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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.
Whoa, hey buddy, watch where you're swinging those antlers. I don't think my landlord allows animals in the building, so maybe you could wear a hat or something when you drop by. Thanks.
As a publishing medium, weblogs are ultimately democratic, often as timely as traditional news sources, and have a potential distribution much greater than print media. One problem with these personal information sources is the inability to find an audience. Blogdex is a system built to harness the power of personal news, amalgamating and organizing personal news content into one navigable source, moving democratic media to the masses.I don't get it yet, but hopefully this will be interesting.
mySQL (the database we use here) has a new logo:
Probably you'll notice the amazing performance boost this gives the software. Apparently dolphins are very good at finding data.
Another what's a weblog article.
My friend and sometimes music mentor Dave R. is recommending The Original Harmony Ridge Creekdippers. Don't know much about them except they have a banjo player who uses a wah-wah peddle. Oddly, this is about enough information to make me interested. Playing at The Bottom Line on 8/7 if anyone wants to come along.
Here's a link.
Greatergood.com (which runs the popular hunger site) is shutting down. Wheel will have to find a new homepage.
New 49 Clinton photos start here.
Fun party at Joel's place in Park Slope last night. Seems like I'm making it out to Brooklyn all the time now. Regular frontiersman I am.
Saw a few old friends from college, including the amazing Liz, mother of The White Shadow, world famous over-sized Buick of many legendary road trips. Those were the days. Really fun to remember some of that. Seems like a very long time ago.
Most everyone was my age (within a few years) and I had to laugh at the tendency of those in their early 30s to go on about how old they feel. I've noticed that friends in their 40s (and 50s and 70s) don't do this. I guess you only make a big deal out of it when it's not true yet.
Anyway, made it back safely but couldn't manage the run to the beach this morning with MB and crew. Oh well. When you're as old as I am you've got to keep your skin out of the sun...
Are you enjoying your summer? Better get to it.