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My “new” life as a blogger really isn’t so new these days, as I’ve been doing it now pretty much full time for a couple of years.<\/p>\n

But I do learn some things about the blog I created every so often.<\/p>\n

For example, Saturday I looked at the network of sources of the page views and visitors I’ve acquired. I discovered something so interesting that I thought I’d share it here.<\/p>\n

High Plains Blogger has been viewed by readers in 121 countries.<\/p>\n

Why is that interesting? Well, the World Almanac and Book of Facts tells me the United Nations has 193 member nations. That means — depending on how you want to interpret it — this blog of mine reaches 62 percent of the nations of the world, give or take.<\/p>\n

I’ve received page views from readers in Taiwan, which isn’t a member of the United Nations. So, the percentage might be skewed just a smidgen.<\/p>\n

Still, 121 out of 193 isn’t bad.<\/p>\n

Of the continents, Africa remains the least-penetrated. All I’m lacking in South America are Suriname, Guyana and French Guiana. Europe is almost covered. North America? All that’s left is Nicaragua. Asia? A few former Soviet republics haven’t been logged yet on the blog; also haven’t gotten anyone from Iran to read the blog.<\/p>\n

Traffic continues to improve. I had set monthly page view\/unique visitors record for seven months in a row. Traffic fell off a bit in April, but it’s coming back strong in May. I might set another record by the end of this month. Here’s hoping, anyway.<\/p>\n

I just want to thank everyone for reading this blog.<\/p>\n

I know I don’t please everyone with the political stuff. That’s not my intention. Actually, I like it better when I draw disagreement, as it makes me<\/em> think. The disagreements keep me humble, too.<\/p>\n

But hey, just\u00a0keep reading. Comment when the spirit moves you. Share these musings with others.<\/p>\n

Many thanks, as always.<\/p>\n\n

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