The Stumbleversary Bash

Photograph by Kilroy_60

Since I first announced a carnival to celebrate my one-year anniversary in the stumbletron I decided to change things up a bit.

It was December 16, 2007 when I first logged in to the social media site StumbleUpon. {Check out my page.} While I find pleasure in the company of stumblers I remain a blogger who stumbles around the web.

The best way to celebrate my stumbleversary, I decided, is to recognize my stumbling friends and share what for me is one of the best social aspects of StumbleUpon, reviews of Gonzo Papers posts.

With that, I give you the...

---taylor39-> commented, "A cuppa coffee, the Gonzo papers, this man is a great read! go for it' you will like him!" on Fear and Loathing?

---allen-taylor-> commented, "Fear and loathing in a Cape Cod coffee cup with Lyle Lovett and Kilroy60. Wow! Give me cream, no sugar." on Fear and Loathing?

---mikoto1610-> commented, "Sobering look at the fragility of life and the ignorance of facts." on What Happens When Warning Sirens Sound At The Nuclear Plant Nearest To You?

---Machione-> commented, "An interesting read as to what has inspired this writer..." on The Path You Seek Leads To WOODY CREEK, COLORADO

---thewordisberry-> commented, "Always something interesting from this blogger, whether it's about culture or politics or the view from the backyard. :)" on The Path You Seek Leads To WOODY CREEK, COLORADO

---matchet-> commented, "That is a rather challenging thing to do." on ABC, Easy as 1-2-3

---nicky187-> commented, "I can't putt to save my life, but it's a nice way to get out of the house and stalk the gophers. ;)" on A Bad Day On The Golf Course Is Better Than A Good Day At Work

---Gaven-> commented, "Good article with a nice tribute attached... the author has an excellent point - all victims of 9/11 need to be acknowledged and memoralized... thank you Cinnamonrain for sharing this article...." on Never Forget; More Importantly Always Remember

---crazyred7-> commented, "'Fear and loathing? I don't think so.. "brave and caring" is more like it! Thank you Kilroy60!" on "100" ...One From The Kilroy File

---mcgroovymama-> commented, "Great blog....love the answers in this interview! check him out......" on I Was Interviewed Today...Via Email

---Ideas500-> commented, "Simply gorgeous! Wow...I never tire of the beautiful colors of the sky! Thanks for sharing! Kimberly :)" on My Most Recent Sunset Safari

---Harrystottle-> commented, "I have a similar obsession. The digital camera makes it possible and practical to take photos on a whim. I take thousands. I find dozens are actually pretty damn good. Between us all we can capture some good footage of the fragile world we live in..." on My Most Recent Sunset Safari

---MrChampion-> commented, "Kilroy's rattles off the issues - and we should reassure him that he is following events correctly and is not mistaken." on I Think I Maybe Confused

---Robyn-Moondancer-> commented, "This is friggin genius!" on Making The United States Of America's National Debt A Long Forgotten Memory

---mikoto1610-> commented, "An especially inventive way of getting the US out the cess pit it's currently in." on Making The United States Of America's National Debt A Long Forgotten Memory

---SpiralsShadeaux-> commented, "Cool ideas,... now if there are any real brains in our government, maybe a reality check could happen, and our government could start capitalize on bringing the masses to them with money for all their self-induced money woes, instead of trying to make money from it's peoples, 'Wrong doings.'" on Making The United States Of America's National Debt A Long Forgotten Memory

---mikoto1610-> commented, "This is a great blog post that shows that some of the most beautiful and amazing scenery is on our very own doorsteps." on Join Me At The Seashore

---wellmet-> commented, "Thanks for the tribute to our Iraqi War Veterans, the Iraqi War Dead, and the families, their families. Please look at these photos on Veterans day. Thanks Yobaba." on The Legacy Of George W. Bush and Dick Cheney - Section 60, Arlington National Cemetery

---Machione-> commented, "An excellent tribute to one of the true heroes of September 11th." on Celebrating The Spirit Of Joseph Vincent Vigiano - September 11 - 2,996 Tribute

---cobaltbuckeye49-> commented, "A loving tribute to a true hero. Let us not forget all who died on this fateful day." on Celebrating The Spirit Of Joseph Vincent Vigiano - September 11 - 2,996 Tribute

---sassyrojo-> commented, "Without a doubt, one of the most painfully memorable events in US history. A stunning tribute with personality." on Celebrating The Spirit Of Joseph Vincent Vigiano - September 11 - 2,996 Tribute

---nicky187-> commented, "I took mine through the airport, and all they checked was the cell phone." on Finally, I'm Going Mobile

---pseudopsycho-> commented, "Christmas is coming up. Need any ideas for gifts?" on Finally, I'm Going Mobile

---mikoto1610-> commented, "Stuck with trying to choose a suitable cell phone - try this :)" on Finally, I'm Going Mobile

---amosgoh-> commented, "Crazy idea on phones." on Finally, I'm Going Mobile

---matchet-> commented, "Awesome Blog about Iraq and 9/11." on Today Is A Day For Americans To Take A Stand

---moritherapy-> commented, "You gotta hand it to this guy - he put an enormous amount of work into this blog carnival. And HAPPY BIRTHDAY!" on A Blog Carnival That's Out Of This World! My Blogiversary Bash!!

---mikoto1610-> commented, "How a blog carnival should be run :)" on A Blog Carnival That's Out Of This World! My Blogiversary Bash!!

