The other night I was talking with my wife about life and blogging. Out of the blue, she observed something that I had to double check. Lo and behold, she was correct.

My so-called loving blog parents painfully neglect me.

First you have Graumagus, whom is sleep deprived, working some hellacious work hours and doesnÂ’t make regular posts on his blog anymore. I could cut the guy some slack, but heÂ’s even taken to not responding to e-mails or even checking on me. When he does come around, he does it when IÂ’m sleeping or at work just to make sure IÂ’m keeping up with things, but nary a comment.

Then there is Bouddicca, who is the Queen of Hurricanes and sick kids. She can find time to volunteer to be a den mother, treasurer for the school and visit everyone and their mother (except me). I donÂ’t even know if she stops by anymore and there hasnÂ’t been a comment from her in a coonÂ’s age! IsnÂ’t a blog-mother supposed to be nurturing and supportive? I see her at her other blog childrenÂ’s sites spouting off love, just not here. Maybe the circumstances of my blog conception where just too traumatic for her to deal with.

Finally, there is Harvey, who is the social butterfly and the patriarch of half the blogosphere it seems. If he isnÂ’t busy creating his own blog children heÂ’s kidnapping others and adopting them as his own. At least he keeps up appearances and stops by ever 3-4 days to drop off court-mandated comments, so I know heÂ’s still around. I accept IÂ’m not his favorite, but does he really have to keep trying to deny my existence?

They really are emphasizing the unwanted part of “The unwanted stump in the family tree”.

However, I would still like to show my appreciation to my blog parents for inspiring me (or in one of their cases, brow beat) into creating this blog. Seeing as tomorrow is Thanksgiving, I would like to give thanks to the three of them. Even if BCFS (Bloggers Child and Family Services) is going to come and take me away due to neglect.

Posted by: Contagion at 06:02 PM | Comments (8) | Add Comment
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1 Dude, seriously... I know I have no real taste in friends, but I think you're okay.

But if you would just put that bag back over your head, I bet they'd be happy to claim you.

Posted by: That 1 Guy at November 23, 2005 06:14 PM (rLoMW)

2 I dig you with TWO shovels! ;-)

Posted by: Tammi at November 23, 2005 06:28 PM (7tCra)

3 (Backhands mouthy blogchild)

There's your attention.

Now get me a beer...

Posted by: Graumagus at November 24, 2005 02:42 AM (kqyoi)

4 tee hee hee... the rest of the family loves ya man!

Posted by: vw bug at November 24, 2005 06:09 AM (Xl/Yt)

5 Tammi... Shovels to bury the body????? I KNEW IT!

T1G: Well my 2/3rds brother likes me

VW: Well some of the family acknowledges me, it makes them look good!

Grau: ***Kicking Grau in the Ding-Ding*** There is no beer, T1G and I drank it all. Lousy excuse for a blog father!

Posted by: Contagion at November 24, 2005 06:58 AM (e8b4J)

6 You are so full of crap! Look at your damn sitemeter! I am here all the damn time.

Humpf! *scratching him off my Will, which means he no longer incurs my massive hurricane debt*

;-) Happy Thanksgiving.

Posted by: Bou at November 24, 2005 10:09 PM (cttIU)

7 Hey! Who removed the Stump's ball gag?

[/court mandated comment appearance]

Posted by: Harvey at November 28, 2005 09:33 AM (ubhj8)

8 Hmm, whine much??

Kidding! I love ya too Herkimer!

Posted by: oddybobo at November 28, 2005 10:11 AM (6Gm0j)

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