Monday, October 3, 2005

HOW ARE YOU AND, MORE IMPORTANTLY, WHO ARE YOU? ———— by Steve Nadis

These “How Are You?” columns are fast becoming a regular feature here at “Call Me Snake,” and a popular one at that, according to the feedback I’ve received to date–a chance to take the spotlight off me for a change and put it on you. Speaking of me, I’m doing fine, apart from a new ailment (back spasms) that struck me yesterday at 12:30 as I tried to get my rollerblades on. The rollerblading did not go too well after that–I made it to my driveway, before turning back–but apart from that minor setback (or major setback depending on YOUR point of view. From my point of view it is major but this one, as I’ve stressed upfront, is all about you–your troubles, your hopes, your dreams, your pet chinchillas…)

So much for the “how are you” aspect of this multi-faceted post. Now for the “who are you” aspect. Starting on September 1, I noticed for the first time a “blog stats” link on the lower right of this blog. It has not worked too well: After several days, all the previous stats seem to evaporate like, uh, well, you can finish the sentence…. (After all, this is YOUR chance for the spotlight.) But in any case, getting back to the stats, I was surprised to see that according to whatever (or whoever) bean counter is at play here, nearly 50 “unique visitors” drop by on “Call Me Snake” each day. I only know a handful of you–and charges have been levied that some or most of those folks are my inventions to “pump up the ratings,” as my critics say. So the question remains, who the heck are the rest of you? Don’t get me wrong, I’m glad to hear that someone outside my immediate family is actually perusing these offerings from time to time, and everyone who does so is, by all means, encouraged to keep it up. Tell your friends and mention it at a church social, if it seems natural and not forced. But if any of the “unique visitors” who are flying below the radar care to introduce themselves, I’ll be glad to make your acquaintance. After all, this time it’s all about you.

Posted by Snake in 13:45:11
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4 Responses

  1. One of the fifty says:
    October 3, 2005 at 5:30 pm

    I am one of the fifty. I keep checking in everday to get some good volleyball advice. I know you’ll get around to it soon. Sorry about the back.

  2. Snake says:
    October 3, 2005 at 7:31 pm

    Dear One of the Fifty — You’re "One in a Million" in my book (sorry I’ve used that line before, but I couldn’t resist). Yes, I’ve been remiss in delivering on the promise of what a good volleyball blog ought to be, but the thing is, I get distracted so easily. Don’t despair, I’ve had a volleyball item on my desk that I’ve been planning to write about for more than 6 months, and I just might get to it in the next six months…

  3. Lindsey says:
    October 4, 2005 at 1:41 pm

    Hello Snake — I don’t get much chance to go online anymore, what with the latest addition to our family. I occasionally get to the computer when our girl naps, but now it seems like there’s so much else to do. And so little time. Keep it up, even if I’m not there to cheer you on.

  4. Snake says:
    October 4, 2005 at 1:43 pm

    Thanks for the note, Lindsey, and congratulations on the news. I guess there may be some things more important than blogging, and you seem to have found one of them. Good luck. I hope we hear from you again one day, during nap time perhaps (hers, not yours).

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