Well, I am the "Person of the Year", because
Time Magazine says so,
and I am also almost the "World's Oldest Blogger",
except for
a Swede
who is a year or so older, and
an American
who is just a few months older. This seems to be the story
of my life, to be the very reliable runner-up. I suppose I should
say that I am pleased about all this, and I am -- almost.
Time's award is to all of us who create content on the Web.
I do that, and I also spend a growing number of hours trying to
keep up with the reactions to my "Don To Earth" blog.
In the past, I understand that I have been considered for the
Order of Canada
for my services in museums, libraries, heritage,
and radio and television broadcasting. I realize I am almost
bragging here, but I don't think I have stepped, or slid, over
the line. I just had to make the point that I am very nearly
as good as any of them.
It is not hard to see how my various interests and involvements
have tied together, how one thing has led to another. Broadcasting
promoted my museums, and broadcasting also piled up ideas that
could be used in other contexts, so when a family member pushed
me into blogs, my brain and my filing cabinet were full of material,
and suddenly there I was on the Internet, all over the world.
I think I have more than almost made my case, and with no "almost"
about it, I accept Time Magazine's honour. Thank you very much.
