/shashib

    Reply
  369. Mike says

    October 24, 2007 at 5:10 PM

    Good idea on that note, Susan! 😉

    Reply
  370. Chris Owen (Pink Apple) says

    October 24, 2007 at 5:12 PM

    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

    Reply
  371. Teli Adlam says

    October 24, 2007 at 5:15 PM

    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

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  372. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 5:15 PM

    Susan!
    That is TOO Wonderful!!!

    Reply
  373. Vernon Lun says

    October 24, 2007 at 5:17 PM

    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

    Reply
  374. Amie Gillingham says

    October 24, 2007 at 5:17 PM

    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/

    Reply
  375. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 5:17 PM

    Hi Sashi!
    Thank you for the wishes and for the link. You are a generous one!

    Reply
  376. Amie Gillingham says

    October 24, 2007 at 5:18 PM

    ack–wrong link! wrong link!

    http://www.flickr.com/photos/amiegillingham/167619659/in/set-72157600213216505/

    (after that, I’m back to lurking, lol)

    Reply
  377. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 5:21 PM

    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!!

    Reply
  378. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 5:23 PM

    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. 🙂

    Reply
  379. Chris Owen (Pink Apple) says

    October 24, 2007 at 5:23 PM

    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!!!

    Reply
  380. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 5:25 PM

    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!!

    Reply
  381. Mike says

    October 24, 2007 at 5:26 PM

    Fifty thousand? WOW!!

    Stick around and party, Amie!

    Hi Sashi, Chris, Teli, and Vernon!

    Reply
  382. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 5:27 PM

    Vernon,
    I’m delighted to hear that it’s only your first!! YEA!!

    Reply
  383. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 5:28 PM

    I know, Mike,
    It’s kind of cool that the odometer turned today!!! 🙂

    Reply
  384. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 5:34 PM

    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. 🙂

    Reply
  385. Jeff Pulver says

    October 24, 2007 at 5:34 PM

    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

    Reply
  386. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 5:37 PM

    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!

    Reply
  387. Amie Gillingham says

    October 24, 2007 at 5:42 PM

    Wow, what a milestone–another hearty congrats all around!

    And what a huge surprise! Thank you! Colour me speechless 🙂

    Reply
  388. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 5:43 PM

    Aw C’mon Amie!
    You can’t be speechless! You just started commenting! 🙂

    Reply
  389. Vernon Lun says

    October 24, 2007 at 5:56 PM

    Here’s a great flickr picture I found that fits the occasion.

    http://www.flickr.com/photos/12438643@N08/1269362950/

    Reply
  390. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 5:57 PM

    Oh Vern!
    That’s so cool!

    Reply
  391. Mike says

    October 24, 2007 at 5:57 PM

    Cool picture, Vernon!

    Reply
  392. Delaney Kirk says

    October 24, 2007 at 5:58 PM

    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!

    Reply
  393. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 5:59 PM

    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. 🙂

    Reply
  394. Joe says

    October 24, 2007 at 6:03 PM

    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!

    Reply
  395. Susan Reynolds says

    October 24, 2007 at 6:05 PM

    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!

    Reply
  396. Mike says

    October 24, 2007 at 6:05 PM

    Welcome back, Joe!

    Reply
  397. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 6:05 PM

    Hey Joe!
    You weren’t keeping count of the comments while you were gone? Wow! You’ve relaxed. Good on you!

    Reply
  398. Susan Reynolds says

    October 24, 2007 at 6:08 PM

    Hey Joe, Great to “see” you!

    Reply
  399. Mike says

    October 24, 2007 at 6:08 PM

    Hi Susan,

    I think is saw a preview of that CSI. Looked pretty wacky!

    Mike

    Reply
  400. Joe says

    October 24, 2007 at 6:08 PM

    Ok, it started Raining, I have to go in now, back in a couple. 🙂

    Reply
  401. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 6:08 PM

    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!!

    Reply
  402. Delaney Kirk says

    October 24, 2007 at 6:10 PM

    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!

