"Little Engine That Could" illustrated by Lois Lenski 1893-1974
A few weeks ago, well more than a few weeks ago…a blog that was a refuge to me during the horrible gut wrenching presidential campaign season of 2008, had some inner turmoil. I even wrote down some thoughts about it for my own therapy. As the weeks past, I have seen a blog that “can” flourish and evolve into something that is truly great. I am very happy to have found a place to read intelligent writing about all sorts topics, and where discussion, agreement, and non-agreement are nurtured and encouraged. It has given me the opportunity to voice my concerns about some things, make jokes about other stuff, and keep my mind functioning (albeit in limited capacity).
I want to also put this down in writing…a thank you for Dak at Sky Dancers and Wonk at Let Them Listen. It was a surprise to me that I was put on their blogrolls. My pathetic blog that I write for myself, as therapy or torture…mostly both. It has given me a boost and encouragement to keep on my path to glorified mediocrity. So as I continue to write crap that now, thanks to Dak and Wonk, a few people may actually read…I am very thankful and appreciative.
And on a side note, let me also say that I am grateful to Wonk for reaching out to me during a time when I questioned my own ideals and judgment of racism. Words cannot express the admiration I have for Wonk, and her amazing sense of perceptiveness. I am thrilled that she has become one of those authors of the reasoned and well written word that is found over at the “little blog that could.”
**edited to add this thought: I want to acknowledge the writers over at Sky Dancing, “The Fabulous Five” Dak, BostonBoomer, MABlue, Sima and Wonk the Vote….my hats off to y’all for your time and effort in writing for readers like me.
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