The Third Anniversary of the Manolo’s Shoe Blog!
Manolo says, ayyyyy! The Manolo has been in ill most of the day with the bad cold, sleeping and taking the medicines, and so it is only only now that he has remembered that today is the third anniversary of the Manolo’s Shoe Blog!!
And so he belatedly shouts…
Happy Anniversary!!!
It was three years ago, on October 16th, 2004, that the Manolo invented the shoe blog.
It is hard to believe, but three years ago, the Manolo could count the number of the fashion blogs on the fingers of the single hand, and now, marvelously, there are thousands of them, each more wonderful and amusing than the next.
And this is exactly as it should be.
We live in the era of miracles and marvels, when for the first time the tools of mass dissemination and entertainment have been placed directly into the hands of the humble.
And in response to this opportunity, millions of the humblest have taken up these instruments and set about making their own music, each playing his own song in his own way. And together these millions of peoples, all playing as loudly and as passionately as they can, have produced the glorious and cacophonous music of freedom.
And the Manolo has been proud to add his little song to this symphony of noise.
He is also proud of those who have chosen to ally themselves with the Manolo.
Never teh Bride at the Manolo for the Brides, Izzy Gallant at the Manolo for the Men, and Mr. Henry at the Manolo’s Food Blog, are all old friends, who have been joined by our new friends, Raincoaster and Glinda at the Teeny Manolo, Plumcake and Francesca at the Manolo for the Big Girl, Twistie writing on the weekends, and Spirit Fingers at Ayyyy!.
The Manolo is convinced that taken as the whole, there is no group of bloggers anywhere who are as consistently funny, or write as well, as these peoples. That the Manolo has brought them together and given them the place to be read, is among those things of which the Manolo is the proudest.
Finally, and most importantly, the Manolo must thank those peoples who have been most instrumental in the success of this enterprise, the many thousands of the internet friends who each day visit this place.
The attention, generosity, and love the readers have given the Manolo over the past three years are without compare, and can never be repaid. All the Manolo can do is recognize that he has been truly blessed, and say thank you for all that you have given.
You are indeed most super fantastic!
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Comments
manu 16 years ago
Happy Anniversary from me and my brand new fashion blog!
Hilary 16 years ago
Congratulations to you Manolo and buono compleanno to the blog!
blackbird 16 years ago
Happy day to you Manolo, I hope you return to perfect health soon.
Imagine – we began our blogs six days apart, and now you are at the pinnacle of popularity!
Carol 16 years ago
Congratulations and happiest of anniversaries to you, dear Manolo! You are the first thing I read in the morning and the last blog I check before leaving the workplace. Many things have I learned from you and your wonderful associates. Please, please, please give us more years of fabulosity!
(and get well soon, too! The awful fall cold – Mr. Carol has it also and is a miserable man at the moment)
deja pseu 16 years ago
Happy Blogaversary! You should be proud all you’ve accomplished in such a short time.
Victor 16 years ago
The happiest of birthdays to your blog, sir! Like Carol, this is one of the first blogs I visit in the morning and one of the last before I retire, and a day without Manolo is as a…well, a day without Manolo. Your unique blend of humor, knowledge, and grace always makes me smile.
But, if I may take something out of context, I couldn’t read, “…fingers of the single hand…” and not think that you were somehow announcing to your countless fans that you were available. :~)
Cristina 16 years ago
Happy anniversary Manolo! I’m sorry you’re sick (besides the introduction of your blogs, October is an otherwise yucky month). Thank you so much for entertaining me for these three years and congratulations on the talent you’ve gathered around!
Dr. Medusa 16 years ago
Happy anniversary Manolo! Thanks for three years of insight, humor, and indispensable fashion advice. I am forever better shod.
Linn 16 years ago
Three years of helping all of us become the superfantastic people we were born to be! Thank you, Manolo, and many felicitations on this happy day.
Feel better, please. This October cold that’s going around is a bear.
gemdiva 16 years ago
Oh Dearest Manolo, congratulations and many, many thanks for the hours of enjoyment that all of your blogs bring to your many readers. It would not be possible for me to start my day without you. You are a true ambassador of wit and good taste throughout the world and many times when faced with a difficult problem I have asked myself “What would the Manolo do?”. You are indeed Super Fantastic!
P.S. for a cold I always use Zicam along with copious amounts of vitamin C. In addition, hot apple cider with a cinnamon stick and a shot of vodka seems to clear the sinuses beautifully. Speedy recovery.
Cat 16 years ago
Happy Anniversary, Manolo! May you celebrate many, many more!
Never teh Bride 16 years ago
Yay! Now feel better!
Toby Wollin 16 years ago
Sir – in a world filled with frankly vile and horrific stuff – it is coming here which affords me a wonderful, fragrant breeze which makes me smile.
Gentle, knowing, and humorous, it’s a lovely respite.
Happy birthday and many more.
My favorite antidote to the cold is:
A good movie on the tele– nothing with people or things being blown up.
A plate with two wonderful cookies (or whatever is your sweet of choice)
A tall glass filled with: cranberry juice, boiling water, and a couple of ounces of whatever drinkable alcohol I have available at the moment (burbon is the best, but I will drink vodkha).
comfy clothing, woolie socks, and my fur lined slippers.
Enjoy.
carrie 16 years ago
Congrats Manolo! you are an inspiration to fashion bloggers everywhere. And in the spirit of celebration, here is an interview from The Manolo, back when this site was a wee 1 year old. Happy Anniversary!
http://www.problogger.net/archives/2005/09/23/shoeblogs-six-figure-blogger/
http://www.CarriesShoeReview.com
Atomic Bombshell 16 years ago
Happy anniversary, sweetheart! :) I’ve been with you for years and I’m sticking around because you just keep getting better all the time. Hugs and kisses.
Lindsay 16 years ago
Congratulations! Hope you will be around for many more decades of good taste! I love your blog and check it daily. Best regards.
Miss Janey 16 years ago
Congratulations to The Manolo, who no doubt inspired many to begin blogging, including Miss Janey.
A su salud!
Glinda 16 years ago
Congratulations and Happy 3rd Anniversary!
raincoaster 16 years ago
Happy Anniversary.
My suggestions for a cold are lots of tabloids and soup. A hot toddy made with maple syrup has also been known to help; I’m not sure it cures you, but you don’t care that you’re sick.
enc 16 years ago
Congratulations, Manolo. My day is always improved by reading your work.
Please, continue, and thank you for doing it.
xxxooo
Ariun 16 years ago
Happy belated anniversary from Mongolia, Manolo! You are uber-SUPERFANTASTIC! I wanted to nominate this blog for the Weblog awards, only to find there is no category for fashion blogs. Alas.
Meg Q 16 years ago
Happy anniversary, Manolo! May you have many more wonderful years of blogging!
Michele 16 years ago
Ahh! Happy anniversary!x