    Reply
  403. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 6:12 PM

    Hey Delaney!
    I like the juxtaposition of your choices. They appeal to me . . . 🙂

    Have all of the treats you like. 🙂

    Reply
  404. Joe says

    October 24, 2007 at 6:14 PM

    Liz, no sleeping on the job, you need to stay awake until at least 11. 😉

    Reply
  405. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 6:16 PM

    I know, Joe,
    My husband is laughing at whether I’ll make it. 🙂

    Reply
  406. Joe says

    October 24, 2007 at 6:19 PM

    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! 😉

    Reply
  407. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 6:21 PM

    No, he hates typing . . . more than you do. 🙂

    Reply
  408. Joe says

    October 24, 2007 at 6:25 PM

    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)

    Reply
  409. Mike says

    October 24, 2007 at 6:31 PM

    Liz,

    It’s quiet. Take 10 winks now. 😉

    Mike

    Reply
  410. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 6:39 PM

    Hey Mike,
    I think that would be just my eyes twitching. 🙂

    In the meantime, I’m supposed to eat soon. 🙂

    Reply
  411. Mike says

    October 24, 2007 at 6:43 PM

    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 😀

    Reply
  412. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 6:46 PM

    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!

    Reply
  413. Glenda Watson Hyatt says

    October 24, 2007 at 6:47 PM

    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/

    Reply
  414. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 6:49 PM

    Thanks Glenda!
    Always good for a chocolate fan or too around here. 🙂

    Reply
  415. Mike says

    October 24, 2007 at 6:53 PM

    Great post, Mike!

    I switched my default search engine. LiveSearch it is (Spooky Action top spot for me)!

    Reply
  416. ann michael says

    October 24, 2007 at 6:54 PM

    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!!!!

    Reply
  417. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 6:55 PM

    Hi Ann!
    Thanks! I can’t wait until you come to Chicago!

    Reply
  418. CK says

    October 24, 2007 at 6:58 PM

    this is the most rockin’ thread EVER. Love it!

    Reply
  419. Glenda Watson Hyatt says

    October 24, 2007 at 6:58 PM

    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?

    Reply
  420. Mike says

    October 24, 2007 at 7:01 PM

    You can say that again, CK. The pile of awesome links (yours included) is prodigious!

    Reply
  421. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 7:04 PM

    Hey CK!
    Welcome back! Yeah, we’ve been having some fun!

    Reply
  422. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 7:05 PM

    Mike,
    That’s the first time I’ve heard anyone use the word prodigious in a long time. WAY CooL!

    Reply
  423. Mike says

    October 24, 2007 at 7:06 PM

    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

    Reply
  424. Mike says

    October 24, 2007 at 7:09 PM

    Liz,

    Prodigious is too fun a word not to get a regular airing! 🙂

    Mike

    Reply
  425. Robin Yap says

    October 24, 2007 at 7:09 PM

    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.

    Reply
  426. Joe says

    October 24, 2007 at 7:16 PM

    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!

    Reply
  427. Joe says

    October 24, 2007 at 7:18 PM

    Oh BTW, HI Glenda!

    Reply
  428. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 7:19 PM

    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.

    Reply
  429. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 7:21 PM

    Bye Mr. D!
    You’re a real trooper! Thanks for being here. 🙂

    Reply
  430. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 7:22 PM

    I agree with you, Mike.
    Prodigious is definitely an underused word. 🙂

    Reply
  431. Joanna Young says

    October 24, 2007 at 7:23 PM

    Liz, that was such a thoughtful answer to the question from Glenda, thank you.

    And thanks to Glenda for asking it – hello Glenda 🙂

    Joanna

    Reply
  432. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 7:24 PM

    Joe!
    I think it’s fabulous that you’re featuring a piece about our Glenda!

    Reply
  433. Vernon Lun says

    October 24, 2007 at 7:26 PM

    Let the fireworks begin!

    http://www.thegoodblogs.com/images/sob-2007.jpg

    Reply
  434. Joanna Young says

    October 24, 2007 at 7:28 PM

    I’m glad I stayed up late enough for fireworks!

    Hi Vern 🙂

    Reply
  435. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 7:28 PM

    Thanks Vern and Tony,
    You are two cool dudes!

    Reply
  436. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 7:30 PM

    Yes, Glenda, Thank you for asking.
    It’s nice that you care and wonder.

