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.
You are amazing, John!
Thanks for all the good reads you have provided for me over the last year.
Posted by: Rick | 26 January 2009 at 10:42 PM
Congratulations on your first year... I look forward to many more! You've certainly expanding my horizons and encouraged me to look at things I never thought about before! Keep up the good work, Mr. B!!
Posted by: Mary Meares | 26 January 2009 at 11:21 PM
Staying with a writing regimen for a year is truly a noteworthy accomplishment! Way to go! Thanks for the inspiration!
Posted by: Mark Hundley | 26 January 2009 at 11:40 PM
Mr. Brilliant--
Congratulations on your first year of blogging! Great content...and quantity! Now I know that Patti's not using hyperbole or nuthin'.
Thanks,
A new fan
Posted by: Beth Patterson | 27 January 2009 at 01:46 AM
Congratulations! What an awesome blog! Always fascinating!
Posted by: Amanda | 27 January 2009 at 02:07 AM
Congratulations on your first year of blogging. I understand now why Patti calls you Mr Brilliant!
Posted by: Joh | 27 January 2009 at 02:46 AM
Congratulations! I have so enjoyed reading your blog for the past year. It's always fascinating.
Posted by: Betsy | 27 January 2009 at 05:35 AM
congratulations john! i have visited here before, prompted by your wife, mrs brilliant, but i fear i am not on the same wave of intelligence that you are riding. you are doing amazing work, even though i don't 'get it'! i'm not surprised that my intelligent friend rick does get it completely. take care and keep writing--
Posted by: jylene | 27 January 2009 at 06:54 AM
Congrats on the one year anniversay of your blog (thats a lot of words)!! Yes, Patti is inspiring isn't she?
Posted by: Sherri | 27 January 2009 at 07:53 AM
Congratulations on your one-year blogging anniversary -- it's quite an achievement to maintain a wonderful blog for a full year! Thanks to Patti for reminding us of your special blog day.
Posted by: Lydia | 27 January 2009 at 08:10 AM