2025 In Review: Status of the Blog

So, I've already discussed some of the highlights in social media areas enjoyed by Section 36 in 2025.

But, what about just generally? How did the blog perform in 2025 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?

I'll just say it right now. Not good. Not good AT ALL. Like, absolutely terrible. In 2025 this will be my 22nd post, down from an equally disappointing 42 last year. At less than twice a month, that's nowhere close to where I need to be. Nowhere close to where I want to be.

One reason for the dropoff was the lack of interviews with Miss America titleholders. They were really dominating this site, so I shifted their features over to the Forevers blog, where they belong. Of course, that means even fewer posts automatically coming to this blog.

The Section 36 store also had a great year. I switched it back to TeePublic, and that seems to have helped. 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 2026!

2025 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. Hopefully I'll be able to find my groove in 2026.

Hope that's OK with you.

2025 Year in Review: Social Media

Goodness knows nothing can just be a thing anymore. Nothing can just be what it is. Sports can't be a competitive sporting event. It has to be an entertainment venture. Just like a blog just can’t be a blog. I mean, it can...but it’s not as easy or nearly as much fun. How am I supposed to make sure that the blog is on your mind every waking second of every day? How can I make sure you see some sort of new content as often as possible?

Of course. Social media.

Which is why Section 36 needs to have a presence. OK. More accurately, it's why I want Section 36 to have a social media presence. Even on the sites where I have no idea what’s going on. So, I hope you know about all the other ways you can follow along with Section 36! And, how have those social media sites gotten even better in 2024?

I’m glad you asked.

Once again, Instagram is probably the place I’ve seen the most content in the past year.

It’s been so much fun connecting with fans and visitors through that site. For Section 36, in the past I have posted exclusively pictures I have taken. It’s a way to enjoy different views from a Red Sox fan. I've started adding more content beyond pictures in Fenway. My favorite collectibles and moments. All about celebrating Red Sox fandom. My favorite addition this year was towards the end when SEVERAL people submitted vidios of themselves saying the "I'd Rather be in Section 36" tagline. Not only are these great additions to the Instagram, they will also find their ways to other social media sites like the Youtube channel and anywhere else I can think of.

And the best part? The account keeps adding followers and seeing more interaction, and I couldn't be more thrilled! Here's hoping that number keeps growing. If you’re one of the followers, thanks! If you’re not, what’s keeping you?

While Twitter was once a mainstay, that is no longer the case. Sure, blogs are sometimnes automatically shared to X (bleh) because it's so easy to do. But, I don't remember the last time I posted there.

Facebook provides fun opportunities.

It can post links and pictures with ease, and has the ability to allow sharing with friends. The Section 36 page will post links to every post here on Section 36. Facebook is also great for pictures, so it posts pictures that I’ve taken. It’s also a prime spot to post pictures submitted by others. So all the "I'd Rather Be..." videos find their way there, or pictures6 holding a “I’d rather be in Section 36” sign, or with Section 36 gear gets posted there. Section 36 has more than 500 likes and adds more all the time, which is great!

Section 36 also has a presence TikTok, Snapchat, and Pinterest. Although TikTok is the only one I've used with any frequency lately. Those accounts showcase the entire Section 36 Suite in one place. So, you're bound to find something you like there. Hopefully in 2026 I’ll figure something out. Feel free to follow/add to see the progress! In fact, follow all of Section 36 on all social media accounts.

It’ll be a lot of fun.  

Where can I find you?