    Reply
  437. Glenda Watson Hyatt says

    October 24, 2007 at 7:31 PM

    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!

    Reply
  438. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 7:31 PM

    Joanna!
    So nice, too, that you’re back for the fireworks!

    Reply
  439. Joanna Young says

    October 24, 2007 at 7:32 PM

    I’m hoping they’ll keep me awake!

    Reply
  440. Scorpia says

    October 24, 2007 at 7:33 PM

    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!

    Reply
  441. Susan Reynolds says

    October 24, 2007 at 7:34 PM

    You JUST explained my issue with “information in the air” Liz. Today is a revelation.
    ps – Hi to that red-headed troublemaker Glenda :-p

    Reply
  442. Joe says

    October 24, 2007 at 7:36 PM

    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.

    Reply
  443. Chris Brogan... says

    October 24, 2007 at 7:36 PM

    Not really here, but wanted to stop in in the 400s somewhere. : )

    Reply
  444. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 7:37 PM

    Thank you, Scorpia!
    I’m still picturing your video shelf and your books. 🙂

    Reply
  445. Cathryn Hrudicka says

    October 24, 2007 at 7:37 PM

    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)

    Reply
  446. Sheila at Family Travel says

    October 24, 2007 at 7:38 PM

    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!!

    Reply
  447. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 7:39 PM

    Susan,
    Some day we’ll have to sit in a room together and talk about that. 🙂

    I bet it would be fun!

    Reply
  448. Glenda Watson Hyatt says

    October 24, 2007 at 7:40 PM

    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? ]

    Reply
  449. Mike says

    October 24, 2007 at 7:43 PM

    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?

    Reply
  450. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 7:43 PM

    Chris Brogan,
    You make sure you get something to eat before you run away! 🙂

    Reply
  451. Glenda Watson Hyatt says

    October 24, 2007 at 7:44 PM

    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!

    Reply
  452. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 7:45 PM

    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!

    Reply
  453. Vernon Lun says

    October 24, 2007 at 7:45 PM

    Hi Joanna, don’t go away, more to come…

    Reply
  454. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 7:47 PM

    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!

    Reply
  455. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 7:47 PM

    Glenda!
    Some Champagne and chocolate covered strawberries for you?

    Reply
  456. Sheila at Family Travel says

    October 24, 2007 at 7:48 PM

    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!!

    Reply
  457. Robert Hruzek says

    October 24, 2007 at 7:49 PM

    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!

    Reply
  458. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 7:51 PM

    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. 🙂

    Reply
  459. Joe says

    October 24, 2007 at 7:51 PM

    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. 🙂

    Reply
  460. Joanna Young says

    October 24, 2007 at 7:51 PM

    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

    Reply
  461. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 7:54 PM

    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. 🙂

    Reply
  462. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 7:57 PM

    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!

    Reply
  463. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 7:58 PM

    Robert,
    THANK YOU!!!

    [grin]

    Reply
  464. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 8:00 PM

    Joe,
    What’s this about Glenda and exposure???

    Reply
  465. Terry Starbucker says

    October 24, 2007 at 8:01 PM

    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!

    Reply
  466. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 8:01 PM

    Hi Joanna!
    I’m thinking you won’t beat me to my blog tomorrow morning . . . well at least maybe I’ll have a shot!

    Reply
  467. Mike says

    October 24, 2007 at 8:01 PM

    Joanna – I’m another UK blogger who is hoping the fireworks will keep me awake for a wee bit longer too 🙂

    Reply
  468. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 8:03 PM

    Whoa Vern!
    You two Toronto boys sure have the pressure on you!! 🙂

    Reply
  469. Vernon Lun says

    October 24, 2007 at 8:05 PM

    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?

    Reply
  470. Joanna Young says

    October 24, 2007 at 8:05 PM

    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

    Reply
  471. Glenda Watson Hyatt says

    October 24, 2007 at 8:06 PM

    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?

    Reply
  472. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 8:07 PM

    Joanna!
    I live inside your computer. When you hit the “on” switch it wakes me up. 🙂

    Reply
  473. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 8:08 PM

    Let’s see, Vern!

    Klondike bars, because I’m unlikely to feed you.

