The Jittery Goat: Thanks, A Quarter Of A Million, From The Jittery Goat

Tuesday, March 3, 2026

Thanks, A Quarter Of A Million, From The Jittery Goat

Tuesday, March 3rd, 2026, this site reached a milestone of sorts. It had its 250,000th visit.

This site was started in May of 2015. However, in the last two years, it has had nearly 145,000 visits. During the last two years, there have been at least three posts a week.

I have little clue how that compares with comparable sites. Few folks clamor for a site featuring short stories and serialized novels.

Before May of 2015, this site was hosted by WordPress. My time with that platform was about four or five years. The number of visits during that period was about 150,000.

I decided to convert from WordPress to Blogger for several reasons. Pricing was one reason. WordPress, depending on what package was purchased, was at least ten times more expensive. Of course, there were many more features available, but I didn't need them. Blogger had just what I wanted: a barebones approach, yet providing enough options to make a site unique.

Upon reflection, the one thing I miss about WordPress is the community of other writers that you become a part of. The feedback from them was valuable, and I enjoyed visiting their sites as well.

Anyway, I just thought I'd take a few moments to express my thanks to those who visit my site. I hope you enjoy the stories. I enjoy writing them for you.

Warmest regards,

Byron Lehman

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The Jittery Goat

Think of The Jittery Goat as a little coffee shop where simple folks meet. The coffee is black or with cream, and/or sugar. Decaf comes from the same spout as regular. It's not ordered with an exhaustive recitation of jargon only a barista understands. It's where the coffee is paid for with loose change and if you ain't got enough, somebody will pitch in or you can catch it the next time. You'll find good short stories here. We don't put up with the type of language that will make your grandma leave the room, yet we aren't so prudish that it will put your grandpa asleep either. Join in; feel free to comment. We try to keep it short as in "short" story. That means we won't take up more time than it takes for a couple of sips of coffee. I'm glad you stopped by and hope you return. All my best, Byron Lehman

Two Tamas in Paradise

Trace Troy sails his two-masted schooner, The Tramp Islander, back to Suva, Fiji. Trace and the remainder of his crew, Sage and Makani, make plans for the next trip; they need a couple of deckhands. However, waiting at the dock is Trace's father, Adam, and Sage, 's father, Coyote. Rather than find a new crew, Adam and Coyote volunteer to sail with them on the next adventure. Trace agrees to transport cargo, along with four nefarious passengers, to an uninhabited island. The crew and passengers face trouble, dangers, disappointment, and finally contentment.

The Pilgrim's Return

This is the seventh book about Rich Larsen. He completes his trip sailing around the world. His journey takes him to The Canaries where he is pursued by an old foe. Next he sails to Funchal where his friend, Elbert, has some unfinished business. He spends a year on Belle Ile en mer off the coast of France. It is there he finds the love he has always longed for. Rich completes his odyssey around the world and estrangement from his parents by returning home. What he finds is not what he expects.

Tuesday, March 3, 2026

Thanks, A Quarter Of A Million, From The Jittery Goat

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