'tis the season for blogging

My mantra for blogging has always been know your audience, write about things they value and give it to them often. Since I started this blog 9 months ago I have taken only two prolonged breaks. One was for a week during my summer vacation. The other was for a week during Thanksgiving break. The summer vacation I supplemented with guest bloggers. I not only kept my audience I actually enhanced it. During Thanksgiving I went dark and my audience decreased. 

Next week I'm going to Mexico with my family to celebrate my in laws 50th wedding anniversary. This will take me out of blogging action until after Christmas. I'm sure I'll write while away but I probably won't publish. I like to learn from my past mistakes so I'm putting out the call for guest bloggers over the holidays. 

The rules are simple. Topics are whatever you choose. I don't censor. I only ask there be no name calling, no critique without offering solutions and no snark. Also, keep it brief 500 to 700 words. Other than that the world is your oyster.  

In this the craziest of all years there are countless tales to tell and points of view to share. All regular commenters now is your chance to take center stage. Epoch staff here is an opportunity to disagree with me publicly without any fear of reprisal or better yet earn some real brownie points. AICP members I know your holding back based on the lack of comments on yesterdays post . And, anyone else in or outside the industry, I welcome your voice. 

So, steal a few moments from away from holiday cheer to write a post. Cleanse the frustrations of 2009 or ring in the promise of 2010. Go ahead expose yourself publicly. Don't be shy. Believe me it only hurts a little.