My fourth child turned a year old today. Of course the babe was adopted months ago but I'm still mighty happy to see the little bugger his the first anniversary mark.
Go visit adopting daddy Gary Cruse and see what the Bestofme Symphony looks like on its first birthday.
The 32nd Bestofme Symphony is up at The Owner's Manual.
Next week's post extravaganza will be hosted by Sneakeasy's Joint.
Bestofme Symphony home base
Hosting: Email Gary at gcruse AT netscape DOT com.
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The 31st Bestofme Symphony is up at WetWired. Join Pylorns and crew for a bite sized cruise of the best in the Blogosphere.
Next week's post extravaganza will be hosted by The Owner's Manual.
Hosting: Would you like to host the Symphony? Send me a note and I'll get you on the schedule.
Submit to the Symphony: Want to be a part of next week's edition? Check out this post for submission help. Entries should always be sent to bestofme@jpeacock.net regardless of who the Symphony host is.
Spread the word: Webloggers, how about some linky love? Just think of how happy your readers would be if you gave them a path to such a wonderful reading selection.
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The 30th Bestofme Symphony is up at XSet. Join Rob for a short but very sweet performance of the very best in the Blogosphere.
Next week's post extravaganza will be hosted by Wetwired.
Hosting: Would you like to host the Symphony? Send me a note and I'll get you on the schedule.
Submit to the Symphony: Want to be a part of next week's edition? Check out this post for submission help. Entries should always be sent to bestofme@jpeacock.net regardless of who the Symphony host is.
Spread the word: Webloggers, how about some linky love? Just think of how happy your readers would be if you gave them a path to such a wonderful reading selection.
Email Reminders: If you'd like to be sent a reminder about the Symphony, join the mailing list. There's one email sent on Thursday or Friday to remind you to submit for the next Symphony and one on Monday with the location of the newly posted Symphony.
The 29th Bestofme Symphony is up at The Smallest Minority. Join our host Kevin for a tour of the very best in the Blogosphere.
Next week's post extravaganza will be hosted by Xset.
Hosting: Would you like to host the Symphony? Send me a note and I'll get you on the schedule.
Submit to the Symphony: Want to be a part of next week's edition? Check out this post for submission help. Entries should always be sent to bestofme@jpeacock.net regardless of who the Symphony host is.
Spread the word: Webloggers, how about some linky love? Just think of how happy your readers would be if you gave them a path to such a wonderful reading selection.
Email Reminders: If you'd like to be sent a reminder about the Symphony, join the mailing list. There's one email sent on Thursday or Friday to remind you to submit for the next Symphony and one on Monday with the location of the newly posted Symphony.
The 28th Bestofme Symphony is up at The Owners Manual. Join Al Bundy (and Gary Cruse) for a tour of the finest reading in the Blogosphere.
Next week's Symphony will be hosted by The Smallest Minority (http://smallestminority.blogspot.com/).
BRIBERY: We’re so short on our host schedule that I'm resorting to bribery again. Send me an email to volunteer to host and you'll get a code for a week of free blogads on ZeroIntelligence.net. That site's getting just over 1100 unique visits a day so you're bound to pick up a reader or two.
Submit to the Symphony: Want to be a part of next week's edition? Check out this post for submission help. Entries should always be sent to bestofme@jpeacock.net regardless of who the Symphony host is.
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The Bestofme Symphony is a half year old now. Imagine that! This little meme has made it to its 27th edition, been hosted by a score of blogs and continues chugging along under its own power. The only thing it hasn't had yet is an Instalanche, but we'll keep hoping... (Hello? Mr.Reynolds, sir? Over here!)
[update] I mistakenly dropped Simon's submission. I'm adding it now but since it's Thursday most folks have probably already read this and we'll have it in next week's edition too. Simon's entry was 2004 Annual Family Report. It's an "annual report" with a difference - this one is about important things. [/update]Today's reading begins with Zero Intelligence and an article called Pink - The color of the beast. It seem that schools have been having a problem with the color pink. It's a little Queer Eye for the Gangbanger Guy.
