Though success is not always attainable, I try to keep up with all of the sites on my blogroll. I was reading Steven Den Beste-- of USS Clueless-- yesterday, about how he had redone his blogroll again. He does this every four months or so, in order to give exposure to underexposed blogs.
I recalled the previous blogroll revamp at the Clueless, and a little corner of my heart jumped at the thought that I might someday be picked. Not yet, though. No, there was no sense in getting my hopes up right now-- but, with work, I could aspire to be on the short list next time around.
I didn't check the new blogroll until I had read the entire article. Only one of the links was purple, indicating that I had visited it. My curious eyes zeroed in on that one, and then my thoughts were flash-frozen.
Oh... my... Goodness! It's... me!
Well! That rather changes the situation. As is the way for largely unknown bloggers, I have been fretting that rather few people were reading my work, regardless of its quality. This, however, is a gold-plated golden opportunity. People will come, and they will read at least a little. If I fail to produce, though, then those people won't be coming back. Mr. Den Beste provided a stroke of luck-- but from here on out, it's all merit. Fair enough.
I expect big things from this cohort of seventeen blogs. Let's make the best of our newfound exposure.
Posted by Mitch at December 5, 2003 06:06 PMI finally visited your blog from USS Clueless.
You've only posted thrice in a month? Too bad.
Posted by: RPD at January 5, 2004 05:01 PMAh... yes. Sorry about that. Fortunately, though, people have made a habit of pointing out when I fall short of expectations.
Expect things to soon be as good as they ever were.
Posted by: Mitch at January 5, 2004 10:43 PMI also found your blog after visiting USS Clueless. I like your site and your politics. I also like the fact you're a scientist- I am too (chemist).
Please post more of your thoughts on science and politics.
Posted by: Jeff at February 11, 2004 09:42 PM