---nomadicmatt-> commented, "Good information on the blogging benefits of blog carnivals." on Blog Carnivals Are A Treasure Trove Of Opportunity

---mikoto1610-> commented, "For anyone that blogs, organizing or taking part in a blog carnival offers a great opportunity to both share you favourite blogs and expand your social network." on Blog Carnivals Are A Treasure Trove Of Opportunity

---Niko2008-> commented, "Being a relatively new blogger, I found this post on Blog Carnivals to be informative and definitely aided me in fully understanding the benefits and wonders of blog carnivals." on Blog Carnivals Are A Treasure Trove Of Opportunity

---allen-taylor-> commented, "Excellent job selling the idea of a blog carnival." on Blog Carnivals Are A Treasure Trove Of Opportunity

---jobmob-> commented, "Kilroy60's course of the Progressive Dinner has links about weight-loss games, casting blunders and pick up lines." on Welcome to the hors doeuvres and cocktails course of Soup To Nuts - the blogosphere's only progressive dinner blog carnival

---mikoto1610-> commented, "Excellent use of song lyrics to cover the aspects of life." on Rock & Roll Never Forgets - the Life In Song(s) meme

---nicky187-> commented, "I agree with what the author has to say, because, in my opinion, it is always easy to appeal to the baser nature of humankind, simply because it is easier to do what is gratifying, rather than what is right. Evolved beings do what is right, while those who are less evolved do what is gratifying, regardless of the cost to themselves or others." on Wisdom Of The Ages

---mikoto1610-> commented, "Is religion the same as philosophy? Does tolerance exist in religion? Excellent look at this question." on Wisdom Of The Ages

---anjamerret-> commented, "Ethics is definitely something the financial fraternity has very little of." on Thoughts On Being Successful In Business

---mikoto1610-> commented, "A fantastic list of how to truly succeed in business." on Thoughts On Being Successful In Business

---Machione-> commented, "In this political season your story reminds me of what happens when the far right and the far left end up in the same space." on It's Been A Long Time Since I Beat A Redneck Senseless

---crazyred7-> commented, "Oh, Kilroy60, you shouldn't make me laugh when I am sipping hot coffee. Spit takes are only funny when I cause them, not the other way around." on It's Been A Long Time Since I Beat A Redneck Senseless

---allen-taylor-> commented, "Ah, the value of a good education." on It's Important To Get Off On The Right Foot

---lourdes-grace-> commented, "Take the time to read this by Kilroy. Very eye opening and worthy of the read. It is time we as Americans take a stand." on Now, More Than Ever, It's Time To Make America PURPLE.

---maxismax-> commented, "Well written piece. Take a moment to read it." on Now, More Than Ever, It's Time To Make America PURPLE.

---Machione-> commented, "I've read Hey Rube and enjoyed it. The way commentary from the book is extracted to create an interview is creative and interesting." on If Dr. Gonzo Were Blogging From Owl Farm

---Jilli-> commented, "I have always been a fan of Hunter S. Thompson. For those who are fans and admired him visit The Gonzo Papers for more information on this remarkable man." on If Dr. Gonzo Were Blogging From Owl Farm

---rj2worldwide-> commented, "One of my favorite people, quite a life Hunter S led." on If Dr. Gonzo Were Blogging From Owl Farm

---Machione-> commented, "I found this to be an interesting post discussing the value of content to attract website visitors. On a related note, I suspect some tune into Project Runway just to see Heidi Klum..." on Content Is King

---Machione-> commented, "Enjoyed this post on a vegetable garden planted in containers. Especially interesting looking beyond the porch, at the black squirrel climbing a pole." on GREEN ACRES is the place to be

---shepherd101-> commented, "Kilroy60 takes a stab at Obama's VP pick" on Kathleen Sebelius To Be Named Obama Vice President

---fredhetz-> commented, "She's a solid choice, me thinks." on Kathleen Sebelius To Be Named Obama Vice President

---Robyn-Moondancer-> commented, "Kilroy is doing his homework on the political scene. I can't wait to see his pick for McCain!" on Kathleen Sebelius To Be Named Obama Vice President

---gopherguts1218-> commented, "Wonderful commentary! Brilliant work." on Kathleen Sebelius To Be Named Obama Vice President


---badbadivy-> commented, "Kilroy60 is making sense here. :D" on Kathleen Sebelius To Be Named Obama Vice President

---laffarsmith-> commented, "And insightful perspective on modern political views." on Kathleen Sebelius To Be Named Obama Vice President

---sassyrojo-> commented, "Always compelling to get another writer's take on the upcoming VP announcement. The upcoming week will reveal all, no? Great writing on the upcoming election." on Kathleen Sebelius To Be Named Obama Vice President

---Machione-> commented, "Kilroy_60 has a great original quote in this post which reads in part, 'Living in the NOW provides for more WOW.'" on The Value Of A Moment Should Never Be Under Estimated

---taylor39-> commented, "This man is a joy! straight to the heart........... A breath of fresh air.......... And he even has a little humor..." on Meg Whitman, Former Ebay CEO, Winner Of Republican Veepstakes

---Machione-> commented, "Well reasoned commentary predicting John McCain's VP choice. All too often logic doesn't play very well into politics so it will be interesting to see how things work out." on Meg Whitman, Former Ebay CEO, Winner Of Republican Veepstakes

---anjamerret-> commented, "I must say, I am looking forward to the end of the American elections." on Meg Whitman, Former Ebay CEO, Winner Of Republican Veepstakes

---sassyrojo-> commented, "Yes, just what this country needs: a VP who used to be CEO of a fee-heavy organization that now penalizes sellers more than providing the initial plan of an easy facilitation of a buyer/seller relationship. Huh - sounds like standard Republican policy!" on Meg Whitman, Former Ebay CEO, Winner Of Republican Veepstakes

---Machione-> commented, "There's an interesting narrative to be read...It takes some concentration to keep from getting distracted." on There Are Few Things In Life More Attractive Than A Beautiful Woman

