2021 In Review: Status of the Blog

So, I've already discussed some of the highlights in social media areas enjoyed by Section 36 in 2021.

But, what about just generally? How did the blog perform in 2021 at just being a blog? How did I do as a blogger? As a collector? I'm not going to pretend you actually care...but what else am I supposed to post about on New Year's Eve?

In 2021 this will be my 165th post, up from 114 last year. At just over three posts a week, that's about where I want to be. I think three posts a week is a good goal for a minimum, and would like to be slightly above that.

I'll admit that I wasn't entirely proud of all of them. The blaster breaks were getting a bit repetitive, and seemed like "filler" at times. But it was still fun to be able to write about cards. Hopefully you didn't find them too stale.

On the bright side, those posts almost always included an interview on Friday. And...usually another one during the week! Hopefully you've been enjoying all the visits from celebrity Red Sox fans (or, at least baseball fans). I think they're a lot of fun, and enjoy hearing input from those types of fans. (This year, I had the surprise honor of including Emma Broyles, who would go on to be crowned Miss America, in the list of visitors. That was a fantastic thing to be able to do.) If you enjoy the interviews too, that’s wonderful. If you don't, hopefully once or twice a week isn't too intrusive. Hope I can keep that up.

The Section 36 store also had a great year. More people keep buying shirts, sweatshirts, tank tops, and whatever else. I'm always humbled whenever a sale goes through. Hopefully you've enjoyed all the pictures people have sent in wearing their gear. With any luck, both sales and picture submittals will increase in 2022!

2021 was also a continuation of my blogging perspective to help me find my voice or my place in this wide world. I still didn't write about the team itself as much as I would have liked. But, I am still a Red Sox fan. I like talking about the team, and about collecting their memorabilia, and reading the books, and talking with their fans. It's called a Red Sox fan blog for a reason. Because it's by a fan, about being a fan. Whatever type of fan that is.

Hope that's OK with you.