It was exactly five years ago today that I published this blog’s first post. (The blog was originally called Away With Words; I changed the name to Fritinancy in February 2008.) And you know what five years of blogging means: It means, my friends, that this is my Wood Bloggiversary.
For history buffs, here’s my very first “real” post (after some throat-clearing)—a challenge to name a 16-atom cluster of gold atoms.
And here’s a brief profile of Fritinancy readers, based on visitor statistics:
You want to know how the Volkswagen Tiguan got its name. You want to know how the Kindle got its name. You want to know how Superdry got its name. You want to know what Main Street means. You want to know what “urban” means. You want to know what “monumentous” means. You want to know what Givacolor means. You want to know what “bershon” means. You want to know how to name a golf course. You want examples of gross-out names. After the British royal wedding in April, the fashion-curious among you wanted to know what “gazar” and “fascinator” mean. Another group of the fashion-curious wants to know about Teenflo, the oddly named Canadian brand.
And year after year, people who read Fritinancy crave more information about desire paths.
You’ll find lots more links in my previous chapters in this series:
Happy blogiversary!
Posted by: Gene | June 08, 2011 at 09:52 AM
All the best and a happy bloggiversary to you!
Posted by: Molly | June 08, 2011 at 10:04 AM
Happy 5th Anniversary! Thanks so much for five wonderful years of your wit and wisdom.
I tracked back to my first email to you dated September 14, 2006, on the subject of "greenwashing." I remember reading about your blog in Jon Carroll's column in the San Francisco Chronicle — most likely http://sbyd.es/ij5nQU — and finally gathering the courage to comment.
Now, I can't imagine going without your wonderful blog posts and Twitter-literacy, along with the opportunity to have actual conversations.
Posted by: twitter.com/NextMoon | June 08, 2011 at 10:08 AM
Happy fifth!
Posted by: Edward Banatt | June 08, 2011 at 10:34 AM
Happy Bloggiversary to one of my favorite bloggers!
Posted by: pam | June 08, 2011 at 04:13 PM
Mazal tov on your fifth bloggiversary! A gift of wood, you ask? Well, the Big Wood River runs right by Sun Valley in Idaho, and the Church of the Big Wood is nearby. The humor possibilities are limitless.
It strikes me that I might have told you this already, but as I am 50 going on 12, it never gets old. So thank you as always for that voodoo that you do so well - and for sharing it with me and others.
Posted by: Jessica | June 08, 2011 at 04:32 PM
Happy Fiveday! As a young lady from Southern California never said, "Next year is Sixday, and Sevenday comes afterward." I don't want this blog to end.
Posted by: CGHill | June 08, 2011 at 06:16 PM
Mazel tov Nancy - thanks for a blog that's always illuminating. Here's to the next five! Also, there is a band featured in the Chron's Ovation section today called "An Horse." I almost threw up.
Posted by: Nancy Davis Kho | June 09, 2011 at 07:59 AM
Congratulations, Nancy! You are a beacon of common sense in the crazy world where commerce meets language. I always look forward to what you have to say.
Posted by: Rolig | June 09, 2011 at 08:49 AM
Happy bloggiversary and thank you!
Posted by: Julia Sevyn | June 09, 2011 at 10:52 AM
Many congrats!
Posted by: Ben T-S | June 09, 2011 at 01:01 PM
Hey, congratulations! (Somewhat belated, sorry.) I think you know this (?), but when I teach the blogging class, I use your blog as an example of several excellent characteristics of blogs, including but not limited to how to brand one's blog. :-)
I've also been known to talk about "Nancy Friedman, my blog friend." Five years of reading your posts really does make it seem like we know you. Looking forward to many more years of this friendship. :-)
Posted by: mike | June 10, 2011 at 12:36 AM
All of the above and more thanks for helping me with "the understanding of the shoes."
Posted by: Nick | June 11, 2011 at 07:11 PM