...I stumbled upon a highly rated comment of yours and stood speechless; at no point in my life had I read a comment so insightful and informative. I remember

...I stumbled upon a highly rated comment of yours and stood speechless; at no point in my life had I read a comment so insightful and informative. I remember that comment well. Just one instance of many in your collection, which is just one collection of many from other commenters, too. I like your baseball analogy, but sometimes I prefer the spaghetti analogy, especially when it comes to blog posts and comments: just throw a bunch against the wall and see what sticks. You never know whose life you may influence. Sorry to hear about your parents. This time of year may amplify the feeling of loss, but also reminds us of the wonderful memories we still have just one seek away. Best wishes for the new year, Daniel, and please keep on giving. I, for one, will gladly keep on receiving your gifts here at hn!