Michael Stephens’ post on reaching (and missing) his five-year blogiversary reminds me that I’m in the same place. This blog started under the name Planet Neutral on March 19th, 2003 with a post entitled “Oh great, another blog.” It wouldn’t become Open Stacks for another month.

Much has happened in the five-plus years since. MSLIS completion, relocation, marriage, employment (four different positions in the same organization!), house acquisition, two amazing children, six hundred or so posts, three different podcasts, many conferences and speaking engagements and a gaggle of new friends in library land. Thank you all for being a part of this fascinating journey. Here’s to five more years of wonder, discovery, passion and friendship. Cheers.

And congrats to Michael Stephens for all he has accomplished in the same span. Or should I say Dr. Stephens?