Thanks Jeanne, it just popped into my mind as I tried to think of an appropriate way to picture it.
Robyn | Homepage | 08.26.08 - 8:29 am | #

What a wonderful way to describe it, Robyn! It definitely did turn out to be a fabulous spread of everyone's personal memories and heartfelt wishes for one of our all-time favorite bloggers!
Jeanne Dininni | Homepage | 08.25.08 - 10:16 pm | #

Brad, I think the three of us go back quite far. I discovered Joanna back when she was writing Coaching Wizardry. She shared so many fresh ideas and she came to our sites to learn. The most fun I've had is to see Joanna take off like a jet stream.

Thanks so much for the brain storm to organize this welcome back party. It was fun to take part.

By the way congratulations on having 500 posts. That is quite an accomplishment.
Robyn | Homepage | 08.25.08 - 8:31 pm | #

Jeanne, it was something like a pot luck supper. People plan it, but it is the wonderful dishes brought to share that make it really great. So many folks brought fantastic dishes to Joanna's welcoming party.
Robyn | Homepage | 08.25.08 - 8:27 pm | #

Hi Robyn, Seems like you, Joanna, and I have been firing up each others' brains for quite some time now. Can't wait to see what the future will bring. Thanks again for jumping in today!
Brad Shorr | Homepage | 08.25.08 - 8:20 pm | #

Those who organized it certainly did make it great! And all the others who also think the world of Joanna made it even better!
Jeanne Dininni | Homepage | 08.25.08 - 8:16 pm | #

Jeanne, Brad, Karen and others organized this certainly "made it great." I'm coming to your site to see yours.
Robyn | Homepage | 08.25.08 - 7:54 pm | #

Robyn,

It is wonderful to see Joanna back, isn't it? And it's just as wonderful to enjoy the privilege of being part of her "welcoming committee"!

Happy to see you at the "party"!

Jeanne
Jeanne Dininni | Homepage | 08.25.08 - 6:55 pm | #

Joanna, it's so great to welcome you back. I've found so many inspirations from you to jack up my writing.

Your post today on numbers reminds me of the many ways to approach our writing.

I look forward to future inspirations.
Robyn | Homepage | 08.25.08 - 4:04 pm | #

Robyn, thanks so much for the good wishes and for taking part in this wild project of Brad's!

I'm glad the fire breathing dragon has stuck with you - me too. I often picture that dragon if I need to write or do something that requires me to go one step beyond - like you say, taking a risk breathing out fire. I like the idea we're juicing up our brains as we do it - and maybe adding that brain juice to the fire as we go (to mix my metaphors hopelessly!)

Joanna
Joanna Young | Homepage | 08.25.08 - 1:23 pm | #