Three years ago exactly, little Danny U-A wrote this, the first ever YPP blog post:

If you write a blog, and no one reads it, was it ever written?

Ah, the age old (or five years old) problem of blogging. Is anyone going to read it? Well, I am sure my mom will if I tell her. So I have that going for me, which is nice.

Anyway, dear reader, (mom), my idea is to create a place for those involved in Philly politics (especially the young and youngish) to have a spot to discuss strategy, argue, and try and expand the network of those who feel deeply connected to this corner of our state, and want to make a difference. Also, this is for those who may think that whole "Young Involved Philadelphia" seems to be a little yuppie-ish, and a little too much tailored to that one guy in the news to eventually run as mayor.

I am interested in talking about the biggest of the big (beating Santorum), as well as the vital nitty-gritty (getting many of us to start running as committeemen, and otherwise getting inside the powerful Democratic machine.) We have a lot of work to do, both inside and outside of our system.

And if no one reads it (besides you, mom)? Well, then this will simply be an outlet for me to write, get my thoughts out, and of course, to ask my mom when I can come over for dinner.

Ah, how times have changed. Nonetheless, I am really thankful for Dan for creating this space. Some of us old-timers (like Ben and ACM and where have you gone dashrinc, Friedman and Charles?) miss the more free-wheeling days of the past when the only people who read were the people who wrote...and of course, Pat Urevick. Despite that, YPP has evolved and brought a lot of new people into our "community."

My first post was in April 2005 after being prodded by Ben Waxman to try this blogging thing. My first post, predictably enough was on the BPT and Libraries. So i have not gotten 3 years in yet, but hopefully I will make it to April of 08.

Anyway it's been a fun three years and a lot of cool people have taken the time to read and write.

Thanks for reading and thanks for writing everyone!