This blog has achieved a HUGE milestone!

It's hard to believe that this makes my 500th post on this blog! I launched the site in July 2014, which doesn't feel like that long ago.

I can't thank everyone enough for supporting me and this blog every step of the way. The blog now has over 1,200 followers, many of whom come from Facebook, Google+, Twitter, and message boards all over the internet. As of today, the site has logged a whopping 66,945 page views!

Your experiences, hopes, and opinions inspire me to churn out more and more content about substantive topics that matter to all of us.

As the year winds down, I aim to continue writing about breaking news stories, as well as findings supported by research studies. In addition, I will provide you with helpful tips and advice on how to do everything from save money to resolve conflicts with partners, friends, and other people in our lives. Also thrown in the mix will be fun facts and educational content spanning subjects like history, psychology, and sociology.

If you have any questions, comments, or suggestions on how I can make the site better, you're always welcome to provide them in the comments section that accompanies this and every other post.

It's been a pleasure to meet so many great people through the blog and I look forward to countless more conversations with you all in the years ahead. This site takes a lot of work, but you know what they say-- when you're passionate about what you do, it doesn't feel like work at all. Thanks again for all you do to make this blog fun, lively, and educational.

Onward!

Jeff
Writer and Webmaster

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