The Smarter Cop gives us Followed to a "T". Pietro doesn't know why John F*** Kerry's making such a big deal of President Bush's Iraq policy. After all, based on Kerry's editorialized suggestions for Iraq in 2002, the President easily gets 100%.
Andrew from Dodgeblogium asks if there is Hope for British music? This is the post (but one) that started the whole band thing going. G.o.D. may not be where they want to be just yet, but they sure have come a long bloody way, that is for sure.
The Owners Manual arrives with White Talking. Bill Cosby said it better (well, that's arguable) but Gary said it before he did.
The 26th Bestofme Symphony is up at Book of Life. Join our host Denny for a tour of the best in the Blogosphere.
Hosting: Would you like to host the Symphony? Send me a note and I'll get you on the schedule.
Submit to the Symphony: Want to be a part of next week's edition? Check out this post for submission help. Entries should always be sent to bestofme@jpeacock.net regardless of who the Symphony host is.
Spread the word: Webloggers, how about some linky love?
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The 25th Bestofme Symphony is up at WOLves. Join our host Trudy for a tour of the best in the Blogosphere.
Hosting: Would you like to host the Symphony? Send me a note and I'll get you on the schedule.
Submit to the Symphony: Want to be a part of next week's edition? Check out this post for submission help. Entries should always be sent to bestofme@jpeacock.net regardless of who the Symphony host is.
Spread the word: Webloggers, how about some linky love? Trudy would appreciate it and just think of how happy your readers would be if you gave them such a treat. Plus, there's a nice leg shot in the post just prior to the Symphony - you know your readers are going to be mad if they miss that.
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The 24th Bestofme Symphony is up at Blown Fuse. Our host Tiffany takes us on a tour of the best in the Blogosphere and gets the cleaning up done too.
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Submit to the Symphony: Want to be a part of next week's edition? Check out this post for submission help. Entries should always be sent to bestofme@jpeacock.net regardless of who the Symphony host is.
Spread the word: Webloggers, how about some linky love? Tiffany would appreciate it and just think of how happy your readers would be if you gave them such a treat. Plus, there's a nice leg shot in the post just prior to the Symphony - you know your readers are going to be mad if they miss that.
Email Reminders: If you'd like to be sent a reminder about the Symphony, join the mailing list. There's one email sent on Thursday or Friday to remind you to submit for the next Symphony and one on Monday with the location of the newly posted Symphony.
The 23rd Bestofme Symphony is up at the all newly refurbished MuNu portal. Okay, so it's not really in portal shape yet but the Symphony looks awesome! Go visit Pixy and enjoy some of the best posts in the Blogosphere.
Hosting: Would you like to host the Symphony? Send me a note and I'll get you on the schedule.
Submit to the Symphony: Want to be a part of next week's edition? Check out this post for submission help. Entries should always be sent to bestofme@jpeacock.net regardless of who the Symphony host is.
Spread the word: Webloggers, how about some linky love? Pixy would appreciate it and just think of how happy your readers would be if you gave them such a treat.
Email Reminders: If you'd like to be sent a reminder about the Symphony, join the mailing list. There's one email sent on Thursday or Friday to remind you to submit for the next Symphony and one on Monday with the location of the newly posted Symphony.
The 22nd Bestofme Symphony is up at Dramaqueen. Go visit Goldie and get your read on. The best posts in the Blogosphere wait for nobody. Well, I guess they do wait, seeing as they're sort of sitting there and all. But get over there anyway. You'll be glad that you did.
Hosting: Would you like to host the Symphony? Send me a note and I'll get you on the schedule.
Submit to the Symphony: Want to be a part of next week's edition? Check out this post for submission help. Entries should always be sent to bestofme@jpeacock.net regardless of who the Symphony host is.
Spread the word: Webloggers, how about some linky love? Goldie would appreciate it and just think of how happy your readers would be if you gave them such a treat.
