Three years ago this week, I decided to start a weird-sounding web site called a “blog” because I didn’t think enough people were reading my opinions. You’ve heard this story before.
Three years later, I can’t believe public ranting and raving has been so good to me.
Other bloggers travel to hear me speak, and a few journalists have written about me and quoted me. I’m actually making a living, barely, blogging for myself and for others. Over 4,000 visitors a day click on my URL to find out what I think about the latest news and to read about my faith.
There will be no colorful “Happy Anniversary!” graphics today. I’m humbled by your readership and thoughtful feedback. LBC has received about 2.7 million visitors since its inception. Thanks for reading, and God willing, I’ll be here for another three years.
(By the way, I usually forget the exact date of my entry into the blogosphere. I thought it was Nov. 8, but it’s actually Nov. 5.)
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Congratulations, La Shawn!
I raise my glass (non-Alcoholic club soda) to three more years times 33 more years!
Keep in truckin’
So, what are the greatest hits over the years. Do we get to stroll down memory lane?
You’ve got too much looking forward to do, rather than looking back, perhaps.
There have been a lot of memorable posts in three years, though.
Happy Blogiversary, La Shawn!
I go here first every day! I love it–thanks for being here!
Congratulations!!! I love coming here. I love arguing with your commenters who I think just don’t get it, particularly when in comes to matters of race…LOL!! I’m grateful that you provide a space for folks like me who are too lazy to get a blog of their own…
Best wishes for many more years!!!!
Congratulations and thank you for your inspiration, “Blog Mom”!
Happy Blogiversary! This is definitely one of my favorite blogs (which, of course, makes you one of my favorite bloggers
Hopefully I’ll be able to celebrate my three-year blogiversary one of these days.
Wishing you well,
Jay
It’s all about YOU, baby!! Happy Day.
Lashawn, I don’t think I meet the criteria to be considered a supporter. Also, I don’t often agree with the consensus. Yet, I must admit I regularly perused your site. It’s in that vein that I’ve sharpened my point of view and probably become more congenial. At least congenial enough to congratulate you on your longevity.
Woot! I am your number one fan
Happy anniversary and thanks for all the hard work and straight shootin’!
Congratulations!
May God continue to fulfill His purpose in your life.
Reading your blog is an essential part of my day. You may be contentious from time to time, you may aggravate me on very rare occasions, but you ALWAYS make me think and that’s really the best anyone can expect!
You have the readership because you have EARNED the readership.
I am proud to “know” you. Your blog and Kitty Litter are the two that started it all for me.
Congratulations, La Shawn. You’re a much better blogger than I am. You get invited to cool political functions…all I get is the political equivalent of a Charlie Brown trick-or-treating rock.
Anyway, I raise a glass of non-alcoholic champagne (i.e. – carbonated grape juice – I don’t drink) to you and your blog with a toast of many more fruitful and creative years to come.
God’s blessing on you La Shawn. I was happy to know you before you became a success and I am privileged to know you after.
Remember how easy it is to fall, never forgetting that what is hidden will be revealed. So stay true; stay real; stay in the light.
Grace and peace.
Congratulations, LaShawn! Thanks for giving your faithful and growing readership such nourishing food for thought in an environment where there is so much junk food. Let the next three years and three times 33 years begin.
Also . . . you rock.
Congratulations. keep up the good work
Happy blogiversary! You’re doing great!
Congratulation, LaShawn! I may not always be on the same side of the fence, but your grace and biting wit always keep me coming back to see what you’re up to next.
Keep shaking things up!
Happy anniversary and may you celebrate many more.
Happy Anniversary! Soon you’ll be eligible for the veterans’ benefits.
AC
Congratulations! You’ve turned a lot of good thinking into excellent writing. I hope you keep writing until I either go blind or the Lord calls me home.
You are my sunshine. Keep up the great work and illigitimi non carborundum.
Happy anniversary, we need more concerned Americans like yourself.
Raymond B
http://www.voteswagon.com
You Go Girl you are needed and wanted!!!!
Have a blessed rest of the week.
LaShawn, meeting you this year at CPAC has been the highlight of my year this year. You have introduced me to the window of your beautiful and gentle soul. You are a remarkable and phenomenal woman a gift in the mold of Ruth and Proverbs 31.
Endangered Species
Congratulations on being faithful in your conservative voice and a Christian. God bless you on your 3 years and here’s to many more!
Three years, what a wonderful accomplishment! To have a true Christian and conservative voice who’s not afraid to define yourself is inspiring and noteworthy.
God bless.
Great job La Shawn! Keep going and keep spreading the Word!
La Shawn,
I do appreciate your often unique take on current events and way of expressing your heart. Your greatest attraction for me, however, is your personal, and consistent, testimony about your saving faith in Jesus Christ. Nothing you say or do will ever overshadow the role of our God in your life. I’m glad you are writing, and that, like so many others, I have found you to be a reliable ‘friend’ on the net. God bless you.
La Shawn,
Although I’ve been too swamped lately to comment, yours is still the first blog I check out every day! Congratulations, on your anniversary, I always said you had the intelligence, drive, ability and most of all heart, to make this endeavor a success. I’m glad to see that you are getting so much well deserved attention and public exposure (besides, you are way too cute to spend all day at a computer).
Congratulations on your 3rd year!!! I look forward to reading more of your blog every time I log on …
Thank you for blogging. I just today found your site, and I thank you for being a voice of truth in the web wilderness.
Congratulations! I love your blog!
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!
Thanks for all that you do!
Smooches!
Hey La Shawn,
Congrats on three years of thought-provoking, entertaining posts, and for finding time to send people to NoonzWire every so often along the way. You’ve been a great advocate for other bloggers and blogging in general.
All the best to you!
I remember when I first started voting Republican, (about 10 years ago)I sincerely thought I was the only urban black person, to do so. I kept it a secret for a long time, but since then I’ve discovered family members who do the same thing, and they kept it secret also(for those of you who don’t share the darker skin coloring, it’s almost seen as betraying the race, in some black circles). I told a family member I wished I could find more people like us and she suggested your blog, and I have to say it’s good to see someone much like myself, standing up for what she believes in, despite the fact that it’s an unpopular thing to do. I believe when we do something to share our faith, even in the face of unpopularity, we are following the Lords direction. So I just want to say to you LaShawn Barber, thank you for being obedient to the Holy Spirit’s leading in your life, you don’t know how many Urbanites you are influencing to break free from the chains of liberalism which has kept our culture in bondage for so long, and think for themselves! Congratulations on your Blogiversary, and hopefully I’ll be saying the same thing to you even decades from now.
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