As improbable as it seemed when I launched this weblog, today marks the 11th anniversary of The iPINIONS Journal.
Remarkably enough, I enjoy writing my commentaries even more now than I did back then. It might be a little more challenging, but I have no doubt I’ll be writing them for at least another eleven years.
Apropos of which, I marveled when I read in his CBS obituary (dated November 5, 2011) that Andy Rooney, one of my favorite commentators, wrote 1,097 commentaries during his 30 years at ’60 Minutes.’ I’m amazed and humbled, in equal measure, that I’ve written 3,512 to date. (Hundreds more if I include the updates I write exclusively for my annual compilation, the 11th volume of which is scheduled for publication in April.)
Of course, I’d consider myself very lucky indeed if you find my commentaries half as interesting as I found Andy’s.
Thank you for your support, especially the cherished few who have read every commentary and provided feedback from day one!
ALH