Friday, November 30, 2012

There's Gonna Be Some Changes 'Round Here...

Before I get to the changes here at Preachers & Horse Thieves, I'd like to take a moment to welcome another follower. Even though she does not appear in the "official" listing in the side bar, Jane of Virginia sounded off her presence in the comments of the last post. Her profile lists her online presence at "Rational Preparedness" : The Blog. Everybody say "hi" to Jane. While you're at it, tell me if you don't think her profile picture is the spitting image of Cote de Pablo from NCIS.

Now, moving right along, the first change I would like to make you all aware of is the new name. Not for the blog, but for the blogger. Shepherd K has been a fun name, but it's time to put it to bed. There are a couple of reasons for the decision. The main one is the likely adoption of M&M in the near to mid future. As some of you may recall, The Queen bestowed upon me the title of "Daddy Hawk" shortly after M&M's arrival. Over the almost one year since her arrival, I have come to view myself more and more as a husband / father / protector, a Daddy Hawk, as opposed to anything else. Besides, the best nicknames are those that others give you instead of ones you think up for yourself.

So, when you see a comment from a stranger named Daddy Hawk, it's just me.

We'll get along fine as long as you don't mess with my wife or my daughter.

The second change (or second and third depending on your point of view) is the changing nature of the blog. My original intent when I started writing here was to have a place to hone my writing skills, find my "voice" and share random thoughts on a variety of topics and other stuff. In other words, a general blog. Over time, I have gotten away from random thoughts and other stuff and started focusing more on my life as it happens. A diary of sorts. Part family history, part spleen venting. Looking back through the stats though, I've noticed that my most "popular" posts were the car reviews. In fact, my 2010 Ford Focus SES review is the number three entry for that search term on Google. Yeah, I just patted myself on the back. There might have been a self satisfied, maniacal chuckle or two as well.

In light of those revelations, I've decided on a two part solution. Part one, Preachers & Horse Thieves will continue to be your destination for all things related to The Queen, Daddy Hawk, M&M and the happenings at Castle Erickson. Part two is the creation of a new blog, called Daddy Hawk's Toy Box, which is where I will turn my inner twelve year old boy loose for things like writing reviews of cars, planes, motorcycles, guns, tools, books, movies....in short, anything a twelve year old boy (or girl) stuck in a middle aged man's (or woman's) body might find interesting.

The Toy Box is under development as you read this. It may be a little bit before some content appears, but I'll get something up there before too long.

Finally, I will continue to contribute to The GunDivas blog on occasion. Just under the new blogger name. Otherwise, it'll be semi-business as usual around here.

As always, I really appreciate your readership, your friendship and your comments.

16 comments:

  1. Thanks so much. I laughed so hard at the Cote de Pablo comparison that I almost wet myself. Well, I suppose I could be her older heavier mother, but I'm not ! LOL
    Seriously, you have a great blog, and I will definitely be back.

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    1. Jane, I pride myself on being able to use the written word to cause other people to spew liquid. You've now been fairly warned.

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    2. Gosh I love this blog, you quoted Firefly !

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    3. Jane, yep. We love Firefly. You might also run into quotes from The Princess Bride and The Mummy on occasion too. Have fun storming the castle.

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    4. All our kids love Firefly. It runs here quite often.

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  2. I approve of this use of a Daddy-series blog handle. Let us know when the other blog is up and running and I'll blog roll it.

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    1. DaddyBear, thanks for the approval. The new blog is in place. There's just no content or design yet.

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  3. Love the new name. It's quite fitting. And my inner 12 year-old is rubbing her hands in glee at the thought of your new blog.

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    1. GunDiva, I excited about it too. I can't wait to get the design complete.

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  4. Oh my goodness! I didn't mean to be rude. I'm so sorry.

    Welcome and hello to JaneofVirginia.

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  5. Good luck with the old and new digs and name!

    gfa

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    1. Guffaw, thanks. Hopefully there will be no luck involved, but I'm not too proud to pass it up if it comes my way.

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  6. Welcome Jane. Looking forward to the changes. Not that they are needed, but happy to read whatever you choose to share.

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    1. A Girl, thanks. Change is a part of life. I'm glad you don't think they were necessary. That means I must have been doing something right. Sill, making the changes felt right for me.

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  7. It will be fun. I'll get a link up for you!

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    1. Brigid, gracias. Your support is greatly appreciated.

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