Editor Christine Garvin sends out a little gratitude to the readers for her first year at BNT.
It’s been a hell of a ride so far / Photo: Bhaskar Banerji
Exactly one year ago today, I (with the help of founding Editor Ian MacKenzie, of course) posted my first article on BNT as co-editor.
That article, Yoga As Blasphemy? Muslim Clerics Ban Practice, kicked off a writing frenzy for the next 365 days that I could never have previously imagined possible. One that would never have had a chance to be complete without your insightful, supportive, challenging, and even sometimes painful commentary.
Each and every comment you’ve made has not only created a powerful dialogue that inched us forward as a human race, but also has, without a doubt, made me a stronger writer. So I can say nothing more than “thank you”, truly from the bottom of my heart. Since I can’t come to your house and shake your hand (or can I?), here’s a little video to show you my gratitude:
Don’t worry – I’m not leaving, just trying to commemorate the moment, and look ahead to the coming year. For that, I ask for your help. Ian and I are always looking for ways to improve BNT, make each of you feel like a valued member of this community, and to bring you stories that matter.
What areas most intrigue you? What would you like to see less of? More prizes? Less junk? You get the drift. Drop us a line in the comments below.
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Congratulations on a great first year Christine! I love your articles ~ they always make me stop and think about things that would normally just pass me by. Here’s to another fabulous 365 days!
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Great! Happy Anniversary Christine!
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I love the video, Christine! And happy one year to you!!
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Yay! Thanks, everyone!
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Happy one year anniversary! : )
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How about Brave New “Editor” (see what I did there?) Great vid, awesome job you’re doing over there. Happy anniversary! You’ll be in NYC when we’re there right?
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yay Christine!
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Congratulations Christine, it’s been one super year!
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Ian, right back at you!
Thank you, JoAnna. So, so glad you are such a valuable part of the team, write such great articles, maintain a fantastic blog, and are making it happen in the world of travel writing!
Whaddup, Team Harlo? You guys have MADE Trips (and shout out to Hal for holding it down for the last couple of months!). What about a little combo vid from you guys — it’s somewhere around your anniversary too, I believe?
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great job!! keep it up. I agree with Carlo, your position should be “Brave New Editor”!
As a thank you for the hard work, please enjoy this “Brave New Link” to a very “Brave New” comic.
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Thanks, Steve. I love that comic – first saw it a few months ago. It’s a powerful one.
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Here’s lookin at you kid!
May the best moment of last year be the worst moment of the next.
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I always read you, Christine!
How many more years can we expect?
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Thanks for an amazing first year, Christine! =)
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Thanks for your articles and editing Christine.
Congratulations on your first year and good luck for the second, third…
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Christine for president! Happy anniversary, and here’s to many more!
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Christine, great video!! Very professional. Hope you have another great year. Happy anniversary.
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