Congrats are in order for Transgress contributing writer Dale Bridges, whose essay “Off the Grid,” which appeared in Eclectica Magazine, has been selected for Best of the Net 2012.

This is a worthy reward for a deserving recipient. But don’t take my word for it. Read it for yourself at Eclectica Magazine.

I’ve enjoyed Dale’s work as a newspaper reporter, fiction writer, blogger and essayist. He’s an all-around good dude and an amazingly creative writer. Find out more about Dale at his Web site.

Then knock back a celebratory shot. And for crying out loud, if you see this guy in public, buy the man a beer.