Thank you

A few years back I received a letter from an old friend. It began “Still not rich and famous – how about you?” It looks the time has come for my 15 minutes of fame. I’d like to thank those fans who keep reading my blog and encouraging me – and whose votes enabled me to win entertaining section in the Chapeau Blog Awards.

As a longtime journalist, I felt the urge to widen the scope of my writing and the blog seemed an ideal forum. I’ve found it immensely enjoyable. No pay packet at the end of the week but then no editor telling me what to do either.

Some blogs almost write themselves. Others need to be set aside for a few hours then approached with fresh eyes and some critical self-editing.

The big reward is when people are kind enough to leave a comment that they’ve enjoyed reading a piece.

Maybe while my luck’s in, I should go out and buy a lottery ticket.