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 bloggaversary! :) I have 550 posts in over two years. Thanks for the encouragement to write more.
Posted by: Paula - Buenos Aires | 27 January 2009 at 06:13 PM
Happy Blogoversary!!!!!
Posted by: Mama Kelly | 27 January 2009 at 08:25 PM
You are a thinking and writing wizard. And you smell really good.
Posted by: Miss Marshall | 27 January 2009 at 09:02 PM
SO PROUD OF YOU, JOHN, NOY ONLY FOR YOUR
FABULOUS BRAIN, BUT, ALSO, YOUR HUGE HEART
AND YOUR CARING FOR ALL PEOPLE. WE ARE SO
VERY FORTUNATE TO HAVE YOU AS MEMBER OF OUR
FAMILY. THANKS FOR BEING A SPECIAL SON-IN-LAW - ALTHOUGH, I CONSIDER YOU MY SON. PATTI COULD NEVER HAVE FOUND SUCH A SPECIAL HUSBAND IN ALL THE WORLD, NOR COULD THE GIRLS HAVE A MORE SPECIAL, CARING DADDY.CONGRATS ON TOUR BLOG. LOVE, TOOTSIE
Posted by: frances hardin | 27 January 2009 at 11:44 PM
What a wonderful milestone to reach. I hope you are experiencing a terrific sense of accomplishment and that you keep on posting! xoxoxo tj in germany
Posted by: TJ | 28 January 2009 at 01:29 AM
Brilliant blog Mr Brilliant! I put you on the blogroll at Brooklynology.
Posted by: Joy | 28 January 2009 at 11:03 AM
Mazel Tov, John! I have added your blog to my Google reader. Like others I found you via Patti, who has been inspiring me for a long time and who graciously came to Cleveland for me in October. Your success in writing for one year is inspiring me to get serious about blogging - wish me luck!
Posted by: Kimberly Shepherd | 28 January 2009 at 01:08 PM
Congratulations...I light a birthday candle in your honor.
Posted by: dancing kitchen | 28 January 2009 at 02:41 PM
So...it's Mr. AND Mrs. Brilliant! Congrats. Starting a blog is easy. Keeping at it is the challenge and you've done a great job!
Posted by: Delaney Kirk | 28 January 2009 at 11:26 PM
I just discovered this blog today while searching for some content for a lecture. This is an absolutely wonderful site. Thank you for sharing it with us.
Posted by: Randy | 29 January 2009 at 11:35 AM