---mikoto1610-> commented, "An incredibly hot post - yet nothing happens! There's a lesson to be learned here." on There Are Few Things In Life More Attractive Than A Beautiful Woman

---Robyn-Moondancer-> commented, "Great post! An 'interview' with Hunter S. Thompson. I highly recommend it!" on Hunter S. Thompson And The Death Of The American Dream

---sassyrojo-> commented, "Having associates who also worked at Cantor Fitzgerald that day, this blog is a tribute to another lost on the day that will never be the same again. Great blog - add to your RSS reader." on A Tribute To Elizabeth Claire 'Beth' Logler, One Of The 2,996 Lost In The Attacks Of September 11, 2001

---mikoto1610-> commented, "Is Sarah Palin the right choice for McCain and is she being protected from any media blitz and negative publicity? Interesting and thoughtful look at the issues really at stake in the McCain camp." on McCain Campaign Officials Give Palin High Marks While Insulating Her From Criticism And Hiding The Truth About Her From The Public

---Machione-> commented, "Sarah Palin has become the wild card in the 2008 Presidential election. It's interesting how she is being handled by the McCain campaign." on McCain Campaign Officials Give Palin High Marks While Insulating Her From Criticism And Hiding The Truth About Her From The Public

---anjamerret-> commented, "Gorgeous flowers. I also have a red rose bush (name unknown) that is still giving me flowers. What a star!" on What Better Way To Say Good-Bye To Summer?

---NerdGirl-> commented, "Unfortunately, in modern politics, men and women are not equal, and women will be judged more harshly (hopefully this will subside eventually)... in these situations one needs to channel Jackie-O and have extra class and carry oneself with dignity... not step on your opponents in stripper heels to climb the ladder up to the glass ceiling in a short pleather skirt. If you don't want to be called "pretty" then show us some substance. Or shush up, step out of the race, and pose for your conciliatory photos." on Cult Of Personality Surrounding Palin Is Seen By Campaign Officials As A Blessing, Her Record Is A Problem To Be Managed

---anjamerret-> commented, "I think you have a serious problem when you need somebody like Palin to win the battle for you." on Cult Of Personality Surrounding Palin Is Seen By Campaign Officials As A Blessing, Her Record Is A Problem To Be Managed

---nicky187-> commented, "Yeah. This is how I want other world leaders to view us. Like we're led like someone dressed like a strip club hostess, if not one of the strippers. (Apologies to all the strippers in the audience.) " on Cult Of Personality Surrounding Palin Is Seen By Campaign Officials As A Blessing, Her Record Is A Problem To Be Managed

---mcgroovymama-> commented, "NEVER should such a horrific & godawful thing as this happen to ANY human being. WAKE UP WORLD! " on Return Humanity To Darfur

---Robyn-Moondancer-> commented, "Great post, it is a shame though that it ever had to be written!" on Return Humanity To Darfur

---ettarose2002-> commented, "Billions of dollars spent to help the rich get out of trouble and we cannot help the helpless. Shame on the United States and the United Nations!" on Return Humanity To Darfur

---mikoto1610-> commented, "We can spend billions on a phony war for oil; we can pay CEO's of failing companies millions to effectively fail at their job. But we can't spend a dime on the real victims in the world? For shame, humanity..." on Return Humanity To Darfur

---novus-questus-> commented, "Yep, I have a picture of dead and dying people in my blog now. Yes, I could have just said that this site was about Darfur, but I want everyone to look at this. This is what the world is ignoring, what the world is failing to call a crime against humanity. This is genocide, and it has gone on for far to long." on Return Humanity To Darfur

---nomadicmatt-> commented, "great photos of the fall. i miss living where the leaves change" on Fall Foliage Tour 2008

---Robyn-Moondancer-> commented, "Fall is in the air and Kilroy captured a little of the color for us :)" on Fall Foliage Tour 2008

---sitasaysgo-> commented, "I would love to take a road trip with kilroy60" on Fall Foliage Tour 2008

---Ideas500-> commented, "I just don't think I'd be voting for her... I don't think she's ready now...Maybe by 2012, she will be... However, I think Obama's in for the next 8 yrs. Did you see the wide-eyes and the camaraderie at the victory party? The United States will be in love with Obama and his family as they did with JFK and his fam... Kimberly :) P.S. Awesome photos Kilroy!" on Palin Set For White House Run In 2012

---anjamerret-> commented, "Heaven help the world!" on Palin Set For White House Run In 2012

---maxismax-> commented, "I should be surprised...yet I'm not." on Palin Set For White House Run In 2012

---allen-taylor-> commented, "I'm not a bit surprised by this, but it's a good reason not to vote Republican ever again." on Palin Set For White House Run In 2012

---GetSmartGal-> commented, "She just wants to be on SNL again..." on Palin Set For White House Run In 2012

---novus-questus-> commented, "I almost took up one of the campus fliers and volunteered as a GOP intern, but my free time has been too short. As it is, I wear my original Richard Nixon pin with pride." on Volunteering For the McCain/Palin Presidential Campaign

---rodneyj43-> commented, "Now that, My friend, *is* a true gonzo Story. You should do a follow up on what the Nader-Neighbor does when he gets the phone calls and mail." on Volunteering For the McCain/Palin Presidential Campaign

---Robyn-Moondancer-> commented, "Volunteering for the right side ... and that works on every level." on Volunteering For the McCain/Palin Presidential Campaign

---demonveen-> commented, "I love the JFK idea -- it would be fun to make up a whole bunch of traditional looking JFK signs and paper a whole neighborhood." on Volunteering For the McCain/Palin Presidential Campaign

