Now I've done it. Once again I've met someone who I think would be a good match with what we are doing here. I gave him the URL, but now of course I'm worried that it's hard to grasp at first. I guess that's a nice way of saying there's a lot of chaff with the wheat. And we don't seem too intent on seperating these things out. I tend to call that "context" and I like to think it helps people connect with the person behind the words. Still, I can't really expect someone to wade through everything just to find the good stuff. Usually I don't care too much about this (I like the fact that we don't have any about this site sort of explanatory text) but then this can be a problem in the rare case that you want someone to connect and maybe stick around.
For instance, I think this thread is a good glimpse into what Bill is doing, but a quick look at his page probably wouldn't turn it up. Drat Fink has popularity far beyond our shores and clearly stands on his own in the world of blogdom. There's good links there right off the bat, but how long would you have to look before you found this Frank poem tucked away on the comments page? That's sounding pretty concise in the wake of all the G8 michegas. I've pointed to the Wheel's mini manifesto before as a good example of a from-the-heart type of journalism which we may or may not be involved with. I'm definitely not sure how to define it, but I know it works because I've learned so much about wine and food from him that I almost know something now.
Nola often completely freaks me out with stuff like this. Sometimes you get more than you bargain for. Sometimes the words really stick with you. Sometimes they even change you. Strong stuff. Same goes for Mr. Wilson in his arboretum. I know he never planned on writing anything specifically personal, but maybe the medium encourages a little of that. Clearly it works when he does it.
And then there's the feedback aspect. Even an unwanted guest can start a good thread (doesn't take much, does it?) And look out if the conversation turns to trees.
But pictures (hold tight: > 700k) can really say a lot too. We're still ramping up to speed in that area, but Steve is leading the way. He's got tons more goodies, but bandwidth is a little constraining at this point. Soon there will be more.
O.K. I've done a post like this once before, and even though I'm doing it again I'm not sure it's a good idea. It's just that sometimes you need a place to start. If you're a regular, feel free to suggest different entry points below. And if you're new here, welcome to our little part of the forest called Internet. Have a look around.
First he gives us a place to be and then he gives us tribute, one of you NYkers do something nice for Jim, and/or since tomorrow ya'll be doing the YAT, probably tipping back a few, here's mine into the future from what tomorrow will be the past, Cheers, Jim. And hey, that them Trade Towers in that wine bottle?
Good eye. Yes.
a Tom Moody post might look like this.
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For instance, I think this thread is a good glimpse into what Bill is doing, but a quick look at his page probably wouldn't turn it up. Drat Fink has popularity far beyond our shores and clearly stands on his own in the world of blogdom. There's good links there right off the bat, but how long would you have to look before you found this Frank poem tucked away on the comments page? That's sounding pretty concise in the wake of all the G8 michegas. I've pointed to the Wheel's mini manifesto before as a good example of a from-the-heart type of journalism which we may or may not be involved with. I'm definitely not sure how to define it, but I know it works because I've learned so much about wine and food from him that I almost know something now.
Nola often completely freaks me out with stuff like this. Sometimes you get more than you bargain for. Sometimes the words really stick with you. Sometimes they even change you. Strong stuff. Same goes for Mr. Wilson in his arboretum. I know he never planned on writing anything specifically personal, but maybe the medium encourages a little of that. Clearly it works when he does it.
And then there's the feedback aspect. Even an unwanted guest can start a good thread (doesn't take much, does it?) And look out if the conversation turns to trees.
But pictures (hold tight: > 700k) can really say a lot too. We're still ramping up to speed in that area, but Steve is leading the way. He's got tons more goodies, but bandwidth is a little constraining at this point. Soon there will be more.
O.K. I've done a post like this once before, and even though I'm doing it again I'm not sure it's a good idea. It's just that sometimes you need a place to start. If you're a regular, feel free to suggest different entry points below. And if you're new here, welcome to our little part of the forest called Internet. Have a look around.
- jim 7-25-2001 8:24 pm
First he gives us a place to be and then he gives us tribute, one of you NYkers do something nice for Jim, and/or since tomorrow ya'll be doing the YAT, probably tipping back a few, here's mine into the future from what tomorrow will be the past, Cheers, Jim. And hey, that them Trade Towers in that wine bottle?
- jimlouis 7-25-2001 10:34 pm
Good eye. Yes.
- jim 7-26-2001 1:53 am
a Tom Moody post might look like this.
- bill 7-26-2001 4:43 pm