January 26th marked the end of the first year of this blog. This has been the best writing exercise I've ever had--it has taught me a lot about the discipline of writing and how to arrange my bouncing thoughts. I've made 488 posts public with 75 or so that are in various stages of completion or exasperation, and have written about 300k words.
My inspiration for all of this is found in my brilliant wife Patti Digh, who as usual is instrumental in pointing out new and interesting Things That Should Be Done, and then leads by example. Thank you, Patti.
Happy anniversary of your blog, dude!!!
shalomcharlie
aka Lori
Posted by: Lori | 26 January 2009 at 09:19 PM
This is my first time here, send by Patti. It certainly seems like a fascinating blog. I will check it out now and see if I understand any of your brainy material! Blogging for one year is a big accomplishment. The best of luck in year two!
Posted by: Neil | 26 January 2009 at 09:20 PM
congrats are in order for your Blogiversary!
carma
Posted by: carma | 26 January 2009 at 09:21 PM
Congratulations, John - I enjoy your blog (which I found via Patti's a while back).
Cheers from Austin, Texas!
Posted by: Tim (@Twalk) Walker | 26 January 2009 at 09:22 PM
488 posts? Right on! Congrats on your first anniversary. That is a lot of writing.
Posted by: Celeste | 26 January 2009 at 09:27 PM
Congrats, you both are quite good and prolific writers. Keep at it, it is all the more stuff for us to read!
Posted by: Steve Sherlock | 26 January 2009 at 09:38 PM
Congrats!
Posted by: Vasilly | 26 January 2009 at 09:40 PM
For a bookman, constantly holding the ideas of others and passing them on and by - you are sure a fine communicator in your own right. Congrats, and best wishes to the future.
Posted by: Kathy | 26 January 2009 at 10:18 PM
Anniversaries are important milestones - even for bloggers, so well done! I have a bit of a soft spot for scientists - being married to one and all - and a lot of my work is with scientists, so your blog provides lots of inspiration, anecdotes, ideas, and connections. Thanks!
Cheers from a very hot Bells Beach, Australia (and I'm not being metaphorical ;-)
Posted by: Viv McWaters | 26 January 2009 at 10:22 PM
Congratulations on your first year of blog writing! It is not always an easy task to squeeze out the words. I salute you!
Posted by: Joelle | 26 January 2009 at 10:31 PM