    Ear plugs, because I talk so much.

    Reply
  474. Joanna Young says

    October 24, 2007 at 8:10 PM

    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

    Reply
  475. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 8:11 PM

    Glenda, I think Joe might give you a run for your money!

    Reply
  476. Susan Reynolds says

    October 24, 2007 at 8:15 PM

    What? Wait I look at the baseball game for just a few minutes and Glenda’s exposing something at the Carnival?

    Reply
  477. Rick Cockrum says

    October 24, 2007 at 8:15 PM

    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!

    Reply
  478. Glenda Watson Hyatt says

    October 24, 2007 at 8:16 PM

    liz, I’m ready!

    Reply
  479. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 8:16 PM

    See Susan!
    I told you it was bad!

    Reply
  480. Mike says

    October 24, 2007 at 8:17 PM

    Joanna – I’m in a very cold London right now. Thinking of wrapping my duvet around my fingers just to carry on typing…

    Reply
  481. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 8:18 PM

    Oh Mike,
    You just reminded me that Ann Michael asked me to go with her to the online show there in December. 🙂

    Reply
  482. Susan Reynolds says

    October 24, 2007 at 8:19 PM

    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!

    Reply
  483. Joe says

    October 24, 2007 at 8:19 PM

    Can’t you see me dancing? I’ve been doing it all day and half the night!
    Care to join me Glenda? 😉

    Reply
  484. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 8:20 PM

    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?

    Reply
  485. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 8:22 PM

    Joe,
    At least you’re not wearing a dress. 🙂

    Reply
  486. Joe says

    October 24, 2007 at 8:23 PM

    Maybe not Liz, but you never know WHAT a Work at Homer is wearing, right?

    Reply
  487. Vernon Lun says

    October 24, 2007 at 8:24 PM

    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…

    Reply
  488. Joanna Young says

    October 24, 2007 at 8:25 PM

    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

    Reply
  489. Aruni says

    October 24, 2007 at 8:25 PM

    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!

    Reply
  490. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 8:27 PM

    Good night, Joanna!
    No need to apologize. There’s no rules here! Thank you for being a friend and celebrating with us. 🙂

    Reply
  491. Glenda Watson Hyatt says

    October 24, 2007 at 8:27 PM

    Definitely Joe, I’m there!

    Reply
  492. Susan Reynolds says

    October 24, 2007 at 8:28 PM

    Liz I used to garden a lot. Can’t anymore but I did love it you smarty pants you. 🙂

    Reply
  493. Vernon Lun says

    October 24, 2007 at 8:28 PM

    g’nite Joanna, Aruni.

    Reply
  494. Rick Cockrum says

    October 24, 2007 at 8:29 PM

    Good night, Joanna. Good night, Aruna.

    Vern, the ice cream looks great – just the thing to follow Char’s Klondike cake.

    Reply
  495. Joanna Young says

    October 24, 2007 at 8:29 PM

    My pleasure Liz

    I hope you enjoy the rest of your party. You know you are a treasure to me 🙂

    Joanna

    Reply
  496. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 8:30 PM

    Good night, Aruni!

    Reply
  497. Joanna Young says

    October 24, 2007 at 8:30 PM

    Okay – last message – good night Aruni, Mike, Rick, Vernon, everyone 🙂

    Joanna

    Reply
  498. Rick Cockrum says

    October 24, 2007 at 8:31 PM

    My fingers forgot how to type.

    Aruni.

    Vernon.

    I’ll just watch Joe and Glenda dance.

    Reply
  499. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 8:31 PM

    Hey Rick!
    When did you sneak in here?

    Reply
  500. Mike says

    October 24, 2007 at 8:32 PM

    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?

    Reply
  501. Rick Cockrum says

    October 24, 2007 at 8:32 PM

    I popped back in in #481, Liz. You were gardening with Susan. 🙂

    Reply
  502. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 8:34 PM

    Mike,
    If I do come, you can bet you’ll be on my list to meet. I love happy meals. 🙂

    Reply
  503. Vernon Lun says

    October 24, 2007 at 8:36 PM

    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

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  504. Kirk M says

    October 24, 2007 at 8:36 PM

    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…

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  505. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 8:38 PM

    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. 🙂

    Reply
  506. Amie Gillingham says

    October 24, 2007 at 8:38 PM

    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!)

