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One Year Later
Just over one year ago, I dipped my toes in the blogging water and was delighted to discover that the temperature was fine. In fact, swimming in this pool during the last year has been a ton of fun. And, along the way I’ve learned a great deal — about knowledge management and about life. Most of all, I’ve been taught time and time again how wonderfully generous bloggers can be.

I’d like to take a moment in my (extended) first anniversary celebration to thank some marvelous folks who have supported my blogging and Twitter efforts by their timely encouragement, stimulating comments, helpful linking and good advice about social media and life:
- Anna Ivey
- Daniel Pritchett
- David Gurteen
- Dennis Kennedy (Blawggies and Microblog Posts)
- Doug Cornelius
- Jack Vinson
- James Mullan (Knowledge Connections and The Running Librarian)
- John Tropea
- Jordan Furlong
- Joy London
- Kevin O’Keefe
- Lee Bryant
- Louis Grey
- Luis Suarez
- Marc Solomon
- Mark Gould
- Mick Leyden
- Mike Fruchter
- Nina Platt
- Patrick Lambe
- Penny Edwards
- Samuel Driessen
- Stan Garfield
- Stephanie Kimbro
- Steve Matthews (CLawBies and Vancouver Law Librarian)
- Tom Mighell
- Wendy Reynolds
Over the course of this year, I’ve learned from each of these people and have come to appreciate deeply their expertise and kindness. They’ve gone above and beyond the call duty in extending a helping hand to me. To each of them I offer my sincere thanks.

And, I would be remiss if I failed to acknowledge the many wonderful folks who have taken the time to read my posts and leave comments or send me an e-mail. Every time you do this, you remind me that the real fun in this exercise is the conversation we have and the learning that results. Your input has been priceless and I truly appreciate it.

Now, on to another year of blogging and conversation.

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Published on January 25, 2009 · Filed under: Thanks;
16 Comments

http://www.stemlegal.com/strategyblog/ Steve Matthews

Congratulations on the your first ‘blog birthday’ Mary! It’s been a wonderful experience to be one of your loyal readers. Please keep it up!

Cheers,
Steve
http://www.louisgray.com Louis Gray

Congratulations on reaching the one year mark. As my parents always tended to say… “Good start!”
http://aboveandbeyondkm.com Mary Abraham

Thanks, Steve. I very much appreciate your support.

Best,
Mary
http://aboveandbeyondkm.com Mary Abraham

It sounds like our parents went to the same school! Thanks so much, Louis.

Best,
Mary
http://michaelfruchter.com Mike Fruchter

Mary,

Congrats. This is a great milestone. One year down and another 10 to go

I’m looking forward to seeing much more of this blog in 2009.
http://blog.jackvinson.com Jack Vinson

It’s only been a year? Wow. You’ve made an impression, and it is always a joy to read your words and see you in my mind’s eye.
http://libraryclips.blogsome.com John Tropea

Awesome Mary,

It seemed you had been blogging for long than that…you have really made an impact in such a short time.

Congratulations
http://aboveandbeyondkm.com Mary Abraham

Thanks for your good wishes and good advice, Mike. I’m not sure if I’ve got the stamina for another 10 years, but I’m willing to try!

Best,
Mary
http://aboveandbeyondkm.com Mary Abraham

Thanks for your kind words, Jack. And thanks for giving me the idea of creating my Twitter avatar from my bright blue shawl. You obviously did have a good picture in your mind’s eye.

Best,
Mary
http://aboveandbeyondkm.com Mary Abraham

Thank you, John. You and our other KM blogging buddies have given me lots to think about over the course of the year, and that has led to lots of posts. So please keep up the good work!

Best,
Mary
http://micktl.wordpress.com Mick Leyden

Happy Birthday! (or is that Blogday?)

Great work on making it to a year. My first ‘blogday’ is next week, so we’re in sync!
http://aboveandbeyondkm.com Mary Abraham

And Happy Blogday to you too, Mick! This past year has been great fun. Looking forward to more inter-hemisphere blog conversations with you.

Best,
Mary
Wendy Reynolds

Happy first blog birthday, Mary! I look forward to stealing, er adapting your ideas for many years to come.
http://aboveandbeyondkm.com Mary Abraham

Thanks so much, Wendy. I’m always glad to “collaborate” with you!

Best,
Mary
http://info-architecture.blogspot.com Samuel

A late congrats to you too for one year of blogging. Good luck with year 2! Look forward to your posts.
http://aboveandbeyondkm.com Mary Abraham

Thanks so much, Samuel! And, thanks especially for your support during this last year.

- Mary