All Adither! My poorly named blog. You're three! In August of 2007 I started you, intending you to be a place on the internet to house my writings. Somewhere I could direct potential agents or friends who occasionally asked to read my stuff.
As early as my first entry, though, I got into the hyperbole of you a little too much. I kept you light. Light as helium. You garnered more comments back then. More traffic, too.
Because of you, I was offered and I accepted three writing gigs (will I ever stop hating the word gig?). You've drawn some odd requests and pitches, as well. Which only caused me to love you more. You've allowed me to meet other bloggers from across the country, and even make some good acquaintance-friends.
In Winter of 2009 I started to go through something a little dark (and also light and bright and kind of fantastic). Your mood turned. Your posts became small, writhing stories that readers did not respond to as well. You inspired emails from people wondering if I was okay. You were my outlet. Though I could not express everything I wanted through you, I was able to drop breadcrumbs (wheat, rye, pumpernickel), and that was enough to keep me sane.
You do not have the mass appeal of some blogs, but that's okay. I've turned you into my creative dumping ground. Which is exactly what I've needed these last three years.
I don't know how long I'll keep you. But, right now, I cannot imagine giving you up.
And thanks so much to everyone who's come by, whether you've let me know or not. It's made all the difference.
Happy three years, you. You've changed my life.
Happy birthday! I appreciate the down-to-earth tones. The pithy, inane sarcasm of other blogs can get to me. So...three cheers for keeping it real!
Posted by: Jennifer Jo | August 07, 2010 at 05:24 AM
I've not read you from the beginning but you have become one of just a handful of blogs that I have listed to pop us whenever you post. That is because I am, more often than not, deeply moved by your writing. Several times I have expressed that in a comment.
Please continue to post your brilliant writing here. There are a seemingly endless number of blogs out there but yours stands out among a very few that contain excellent examples of the writing art. Your thoughts are fascinating (meant in the very best way)and your ability to concisely express them is extremely rare.
How I envy your gift!
Posted by: Bev | August 07, 2010 at 07:47 AM
Happy birthday! I may not comment a lot but I do read regularly. Your writing here is wonderful and I often connect with your words. So, thank you, and keep writing!
Posted by: maggie | August 07, 2010 at 09:21 AM
happy birthday! keep writing
Posted by: CoffeeJitters (Judy Haley) | August 07, 2010 at 09:43 AM
Happy birthday! I did not know All Adither during that first "light" year and I can't remember for the life of me how I stumbled upon it (through Half Assed probably?), but I have been reading religiously ever since. I even subscribe through the RSS feed! Although I love my "Happy Chair is Happy" and "Cakewrecks" blogs, sometimes I need to read about something real, something I can relate to, instead of looking at wittily captured photos. So keep it up. Your fans love you! I know I will be first in line to buy one of your books, when you are inevitably published. :)
Posted by: Laura from the Chi | August 07, 2010 at 12:55 PM
I think I found you shortly after I started blogging in Nov of 07, and it's been interesting to watch the changes as you evolve. Happy Birthday!
Posted by: MommyTime | August 07, 2010 at 02:28 PM
Happy birthday!
Posted by: anne nahm | August 07, 2010 at 03:11 PM
Happy birthday! I think I found All Adither in the last year or year and a half and I've been reading ever since. Thank you for keeping it.
Posted by: Lisa | August 07, 2010 at 04:17 PM
I don't remember how or when I found you, either, but it was ages ago. Happy birthday.
Posted by: Donna | August 08, 2010 at 07:09 AM
I'm glad you're here.
Posted by: donata | August 08, 2010 at 09:26 AM
My heart is full. Thank you!
Posted by: All Adither | August 09, 2010 at 03:22 AM
I have been there since day one(ish) and will be there until the end, which I really hopes never arrives. All Adither is one of my favorite reads, you write the truth and I love to read it and hear it through your words.
xxoo Thank you! xxoo
Posted by: Leslie | August 09, 2010 at 01:07 PM
Happy birthday! May you write many more!
Posted by: Cactus Petunia | August 09, 2010 at 09:06 PM
Happy Birthday!
Posted by: Holly | August 12, 2010 at 09:32 PM
Happy Blog Birthday! I always know that when you pop up in my feed there will be something written by you that makes me think and feel.
Posted by: kcinnova | August 15, 2010 at 06:13 PM
Happy belated three!
Posted by: Neil | August 17, 2010 at 09:40 PM
Here's to four! Also, made your vegan lemon cake from HAK and it was DELICIOUS.
Posted by: mrs. g. | August 18, 2010 at 10:55 PM
Well, I know I will be first in line to buy one of your books, when you are inevitably published.
Posted by: Elizabeth | August 24, 2010 at 01:02 AM