In lieu of Friday’s typical Opinions in the Shorts, here’s a look back at 2012. Besides, I still feel a bit overwhelmed from the hectic nature of the past few days.
From the blogging perspective, 2012 was a successful year.
- Except when on vacation, I maintained my 5-6 posts per week
- December was already on pace to be the best month ever, but with Freshly Pressed, this month may stand a while
- Visits for the year improved over 40% from 2011
- Reached the 100,000 mark for visits
- 20,000th comment will be soon – and who will get the fireworks display
- Freshly Pressed on December 24
- Being added to Le Clown’s blogroll
- My 1000th post party was very special
- I continue to enjoy posting and interacting with my visitors
By reviewing my 2012 posts, I selected one post from each month to feature the variety of topics that I embrace. From politics to religion to science to travel to ballroom dance and more, here is my look back at 2012. This collection also gives new readers a chance to learn about me and this blog – which could either encourage them to return or drive them away!
For your comments, which did you read? To my long-time visitors, do you have any memorable posts that I didn’t include?
January: My story of living with a night of blame for 40+ years
February: A tribute to Pi – yep, 3.141592653, including a link of Pi to a million digits
March: On a spectacular place – the universe
April: Looking at the difficult topic of free will
May: Political gridlock remains valid today … and probably tomorrow
June: Faith and science are compatible
July: A mistaken view about global warming
August: I enjoy college football, so look at some of my favorite college football traditions
September: Time for a cruise – Start in Amsterdam, and then follow the link at the bottom of the post to the next port
October: Learn about and enjoy tango
November: I enjoy classic cartoons, so it’s all about Taz
December: How many people can play one instrument at the same time
To send you into the weekend, enjoy Disco Santa, which makes me laugh … and yep, sure sounds like the Village People. Have a safe weekend, and hopefully I can get a play-toy post together for your Saturday.
A Frank Angle 
LOL. I love disco Santa. Hysterical. Your accomplishments for that year are impressive – I am in awe of your posting 5 – 6 posts a week. Wow. Congrats on all of your success. Great work.
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Teeny,
You made my day. We heard it for the first time the other day while in the car, and were laughing – so I’m thrilled to have found this video. Thanks for visiting and the accolades … and I will return to your posts as soon as I can catch up!
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Thank you for all those wonderful posts! I look forward to another amazing year of blogging adventures…
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Clan,
Cheers to the lady from Vancouver. BTW – I’m confident there is something on this list that he entice your neurons. Thanks for visiting.
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😀
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I’m lucky enough to have found you recently and I’m enjoying you immensely, I mean your writing of course!
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Seashells,
Many thanks and I will return to your posts once I get myself out from under of the avalanche. Cheers to you and the captain.
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May the coming year be even better than this last one. So glad it was a good year for you.
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Shimon,
Many thanks … and I appreciate your visits and look forward to your posts!
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Frank, what a great thing to do to look back and see all that you’ve accomplished. Congratulations on a successful year! I’ll have a look at some of your highlighted posts since I haven’t been with you that long. Hope you’re weathering the storm okay.
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Bumble,
Hope you find something of interest, but it is a what a do – a potpourri. … and you will notice that fiction is not there – thus I leave it to others as yourself and Rich. Thanks for stopping by.
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Wow!!!
Keep up the good work, Frank! I’m looking forward to more wonderful posts by you!
🙂
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What a year, Frank. I’m so glad to have shared it with you. My favo of the posts you mentioned was the June post on faith and science. So well done.
Happy New Year Frank. See you around the ‘sphere in 2013!
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Elyse,
That June post was one of my favorites for the year. Out of curiosity, I discovered that your first comment here was Nov 11, 2011 … thus I appreciate both you regular visits and feisty nature 🙂 Thanks for making me one of your regular stops for 13 months!
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Elyse,
My sentiments exactly. Frank has stopped by my blog almost with each post published. I was brought here by Lame Adventures, and glad I did.
Le Clown
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Thank you Le Clown … (as I bow in your presence).
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11/11/11! That’s great — a cosmic sign, I’d say.
That is a special day in my family — “Adoption Day” in our household — that one was the 20th anniversary of the day we adopted Jacob. (He was away at school so I was not neglecting him!)
It’s been a blast, Frank!
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I remember the Adoption Day post!
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It’s an annual event. Now I will have to go back and see if I found you or you found me. But not right now as I actually have to work. Bummer!
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I think I found you … but not sure.
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You do a great job here.
I gotta read the suggested reading when I get home, I’ve enjoyed all posts since I started following.
Disco Santa rocks!
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Hey hey Doggy!
Cheers to you for enjoying DIsco Santa. Let me know if you find anything of interest! Thanks for commenting.
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Kudos for a fabulous year behind you and a toast to another ahead 🙂
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Bella,
Thank you … and thanks for being part of it, plus cheers to 2013 for you in Colorado!
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Hilarious, Disco Santa! Thanks again, for the warm smiles here. And Congratulations on a most awesome year, Frank! I’m looking forward to your posts in 2013, too. Glad you made the “Feature” list, above; I see quite a few which grab my interest.
