Hi!
I try not to clutter up your inbox with my miscellaneous notes (my last one was ten months ago), but I felt like it was time to acknowledge what’s probably obvious by now if you’ve been stopping by for more than the last month or two.
I’m about four-and-a-half years into this crazy mission to document, analyze, and otherwise celebrate every song Bruce Springsteen is known to have released, performed, covered, gifted, or otherwise put his stamp on, and for the first 1,270 days or so I somehow managed to do that on a daily basis—two posts a day, every day, without fail.
But over the last year, life happened. I took a long vacation; my dad died; my granddaughter was born; live music returned; work got busier than ever; new friendships blossomed.
And as a result, my posting schedule got a bit unpredictable, and occasional skip days and weeks crept onto the calendar. No one complained of course–I don’t pretend to think that this site affects anyone’s day that much one way or the other–but I like being dependable, so it bothered me.
So some weeks back, I made the decision to put this site on half-time status… sort of. This means:
- Kingdom of Days still runs daily, without interruption.
- Roll of the Dice, Cover Me, Meeting Across the River, and Spare Parts all share an “every other day” posting schedule–three or four posts a week in total.
This schedule change gives me a lot of time back in my week, and (so far, at least) enables me to keep a regular cadence going.
It also adds a couple of other benefits:
- I now have time to add new video to Kingdom of Days posts that can’t be found on YouTube (see today’s post for two examples).
- New posts will continue at least into 2023, maybe longer if Bruce releases or covers new music during that time. (Originally, I’d planned to wrap up the site this year.)
One thing’s certain: I have no intention of stopping until we make it through every song–and there’s still about 200 left to go.
Thanks for reading this far, this long, and this regularly. I hope life is full for you too, and that we all have the chance to be together at a show someday soon!
Very very grateful for all you do. Thank you…whatever schedule works for you is a blessing for us!
Really appreciate your huge effort and generally read all your posts. You have an engaging writing style and obviously a great depth of knowledge, not only of Bruce, but all of the music, trivia and just interesting snippets that contribute to his music and songwriting. Thank you
I want to ditto what Craig said. Take the time you need for the great content we keep coming back for! And, of course, just take the time in general if you need it. Thanks for making the best blog I read.
you deserve a break!! thanks for the effort, always a good way to start my day.
Appreciate everything you publish, obviously also understand that you do actually have a life outside this. Publish when you can, I for one will be grateful.
I enjoy your posts and look forward to all of them. I appreciate your hard work, insights/analysis and dedication to what you do for us out here in E Street Nation. I fully support you doing whatever you need & want and I’ll keep looking forward to your posts. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!🙌🏽🙏🏽
What? You have a life outside of Bruce? Outrageous!
Seriously, we really appreciate you and your efforts and will continue to with your new schedule. Enjoy that grandbaby!
I love your work and enjoy every word, photo and video. Life rules. I hope to meet you one day, so until then, thank you for all of it!
Your work is appreciated and enjoyed, no matter if it’s daily, every other day or whatever the schedule. I consider it a gift from you. Thank you, thank you!!
I so appreciate your work, and also that you are practicing some self-care.
Thanks for everything.
You are not taking for granted.
Don’t sell yourself short my friend! Your Daily Post bring a lot of entertainment. joy and good reading. I’m sure I’m not alone when I say that super fans of Bruce like myself going on 200 shows for the last 45 years could never get enough of this. Congratulations on some of your exciting life events and keep on rocking🎵🎷🎸
Thank you!
Thank you for what you do, so beautifully — please keep it coming, and as frequently (or not) as you see fit— we’ll be here!
This email just made me smile. Thankful for whatever and whenever you are able to keep posting. We need more such happiness in the world.
I don’t comment often, but just letting you know how much I enjoy visiting this blog and receiving the emails. Have a great summer!
I love your posts and insights even if I don’t always agree. Lol. I want to thank you for your untiring efforts and even if it was to become once a week, I would still look forward to it with excitement
Keep up the good work
Hi Ken, I am one of those who hardly ever comments on blogs. Your blog is a ray of sunshine, and I will continue to appreciate it even if it is a bit less frequent. Your perspectives and commentary have very much resonated with me. I have learned and thought about Bruce’s music in different ways as a result of your blog. Please enjoy life and do know that you are greatly valued by your readers.
Ken, thank you — your work is a gift. Take your time, no need to hurry.
The best. What you do is awesome, appreciated and brings me back to my first listen to Born to Run while a student at Camden County College, Blackwood NJ. Remember by Accounting 101 teacher talking about the concert the morning after Bruce played (Sadly, I had to work that night).
Great site! I learn a lot! Thanks
I think you’ve done an amazing job, full stop!!!! Thank you….
Keep your fantastic job going, Ken!
I love your website and blogs❤️
What a gift. Thanks so much.
Thank you for this. Your site is so rich in detail!