Happy Birthday Blog!

Since I first began this blog two years ago today, it's been a meandering journey of eclectic zig zags as I've sought to explore the topics that ricochet in and out of my goofy little brain. While 77 posts in 24 months is hardly the epitome of cyber-productivity (there are plenty of bloggers who can sprout 77 posts in a single month without a hitch), my thinking remains profoundly shaped by the ideas I've pondered, critiqued, suggested and defended in this space.

So to mark the occasion of The Common Loon's second birthday, here's a look back at the 7 most commented posts:

1. More than a private ceremony: Why government should stay in the "marriage business"

2. How (not) to argue about gay marriage

3. Further questions on torture and abortion

4. Is there a Calvinist-Complementarian connection?

5. The Manhattan Declaration: Ecumenical collaboration or culture war call to arms?

6. Who I'll be voting for (and my reasons why)

7. The feud rages on: 5 questions for Calvinists and Emergents

And while we're rummaging through the archives, here are 7 other posts that failed to generate much response, apparently because they're not about abortion, gay marriage or New Calvinism:

1. This is my Father's world: Reflections on a hymn

2. Simple pleasures: Some thoughts on growing old

3. Joining Facebook: Will I regret it?

4. Federal recognition for Native Hawaiians: Will this finally be the year?

5. End times gloom and doom: A historical reality check

6. Evangelicals in Hawaii: How are we different?

7. Will it always be cool to love U2?