One year ago tonight I was uploading the file for my Introduction to this blog. I had spent weeks writing that first entry and decided to start the blog on July 4th, as it is my favorite holiday, and significant to the themes of my writing.
I just checked the years traffic and was astounded to see that my overall unique visitors for the year was at 135,740 with 636,890 hits overall. One of the most exciting facets of this effort has been the international traffic. Welcome to everyone who is coming in for a look from all over the world!
I don’t plan to ever again post numbers in terms of traffic, because I don’t want to be distracted by thinking about how many people are reading. The first month I had 522 unique visitors and I was just as excited that first month as I am today. It is such a privledge to write something that others find interesting and informative.
I have been surprised that the spiritual entries get the most traffic, and the cooking entries are the most shared. I promise to spend quality time this next year doing whole food cooking entries and will share all of my sunday school lessons.
Today we had a nice holiday. We celebrated with our church congregation at a picnic over at our local park. It was a fun gathering of good friends. The guys played football and the kids played on the toys, and the moms talked and we shared some nice moments. This afternoon we have just been kicking back relaxing and right now Paul is getting the children ready to go watch fireworks.
I purchased Ann Coulter’s Godless yesterday and have spent a couple hours reading it this afternoon. She is spot on in her analysis and I applaud her taking the time to write such a great book.
I need to run, but please know how grateful I have been for all of you taking the time and energy to stop by for a look!
Happy Independance Day!
Jenny Hatch