A few weeks ago, I asked my readers to tell me how many readers they have on their blogs. The response was as expected: only a few. What surprised me was the variation in the numbers reported. An even larger surprise was that some of you reported really low numbers, and some reported big numbers. I was feeling a bit low at that time and seriously asked myself why I spent so much time writing something that not many people read. My readership is low and has been low from day one when I began blogging in 2009. Over the years my highest daily average of readers peaked at 73 and is currently 13. It really doesn’t matter much at all, but I am an engineer and I love numbers. Right from the beginning I made a pledge that I would not engage myself in commercialism on grumpajoesplace. I don’t chase followers unless they write stories that engage me. I feel that if someone wants to read my opinions they are welcome to do so, if not, so what?
One thing this blog has taught me is to become a better writer. By writing often, I am forced to make my thoughts more understandable and clearly presented. Since I began using AI (Grammerly) I am learning to phrase things differently. In other words, I am being trained to write like a robot and not like Grumpa Joe. It is not really important to me, I enjoy writing for the sake of writing. If a few people find my blog and decide to read my posts so be it. I hope they enjoy it.
The most positive thing I have enjoyed is meeting people from all over the world. After commenting back and forth with them, they have become my good friends. I only wish that one day, I can meet them face to face over an adult beverage.
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You definitely don’6write like a robote. I enjoy your authentic use of language and idiomatic phrase. Your stories are real. Thanks.
Echo your thoughts about writing for self and about the writing tools. Thanks for sharing about your life and times on your blog.
Hi Joe, I have read your blog for a number of years and have always found your writings to be very interesting and informative. You write in a very real way with honesty and integrity. Keep up the good work! You are appreciated!
Tom P.