---mikoto1610-> commented, "Irony and wicked mischief are two wonderful bedmates in this great post from my buddy Kilroy :)" on Volunteering For the McCain/Palin Presidential Campaign

---jakrose-> commented, "too funny. you should have let them sign you up for canvassing a neighborhood and hit it up for Obama. still, very funny" on Volunteering For the McCain/Palin Presidential Campaign

---Machione-> commented, "Kilroy_60 was feeling mischievous so he accepted an offer to sign up to volunteer for the McCain campaign. I'm not the only one left shaking my head and laughing." on Volunteering For the McCain/Palin Presidential Campaign

---nicky187-> commented, "Gratz on the anniversary. Please keep writing like you have been. Much appreciated." on Autumn Colors And My Three-Year Blogiversary

---Canyon317-> "Great fall pic by Kilroy60. Check out his blog, which just celebrated its 3rd anniversary. " on Autumn Colors And My Three-Year Blogiversary

---NerdGirl-> commented, "Love Kilroy's gorgeous colors... HAPPY BLOGIVERSARY!" on Autumn Colors And My Three-Year Blogiversary

---eyeflare-> commented, "Great colors, and congrats on getting to three years of blogging" on Autumn Colors And My Three-Year Blogiversary

---Machione-> commented, "An interesting narrative on an attraction to Autumn color vs. Spring..." on Autumn Colors And My Three-Year Blogiversary

---CHRON-> commented, "I can almost smell the Autumn fragrances drifting through the air. The beautiful leaves on the maple tress are absolutely a gift of beauty. The silver leaf maple is my second favorite tree, next to the southern magnolia. Great photos. BTW -- Happy B-Day!" on Autumn Colors And My Three-Year Blogiversary

---AmusedOne-> commented, "Happy 3 year anniversary my friend... a well deserved congrats!" on Autumn Colors And My Three-Year Blogiversary

---anjamerret-> commented, "Wow. Those are some pictures." on Autumn Colors And My Three-Year Blogiversary

---kevinmn-> commented, "Autumn being the richest season of the year is full of beauty, especially if the turning of the leaf is soft and balanced as depicted in the photos on this page, wonderful!" on Autumn Colors And My Three-Year Blogiversary

---bygracenotmerit-> commented, "Beautiful photos of fall foliage and The Gonzo Papers three year anniversary! Happy Anniversary and here is to many more!" on Autumn Colors And My Three-Year Blogiversary

---moocowbell-> commented, "Fantastic way to celebrate a blogiversary, congrats! " on Autumn Colors And My Three-Year Blogiversary

---Robyn-Moondancer-> commented, "It is his 3rd blogiverary! Stop by and help him set a record for visitors! " on Autumn Colors And My Three-Year Blogiversary

---mikoto1610-> commented, "An introspective and highly enjoyable look at what makes us who we are online - why we blog, do we crave company or not, and more. Enjoy. :)" on The Life We Live Comes From The Choices We Make


---TheLovableRogue-> commented, "The article offers an insight into why one man chooses to blog. An interesting piece which highlights the importance of the human connection afforded by blogging." on The Life We Live Comes From The Choices We Make

---jpearce01-> commented, "What is important to you?" on The Life We Live Comes From The Choices We Make

---laffarsmith-> commented, "A blogger shares his thoughts on life and blogging. :-)" on The Life We Live Comes From The Choices We Make

---amosgoh-> commented, "A great insight on self development" on The Life We Live Comes From The Choices We Make

---michaelwong38-> commented, "karma for the rest of us...great article. thanks" on The Life We Live Comes From The Choices We Make

---GiantRiverOtter-> commented, "A blogger talks about which election bets he won, and also there is some nice artwork and a cool quote about politics from Hunter S. Thompson." on Buy The Ticket, Take The Ride

---Machione-> commented, "It was a good day to be a Democrat and a gambler..." on Buy The Ticket, Take The Ride

---novus-questus-> commented, "Gorgeous colors. Kilroy has been my go to guy for good fall pics this year." on Autumn Exultation!

---anjamerret-> commented, "Aren't they fabulous, the forests." on Autumn Exultation!

---mattgUP-> commented, "Leaf peep'n " on Autumn Exultation!

---kaolelo-> commented, "excellent photos of the glory of fall . . ." on Autumn Exultation!

---mcgroovymama-> commented, "my kind of blogger!" on A Long Weekend That Turned Into A Week, Thanks To The McCain/Palin Ticket

---QuentinsOnTheWay-> commented, "a great rambling post that manages to touch on the election (national and alaska's), golf, and general debauchery...definitely thumbs up" on A Long Weekend That Turned Into A Week, Thanks To The McCain/Palin Ticket

---amosgoh-> commented, "A great trip and experience" on A Long Weekend That Turned Into A Week, Thanks To The McCain/Palin Ticket

---sitasaysgo-> commented, "Kilroy gets a fabulous week away thanks to McCain and Palin. Dang, I wish I would have made a few bets..." on A Long Weekend That Turned Into A Week, Thanks To The McCain/Palin Ticket

---maxismax-> commented, "Kilroy's living the life of Reilly and has the pics to prove it." on A Long Weekend That Turned Into A Week, Thanks To The McCain/Palin Ticket

---vengeancenow-> commented, "Great post. I'm glad you did well off the election. The republicans can afford it :>" on A Long Weekend That Turned Into A Week, Thanks To The McCain/Palin Ticket

---QuentinsOnTheWay-> commented, "written like a true golf fanatic" on The First Snow Of The Season Marks The End Of Golf For 2008

---shepherd101-> commented, "I usually prefer to shout at people, then put my fingers in my ears and shout 'I can't hear you lalalalalalalalalalalalalalalalala!'" on Resolve To Evolve

