D-Files and D-Philes

ever since my good friend d wrote about my blog on his, i have literally had hundreds of new hits on my blog. the thing is, these new "hitters" are of the lurking variety. i am always excited to see that new (or old!) people have visited the blog. but those who read and run are vaguely like a one night stand who doesn't even kiss you goodbye on the way out. you're left wondering, "was it me?" it's not that you expect closure, per se. more that you want the experience to have a beginning, a middle, and an end. like veni, vidi, vici. only in this case, it would be, "i came, i read, i commented".

i know there are people who view blogs like newspapers or magazines- you peruse them at your leisure and then toss them in the hamster cage. i want my blog to be more than that. i am not arrogant or narcisstic enough to belive that my ramblings here will light you on fire with profound new thoughts- at least not all the time :) i am totally not into blogs where there are 57 comments and every one of them is basically, "you are so right! i totally agree with you!" if my ego is going to be stroked, i want it to be earned, deserved, and meaningful. i'm older and happier and not into gratuitous flattery. but, say something. even once in a while.

i'm having a good laugh over the idea that the cookie whore post has received the most comments ever. which just goes to show, it's all about the edge...

and thanks, d