“I’d Rather Be Nine People’s Favorite Thing Than a Hundred People’s Ninth Favorite Thing” is the title of a song from a 2008 Broadway one-act musical [title of show], with words and music by Jeff Bowen and a book by Hunter Bell. It sums up my gratitude for the small fraternity of you who faithfully read this blog.
I had another title for this post, “Everyday is a New Day in the Blogosphere,” but that one reminded me too much of a certain former governor of the state in which I live. Hint – he’s doing time.
I’ve been asked why I do not write posts for every organization’s Founders’ Day. It’s a good question. I’ve tried my best to write posts for the 26 National Panhellenic Conference (NPC) sororities/women’s fraternities and the four National Pan-Hellenic Council sororities. In those, I attempt to write something about an interesting fact or a prominent alumna. Some come quickly to me, others take a good deal of research.
On occasion, I have written posts for the men’s and multi-cultural women’s groups. It just depends on my schedule and how much I know about the organizations. (And by the way, Happy Founders’ Day to Psi Upsilon and Tau Theta Pi, founded on this day in 1833 and 1998, respectively.) I’d like to do more, and I hope to do so in the coming year, but researching takes time and it’s often time I am stealing from another project or commitment.
I have about 50 drafts of posts waiting for more research. I have stacks of papers and folders on my desktop of things I’d like to write more about. I have a few friends who send me ideas on a regular basis. I have been doing some freelance writing and some speaking and for those opportunities I am grateful. More time in a day would be a great Christmas present, Santa.
As we approach Thanksgiving, I want all of you who are reading this to know how thankful I am that you take time to read these posts. The generosity of your time is so very much appreciated. Happy Thanksgiving!
P.S. I am most grateful for my generous Rotarian friends who honored me as a Paul Harris Fellow at the 25th anniversary celebration on Friday night. It was a total surprise and I thank you all so very much.
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