5000 Hits!

Well folks, today we celebrate a historic event in "From Roselle to Rome" history.  That's right, we hit 5000 page views.  And to celebrate, we have a brief press conference with the mind behind all of this, the one and only Jim Olofson.

Jim: Welcome to this press conference.  It is a great joy to celebrate this historic day with all of you.  It is hard to believe that we've made it this far, but together, we have done it.  So first off I want to thank all of you for reading the blog and sharing it with your family and friends.  It's been great hearing all of the positive feedback from everyone.  None of this would be possible without all of you.  So thanks.  Well, I think that I will open it up for some questions now.  I see we have the finest in online Catholic press here with us today.  Let's start with Rocco.  
Rocco Palmo: Jim, thank you.  Did you ever anticipate this kind of success with "From Roselle to Rome"?  Or are you as surprised as I am?
Jim: Thanks Rocco, great to see you.  Well I knew that I wouldn't ever have anything like your blog, but I do think that it helps when your parish puts the blog in the bulletin.  So am I super surprised?  A little.  But it has been a lot of fun, so I think we've just got to keep on going.  Next question, Fr. Barron.
Fr. Barron: Thanks Jim.  I look forward to having you at Mundelein in a few years.  Can you describe what it takes to keep up a blog like this?
Jim: Fr. Barron, I cannot wait to get to Mundelein either.  And it does take a bit of work, but I thoroughly enjoy it.  Trying to actually put into words what I have been experiencing, especially with the conclave and everything, it can be tough.  They also keep us rather busy over here, so that is why most things are posted during the weekends.  But I have enjoyed blogging because it makes me remember what I've done and take time to save those memories for the future.  So ya, it has been a bit time consuming, but it is all good.  Ah yes, Lino Rulli.
Lino Rulli: Thanks Jim.  I'm a big fan.  I've got to ask, what is next for you?  Where do you go from 5000 hits?
Jim: Wow Lino, thanks.  I'm looking forward to your next book, by the way.  And truthfully, I think that the answer is that I've just gotta keep doing what I do.  While the semester is winding  down, I project at least a few more blog posts, and subsequent hits, before I leave the continent and head home.  But we will have to wait and see how things go.  And as I mentioned earlier, this day of celebration isn't necessarily about me, but more about the followers.  So if they want me to get to 6000, 7000, or 1000000, it's all in their hands. ButI'm going to keep on doing what I'm good at. Ummmmm, Dad?
Carl Olofson: Shouldn't you be studying right now Jim?
Jim: This press conference is over.  Thank you to all and have a great day.


And to celebrate, I will leave you with 2 of my favorite Catholic Memes.  Enjoy and thanks for your support and prayers!