Email Reminders: If you'd like to be sent a reminder about the Symphony, join the mailing list. There's one email sent on Thursday or Friday to remind you to submit for the next Symphony and one on Monday with the location of the newly posted Symphony.
The 21st Bestofme Symphony Simpsony is up at The Owner's Manual. Gary's made this one a tribute to our favorite dysfunctional cartoon family.
Hosting: Would you like to host the Symphony? Send me a note and I'll get you on the schedule.
Submit to the Symphony: Want to be a part of next week's edition? Check out this post for submission help. Entries should always be sent to bestofme@jpeacock.net regardless of who the Symphony host is.
Spread the word: Webloggers, how about some linky love? Gary would appreciate it and just think of the grand service it would be to your readers.
Email Reminders: If you'd like to be sent a reminder about the Symphony, join the mailing list. There's one email sent on Thursday or Friday to remind you to submit for the next Symphony and one on Monday with the location of the newly posted Symphony.
The 20th Bestofme Symphony is up at Sneakeasy's Joint. Kiril's done up the weekly offering in high style so stop by and enjoy the performance.
Hosting: Would you like to host the Symphony? Send me a note and I'll get you on the schedule.
Submit to the Symphony: Want to be a part of next week's edition? Check out this post for submission help. Entries should always be sent to bestofme@jpeacock.net regardless of who the Symphony host is.
Spread the word: Webloggers, how about some linky love? Kiril would appreciate it and just think of the grand service it would be to your readers.
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The 19th Bestofme Symphony is up at Blogo Slovo. Don't miss Dave's tips on how to properly accompany each selection. I think I'll stick with the shot and a beer. Cognac and green markers both give me a headache.
Hosting: Would you like to host the Symphony? Send me a note and I'll get you on the schedule.
Submit to the Symphony: Want to be a part of next week's edition? Check out this post for submission help. Entries should always be sent to bestofme@jpeacock.net regardless of who the Symphony host is.
Spread the word: Webloggers, how about a link for Dave? He'd do it for you!
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The 18th Bestofme Symphony is up at WOLves. Trudy's got it done up right and ready for your Monday reading pleasure.
Hosting: Would you like to host the Symphony? Send me a note and I'll get you on the schedule.
Submit to the Symphony: Want to be a part of next week's edition? Check out this post for submission help. Entries should always be sent to bestofme@jpeacock.net regardless of who the Symphony host is.
Spread the word: Webloggers, how about a little linky love? Not for me, for Trudy!
Email Reminders: If you'd like to be sent a reminder about the Symphony, join the mailing list. There's one email sent on Thursday or Friday to remind you to submit for the next Symphony and one on Monday with the location of the newly posted Symphony.
The 17th Bestofme Symphony is up at Rocket Jones. Ted's a bit under the weather but he's still put together a kick-ass edition. Head on over and get your Monday started up right.
Hosting: Would you like to host the Symphony? Send me a note and I'll get you on the schedule.
Submit to the Symphony: Want to be a part of next week's edition? Check out this post for submission help. Entries should always be sent to bestofme@jpeacock.net regardless of who the Symphony host is.
Spread the word: Webloggers, please give Ted a hand by spreading the word. He's a guy so he doesn't have that "everybody links automatically 'cause a chick wrote it" thing going on.
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The 16th Bestofme Symphony is up at Practical Penumbra. Our superfine ultrasexy uberfeminine hostess Susie has a wonderful theme for this edition, featuring my first two girlfriends (Nell and Natasha). Head on over for a wonderful Monday read.
Hosting: Would you like to host the Symphony? Send me a note and I'll get you on the schedule. It's way easier than you think it is. I mean - hey, Susie did it, right?
Submit to the Symphony: Want to be a part of next week's edition? Check out this post for submission help. Entries should always be sent to bestofme@jpeacock.net regardless of who the Symphony host is.
Spread the word: Webloggers, please give Suzie a hand by spreading the word. Remember what Confucious said: A little linky love today will come back to you twofold tomorrow, and not in the cornhole either.
