On this date one year ago, in the wee small hours of the morning, this weblog was born. Since then, I have had the honor of posting many words (and even some pictures) here, and more than 15,000 times, readers have cast their eyes upon them. Lo, at last report I'm no. 667 on the Blogosphere Ecosystem Hit Parade.

Some readers are neighbors, others are halfway around the world. To me, this is nothing short of amazing. Imagine what my reaction would have been 15 years ago, or even 10, if you had tried to explain blogging to me.

Thanks to everyone who's visited, and especially to everyone who's linked here or to Yakety Yak.

And now, on to year 2....