---mattgUP-> commented, "I wish these were common sense." on Resolve To Evolve

---SpiralsShadeaux-> commented, "Clear, Concise and logical. Now the key here is to be able to initiate communication that generates this response. One's ability to communicate effectively, does not only fall within these concepts of good communication, but also the ability to inspire communication.on Resolve To Evolve

---FlavorsOfItaly-> commented, "Something for everyone to strive for!" on Resolve To Evolve

---harrystottle-> commented, "my problem's always been with number 5. Can't argue with the list though..." on Resolve To Evolve

---QuentinsOnTheWay-> commented, "in my opinoin, the first one is the most important...people who think they know what you're going to say and, instead of listening, are busy formulating their answers, are incapable of having a conversation.on Resolve To Evolve

---MrChampion-> commented, "Kilroy promotes dialectic reasoning - which is lacking completely in the main stream media, with the blogshere faring little better." on Resolve To Evolve

---kgirl77-> commented, "If only these simple skills were taught in schools or by parents... THIS is the change we really need." on Resolve To Evolve

---fredhetz-> commented, "It's a blog. It's a carnival. What more could you want?" on Help Wanted: Hosts For The Gonzo Blog Carnival Series

---yeeaauuh-> commented, "Blog Carnival coolness going down soon." on Help Wanted: Hosts For The Gonzo Blog Carnival Series

---novus-questus-> commented, "Wanna get the word out about your blog? Here's how to do it..." on Help Wanted: Hosts For The Gonzo Blog Carnival Series

---pseudopsycho-> commented, "Want to get more visitors to your blog? Check out the Blog Carnival!" on Help Wanted: Hosts For The Gonzo Blog Carnival Series

---nicky187-> commented, "I think that Kilroy60 has done something unique. He's found and promoted a talent in someone else, selflessly. The Special One has a good eye, and has composed some beautiful shots." on Photographs By TheSpecialOne

---terrie212-> commented, "Brrrrr! Love these pics from the gonzo papers Click to get the huge file. I did and now have a loverly backdrop on my desktop!" on Photographs By TheSpecialOne

---allen-taylor-> commented, "Beautiful photos of the snow." on Photographs By TheSpecialOne

---GlobalPatriot-> commented, "The quote says it all...the cycle of giving and receivership." on The Game Of Life As It Should Be Played

---Machione-> commented, "A blogger's image can be spoiled by posts like this." on The Game Of Life As It Should Be Played

---fredhetz-> commented, "Kilroy60 says a lot in a few words" on The Game Of Life As It Should Be Played

---ToeCracker-> commented, "This is why I am so into Pay It Forward." on The Game Of Life As It Should Be Played

---moocowbell-> commented, "About reaching out to help others..." on The Game Of Life As It Should Be Played

---cameronh1403-> commented, "Very good thought..." on The Game Of Life As It Should Be Played

---evaj06-> commented, "lovely image.." on The Game Of Life As It Should Be Played

---novus-questus-> commented, "Yum... Need to try this with oven-blasted cauliflower." on In Praise Of Marinades

---allen-taylor-> commented, "Hmm ... hmmm good. Makes me want to jump in a vat of vegetable oil. Emeril will be proud." on In Praise Of Marinades

---antranik-> commented, "mmmmmmmm looks delicious!" on In Praise Of Marinades

---Maxismax-> commented, "I can't believe Phil Simms didn't make the cut again. Great post and a pretty impressive 48% pick ratio from Kilroy60" on Look For A Contingent Of Black And Gold Welcoming Two Steelers To Canton In 2009

---Bloblaw-> commented, "The Hall of Fame is still kind of screwy." on Look For A Contingent Of Black And Gold Welcoming Two Steelers To Canton In 2009

---downgoesfrazier-> commented, "Tough to argue with that list, isn't it?" on Look For A Contingent Of Black And Gold Welcoming Two Steelers To Canton In 2009

---shirl420-> commented, "That is a great idea ~ I don't drink alcohol anymore as it gives me a tummy ache, but it will be nice for my friends who do :o) Thanks Kilroy!" on ...But, Then, I Drink

---dani1108-> commented, "What a neat idea!" on ...But, Then, I Drink

---tbhurst-> commented, "Big fan of the Crown and Ginger, myself. Fantastic idea to freeze the ginger ale. I'm on it." on ...But, Then, I Drink

---Bloblaw-> commented, "Okay, this is kind of brilliant -- ginger ale ice cubes + whiskey." on ...But, Then, I Drink

---JoelBittle-> commented, "This opens up all new drink possibilities" on ...But, Then, I Drink

---ideas500-> commented, "Hey, great idea Kilroy! I haven't thought of this before! Awesome tip for flavored ice cubes! Kimberly :)" on ...But, Then, I Drink

---GlobalPatriot-> commented, "Equal measures of humor and reality are present in the current trend to offer our president a new pair of shoes." on Flingin' It For Freedom

---aStorygirl-> commented, "I'm wearing boots too if you need help!" on Flingin' It For Freedom

---Machione-> commented, "People around the globe are "celebrating" the end of George W. Bush's Presidency in a unique way." on Flingin' It For Freedom

---nomadicmatt-> commented, "these shoes are for you george!" on Flingin' It For Freedom

---gruelin1-> commented, "very tacky" on Flingin' It For Freedom

---LadyCeara-> commented, "Grow up" on Flingin' It For Freedom

---charistsevis-> commented, "Politics with shoes...?" on Flingin' It For Freedom

---VengeanceNow-> commented, "There are so many kinds of shoes I'd fling at Bush. Some filled with poop." on Flingin' It For Freedom

---CHRON-> commented, "Yum! I am definately going to be making this one! That looks YUMMY!" on A Chrishanukwanztivus Celebration