Email Reminders: If you'd like to be sent a reminder about the Symphony, join the mailing list. There's one email sent on Thursday or Friday to remind you to submit for the next Symphony and one on Monday with the location of the newly posted Symphony.
The 15th Bestofme Symphony is up at The Owners Manual. This is the Bloggywood Squares Edition so get on over there and play along!
Hosting: Would you like to host the Symphony? Send me a note any you're in like Flynn.
Submit to the Symphony: Want to be a part of next week's edition? Check out this post for submission help. Entries should always be sent to bestofme@jpeacock.net regardless of who the Symphony host is.
Spread the word: Webloggers, please give Gary a hand by spreading the word. A little linky love goes a long way.
Email Reminders: If you'd like to be sent a reminder about the Symphony, join the mailing list. There's one email sent on Thursday or Friday to remind you to submit for the next Symphony and one on Monday with the location of the newly posted Symphony.
The 14th Bestofme Symphony is up at Irritable Blog Syndrome. It's short and sweet, a perfect Monday morning danish, served up with style by The Bull herself. Get on over there and enjoy!
Now where's my coffee?
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Submit to the Symphony: Want to be a part of next week's edition? Check out this post for submission help. Entries should always be sent to bestofme@jpeacock.net regardless of who the Symphony host is.
Spread the word: Webloggers, please give Christine a hand by spreading the word. A little linky love goes a long way.
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The 13th Bestofme Symphony is up at Ambient Irony. Pixy Misa did some beautiful work. And all that after a hella day at the job! Get on over and enjoy some of the best reading in the blogosphere.
Hosting: Would you like to host the Symphony? Send me a note.
Submit to the Symphony: Want to be a part of next week's edition? Check out this post for submission help. Entries should always be sent to bestofme@jpeacock.net regardless of who the Symphony host is.
Spread the word: Webloggers, please give Pixy a hand by spreading the word a little linky love goes a long way.
Email Reminders: If you'd like to be sent a reminder about the Symphony, join the mailing list. There's one email sent on Thursday or Friday to remind you to submit for the next Symphony and one on Monday with the location of the newly posted Symphony.
The 12th Bestofme Symphony is up at The Owners Manual and ready for your Monday morning reading pleasure. Gary has quite a performance for you, complete with a guest conductor!
Hosting: Would you like to host the Symphony? Send me a note.
Submit to the Symphony: Want to be a part of next week's edition? Check out this post for submission help. Entries should always be sent to bestofme@jpeacock.net regardless of who the Symphony host is.
Spread the word: Webloggers, please give Gary a hand by spreading the word a little linky love goes a long way.
Email Reminders: If you'd like to be sent a reminder about the Symphony, drop me a line at this address. It's not a mailing list, just me sending out friendly little reminders. There'll be one on Thursday or Friday to remind you to submit for the next Symphony and one on Monday with the location of the newly posted Symphony.
The 11th Bestofme Symphony is up at Yap Away Jay and ready to pleasure your Monday morning. Enjoy an ecclectic collection of the best in the blogosphere.
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Submit to the Symphony: Want to be a part of next week's edition? Check out this post for submission help. Entries should always be sent to bestofme@jpeacock.net regardless of who the Symphony host is.
Spread the word: Webloggers, please give Dan a hand by spreading the word. The Symphony is a bit 'lean' this week so we could definitely use a bit of help here.
Email Reminders: If you'd like to be sent a reminder about the Symphony, drop me a line at this address. It's not a mailing list, just me sending out friendly little reminders. There'll be one on Thursday or Friday to remind you to submit for the next Symphony and one on Monday with the location of the newly posted Symphony.
The 10th Bestofme Symphony is up at Dan K.O'Leary dot com and ready for your Monday obeissance. Pour a cup of coffee and sit back with the best of the blogosphere.
Hosting: Would you like to host the Symphony? Send me a note.
Submit to the Symphony: Want to be a part of next week's edition? Check out this post for submission help. Entries should always be sent to bestofme@jpeacock.net regardless of who the Symphony host is.
