The 500

Well, you've maybe seen the epic film "The 300".

This isn't about that actually.  Though you might say that the very fact we enjoy the freedom to write such things is due in no small part to the sacrafice which was Leonidis and his 300 at the pass.  The glory which was Greece in the hundred and fifty years after that battle laid the groundwork for much of what became the classic thought as reflected in the Western Canon.

Without The 300, there would be now no 500th post here at Smoke on the Water.

And this.... this is that 500th post.

Now, I know I've been far outpaced by many who started blogging at about the same time as me.  Or later.  I find this most satisfying, as I know that their success is proof that my earlier efforts and successes were not in vain.

I have posted but a fraction of my more productive counterparts, which fault is but mine alone.  But still, I stumble along from desert to oasis, back and again.  I'd far rather type from the comfort of the oasis, via the comfort of a good job, a snug home and a loving mate.

Happily, I enjoy the great satisfaction of having all three in my life for the past year, and I'm far the better for it.  Especially, for her.  Thank you, Iris.  I love you with all my heart.

Today, I received a very special gift of recognition, being linked by Phil at Random Nuclear Strikes, and my longtime friends Misha of the Anti-Idiotorian Rottweiller and Kim DuToit, of the Other Side of Kim.

I take neither their friendship nor the honor of their sharing their readership for granted.  Thank you, gentlemen.

And thank YOU, one and all; all who have, do or one day might read Smoke on the Water.

You've been the calming oil upon many a tempestuous sea, and you've made my voyage a pleasure.

I hope to give 500 more, and then some.

Welcome aboard, again.

Comments

[Val Prieto]

Thanks for bringing us along on that voyage.

[Raggedy]

Congratulations on 500!
Have a fabulous day!
Huggles and Love to you and Iris,
Raggedy

[Phil]

You're, of course, very welcome for the linkage. And I return the thank you for the reciprocation.

[Jay G]

I put up a post for ya too, Jim. Anything to keep you posting. :)