I just received a text from my friend Michael, wishing Burning Wood a very Happy 15th Birthday!
I had forgotten the date, but 15 years ago today, I published the first Burning Wood post, a reevaluation of The Smithereens' "11."
The blog has gone through many changes, with more than a few hiatuses, when I just needed to throw in the towel for a few days, or occasionally, a few weeks. Hey, we're only human. (Most of us, anyway.)
Thanks to everyone who has been there from the very beginning. Thanks to all the new readers. Thanks to those who occasionally drop a dime in the donation bucket. Thanks to all who have made the community a first class place for discussion.
Respect.
And thanks, Michael, for the reminder.
26 comments:
Happy Birthday, Burning Wood! BW has been a part of my day for many years-- I'm grateful for all you do, Sal! Swell birthday to ya!
Happy Birthday, Sal!
I can't thank you enough for BW, and all the great music you've turned me on to.
Randy
Happy Birthday BW and massive thanks for the new music you have posted my way.
I trust you are having one helluva Quinceanera for BW! Congrats!
Happy Birthday BW!!! Grateful for so much outstanding music shared here.
Out of curiosity, I visited your inaugural post - still no comments. LOL!!!
Thank you Sal for all you do! Enjoy the holiday weekend. 11 makes an excellent starting point. :)
"Out of curiosity, I visited your inaugural post - still no comments. LOL!!!"
Hahaha.
Story of my life.
Best "conversation and music" blog on the web, bar none.
Well done, Sal - happy Burnin' Birthday !!
Happy birthday BW! Here's to many more!
Congratulations, Cap’n Sal…and the voyage continues!
Congrats, pal. You done good with this here place.
Thank you, Sal, for being a part of my daily morning routine. I've learned and (re)discovered a ton of music and history from this site. Your writing is wonderful.
paulinca
Happy Blog Birthday!
And thanks for 15 years of the mission to discover, rediscover and celebrate music. Been a joy to read and listen!
Felicitous Natal Celebration!!!
Hooray!
Happy Birthday! Let's ROCK!
Burning Wood has always been my Sunday night jam. Thank you.
Happy birthday and hopefully you will continue blogging.
So many bloggers have given up over the years...
Feliz Cumpleanos, amigo!!!
Great work. Sal, you rock!
Happy belated birthday.
Happy Birthday! Burning Wood is 15 years old and probably asking to borrow the car keys now. :)
I'm glad to have a place to check out every day and talk about music. Thanks for keeping the place up. Happy birthday, BW.
Congratulations! Thank you for 15 fabulous years of your thoughtful insight and helpings of new discoveries. Here's to many more.
Enhorabuena ese. Your dedication and love are evident in all you do. Stroke the oars that drive our galleons on. And while we row we'll have our song and we'll have our God. Though it may seem odd, at least there is a cause. Valhalla, we are coming!:)
Thanks.
VR (a Viking of some note)
I'm sending you a rendition of Todd's Ankh guitar made of crystal for the 15th anniversary of Burning Wood.
Congratulations! That is a whole lotta heart and soul! I hope you have the energy and love to keep going, as this seems to be a necessity now for all your readers! Need I say more?
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