Holy Cow! Back in early January I posted a short blog inviting readers to vote for me — if they felt like it — in Sarasota Magazine’s Annual “Best of” issue for 2010. Well, apparently, at least a few of you did just that because guess what? I won!
MC Coolidge Best Blogger 2010 Sarasota Magazine’s Annual Readers Best of Poll. Wicked, wicked cool!
Last year, some of you may recall, I came in as a finalist in the annual poll — which was still very cool. And this year, I picked up the #1 slot beating out the über popular Mr. Chatterbox aka Robert Plunket who writes a monthly column for Sarasota Magazine as well as a regular (very funny) blog.
I’m thrilled — really — it’s very fun and quite a nice honor — and I TOTALLY THANK each and every person who took the time to cast a ballot for me. Very sweet.
I just happened to stop by Barnes & Noble today after a quick visit at my Mom’s and saw the issue on the newsstand … picked it up … and got a lovely surprise to see my name. The new issue is out now, so pick it up yourself and read all about all the “best of” places, people, things to do, hotspots, and um, bloggers! 😉
When I came home I read editor Pam Daniel’s column and read that Bob Plunkett has been in the hospital lately recovering from a triple bypass surgery. I was sorry to read that, but I gather that he’s going to be back in his chatterbox catbird seat soon — commenting on all the hipster, socialite, sophisticate, goings-on in this town. I read his column all the time, so I can’t wait for him to be back on the scene and wish him a speedy, thorough recovery.
And thanks again to everyone who voted for me in this poll — seriously, it’s a very nice treat, renews my enthusiasm for blogging, and keeps me ever-hopeful that someday some editor somewhere will say hey, she’s got a following, let’s give her a job so she can keep her cats in cat chow.
ME-OW!
John W. Perkins
April 24, 2010 at 3:22 pmA very well deserved, CONGRATULATIONS REALITY CHICK.
MC
April 24, 2010 at 3:27 pmThanks JWP — from Reality Chick! 😉
steve
April 24, 2010 at 5:39 pmCongrats MC.Well deserved and your day will come for sure.Thank you so much and continued success and happiness!PS Can’t wait for the book party:-)
MC
April 24, 2010 at 6:03 pmThanks Steve — I’m working on the book — have got the ideas/themes — just now need to start putting in the hour or two every day to get the thing written! you bet there’ll be a party.
Daniel
April 25, 2010 at 7:34 pmMC; a very HUGE Congrats to ya. Mary, you truly make living here in Sarasota; with all the craziness that Sarasota truly is, more bearable. I’ve never been so supportive of any young aspiring writer as I am of you and I know in my heart, you have a very bright future ahead of you. Congrats again Mary and the very best of luck to you for years to come. Peace and Love.
Respectfully, Daniel
MC
April 25, 2010 at 8:21 pmOh, thanks — as always — Dan, for your very thoughtful support! You’ve been there since I launched the Pelican Press Reality Chick column in 2006 — I appreciate you still hanging in there!
Scott
April 26, 2010 at 8:36 amCongrats MC!!!
Ride the Wave Baby
Let the resume fly
by the way ,
I sent my first letter from home in over 8 yrs
YES the best part is flipping up that little red flag!
Back to ur book!
Not a moment to spare
the title expires in one year!!!
MC
April 26, 2010 at 8:55 amThanks Scott … yes, that little red flag can be addicting.
How’d you know my title expires? Psychic man!
Scott
April 26, 2010 at 9:35 amWasn’t taking about book title
but that too!
title of Best Blogger 2010!!!!
MC
April 26, 2010 at 9:42 amoh, duh. t hanks!
Scott
April 26, 2010 at 1:28 pmLet’s have a happy hour to celebrate ur victory
which really was our victory cause we r the voters!!!!
Actually any reason to celebrate nowadays is a good thing!
Siesta Surfer
April 26, 2010 at 4:38 pmYour blog is a must-read for so many here in Sarasota.Congratulations and thank you for keeping us informed, entertained and enlightened.
MC
April 26, 2010 at 4:39 pmoh, thanks v. much Siesta Surfer!
Coco Coolidge;Einstein Coolidge;Coco Coolidge
April 27, 2010 at 2:49 pmCongrats Mom!!!We knew you could do it.You are sure the cat’s meow and we paws to honor you!Love UsPS.Do we get extra treats tonight?
Boomer Coolidge
April 27, 2010 at 2:51 pmHey you guys forgot me.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.Coco why did you write your name twice?Congrats anyhow mom:-)
MC
April 27, 2010 at 5:33 pmoh, i didn’t realize my cats could type. how very talented they are! 😉