Harold (as he knows) was, more than anyone else, the person who inspired me to start my own blog, which had its third anniversary last month.

That inspiration took several forms: his openness, his willingness to think out loud, and his core principle that the blog was at least as much a tool for himself as a potential resource for others.

I'm always happy if other people read my blog, even more so if they comment--but the (mainly) regular practice is what's been of most value for me.

In a way, I see it as mindfulness: I pay more attention to what's around me, I see more connections, I ask myself more questions. As a bonus, I get content management, a thought-trail, and practice in correcting my own typos.