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Victoria,
Cheers to another who enjoys Disco Santa!!! As you can tell, my posts cover a wide range of topics. Heck, look at the Categories in the sidebar! Glad you appreciated this, and I look forward to future interactions. Meanwhile, I asked for your patience because I reciprocate … unfortunately, right now I’m swamped. Thanks for visiting and commenting.
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No reciprocation expected, Frank. I’m thoroughly enjoying your writing, and perspective, on all the categories. Looking forward to more, as well.
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Thanks .. but reciprocation is a personal mantra – so some of the swamped feeling I currently have is self inflicted. But hey – one has to be true to self! … so I’ll be there. 🙂
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Totally understand. And, Thanks!
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That is a very impressive year for a blogger, especially in an overcrowded blogosphere. You should be proud of yourself. I think your bell choir should play a song in your honor. I’ll hum along at home. 🙂
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Carrie,
2012 was a huge improvement from 2011. Meanwhile, I’m sure handbells will appear in 2013. Thanks for stopping by.
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First…LOVE THE VIDEO!!….Second, you are definitely an over-achiever!!….Way to go Frank, everything you do is fascinating…and the FP honor is absolutely very deserved….looking forward to 2013 with high hopes !!
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I’m amazed that you ere able to narrow down each month to just one post, Frank. You have an incredible body of writing here, and I look forward to every new post.
Loved the video, and looking forward to another insightful, delightful, eclectic year of reading!
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Guapo,
Well, sometimes it was as simple as make a decision – but I tried to have a wide range of topics. Thanks for visiting.
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Wow! You accomplished so much with your blog! That’s terrific. Can’t wait to see what you have in store for us in the coming year.
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Sandy,
2012 was a good year here. Personally, I hope 2013 allows me to refine the pattern. Thanks for commenting.
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Disco Santa is the best!!!!
I think I could not have narrowed down your work to one post per month, I would still be reading and picking. Eventually I would throw my hands up in horror, how to pick woe is me.
Can’t wait for the new year and all you will bring.
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Val,
Many thanks for the kind words, but it wasn’t too hard to do. Besides, I was also trying to get a wide range of topics. Nonetheless, glad you enjoyed Disco Santa. Thanks for stopping by.
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Hi,
Wow, congrats on being Freshly Pressed, that is just fantastic, I haven’t been on the net for the last couple of days, so that was a lovely surprise to find out about. 😀
Loved the Santa video, well done.
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Mags,
Many thanks my friend .. and it has been a whirlwind and the feeling of being swamped. Well, much of it is self-inflected because as you know, I interact with all and reciprocate. But, I’m trying to be true to myself.
BTW – make sure you see this one. You’ll love it! Thanks for visiting.
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Wasn’t there an interesting post about education reform? I think that was the first one of yours I read.
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Rich,
That post was from 2009! 🙂 … Nonetheless, it did get some reviews this year. Thanks for stopping by.
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oops. well, it was memorable. that counts.
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That’s ok … because your comment was in January 2012!
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win-win.
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The only time I ever look at Utube is on your blog….love the Santas.
Have a wonderful New Year Frank. I look forward to your posts.
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Debra,
Now that makes me feel good as I must be a good filter! 🙂 … Cheers to your upcoming 2013 as well. Thanks for stopping by.
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Debra,
Forgot this one for you …. Congratulations … this is the 20,000th comment.
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Congrats on all the accomplishments. I am hoping to get to a retrospective for this year.
Here’s to a bright, healthy and prosperous 2013! Cheers!
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Red,
Thank you … and I’m sure your reflection will be quite profound. 🙂 Cheers to a healthy and successful 2013! Thanks for stopping by.
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Congrats on a successful year, Frank and congrats on being featured on Freshly Pressed. Happy New Year! xx
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Spiced,
Many thanks … and I always appreciate your visits and your posts. Happy New Year!!!
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Seems like it was a wonderful year for you and a well deserved one. I looked at one of your posts about free will and commented on it. Hope that I commented with respect.
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Rachel,
2012 was a successful year here. … Of course you were respectful … after all, that’s your nature. 🙂 Thanks for commenting.
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WOW what a year. Don’t know how you manage to get all these posts done – but hope it continues!
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Mouse,
Yep – 2012 has been quite the year … and I’ll be thrilled with just keeping the trend moving. Thanks for commenting.
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Congrats on such a successful year, Frank. I remember all of your posts listed, especially on pi. It is always a treat to visit here!
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Lynn,
Believe it or not, when I selected Pi for this list I actually thought of you! Thanks for kind words.
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I’m honored!
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Yep – still cleaning up! Sorry, I can’t vote for a favourite post you missed listing due to conflict of interest. But it was DEFINITELY on the 22nd of December. 😉
Here’s to a great 2013 – let’s see if we can bust those December stats, FP status be hanged!
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John,
The 22 Dec post was fun … and to think you are linked to Coco the gorilla. Amazing!
The Dec stats were not quite double from the previous high … so I imagine it will stand for some time. But thanks for your optimism. Thanks for trying to catch up!
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