Category Archives: Weblogs & Citizen Writing

Three Strikes for Instagram – See Ya’

Alas, I have missed a few of the “dailies” in Holidailies. I was in a big, long-planned meeting/workshop for two days this week. Two solid days in a windowless room with a bunch of [$REDACTED] experts discussing [$REDACTED] things.  (Those … Continue reading

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I Will Miss Hypercritical

For 3-4 months now I have been meaning to write a post reviewing and reacting to some of the podcasts I’ve been listening to on Dan Benjamin’s 5by5 network.  It was going to be a mix of both admiration and … Continue reading

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Trying Not to be a Free User

Off and on over the years I have made a point to contribute a few dollars to some of my favorite independent bloggers. At one point I realized that I was never getting around to reading any of the hardcopy … Continue reading

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What’s Your Recommended Policy?

Emotional reactions and judgments are not sound basis for policy or action. Continue reading

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Trip-Induced Reflections

Quick thoughts on Internet ebb and flow, etc. Continue reading

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Twitter Entertainment; Occasional Insights

Image via Wikipedia I really enjoyed the Waiter Rant blog back when it was anonymous and before the author got a book deal. I still enjoy it. And I bought the book. (I bought it in part as payment for … Continue reading

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Bit of Twitter Think Work

Thinking a bit about women web and blogging pioneers in response to a twitter query. Continue reading

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Farewell Brad, Far, Far Too Soon

Farewell, Brad. Continue reading

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Quick Twitter Notes

A couple of Twitter notes. Continue reading

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Food Thoughtfulness Advocates Disturbing the Powerful

A couple of quick thoughts about Marion Nestle’s work and her site, Food Politics. Continue reading

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