When I posted the first blog post here on April 30, I wasn’t sure exactly how the blog would shape up or how frequently I’d be able to post – as I continue to write for the paper-newspaper as well – but things have worked out great.

I’ve heard from lots of readers and gotten to know many people in my little neighborhood. The South Perry Blog also has picked up a fan in Phoenix (hi Tom!) who took time to come in and chat with me one Thursday morning when he was in town. Of course the blog has gathered mostly local fans and Facebook friends – thanks to all of you for checking in and cyber linking and tweeting and all that – I couldn’t do it without you.

So now it’s time to take it to the next level: how would you like a key to the South Perry Blog?

I’m looking for a handful of people in the South Perry Neighborhood who would be interested in posting here on a regular basis. I know you are out there and I know you have opinions and dreams and plans for our neighborhood – if you’d like the opportunity post once or twice a week, send me a note at piah@spokesman.com or come in and meet with me on Thursday at The Shop, between 7 a.m. and 10 a.m.

A friend of this blog often laments that mainstream media isn’t stimulating a community conversation about important issues, trends and ideas – well, here’s your chance.

Of course there are guidelines to go over and all that – but drop me a line if you are at all interested – and live in the Perry neighborhood.