One year ago today, I posted my first entry on Marking the Times. I still don’t consider myself a blogger, but I have learned a few things these last twelve months. I started blogging because writing down my ideas helps clarify them in my mind. Knowing that others might read my opinions makes me think carefully about what I say. I never really thought anyone would be interested in my thoughts, but I wanted to contribute to the conversation if I could. I have been pleasantly surprised (maybe “shocked” is a better word) by the interest in my musings. Most of us like to know what others think about various topics – it helps refine our own thoughts.
I have been surprised to see how steadily the readership has grown. No big fanfare, no explosive growth – just steady increases. I am trying to avoid concerning myself with how many people are reading or if the monthly statistics are growing, but I am just as human as the next guy. I do look, and I do watch to see if people are increasingly interested.
