I knew at the start that this would be a fairly impossible contest to judge. Since it was an experiment of sorts, let me start with what I learned.
The bad news: Old fashioned word of mouth does very little for blog readership. It seems that promoting oneself is as important as I feared it would be.
The good news: Support from friends and some wonderful new readers was so touching that the bad news feels entirely irrelevant. 🙂
OFFICIAL CONTEST WINNER: The kind and talented Adalia, whose persistent enthusiasm for this site has been a huge inspiration.
OTHER WINNERS: For their support and promo efforts, Matt C. Louisa, Matt P. (you all know you’ll end up with prizes, too)
HONORABLE MENTIONS: For linking to me and/or general awesomeness, Notinman, Agmac, Shinygrape, Photo a Day, Kerry Kate, Jimmy Pickering, Creepy Cupcakes, PaTrick, Anne Heathen, Friendbeast, Mad30…my dad, from whom I inherited many of my “unique” sensibilities, Aunt Karen, Kayla, Artie, Rich, Charlotte, Spider, Travis,…(and undoubtedly others I forgot or am unaware of)
Although the contest is technically over, if you do anything to support this blog, please let me know so I can express my gratitude.
SheWalksSoftly 
3 responses to “Mystery Prize Contest Winners”
Hooray for Adalia! … and anyone else who help spread the word of SheWalksSoftly.com. Let’s all keep up the promoting for this little blog.
Perhaps we can do more, Dana. We can make up flyers and stickers and business cards and the like to distribute everywhere. Could be fun to do.
…….I’m utterly speechless. Thank you, Dana!!!!!!!! I’m so honored that I could help so much….
I promise to send my address and such asap (since, as I’ve stated, I’m CURIOUS as heck about the prize!!!)
As always, thanks for the wonderful sight!
x
Adalia!
I’m touched by the honorable mention shout out. I think you’re pretty damn awesome too, Dana!
Keep moving forward, keep progressing! Excelsior!
The world still nneds to experience more of you!