---shirl420-> commented, "YUM! thanks Kilroy, great recipe :o) Happy Merry Chrishanukwanztivu to all!" on A Chrishanukwanztivus Celebration

---barrie501-> commented, "This is cool! The season of Chrishanukwanztivus according to Kilroy60." on A Chrishanukwanztivus Celebration

---GlobalPatriot-> commented, "Always cooking up something delicious for the holidays...that Gonzo is a great chef!" on A Chrishanukwanztivus Celebration

---Margir-> commented, "Ooh my goodness, thank you Kilroy for the wonderful recipe. And a happy Chrishanukwanztivus to you, too!" on A Chrishanukwanztivus Celebration

---sitasaysgo-> commented, "Almond chocolate chip, pistachio, white chocolate and cranberry biscotti made by an articulate and intriguing blogger? Have mercy!!!!" on A Chrishanukwanztivus Celebration

---allen-taylor-> commented, "This guy really ought to quit teasing me with his kitchen antics. It's not fair!" on A Chrishanukwanztivus Celebration

---Machione-> commented, "It doesn't look like there's a whole lot of Fear and Loathing at the La Alegría plantation in Costa Rica."on Happy New Year!

---shirl420-> commented, "This is Glorious! Kilroy you my friend have a beautiful place to relax. I enjoy your words every time I read you :o) 2 Thumbs up Peace buuuuudy"on Happy New Year!

---AmyVernon-> commented, "Sounds wonderful." on Happy New Year!

---timnull-> commented, "Two thumbies downwards, since you didn't invite me along!
Boo, hoo, and crocodile tears galore. ;o) Photo credit: Kilroy_60" on Happy New Year!

---allen-taylor-> commented, "This plantation in Costa Rica, La Alegría looks absolutely beautiful. I wish I'd been there." on Happy New Year!

---shirl420-> commented, "I just adore the ground ya float above Kilroy :o)" on The Year That Was

---aStorygirl-> commented, "Great collection of thoughts and meditations." on The Year That Was

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The Gonzo GRATITUDE! Carnival Is Back

Gratitude is defined as, "The state of being grateful; thankfulness."

That's the theme for this edition of The Gonzo Blog Carnival Series being hosted by Rachel at A Screenwriter In Love With Film on 13 January, 2009...

The Gonzo GRATITUDE! Carnival

Entries are being accepted now.

Posts that qualify for entry, regardless of publication date, include those with the following themes...

---(-)-> What does gratitude mean to you?
---(-)-> What are you thankful for?
---(-)-> How you express gratitude in your daily life
---(-)-> Your feeling about/experience with the Thanksgiving holiday
---(-)-> Is gratitude a wasted emotion?

We're thankful, of course, when people join in on the fun so we made sure to provide plenty of flexibility for you to select a post that fits in the carnival theme.

The Rules for this carnival include...

---(-)-> Entries accepted from blogs only.
---(-)-> Only English language posts will be accepted.
---(-)-> No more than one post per blog.
---(-)-> No posts with titles that include profanity or pictures of a sexual nature.
---(-)-> No posts that are advertisements.

If you have any questions about the posts that qualify or the rules write a comment and you'll get a response there. That way anyone else who has the same question will also get the answer.

Submit your entry to Rachel at: blog.of.gratitude@gmail.com

Include...

---(-)-> Your name as you would want it to appear in the post
---(-)-> The name of your blog
---(-)-> Your blog URL
---(-)-> The title of your post
---(-)-> The post URL

The deadline for entries is Friday, 11:59 p.m., 9 January, 2009.

Remember, the Gonzo SOCIAL MEDIA Carnival is also on 13 January. Why not enter both?!

For Your Success, as always, is the sponsor of The Gonzo Blog Carnival Series.

Kill The "Anything Goes And General News" Carnival And Put The Rest Of Us Out Of Our Misery

This past week I had three different people whining about the concept of blog carnivals and complaining that they don't work.

That came after I decided to give the "Anything Goes and General News" carnival one last chance to evolved into something it has never been. Chalk that up as a bad decision made while eating mescaline.

I've entered the "Anything Goes and General News" Carnival a number of times. In fact, I've participated in a lot of carnivals {over the past three years} both before and since starting The Gonzo Blog Carnival Series; to become well acquainted with the process and to learn how not to do it.

The "Anything Goes and General News" Carnival is a good one to study if you want to know how not to put together a carnival.

Granted, there are a number of ways to do a carnival badly.

Carnivals that try to establish themselves as some sort of elitist gathering by selecting the posts they'll include based on "quality" or limiting the number of entries they'll accept have never done anything other than make me want to vomit.

I don't know who they're kidding, but I suppose it fulfills some sense of need they have or fills a void in their life.

"Anything Goes and General News" isn't one of those sort of carnivals. Not by a long shot. This carnival will take any post on any subject from any blogger who wants to participate. If the blogger wants to submit more than one post that's not a problem either.

In fact, if you want to write an email filled with gibberish and SPAM links you can get that in as well.

Typically "Anything Goes and General News" is nothing more than a list showing the title of a post, what blogger submitted it and what blog the post appeared in. At least if someone sends in an email that gets included it breaks up the boredom a bit.

I'd characterize "Anything Goes and General News" more as a blogospherian clusterfuck than a carnival.

Carnivals have been around for years while social media has become the WorldWideWeb's marquee draw.

Jose Aviles, the brainless twit behind "Anything Goes and General News", isn't one to miss an opportunity. So now that he's created a pain in the ass for hosts of carnivals who work hard to do it Right he's taking on social media.

Yes, in addition to an email from Jose saying the carnival was posted there was another message saying he had created the "MySpace Like" {sic} No Holds Barred Social Network.

