Ordinarily, I'm quick with fulsome praise and thanks to anyone who helps me in any way, from pushing me away from a speeding bus or signaling that I’ve got lipstick on my teeth. Let me eat the last hors d’oeuvre at a party and I’ll express my gratitude until you make a desperate excuse: “Gotta run.”

But I’ve never finished in the top three of anything, and have certainly never been graced by such an outpouring of communal support. "Diary of a Heretic," won third place in the 2007 Weblog Awards “Best Literature” category, thanks especially to my Cre8buzz friends.

You were all very kind and receptive to me, while I pushed and shoved and begged for momentum all week. Crebuzz is a special, supportive group. You're the best. Kathleen Maher