Now, at the closing hour of DK3, I thought we should all take a moment to pause and reflect on what this site has meant to us, how deeply it has touched the lives of so many.
Especially me.
Because, in the end, this site isn't really about politicians or journos or issues or even Markos. It's about you.
If you're me, of course.
I came from humble beginnings.
Which is why I quickly skipped forward to the ending. The butler did it.
So many have contributed so much along this journey.
Too many to name. So why bother trying? It's not like I remember 'em.
The journey has been long
the landmarks often strange and confusing.
So many times when I didn't know where I was going, when I'd even get my next meal.
times when I knew my words were inappropriate and failed to sway.
times when no one understood my humor
and greeted my offerings with derision and approbation
times when I felt all alone in this world.
It wasn't always circumstances or other people that stymied my efforts, but my own failings.
But I persevered. I kept striving, my eyes always on the ultimate goal.
It is that perseverance that has brought me to where I am now. Today, I stand before you a changed man, a new man, ready to take on the challenges of a new site, to strive, to seek, to blog.
And, in the end, I know I shall prevail and grasp the greatest reward.
UPDATE: Rec list? Really? No, really? Really, really?
You guys are the best!
Aside from me, of course.
Either that or you're really, really bored.