I was drinking whiskey at the time and sent the following email to Jose...

Jose,

This carnival is the damnedest piece of shit going.

It was never good, nothing more than a list, but even those carnivals have their place. It's gone downhill, though, to the point of being among the worst carnivals going.

Why don't you put the fucking thing out of it's misery and find something else to do.

If nothing else, quit wasting my fucking time. Do you really think I, or anyone else who knows anything about social networking, is going to join a site born of this clusterfuck you call a carnival?

Ciao

He responded with the message, "Thanks" to which I responded, "Ho fucking Ho."

I haven't heard anything else from Jose.

Social Media Goes GONZO!

My blogging buddy Danny Brown is helping me get The Gonzo Blog Carnival Series off to a flying start in 2009.

He's hosting the Gonzo Social Media Carnival at his Social Media PR blog on 13 January. Yes...


Entries are being accepted now. To enter, email Danny at dannybrown1968@gmail.com with a Subject Line of Gonzo Carnival Entry.

Entries should include...

• Your name as you want it to appear in the post
• The name of your blog
• The blog URL
• The title of the post
• The post URL

Posts that qualify for entry include...

• Your perspective on or experience with social media including blogging
• Posts that deal with any social media site where you are or have been active
• How you use social media for business or pleasure
  
• Social media interactions you've had; the good, the bad and the ugly are acceptable

That should provide plenty of flexibility to select a post.

The rules for this carnival are...

• Entries accepted from blogs only.
• Only English language posts will be accepted.
• No more than one post per blog.
• No posts with titles that include profanity or pictures of a sexual nature.

We, of course, want the social media carnival to be sociable so we've tried to make it as easy as possible for you to play along.

Deadline for entries is 9 January at 11:59 pm. The Gonzo Blog Carnival Series is sponsored, as always, by For Your Success.

Help Wanted: Hosts For The Gonzo Blog Carnival Series

After a year-long hiatus, The Gonzo Blog Carnival Series is returning in 2009. That means I need help from other bloggers who will host some of the carnivals at their site.

What Is A Blog Carnival?

A blog carnival, for those who are not acquainted with the term, is an "event" where a host blog accepts links to posts from other bloggers. The host then crafts the submissions into a single post and publishes it on their blog on a predetermined date.

A blog carnival provides a number of blogs with the opportunity to gain exposure at one time. Visitors will go to the host blog to view the carnival and be able to click through to links provided by each blogger participating in the carnival.

Why Do I Want To Participate In A Carnival?

Some of the benefits an individual blogger can gain from participating in a blog carnival are...

• Meeting new bloggers who attend the carnival and see their post
• Having more traffic coming to their blog on the day of the carnival
• Regularly getting more visits as a result of participating in the carnival
  
• Receiving more comments
• Receiving offers for link swaps

What Will Be Expected Of Me As A Host?

As a carnival host you are entrusted with the event to manage from implementation to execution. I work with you, however little or much you need, to provide support and assistance. It's to the mutual benefit of the host and myself that the carnival be as successful as possible.

• Most carnivals in the Gonzo Blog Carnival Series have a set theme; some are a "free for all" where posts on {most} any topic can be submitted.
• It's up to the host to accept a set of rules they can live with that will govern what submissions can be included in the carnival they're hosting.
  
• The Gonzo Blog Carnival Series, as a rule, does not reject posts which comply with the rules set forth by the host. Hosts should expect to include all entries which comply with the rules they set forth. {Questions? Ask.}
• Hosts of Gonzo Blog Carnival Series events do not reject posts based on their subjective judgment of "quality" and do not limit the number of entries they will include.
• Hosts are expected to run, in most cases, two promotional announcements; one announcing they will be hosting the carnival and one prior to the deadline.
• It's helpful if the host can create a banner for their carnival or to have a banner created.
  
• Hosts are expected to network to solicit assistance in promoting the carnival.
• Optimally hosts will send an email acknowledging each entry and ask for help promoting the carnival. {It's best to include links to blogs who help with promotion in the promo post prior to deadline that runs in the host blog}
• Hosts are solely responsible for creating the carnival post. Keep in mind there is not one way for a carnival to be presented an that the carnival has creative freedom in building the carnival. {Optimally, the carnival will be more than a simple list.}
  
• Hosts are expected to contact each blogger who has an entry included in the carnival once it is posted.
• Hosts are expected to visit each entry once the carnival has been posted and write a comment.

What Payoff Should The Host Expect To Receive?

• An increase in traffic leading up to the carnival
• A spike in traffic the day of the carnival
• The opportunity to have relationships with bloggers who contributed posts to the carnival and with bloggers who visit the carnival
• Offers for link swaps from bloggers who contribute posts to the carnival and bloggers who visit the carnival
  
• A boost in ongoing traffic after the carnival
• A larger amount of comments following the carnival
• An increase in Page Rank

The payoff for the host depends on the amount and quality of time and effort they put forth.

I believe that generally covers everything. It's important to remember than when you host a carnival it's both yours and mine. We're in this together and it's in our mutual best interest to make the carnival a success.

Why, As A Blogger, Should I Get Involved In Blog Carnivals?

There is no promotional effort better than a carnival to boost the performance of your blog. The key to make the carnival pay off is participation. That means contributing a post to the carnival, visiting the carnival and writing a comment and visiting the other entries in the carnival and writing meaningful comments.

This I know, because there were 17 Gonzo Blog Carnivals in 2007 and three Soup To Nuts progressive dinner carnivals this year. In addition to that experience I've appeared in hundreds of carnivals.

In the blogosphere as in life, you do not benefit if you make no investment.

How Do I Arrange To Host A Carnival?

Email me at: kilroy60@gmail.com with the Subject Line: Carnival Hosting.

