As far as opening lines go, it was not so memorable as "Call me Ishmael", nor as momentous as "Watson, come here! I want you!" Still, four years ago today, this blog began with an unassuming message - "Tim. This is your first post" - and from that innocuous seed Walking the Berkshires took root.
Four years is getting rather long in the tooth for a blog, yet there is still a spring in the step even if posts are now less than daily, and still more to say and share after 1052 posts and 1982 comments on topics as esoteric as meditations on the meanderings of fireflies to my brief career as a teenaged Civil War reenacter.
As with our favorite beverages, we like our brows raised here at Walking the Berkshires rather than simply "high" or "low", which is why a Greatest Hits compilation for this blog would have to include both the series of history posts that received a 2008 Cliopatria Award, and the one about 19th-century facial hair styles entitled: "A Kiss Without a Beard is Like an Egg Without Salt. More of my nature writing finds its way into the local newspaper nowadays, but as long as you are game for the twists and turns this journey seems fated to take, I'm pleased and touched to have you along for the ride.
Congratulations Tim! I've enjoyed the ride so far and look forward to the twists and turns the future will bring.
Posted by: Apple | October 01, 2009 at 06:24 PM
Tim, you are to be commended for keeping this an interesting space for as long as you have. I had to take a break from my blog after about 3 1/4 years, but may resume after the holidays.
I love the variety of your posts here and the quality of the comments. Keep up the good work.
Posted by: Terry Cowgill | October 01, 2009 at 08:45 AM
HAPPY BLOGAVERSARY TO YOU, HAPPY BLOGAVERSARY TO YOU, HAPPY BLOGAVERSARY DEAR TIIIIMMM, HAPPY BLOGAVERSARY TO YOU!
Posted by: Sheri Fenley | October 01, 2009 at 05:26 AM
Happy Blogoversary, "Cousin" Tim.
I still want to write as well as you do someday. I look
forward to reading more of your journal.
Bill
Posted by: Bill West | September 30, 2009 at 11:08 PM
Congratulations! Four years is considered historical on the internet. I guess the word "classic" would be better! Here's to 4 more!
Posted by: Donna | September 30, 2009 at 08:06 PM
Congratulations Tim! Four years is a long time for a blog and it's a real testament to your dedication. I've enjoyed the journey and I look forward to many more years of entertaining and educational reading. Write on!
Posted by: Jasia | September 30, 2009 at 06:51 PM