Ahem. I have some good news.
Early yesterday, my 5 a.m. Stories recorded their 50,000th page view since I launched the project last March.
To say I never saw this coming is an understatement.
This amazing milestone focuses attention on the need for a massive celebration for my upcoming March 19th first anniversary. We’re talking major hoopla, here.
The plans for this are already pretty far along, according to my Event Committee.
Their idea was kind of a circus parade, because who doesn’t love a circus?
Except, of course there will be no elephants or lion tamers or other wild animals, because of our shared passion for animal welfare.
Oh, and no clowns, because, you know, it turns out they gave all of us nightmares that we’ve repressed since childhood. Clowns will be welcome only if they just wear normal street clothes, have no makeup, and shut the hell up.
I’m told there won’t be a ringmaster cracking a whip, either, because that triggers so much bad stuff I don’t even know where to begin.
I forgot to mention refreshments. There will be no hotdogs, tacos, ribs or chicken wings. Most of my crackerjack staff on the 5 a.m. Stories are vegetarian, and we don’t want innocent animals to suffer just so we can celebrate.
I would love to mark the occasion by offering a reduced subscription rate for my loyal readers, except I’m already charging absolutely nothing for my stories, which is what I reckon they’re worth.
So, with the above exceptions, it will be just like a circus! I’ll check back with you as it gets closer – I’m sure we’ll be crossing other things off the list, so prepare to have your expectations lowered along the way!
Are we allowed to blow raspberries, or bubbles?
Congrats. Looking forward to the merchandise promoting the milestone.
I’d recommend two-sided Basler big head yard signs, but it looks like POTUS beat you to that.
Oh, well. You’ll think of something.
I have it from a reliable source in the Primrose HOA that a plaque in your honor will be duly placed in March on that Ave’s walk of fame, in front of 1613.
Admittedly that followed an at times contentious discussion as to whether 44th St “on the bend” falls within the parameters of the award’s boundaries.
So glad the final vote, close as it was, was in your favor. I welcome the newest honoree.
Very deserving!!