    Reply
  507. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 8:38 PM

    Hey Kirk,
    It’s a nice thought that you’ve been watching over . . . sleep well. 🙂

    Reply
  508. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 8:40 PM

    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! 🙂

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  509. Rick Cockrum says

    October 24, 2007 at 8:42 PM

    Make sure you tuck all your parts in, Kirk. Sleep well.

    Mmmm. More cake!

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  510. David Dalka says

    October 24, 2007 at 8:42 PM

    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/

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  511. Mike says

    October 24, 2007 at 8:44 PM

    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 😀

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  512. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 8:45 PM

    Hi David!
    Nice to see you!
    I’d be interested in your take on the page rank deal today!

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  513. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 8:46 PM

    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!

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  514. David Dalka says

    October 24, 2007 at 8:48 PM

    Which page rank deal? link?

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  515. Amie Gillingham says

    October 24, 2007 at 8:48 PM

    I think you can consider me officially delurked 😉

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  516. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 8:50 PM

    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/

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  517. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 8:50 PM

    Amie!
    I’m delighted about that! YEA!!

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  518. DaveOlson says

    October 24, 2007 at 8:52 PM

    Finally got time to come back. Is the party still on? Klondikes….?

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  519. Vernon Lun says

    October 24, 2007 at 8:53 PM

    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…

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  520. Rick Cockrum says

    October 24, 2007 at 8:53 PM

    Good night, Mike. Stay warm.

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  521. Kelly says

    October 24, 2007 at 8:55 PM

    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!

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  522. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 8:56 PM

    Hey Dave,
    Welcome Back!
    Check out the cake in comment 311. 🙂

    Char’s a pro!!

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  523. C. B. Whittemore says

    October 24, 2007 at 8:58 PM

    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!

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  524. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 8:58 PM

    Good night, Vern!
    Thank you for everything!

    Especially the SOB Widget!!!

    You rock!!!

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  525. Mike says

    October 24, 2007 at 8:58 PM

    Nuts! I have 200 comments to get through to catch up (normally I could just jump in, but this is no normal comment thread).

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  526. DaveOlson says

    October 24, 2007 at 9:00 PM

    ooohhh… cake… yummy. Don’t want to miss out on birthday cake.

    Looks like it’s been a great party.

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  527. Rick Cockrum says

    October 24, 2007 at 9:00 PM

    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! )

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  528. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 9:01 PM

    Hey Kelly!
    What a royal thing for you to do. Thank you for coming! I’m really touched.

    You’re the best. 🙂

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  529. Phil Gerbyshak says

    October 24, 2007 at 9:02 PM

    Happy bloggy day Liz! And hello to everyone celebrating with the young Ms. Strauss!

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  530. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 9:03 PM

    #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. 🙂

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  531. Joe says

    October 24, 2007 at 9:03 PM

    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

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  532. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 9:04 PM

    Hey Mike,
    Imagine it’s a blog post and just pretend that you read them. 🙂

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  533. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 9:06 PM

    Rick!
    Thank you so much for your post, and for coming! It means a lot that you showed up. 🙂

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  534. Phil Gerbyshak says

    October 24, 2007 at 9:06 PM

    Wow Joe, quite the poet you are!

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  535. DaveOlson says

    October 24, 2007 at 9:06 PM

    Liz, I had to come back since Chris Brogan was saying that you had 50K comments today….

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  536. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 9:07 PM

    Hey Phil!
    Thank you! It was grand of you to call today too! Lovely. You’re a star. 🙂

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  537. Kelly says

    October 24, 2007 at 9:08 PM

    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/

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  538. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 9:08 PM

    Good night, Joe,
    Thank you.
    Sleepy swell.

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  539. Kelly says

    October 24, 2007 at 9:09 PM

    And Liz, I’m having a glass of wine in honor of your blog birthday… Cheers!

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  540. Phil Gerbyshak says

    October 24, 2007 at 9:09 PM

    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.

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  541. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 9:09 PM

    Kelly,
    That’s a cool post. Yeah. I’m so smiling. Haiku girl!

