Thursday, January 22, 2004

The Editor's Number One Pick at AOL!

       Today has been a magical day for me.  I was going to say "so far", but even if nothing else happens, it was a great day.  The Editors at AOL chose my Journal as their Number One Pick.  I am both thrilled, honored and humbled... all at the same time.  I'm so glad I didn't die before seeing this!  It can be part of my eulogy now.  I can almost see it ...  A refined gentleman with an English accent, wearing an expensive suit stands behind the podium.  He glances down at my casket from time to time as he speaks eloquently of my life's accomplishments.  (I have no idea who he is, but he looks important).  Mourners dab their eyes with hankies.  Ray is sobbing uncontrollably.  Poor man.  He doesn't look as though he will ever get over this devastating loss.  The Englishman has to speak louder now as he continues my eulogy.  "... and she was named the Editor's Number One Pick at AOL for her Journal during the week of January 22, 2004 ..."  The mourners stand, clapping excitedly.  And not everybody gets to have THAT fantasy!  Thanks AOL.  (Does this entitle me to a free month now?  Just wondering...)

21 comments:

Anonymous said...

LOL! AOL FINALLY GOT IT RIGHT!
You're amazing! Another Erma Bombeck! That's not much pressure, is it? LOL! Even when she isn't being Erma, she's warm and insightful. And, NO, I'm not a relative. LOL!
I'm so happy for you.....You know that you were the first journal I ever read and got me hooked. People, start from the beginning and laugh yourself silly. This woman is amazing!

Anonymous said...

OMG! I had just gone into the journals page to look someone up to see if they HAD a journal on AOL and there you were in all your blonde glory! CONGRATULATIONS LISA!!!

Anonymous said...

Congratulations!!!!!!!!!! Wonderful.

Anonymous said...

Yes!Congratulations :) This is GREATTTTTTT-you deserve it!!You are so talented and we all LOVE reading -you can take a blah day for us out here and make us smile-((HUGS)) kay-kymllr

Anonymous said...

Congratulations! You have a fun to read journal with a lot of interesting renovations done to your home. Hope you enjoy the week.
Monica

Anonymous said...

Now doesn't persistance pay off. Told you a long time ago about your writing talents, so now you are rewarded. So happy to see you making a lot more people laugh with your wit and wowing them with your charm. Next the Pulitzer!! When is the next onmyownnow2 page coming out? and how is the reconstruction coming along? Stay well, miss you, and lastly keep in touch.
Theresa

Anonymous said...

Congratulations on being picked for the number 1 spot. Great journal. I will be back. Barbpinion

Anonymous said...

Congratulations. I'm happy such a nice journal was chosen.

Anonymous said...

My Hubby and I have enjoyed and laughed at your charming humor. I might not have been so welcoming with the "elephant in it's fetal position"!!!!! Check out MySouthernHome journal by Bookncoffee (me) sometime!!! Good luck with renovation!

Anonymous said...

Way to go and thanks for the email. To think on it, it is romantic. Lanny

Anonymous said...

Congrats! Martha

Anonymous said...

You're a very good writer! Funny too... :o) What an honor... and you deserve it.

Anonymous said...

LOL You are so beautiful! I love that picture.Leave it to you to make death seem fun! Again....Clapping for you! You are alive and a number 1 pick. Wooohooo Was thrilled to see you up there.

Anonymous said...

I just love your journal....well it looks like I'm not the only one....Congrats!

Anonymous said...

Great entry today! I love your view on the eulogy. I've often wondered what mine might say! I'll be back! Heather

Anonymous said...

The AOL people in charge did a great job picking your jnl!
Mary

Anonymous said...

well, touch YOU with a big stick!...congratulations!!

Anonymous said...

congratulations! you certainly deserve to be #1. i started reading your journal on this page, and actually went all the way back to October and read every entry to get back here and write how GREAT your journal is. you have kept me laughing and smiling waaay past my bedtime!!! it is 12:30 a.m., and i couldn't go without letting you know i will keep reading your journal...don't stop writing...please!!!
jeepersme55

Anonymous said...

LOL--sounds like you have it all planned out. Good for you! Now you need to start thinking about the foods you'd like served at the after reception. =)

XO ~ Bridgett
My Life With A Toddler

Anonymous said...

Congrats on being Editor's #1 pick! Exciting, huh?

Anonymous said...

what if ray dies first? or do you already have an inside on the action?