Tertiary Thoughts: Feeling the Love

In response to this column on January 26th:

Recently, as an exercise in self-control, I cancelled my T.V. and Internet. Among other things it has made writing my blog a little more difficult. I know I have tens of thousands (or at least tens) of regular readers that rely on me for part of their weekly entertainment. Despite the growth of readership being slower than I anticipated there are signs that growth is taking place.

I'm going to take an indefinite amount of time off, but when I return I will return with a vengeance (and I will intentionally try to self-promote my blog). I would like a few weeks off.

I'm thinking of returning once I have had ten different people comment, call, text, or e-mail me something positive about my blog, or at least that they noticed that I haven't been writing. It is an entertainment column. Hopefully, I'm not just entertaining myself. People, I need some affirmation every once in a while.
Extra credit if you mention a specific column that you particularly enjoyed reading.

I hope you are enjoying your 2011 so far.

--Kevin

I got all of these responses:

Carla Ardian said...

I read your blog everytime you post something new. Got a feed on my own blog so I won't miss a thing.

But yeah, I understand the need of knowing if people read your blog. So here is one comment. :)

January 26, 2011 7:05 PM

Astrid said...

I just found your blog but I've already gone through most of your archives. So you are officially entertaining ME! I will definitely be sharing a link with a few of my friends.

On another note...I willingly quit T.V. sometime ago and it doesn't bother me a bit, but I liked to of walked right off the roof during a recent experiment in lack of internet! So good luck!

January 26, 2011 7:12 PM

The Bailey family said...

I'm a little sad that you're taking some time off, because you are my Monday morning meeting entertainment - something to read and make me laugh inappropriately during boring meetings! So I'll be bored and sit quietly and appropriately during my meetings for the next few weeks... and good luck with no internet, we rarely watch TV but definitely rely on the Internet for daily news, communication, etc.

January 27, 2011 7:14 AM

Nicole said...

I definitely enjoy your columns, especially when they're about travel or students. Good times! Been missing them recently, but I'll be strong and persevere until your return. =)

January 27, 2011 8:09 AM

Anonymous said...

I bet you would get a lot more readership if you reposted a link to each blog entry on Facebook. I never see you do that.

January 27, 2011 3:43 PM

Anonymous said...

Hey Kev, love the blog, stop chasing the ladies in the new convertable and get back to more writing and more poker, those are true art forms. Dave

January 27, 2011 4:23 PM

Anastasia said...

I always read your blog and am sad when there isn't anything new. Please come back! It's very entertaining.

January 28, 2011 9:13 AM

Bre said...

I enjoy reading your blog, especially when it contains entertaining stories about your friends and students (kids these days)....keep it up!

January 31, 2011 2:21 PM

Anonymous said...

I find your blog very entertaining, but I understand the need for a break. Validity, and other funny life stories.

January 31, 2011 2:44 PM

R said...

Umm...I need you to blog. Other than Playboy, it's the only worthwhile thing I read these days.

February 1, 2011 6:03 PM

Anonymous said...

Dam bro. I subscribed for a year. I want a refund so I can buy a Playboy.

February 3, 2011 8:04 AM

El Super said...

i like your blog

February 7, 2011 12:05 PM

Snow White said...

no come back! I just found your blog yesterday and i love it. I actually laughed out loud during lecture while reading.... i got some stares but it was worth it :)

February 10, 2011 8:55 PM

I even got Four more just letting people know that I would be coming back on 2/28.