Spread the word: Webloggers, please give Dan a hand by spreading the word. The Symphony is a bit 'lean' this week so we could definitely use a bit of help here.
Email Reminders: If you'd like to be sent a reminder about the Symphony, drop me a line at this address. It's not a mailing list, just me sending out friendly little reminders. There'll be one on Thursday or Friday to remind you to submit for the next Symphony and one on Monday with the location of the newly posted Symphony.
The 9th Bestofme Symphony is up at Unbillable Hours and ready for your weekly perusal. A cuppa, a Symphony, and thou. What more could a blogger ask for?
Hosting: Would you like to host the Symphony? Send me a note.
Submit to the Symphony: Want to be a part of next week's edition? Check out this post for submission help. Entries should always be sent to bestofme@jpeacock.net regardless of who the Symphony host is.
Spread the word: Webloggers, please give TBP some props for a fine Symphony. Maybe a bit of link love would best show our appreciation? (Hint, hint, hint)
Email Reminders: If you'd like to be sent a reminder about the Symphony, drop me a line at this address. It's not a mailing list, just me sending out friendly little reminders. There'll be one on Thursday or Friday to remind you to submit for the next Symphony and one on Monday with the location of the newly posted Symphony.
The 8th Bestofme Symphony is up at Dodgeblogium and ready for your adoration. Start your week on the right foot with a tour of the best of the Blogosphere.
Hosting: Would you like to host the Symphony? Send me a note.
Submit to the Symphony: Want to be a part of next week's edition? Check out this post for submission help. Entries should always be sent to bestofme@jpeacock.net regardless of who the Symphony host is.
Spread the word: Webloggers, please give Jeannie some applause for her fine work and lend a hand with a little link magic.
Email Reminders: If you'd like to be sent a reminder about the Symphony, drop me a line at this address. It's not a mailing list, just me sending out friendly little reminders. There'll be one on Thursday or Friday to remind you to submit for the next Symphony and one on Monday with the location of the newly posted Symphony.
The 7th Bestofme Symphony is up and damn does it look great. Start your week right with a tour of the best of the Blogosphere.
Would you like to host the Symphony? Send me a note.
Submit to the Symphony: Want to be a part of next week's edition? Check out this post for submission help. Entries should always be sent to bestofme@jpeacock.net regardless of who the Symphony host is.
Spread the word: Webloggers, please give Rob some applause for this fine work and lend a hand with a little link magic.
Email Reminders: If you'd like to be sent a reminder about the Symphony, drop me a line at this address. It's not a mailing list, just me sending out friendly little reminders. There'll be one on Thursday or Friday to remind you to submit for the next Symphony and one on Monday with the location of the newly posted Symphony.
The Bestofme Symphony is up and in fine fettle at Ilyka Damen's place. Wow, she kicked ass with this one. Go and enjoy the best Monday read in the Blogosphere.
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Submit to the Symphony: Want to be a part of next week's edition? Check out this post for submission info. Entries should always be sent to bestofme@jpeacock.net regardless of who the Symphony host is.
Spread the word: Webloggers, give Ilyka a round of applause and some link love. I'll thank you, she'll thank you and your readers will thank you. That's a lot of thank yous, you know. Hard to pass up a bargain like that, isn't it?
Email Reminders: If you'd like to be sent a reminder about the Symphony, drop me a line at this address. It's not a mailing list, just me sending out friendly little reminders. There'll be one on Thursday or Friday to remind you to submit for the next Symphony and one on Monday with the location of the newly posted Symphony.
Fifteen entries from a dozen participants makes this Symphony a delightfully easy listen read.
The Bestofme Symphony will be going on tour starting next week. The concert schedule is in the sidebar to the right. Would you like to host the Symphony? Send me a note.
Submit to the Symphony: Want to be a part of next week's edition? Check out this post for submission info. Entries may always be sent to bestofme@jpeacock.net regardless of who the Symphony host is.
