One Year Anniversary

June 30, 2006 I opened this little corner of the blogosphere called Dazed and Confuzed from Here. I started it all off with this post. As I wrote that post, I had really no clue how this site would develop nor if I would continue. So many unknowns that I almost decided after the first post to quit. But then Cindi, Hoosierboy and Jerry left me words of encouragement.

July went along smoothly for the nOObie and I started gaining a daily readership. Although it was only 10 or so...I was pleased with myself. My blogroll started to expand and I found new friends along the way. August rolled along and I was hitting my stride, developing a style. And amazingly people seemed to enjoy the writing. And just as I was hitting my peak in writing, there was a setback. (Hint: Read the Haloscan Comments) I followed up with this post when I got home. I was completely surprised with how many people emailed me, posted comments and left words of support on their own site. That right there folks..brought a tear to my eyes. I had been adopted into a family, and that's fine! Now if I can just get them to pay support I'd be set. Friendships were forged that day and many continue on today.

I will confess that my writing stride suffered, at least from my perspective. Even today I struggle with writing and finding topics. That is mostly caused by time constraints and lack of mental stimulation. I sometimes get so wrapped within myself I forget to write. And even when I do write, I feel like something is lacking. Thats why I spend hours a week finding funny cartoons, caption pics for contests and trivia information. Yes it lacks writing style and creativity...but you know what? I don't care...they make me laugh and gives me a satisfaction I can never explain. And that's why I started this place, for me.

I have thoroughly enjoyed writing and posting the content contained within these four corners. I have written posts that amazed me, saddened me and left me wanting to write more. And now my blogroll is so immense I can spend upwards of 4 hours a day reading them all. And I try very hard to read each one every day. Because I learned early on that without you, my dear readers, this place would be nothing.

I have made so many friends here...each one has a special place within my heart and soul. You know who you are, no need to spell names. Besides, if I missed someone I'd be crushed and completely humiliated. I hope to remain here for many years to come. I also hope my friends remain and provide me the support and strength to continue everyday. After 372 posts and over 12,000 visitors, I'd be crazy to walk away.

How does one start writing their first post for a second year? You know the one...the one that maintains the unheralded greatness, humbly speaking of course.







Posted a day early since I'll be celebrating my One Year Anniversary away from home. Make sure, as always, to check out the great reads listed here at Dazed and Confuzed from Here. Or take the time to read the archives and leave a comment, on this post, your favorite post here at Dazed and Confuzed from Here.

Thursday Night Haunts

Crossroads Paranormal Radio Link

Tonight at 9 EST on Crossroads Paranormal Radio Barb Powell of Sacred Connections will be joining us. We will be taking your calls and you can ask Barb ONE question. Please remember our show is one hour in length and we will get to as many calls as possible.

Barb is a psychic medium since birth, she has conscious memories of spirit communication since the age of 5. Barb resides in Canada.

If you can't make the live show, you can always go to Crossroads Paranormal Radio where you can listen to the archive, subscribe via RSS into ITunes and check out upcoming shows.

Here is the link for a Crossroads Paranormal Forum. Lots of good people here...

I promised a few readers back a couple of months ago I'd start posting sites with paranormal topics. Here is a great place to start...who knows, you may even see someone claiming to be me!

Thursday Take-out

There are days when surfing the internets proves valuable. Then there are days like today where you stumble upon something that makes you go Hmmmm.

So answer me this dear readers, what is it?



***Update***

Leslie guessed the correct answer for the picture. Good job! "I think it's a Russian tea glass holder."

Humpy Goodness

Sorry Ralph...At least I thought of you! bwhahahahaha

Sucks to be him...

Double click the last one...Pray that it works or I'm gonna cuss along time about my work connection.


I got nothing...have a great Hump Day!

Riddle Me This...

Pro wrestler Benoit kills wife, son, then self
Police investigating whether ex-champion's use of steroids was cause...

The WWE canceled its live “Monday Night RAW” card in Corpus Christi, Texas, and USA Network aired a three-hour tribute to Benoit in place of the scheduled wrestling telecast.

So we celebrated a man who killed his wife and child with a 3 hour Special?!?!?!?!?!

How is Chris Benoit any different than...

Bail revoked for man accused of killing family
Illinoisan initially not considered suspect after wife, children shot in SUV

Or maybe this one...
$5 million bond for suspect in woman’s death
Boyfriend charged with murder; friend of his held on obstruction charge

Tell me folks...have we been manipulated by the media? Do TV personalities become immortals overnight? Yes we celebrated a man who obviously was a great wrestler and great entertainer. But how can we desensitize the murder, by his own hands, of his family? Does his celebrity status make it ok to murder? Oh you've not heard the last about this one. I can see a sanity statement because of steroid abuse. Well the dumba$$ was using an illegal of a substance. That makes it ok...he's a celebrity and was doing drugs...A Ok in my book. NOT!!!

WTF am I missing here?....

Offbeat Tuesday

-A cough releases an explosive charge of air that moves at speeds up to 60 mph.
-A healthy individual releases 3.5 oz. of gas in a single flatulent emission, or about 17 oz. in a day. Healthy...it says healthy!
-A person will die from total lack of sleep sooner than from starvation. Death will occur about 10 days without sleep, while starvation takes a few weeks.
-According to German researchers, the risk of heart attack is higher on Monday than any other day of the week. I can relate...and its absolutely correct!
-After spending hours working at a computer display, look at a blank piece of white paper. It will probably appear pink. Consuming too much booze has the same effect...try it!
-Babies are born with 300 bones, but by adulthood we have only 206 in our bodies.
-Blood sucking hookworms inhabit 700 million people worldwide. Ewwwwww...just ewwwwwww!!!
-By the time you turn 70, your heart will have beat some two-and-a-half billion times (figuring on an average of 70 beats per minute.)
-It takes 17 muscles to smile...43 to frown.
-Laughing lowers levels of stress hormones and strengthens the immune system. Six-year-olds laugh an average of 300 times a day. Adults only laugh 15 to 100 times a day.
-On average women say 7,000 words per day. Men manage just over 2000. No comment...
-The average human produces 25,000 quarts of spit in a lifetime, enough to fill two swimming pools. TMI TMI
-The human body has over 600 muscles, 40% of the body's weight.
-The human brain is about 85% water. See mom, all those times you told me there was water between my ears, you were right!
-The most common blood type in the world is Type O. The rarest, Type A-H, has been found in less than a dozen people since the type was discovered.
-The sound of a snore (up to 69 decibels) can be almost as loud as the noise of a pneumatic drill. I hope the wife doesn't see this!
-There are 45 miles of nerves in the skin of a human being.
-There are 60,000 miles of blood vessels in the human body.

Ok Health Class, there will be a test next Tuesday! It counts for 50% of your grade. bwhahahahaha

Caption It!

Let's all take a moment....awwwwwwww how cute!

Leave your captions in the comments. Winners will be announced Friday.