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  542. cat says

    October 24, 2007 at 9:10 PM

    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 🙂

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  543. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 9:11 PM

    Phil,
    Your link is a perfect choice. Yes. You’re a thoughtful one. 🙂

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  544. Kelly says

    October 24, 2007 at 9:12 PM

    Thanks – and what’s not to love about haiku?

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  545. Wendy Piersall says

    October 24, 2007 at 9:13 PM

    Happy Birthday to my favorite blogging mamma.
    I love you, Liz! HUGE HUGS!!!!!!!!!!!

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  546. Phil Gerbyshak says

    October 24, 2007 at 9:14 PM

    Thanks Liz, glad you enjoyed that article.

    Hey Wendy! Welcome to the party!!!

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  547. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 9:15 PM

    Hi Wendy!
    Thank you for coming. Really. It means a lot!

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  548. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 9:16 PM

    Dave,
    I’m just glad you found a second to stop back!

    Kelly, A tax haiku is state of the art!

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  549. DaveOlson says

    October 24, 2007 at 9:17 PM

    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

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  550. Kelly says

    October 24, 2007 at 9:17 PM

    Wow, so many people that I know (I guess we all love Liz).

    Hi Phil!
    Hi Wendy!

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  551. Meikah Delid says

    October 24, 2007 at 9:18 PM

    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

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  552. Phil Gerbyshak says

    October 24, 2007 at 9:21 PM

    Hey Kelly!

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  553. Glenda Watson Hyatt says

    October 24, 2007 at 9:22 PM

    Hi Wendy! Did I see you’re going to BlogWorld?

    Going to grab some sup. Back in a bit.

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  554. Phil Gerbyshak says

    October 24, 2007 at 9:24 PM

    Hey Meikah – great story!

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  555. Kelly says

    October 24, 2007 at 9:26 PM

    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!

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  556. Kelly says

    October 24, 2007 at 9:27 PM

    Ooh, and forgot to say good night! See you guys later!

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  557. Meg says

    October 24, 2007 at 9:33 PM

    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) 🙂

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  558. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 9:35 PM

    Good night, Kelly,
    Don’t you feel bad for a second.
    I’m so glad that you came! 🙂

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  559. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 9:38 PM

    Yea! Cat!
    Thanks for making it back. My computer is just crawling by now!

    Dave.
    I love the link that you chose!

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  560. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 9:41 PM

    Hi Meikah!
    You’re always here and you bring such wisdom and smiles when you come. 🙂

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  561. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 9:46 PM

    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. 🙂

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  562. HART (1-800-HART) says

    October 24, 2007 at 9:46 PM

    Okay! I’m back .. The party can continue now
    (Where’s those Nacho’s?)

    http://1800hart.com/meme/beatles-birthday.mp3

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  563. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 9:48 PM

    Here’s your nachos, HART!

    So glad to have you back! 🙂

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  564. HART (1-800-HART) says

    October 24, 2007 at 9:50 PM

    wait a sec .. forget those nacho’s .. I want a piece of Amie’s Lemon and Raspberry Birthday Cake! (#510)~

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  565. HART (1-800-HART) says

    October 24, 2007 at 9:52 PM

    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..

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  566. Alina Popescu says

    October 24, 2007 at 9:52 PM

    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!

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  567. Mike says

    October 24, 2007 at 9:53 PM

    Okay. Homework help meant I’ll have to do the catching up later.

    Hey HART!

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  568. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 9:56 PM

    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. 🙂

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  569. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 9:57 PM

    HART!
    I should have known you would go for the cake! I don’t blame you! 🙂

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  570. Mike says

    October 24, 2007 at 9:57 PM

    Phil the Relationsheep friended me!! I feel like Sally Fields at that awards ceremony!

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  571. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2007 at 9:57 PM

    Mike!
    You have now officially made it in the blogosphere! 🙂

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  572. HART (1-800-HART) says

    October 24, 2007 at 9:58 PM

    Hi Mike .. How’s the spooky action business this month? *g*

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  573. Mike says

    October 24, 2007 at 9:59 PM

    Liz,

    Did I miss any flashmobbing?

    Mike

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  574. Alina Popescu