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June 11, 2004

 Hi and Hello

I just want all you fellas in 2 Blowhards land to know that I have agreed to make a monthlong appearance here for two reasons:

1) I have a secret longing to blog. And,

2) I sensed that Michael's joie de vivre had become slightly deflated after losing his blogging pal Friedrich. It's the epistolary form, it seems, that encourages Michael to write with playful abandon. So, consider this my two bits for charity. Besides the fact that I learn a lot by reading this blog. Hell, the word "epistolary" didn't exist in my vocabulary until, like, 5 minutes ago. Therefore, think of me as the bodily stand-in for Friedrich, minus all the super erudite art stuff and incisive commentary.

Cheers!

posted by Vanessa at June 11, 2004




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Welcome aboard, indeed!

Posted by: Jaquandor on June 11, 2004 6:44 PM

Vanessa Del Blowhard,

FvB sure did a lot of writing on this weblog! I blog myself, but it takes time and effort to keep grinding at that blog page day after day.

Good luck and God speed. Keep your wits sharp and your eyes open for interesting links!

Posted by: The Mighty Wizard on June 12, 2004 12:02 AM

Takes two to tango.

Posted by: ricpic on June 12, 2004 7:14 AM

Holy crap! Our daddy is getting a new mommy!

Posted by: Nate on June 12, 2004 9:28 PM

Thanks for the welcome. I am fairly blown away by the audience at this blog. I don't know how Michael does it day in and day out. In fact, I'm already behind.

Posted by: Vanessa on June 14, 2004 10:24 PM


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