The Blogger House Rules: Goodnight You Princes of Blogs…You Kings of New Media Thursday, January 4, 2007
Posted by Conaway B. Haskins III in Uncategorized.trackback
As many of you know, 2007 is shaping up to be a year of major changes for me professionally. As such, I believe that it would be most appropriate to set aside this blog in order to focus my attention and energy. This is a decision that I am making of my own volition, something that I choose eagerly as there are many new roads ahead.
For over a year-and-a-half, I’ve had the good fortune (or misfortune) of musing about culture, media, politics and such from my perch on this side of the river. It’s been an interesting facet of what turned out to be a 2-year plus stint hanging out in alternative media and grassroots community activism circles. Despite some hiccups along the way, this wild and crazy ride has been tons of fun.
As President Eisenhower once commanded, “Politics ought to be the part-time profession of every citizen who would protect the rights and privileges of free people and who would preserve what is good and fruitful in our national heritage.” SOTJ served as an outlet for creative expression motivated by a desire to maximize my contribution to our democracy. When added to my other volunteer work, it’s been quite a journey into civic engagement. As clichéd as it sounds, I hope that this blog made a difference to someone, somewhere.
Before I drop the mike and leave this particular stage, I want to thank all of the readers, comment-makers, and fellow travelers who promoted my work and offered criticism, the dozen or so guest writers who lent me their voices on occasion, as well as the established media outlets that published my “random acts of journalism.” I also owe a debt of gratitude to my wife, family, and friends for their moral support and for telling (or admitting to) everyone they knew that I was one of those blogger people. Without you all, I’d basically be that tree that fell in the woods when no one was around.
My father constantly tells me to never tell people “good bye,” so I’ll take his advice this time. After all, I’m not going away forever, just taking my leave of this particular forum. So, I’ll see y’all later!
Congrats again Conaway. Best wishes and do us all a favor and don’t let the Senate forget that it works for us. Keep the Dems in line as much as the Republicans.
Congrats-vaya con dios, mi amigo!
Work hard, but have fun Conaway.
At least we still have your gracious wife to read.
Alton
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I’ve just started enjoying your pieces on wine. How about if you just confine your blog writings to reflections on wine? It’ll give you an occassional diversion from politics. There’s no need to be timely or even regular. Just share your thoughts when you discover a new wine (or want to reflect on an old favorite). C’mon?
Congrats Conaway! And I like Harry Landers’ idea, you can be the Virginia political blogosphere’s resident wine expert!
Congrats, Conaway.
So, now I feel really bad, because I hadn’t heard about this new job of yours when we met last evening…sorry, and major congratulations!!!
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Conaway…good night and good luck.
Congratulations. Best wishes. Sorry you are working for the wrong team. You would, or could, be a great Republican because you are a great, young Virginian.
Conaway–
My sincere congratulations on the new job, and my sincere regrets that the blogs lose one of their most thoughtful and gentlemanly commentators. Candidly, with the passing of you and a number of your colleagues from the scene, blogs now consume a considerably smaller part of my internet time. There was a reason shows like “Crossfire” disappeared from the TV scene, and the remaining bloggers could, despite their aversion to the MSM, profit from that drowned-in-vitriol experience.
Congrats on your new position, Conaway. You will be missed in the blogosphere.
Congratulations on your new job…and you are working for the BEST…..Webb Rocks!!
But we are really gonna miss you…..Buzz…Buzz….
Congrats and all good wishes!
Claire
Best of luck!
Sincere best wishes, Conaway! You’ll be sorely missed on the VA blogging scene, but I know you’ll be doing great work for all Virginians in your public service with Senator Webb. I hope you’ll find some way to share some of your adventures with the Virginia netroots, and I wish you best of luck!
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Though I have seldom commented (just didn’t feel that I could offer anything of value, living in another part of the Commonwealth), I have often visited…and I will miss those visits. The best of luck in your new endeavors Conaway.
Congratulations and many other accolades. We are extremely happy and excited for you. May your gift of mental clarity, accuracy, and objective agility continue to be an asset to the people of Virginia and beyond. Love Ya.
Congratulations Conaway! I’ll also miss stopping in to see what is going on….thanks for keeping us informed! We just need to find some qualified candidates for Chesterfield’s upcoming elections. Maybe some Democrats….you know not everyone is Chesterfield votes just for Republicans!! Best of Luck in your new adventures. Shelly Schuetz
Congratulations Conaway. I just met you (kind of), and I hope we will still cross paths in the theatre. Now you’ll have to subscribe to Richmond Marquee to keep up! The best to you.