It's Party Time In The Blogosphere!

Photograph courtesy of The Lives and Times...

My buddy Tony is celebrating the three-year blogiversary of his Lives and Times... blog. There's a Blogiversary Celebration Carnival next week, so let's get together and have some fun.

If you've attended a blog carnival before you know it's a great way to meet other bloggers and benefit from both increased traffic and new link swaps. If you're a carnival virgin it's time you have some fun. {Here's all you need to know}

It's easy to take part.

You don't have to write a new post, in fact it can be any post you're published in your blog. {one post per blog, however many blogs you have}. There's no specific theme for this carnival, just pick a post you think will interest people in checking out your blog.


Here are the rules...

• Entries accepted from blogs only.
• Only English language posts will be accepted.
• No more than one post per blog.
• No posts that are advertisements.
• No posts with titles that include profanity or pictures of a sexual nature.

The carnival runs on Sunday, November 23rd. It takes a lot of time to put one together, which you know if you've ever hosted, so don't delay, enter today.

Submit your post to: starkreporter@gmail.com with the subject line: Blogiversary Carnival.

Include...

• Your name as you want it to appear in the post
• The name of your blog
• The blog URL
• The title of the post
• The post URL

If you have any question, at this point, I'd recommend writing Tony at: starkreporter@gmail.com.

Do you have a blogiversary coming up? Drop me a line if you want to put together a carnival. I'll do what I can to give you a hand.

Dinner Is Served - Welcome To The Main Course of Soup To Nuts!

Yes, it's time again for the blogosphere's only progressive dinner blog carnival, Soup To Nuts! I'm happy to be serving the Main Course this time around.

This will be great fun whatever stuff may be running 'round your head! It is a group writing project of sorts where you can check out the lives and times of widely diverse bloggers. Whether it's a pajama mommy or a banquet manager.

OK, let's get into the carnival...

There's a lot in the news, which may or may not be good news, including weight loss, business, and on a related note jobs and career coaching, online education and technology.

There's so much happening online, an internet business guide can be a great help; especially if you're looking for a good deal on your internet service or even if you're looking into health plans.

It's important to not become overwhelmed with online information so take it slow, eh.

OK, get the beat, beatnick. It's critically important that you're passionate about something. It could be music or, another form of entertainment, magic.

Of course there's a lot of passion about food and gardening as well as animals, whether it's a dog or a horse. Some people are passionate about continuing education; which, I think, should be an ongoing process.

True happiness in life can come from living by shamanic principles - you could call it a tao of simplicity. Sometimes it's great to just sit back and enjoy the view. but you want to be careful if there are bullet holes in the mailbox.

In business news, not everyone can be a sales diva. Some people are interested in making money from home; which could come from selling artistic photography. Whatever it is, the bottom line is to make a profit and networking can really help; otherwise you may need therapy. Done right, you can make money selling dog poop...because ideas matter!

Today's the day, gentleman, when to be a savvy daddy you need humor to get through.

It's a challenge at times because the web is making cable tv obsolete; a bad thing about the web, of course, is at times you can't get away from double barreled opinions.

If you have multiple personalities you may want to start at the top and read through this again; you may find something different you like next time!

Be sure you check out all five courses of our dinner. We have some great hosts joining me this time including...

• Lisa, A Traveling Diva, serving hors d'oeuvres and drinks.
• Jacob serving appetizers at Group Writing Projects
• Marion serving the First Course at Herbal Connection
• Kimberly at Blog N' Butter serving Dessert
  

That will wrap up the third edition of Soup To Nuts. I expect to announce the fourth and final edition of Soup To Nuts for 2008 in the next couple weeks.

Thanks to my fellow hosts for the great work you've done with this carnival.

Why Wait? Send Your Entries In For Soup To Nuts "3"

I really wanted to enter last time, but I missed the deadline.

That email has come numerous times after each of the first two editions of Soup To Nuts, the blogosphere's only progressive dinner blog carnival.

You can continue to wait to send your entry for Soup To Nuts "3", and have one thing after another come up, sidetracking you until the deadline passes...or you can enter now.

If you've never participated in a blog carnival, here's all you need to know, it's the best way to attract visitors to your blog and to connect with other bloggers.

Of all the carnivals out there, why is Soup To Nuts the one carnival you shouldn't miss? Because there is no other carnival that provides you as much exposure. It's that simple.

Every website, every blog, attracts its own organic traffic.

In Soup To Nuts, unlike other carnivals, you don't benefit just from the traffic that comes to one blog, you get visitors from five different host blogs.

People visiting the carnival can easily navigate from one host blog to another, just as in a progressive dinner where you go to a different house or restaurant for each course.

Another unique benefit of Soup To Nuts is that you get the opportunity to spotlight five different posts. You can enter a post in each of the five courses. If you publish multiple blogs you can submit five entries from each one!

Check out this post for all the rules; if you have any questions write a comment and I'll provide an answer.

If you publish a post to promote Soup To Nuts, please, write a comment on that same post including the URL. All five host blogs will provide a link back to you.

I will be hosting the Main Course here at The Gonzo Papers this time around. Joining me are...

Stories of a Traveling Diva serving Hors d'oeuvres, Group Writing Projects serving Appetizers, Herbal Connection serving the First Course and Blog N' Butter serving Dessert.

I don't expect there to be a Drinks After Dinner Reception this time...which means once the deadline passes, submissions will not be accepted for inclusion. {Enter now}

When a sixth course was added, to accept entries right up to the day before, people still wrote later saying how they meant to send an entry, but didn't.

Please remember, to truly benefit from any carnival you need to do more than submit an entry. It's necessary to visit the carnival, check out other blogs and write comments. That's where your big payoff comes.