Brian Patton

Brian June 24th, 2005

One year ago today, I had just finished up my daily reading of the 20 - 30 blogs I read at that time. I had been thinking a lot about starting my own blog just to document things that were happening in my life. There was not a specific goal or purpose that I had in mind for the blog. Rather, I just wanted someway to be able to look back and reflect on past events.

Then in a moment of free time, my first blog was born and lived on blogger.com. I never really expected anyone to read it which is evidenced by the sketchy posts I made in the beginning. As time went on, I found a few other blogs I wanted to link to and they linked back to mine. Next thing I knew, people were reading.

Now a few designs later, my own domain, and a whole more traffic, I am still blogging away. Obviously a theme ultimately developed involving politics, Southwest Virginia, current events, and discussion of my personal life.

I had thought about trying to list everyone who had inspired me in blogging and contributed to my success. In the end, I decided that would be way too long of a list. Instead, you all know who you are and I am very appreciative of all your help. I could not have done it without everyone’s help.

Also, I would like to sincerely thank everyone who has visited, commented, and linked to my blog. I take each as a compliment whether it was meant that way or not. Hopefully you all will keep coming back for another year.

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