Stats

A numbers freak
I've always been.
What's the trend.
More views?
Less?

Did they like the latest?
What do I do next?

Did I get commented?
Did I get like?
Are the numbers up?
Or down?

The map lays out the audience.
Pings from around the world.
Except one place
One hole
The one that had always been there
Will be there no more.

Being modern,
I pull the obituary.
And like and comment
The last blog. 


Comments

  1. Colleen Keller BreuningJune 3, 2014 at 8:01 PM

    First? Feeling the sadness here... it is a hole that will never be filled again. I'm loving your tribute. Sue was just such a great friend to ALL. Seems we have all had a personal connection with her, wishing we all had the opportunity to meet her in person as some have. Thank you, Christopher, for this heartfelt write.

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    1. Another Government EmployeeJune 3, 2014 at 8:05 PM

      I wish I had met her. She really wanted all of us to use our talents better.

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  2. AnonymousJune 3, 2014 at 8:10 PM

    That empty spot.... touched by this... -David II

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  3. UnknownJune 3, 2014 at 9:00 PM

    touching write, she must have been so special as all her fellow bloggers are commenting

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  4. Joleene NaylorJune 3, 2014 at 9:57 PM

    Yes, i know what you mean. It is so sad and so sudden :(

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  5. Heather R BlairJune 4, 2014 at 12:58 AM

    That empty spot. sigh Good job, Christopher.

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  6. AnonymousJune 4, 2014 at 11:10 PM

    Well done, Christopher!

    Irene

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  7. UnknownJune 5, 2014 at 4:17 PM

    Having just five minutes ago checked my e-mails which I hadn't looked at since last Thursday, I just now found out. What shattering news this is. I'm so very sad.

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  8. Kim HJune 8, 2014 at 8:59 PM

    beautiful. I wish everyone cou o met her. I wi mi her o much. I ha the privilege off mtg her in March with her hubby Bernie. My heart tillll breaks that shes gone.Loved her humor.

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