It has been an interesting year. The last 12 months saw me finish my first year as “boss” in my real existence, and start fresh in my virtual life.
I know many of you from the “place that will not be named.” Tired of unmitigated bullshit; a rigged photo contest, plagiarism, and constant sniping, I ventured forth and started inane ramblings. When logging in causes your blood pressure to rise more than a classroom of Grades 1s, or eating an entire pound of bacon in a single sitting, it’s time to make a change.
I knew nothing about domains, SEO, WordPress, CSS, or PHP. I quickly learned. By some miracle, I found you, my friends, some old, some new, and am now part of a vibrant community. You have made my virtual life as lively as my real one. I no longer feel as isolated as I once did, a world away, a strange man in a strange land.
Things started slow but have picked up. This little blog broke even, and has paid for 2008. Yes, I occasionally pimp out a post, but I have plans.
This year saw my first wedding anniversary, both of them, my slide towards that frightening milestone of 40, much joy, some heartbreaks, many toys, and the realization that my life, although I never thought it would be, is good. I have no regrets at present. As I say this, I know Karma will kick my ass to the curb, just to keep me in line.
Raise a glass: Here’s to continued friendships, good posts, and humorous comments. Here’s to marvelous captures and verbose verbiage. To friends, new and old, to an uncertain but interesting future.
Cheers. May your 2008 be as good as my 2007.
2007
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I dislike being photographed (see above). Former student Thomas and I aren’t shooting each other, but making the Chinese sign for cool. All the boys do it in photos. When in Rome, or China, be cool.





