Here it is...my 1000th post. Took me 14 years.
I've been getting my DU fix almost daily almost since its inception, back in those dark Bush/Gore days. I finally created an account on October 29, 2008. Obviously, I don't post much, seeing as I'm just now hitting 1000, as I have much going on in my life and DU is just one part of it. I post when I have the time and feel as though I have something relevant to say. Some of my postings are quick or silly replies to others' OPs, and some I really work at to craft something meaningful that I want to share with others. On rare occasions, such as this one, I create a new thread. I have a sampling of my postings from the past few years on my Journal page, wich I started using once I discovered it was there. I've covered a lot of ground, from postings of local news with national importance, to tutorials in math and use of the word "it's" vs. "its", to speculations, to congratulations, to thank-yous for hearts.
Reviewing my journal entries, I thought I might see a stand-out post, but none jumps out at me, so I'll just post a short one I like, from December 2020:
May I propose a new collective noun for elected republicans:
an “incarceration.”
I'm so thankful that DU is here, providing links and feedback on the latest breaking news, multiple ways to view and interpret the issues of the day, insights into the lives and thoughts of people much different than myself, beautiful photography and much more. This site is an incredible resource and and you all are such a supportive community.
I'll celebrate by renewing my star membership!
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And I remember very well when I reached 1000, I put off posting for a bit since I wanted to say something special on 1000, just as you did! Here's to your 1000th post and on to 1000 more! 
and adept with the smilies...I remember when they were called "emoticons." 