This Day in History

A year ago today I had the flu, the kids were knocked out on prescription cough syrup, and I decided to undertake what a friend of mine had been encouraging me to do for many months: I started a blog.

I tried to keep the scope narrow enough to prevent total diffusion but wide enough to emcompass ny interests: liberal politics, homeschooling, organic gardening. I've been remiss with the victory garden updates lately, partly because of politics, partly because this is an insanely dry winter. There will be an update soon, if only because I think food and politics are linked.

I have enjoyed blogging more than I thought I would, much more than I ever enjoyed magazine and news writing. I like the editorial freedom and the instant gratification (or vilification, depending) of the post-and-response routine.

Most important, though, is the number of good writers and sharp thinkers I've learned of since I entered the blogosphere, along with the supportiveness of the blog community. I've tried to give everyone their props on the spot, but I must extend a heartfelt thank you to my fairy blogmother, Dru, who urged me to get started and who has been a friend and mentor to so many bloggers. Mil gracias.