Spread the word: Webloggers, all I wanted for Christmas was your immortal souls Bestofme Symphony link love. Now is your chance to make my dreams come true without spending a dime!
Email Reminders: If you'd like to be sent a reminder about the Symphony, drop me a line at this address. It's not a mailing list, just me sending out friendly little reminders. There'll be one on Thursday or Friday to remind you to submit for the next Symphony and one on Monday when the new Symphony is posted.
Without further ado, I present the fifth edition of the Bestofme Symphony:
The fourth performance of the Bestofme Symphony has 16 participants and 22 submissions. Several readers rallied to find favorites in the archives of their blog reads to make sure we had a symphony instead of an ensemble. Special thanks to Jennifer, Susie and Ilyka for their extra-blogular submissions.
Submit to the Symphony: Want to be a part of next week's edition? Check out this post for submission info.
Spread the word: Webloggers, how about a post linking to this Symphony? Participation was astounding this week, considering that overall blogging is so light over the Christmas weekend, but your continued support is what's keeping the Bestofme Symphony in concert.
Email Reminders: If you'd like to be sent a reminder about the Symphony, drop me a line at this address. It's not a mailing list, just me sending out friendly little reminders. There'll be one on Thursday or Friday to remind you to submit for the next symphony and one on Monday with a link to the freshly posted Symphony.
Without further ado, I present the fourth edition of the Bestofme Symphony:
The third performance of the Bestofme Symphony has an astounding 19 participants and 21 submissions. Why is that astounding (since the previous Symphony had 27 participants)? Because not only is this the holiday week but I did no agressive recruitment. For the innaugural performance I hit up the people on my blogroll. Last week I emailed people who had participated in the Carnival of the Vanities. This week I did nothing but post reminders on my own site and send email to the people on my reminder list. I believe that in only its 3rd week, the Bestofme Symphony has gathered enough momentum to keep itself flying (with your continued support, of course)!
Submit to the Symphony: Want to be a part of next week's edition? Check out this post for submission info.
Spread the word: Webloggers, please consider putting up a post linking to this Symphony. The faster this becomes a well known weblog meme, the sooner I'll stop begging you to link to it. See? We all win if you link.
Email Reminders: If you'd like to be sent a reminder about the Symphony, drop me a line at this address. It's not a mailing list, just me sending out friendly little reminders. There'll be one on Thursday or Friday to remind you to submit for the next symphony and one on Monday with a link to the freshly posted Symphony.
Without further ado, I present the third edition of the Bestofme Symphony:
The Bestofme Symphony is showing good growth with the second edition attracting 33 submissions by 27 people. Much thanks to the people who've submitted posts either from their own weblogs or from ones they read. Thanks also to the webloggers who've posted about the Bestofme Symphony to get the word out to the Blogosphere.
Submit!: Want to be a part of next week's edition? Check out this post for submission info.
Spread the word: Webloggers, please consider putting up a post linking to this Symphony. The faster this becomes a well known weblog meme, the sooner I'll stop begging you to link to it. See? We all win if you link.
Email Reminders: If you'd like to be sent a reminder about the Symphony, drop me a line at this address. It's not a mailing list, just me sending out friendly little reminders. There'll be one on Thursday or Friday to remind you to submit for the next symphony and one on Monday with a link to the freshly posted Symphony.
So without further ado, I present the second edition of the Bestofme Symphony:
Welcome to the premiere performance of the Bestofme Symphony. Participation has been fantastic with 28 entries in this first edition. Like any good symphony, you'll find a lot of individual sounds that have been coalesced into one. I'm very happy to be offering some of the best stuff in the Blogosphere for your reading pleasure.
Comments on presentation and content, future Symphonies, etceteras are appreciated. If bloggers out there would link to this it would help enormously to get this meme launched in grand style and I'd be eternally grateful. Well, maybe not eternally, but at least until something really important pushed it out of the swiss cheese I like to call a brain.
Without further ado, the Symphony begins:
