Do you ever check your stats? One thing I have gotten pleasure out of checking is my various post titles that still get hits. If you have Blogger, click on Stats then scroll down. When you run out, hit "more posts."
I am always amazed at the posts that pop up there. Why did someone click on that post? Was it a key word from Google search, a link from a picture or just random?
Regardless, there will be posts from when I first started blogging still getting hits. The fun thing is to click on the post since I usually have no idea what I wrote about in 2010. Sometimes I think, "Hey, not a bad post Patti." Other times I wonder what the heck had I been thinking or had I just phoned in the post.
What is heart warming yet sometimes very sad is to read the comments. Some of you have been with me from the beginning. Some were around for a while, then just disappeared. When I click on their name and see that they haven't posted in years, I am concerned that they might not be OK. I can only hope that they just burned out with the process of blogging and went on to other things. Regardless, they are missed. Sometimes I smile, sometimes a tear falls.
Anyway, if you want a reunion of sorts, check out your Stats.
Now for a Christmas gift idea. If you have anyone on your list who is a cat person, the book Not So Sweet Toffee, is one I recommend.
There is a Kindle version and I understand you can gift a Kindle book to someone who has the device. This link tells you how. The good thing is that way there are no supply chain problems. If you want to challenge the supply chain, you could order the paperback.
I know most authors like you to read their book from cover to cover in one sitting. Sorry Toffee but I am savoring you like a fine wine. This book, written in diary form, is very funny and true of most cats. Toffee is a pistol who tells it like she sees it, sparing no feelings. I read her between heavier books as kind of a mind cleanse. She makes me smile, giggle or just nod my head in agreement while giving Minnie knowing looks.
This is the perfect gift for someone who loves cats or for yourself like I did.
Toffee dominates the home of the author of the blog I enjoy from the UK, Around My Kitchen Table.
Hope you enjoy and don't forget to check your Stats.
I love reading books written in "first person"...including first animals. lol. I know I will enjoy this one.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the heads up. (I used to read my blogger stats, but haven't in ages).
Anni,
DeleteThink you will enjoy the book. Toffee is a hoot.
As Toffee's owner (although she's convinced she owns me!), thank you so much for getting her book. We hope you enjoy it. xxx
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Not So Sweet Toffee
I had never checked my Stats and it is a joy to find and see what still catches eyes. Thanks so much for calling this to my attention.
ReplyDeleteAnnie,
DeleteI am always amazed when I see that really old posts get hits. I can never figure why. Think you will have fun with it--I have.
I never check my stats, but I DO have a widget on my blog (in the right sidebar) that shows what (if any) old blogs were revisited in the last 30 days. Every once in awhile I'll see a post in that 'Revisited' list that wasn't there before. To be honest, my older blogs embarrass me a lot, the longer they stay hidden the better! I also have a 'Visitors Map' in my sidebar that shows the various locations of people who visited and the approximate time. (Every day around 9am I get a visit from someone in Washington DC, who the heck could it be?) Patti, I need to check that book out--for me! I used to roll my eyes at this kind of stuff, but the older I get, the more I seem to enjoy it :^)
ReplyDeleteDoug,
DeleteDo you suppose someone in DC has seen your political posts and is checking yours to see the lay of the land? Hope you like the book and that your eyes don't roll:) Think we might be softening you up??
Never checked my stats before, Patti, but I did just now. Turns out my food tip (Better Than Bacon) was the most popular. And I'm not even a 'foodie'. Downloaded the Kindle version of Not So Sweet Toffee. You've never steered my wrong yet!
ReplyDeleteFlorence,
DeleteHad to smile, I still haven't gotten that Vegan bacon yet. It is on my list though. Oddly one of my biggest hits is (Garlic in your Coffee). I think people assume I was serious and that it wasn't just a dumb accident.
Think you will enjoy Toffee. She is fun.
I've never checked stats, but I will. I do think about some old commenters and bloggers who seemed to have completely gone silent. I always wish I could find out what's going on with everyone from the early days.
ReplyDeleterobin,
DeleteYou were a commenter on my first post and we have stayed friends all these years. It does bother me when the regulars go silent. If either of us thinks of dropping out of blogdom, let's promise to let the other know. OK?
Patti-- I promise I will let you know if we plan to go silent. I love knowing that we've been blogging buds from the beginning. Yes!!!
Deleterobin,
DeleteThanks, me too.
I can't wait to read Not So Sweet Toffee. That sounds very fun.
ReplyDeleteSue,
DeletePretty sure you won't be disappointed. She is a true cat and funny.
Toffee and I both say "THANK YOU"! She's a little diva but I wouldn't be without her.
DeleteAround My Kitchen Table
Not So Sweet Toffee
I read my stats daily, but never thought about clicking on the title of an old post to see who commented. LOL. Might be a nice thing to do. As for cats, sounds like a good book for someone who likes cats. I don't like cats, sorry.
ReplyDeletegigi,
DeleteIt is like visiting with old friends, some you might not have seen for a while as they quit blogging. Think you will enjoy it.
OK to pass on the book. Not everyone is a cat person.
I forgot about the stats and haven't looked at them for years. Early on, these things were important, now I've settled down to enjoying communicating with those of you who stayed and became blogger friends. But I will go and check today, just for the fun of it.
ReplyDeleteInger,
DeleteIt is fun but also can be sad like when I read a comment from Fishducky whom I know you knew. Still it is nice to salute them and remember them.
I never thought of stats. I'll go check them now.
ReplyDeleteMage,
DeleteIt is interesting to see what posts people still click on.
I haven't paid any attention to stats. I also don't respond to comments - I assume that unless that person comes back to check they won't see my answer. At least that's how it works for me when I respond on someone else's post.
ReplyDeleteThe book sounds hilarious - getting into a cat's mind is not an easy thing. I'd have to get paperback as Kindle isn't available in Canada. We have something called Kobo which is basically the same thing, but Amazon doesn't sell those products. Silly!
Eileen,
DeleteHope you can get the book. Sorry Amazon doesn't do Kobo.
I'm not sure how to check my stats, but I sometimes do delve into my past posts to relive certain periods of my life. It can be fun, funny, horrifying or heartbreaking. I agree about the commenters. I have a few original ones, some newer ones and many that no longer blog. A few have died. Others disappeared and it's a mystery. We shared important and emotional moments together and it meant a lot to me, although the blogging relationship didn't continue. :( I'm a person who likes closure, thus it does bother me. (too much)
ReplyDeleteMargaret,
DeleteI didn't think you blogged for when I clicked on your name, the blog didn't appear.
I'm like you and need closure. I have lost some bloggers who have died and it really crushed me to learn of it. When I don't hear, I try not to think of the worst and just hope they got bored with blogging.
I have a shell site at Blogger so that I can comment easily on blogger sites. My active blog is at http://teacherwoman.typepad.com
DeleteMy blog's name is Stargazer. I don't allow it to be googled, so perhaps I wouldn't have any stats?
Margaret,
DeleteThank you for the link. I found your blog and enjoyed it but tried twice to leave a comment and it wouldn't let me. I'll figure it out. Thanks again.
It was a nightmare to leave a comment on blogger before the shell site, and Wordpress is also a pain. Some people say that it's tough to leave comments on typepad sites too. It should be easy. :( Sorry about that!!
DeleteIn my experience, it's often a browser issue and if I switch (or update) my browser, I can sometimes leave comments. Let me know if it continues not to work and I'll get after typepad! :)
DeleteMargaret,
DeleteStill no luck. I tried to sign in to typepad but they said they are not accepting any new signups. Sorry, this is beyond my computer savvy.
Well, that's two for two. I'll check my stats, since I've never done it, and I'll get that book since I am indeed a cat person. :-)
ReplyDeleteDjan,
DeleteAh that was easy. Thanks and hope you enjoy Toffee and also visiting your stats. I find them interesting.
I'm going to start checking! I know several bloggers who have stopped .. looks like you have a lot who haven't posted for 4-5 years! It would be nice if bloggers would give us a little closure!! Wish I could get a cat ... maybe if I ever more into my own apt. We don't have room for one more thing, alive or not!
ReplyDeleteAwkward Widow,
DeleteUnderstand the no room and it is best not to even try. Yes I have a lot who haven't posted in a long time. I worry about them but leave them active in case they get the bug again.
I just bought the book, one click at Amazon.
ReplyDeleteI never check my stats, but now I guess I will.
Linda,
DeleteWell you do have a cat sort of. Think you will enjoy the book though Mewdini seems a bit sweeter than Toffee who is typical cat.
Have fun in your stats.
I have never checked my stats.
ReplyDeleteRiver,
DeleteSorry, it can be a fun thing to do and it is interesting to see what posts are being visited and also fun rereading something you have long forgotten about.
I bought the book (kindle edition). Love cats, but don't currently have one. Have a dog the size of a big cat, so I just pretend!
ReplyDeleteDianne,
DeleteThanks so much for stopping by and commenting. I am pleased you got the book and hope you enjoy. That cat sized dog I would bet has a better temperment than a cat would:)) I love them both for the differences they bring to the table.
Toffee and I really hope you enjoy the book. Thank you so much for getting it!
DeleteAround My Kitchen Table
Not So Sweet Toffee
It sounds like a Marley and Me only cat version? Is that the case?
ReplyDeletePeg,
DeleteMore like just Marley. This is all from a cat's point of view and in her mind, humans are highly over rated:)
As Toffee's secretary, I can only agree with Patti. Toffee definitely thinks humans are over-rated!
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Not So Sweet Toffee
That is very interest. I've never checked my stats. I didn't even know it was there. I'll have to check it out. And, yes, I do wonder where some people go and I always appreciate it when some family member or friend lets us know when a blogger passes away.
ReplyDeleteBarbara,
DeleteI know, sometimes someone will let us know but often we are left in the dark. We do get attached don't we?
Trying to catch up by once again spending some serious time blogging :) ray.
ReplyDeleteRay,
DeleteGreat to see you and glad you will start blogging again. You have been missed.
I check my stats occasionally and wonder if it's not bots visiting some of those old ones? I also think people put in key words wanting to post photos to Pinterest and sometimes land on my blog. I like alternating "heavy" books with "entertaining" ones - gives my brain a rest.
ReplyDeleteBarb,
DeleteI'm not sure who they are but they sure come from a variety of countries.
That is why I am savoring this book. It really makes my brain go ahhhh.
I was amazed where all my readers were from. :)
ReplyDeleteMage,
DeleteI know, they come from all sections of the globe though I really get no hits from South America or Africa.
Best Cat book ever: "The Cat Who Came for Christmas" by Cleveland Amory. wonderful true story by a TV guide opinion author.
ReplyDeleteming,
DeleteI remember Cleveland Amory, he was quite the animal activist. I will check out that book.
Thanks Patti. You've solved my gift problem for a friend with the craziest cat I've ever seen. She makes herself known by actually shoving my friend when she's fast asleep and expecting her to move over. (Which of course she does since the cat rules the household.)
ReplyDeleteGinnie,
DeleteThat books sounds like the perfect gift as Toffee is quite the rascal and is also a bit pushy.
Your friend's cat sounds very Toffee-esque - a diva of the highest order! From Toffee's housemate.
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Not So Sweet Toffee
Yes, I've occasionally looked at my stats, having some of the same reactions you described. I've enjoyed viewing what countries show up as having readers which is when I discovered after that previous President was elected I was having hundreds and hundreds of contacts in Russia that would last for the first few weeks of each month. I don't know when that started as I don't routinely pay attention to all those different items, like stats, that we can view.
ReplyDeleteEventually, those contacts stopped. I thought very curious.
Joared,
DeleteI too am amazed at how many Russian hits I get. I am also big in Indonesia. Wonder if they were checking to see what we are thinking politically? I have learned I interest no one in Mexico, S.America or Africa. Zip-zero.
I've looked at my stats, but usually it's just the recent posts that get the hits because I had to take myself off the web crawler. My kids got nervous thinking I was too much "out there." I do miss seeing the hits though.
ReplyDeleteI want to tell you, Patti that I DID go out to CVS and get the Peppermint Patties with no sugar. Yay! Thank you for telling me about them.
Kay,
DeleteSo glad you go those sugar free Peppermint Patties. Let us know how they are.
Even though I've lost so much of my ability to taste, it really hit the spot and I'm enjoying them every day. Thank you so much for telling me about it.
DeleteOh, Patti. Toffee and I and so, so grateful for the review and plug for Not So Sweet Toffee. Quite touched, actually. Thank you so much.
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Around My Kitchen Table
AMKT,
DeleteYou two are most welcome. Thank you for the fun reading you provided me. Also think it was cool of you to reply to those who bought or were thinking of buying the cook. Keep writing you two.
My wife Barb (Mrs T. loved all the the Cat Who books..:)
ReplyDeleteRay,
DeleteAmory did write a bunch of them. Will check them out.
I sometimes read my old posts and think who wrote that? I don't recognise my own writing voice. Weird. Yes I've had many blogging buddies disappear and it makes me sad too. I miss them.
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