A Guy, a Computer, and Entirely Too Much Caffeine

          Sunday, 14 July   •   'Nuther Day, 'Nuther Post
 

Piffle. Tuesday's blog promised another post in two days, but I utterly and abjectly blew the damned deadline. (Oh, you noticed?) I thought every other day would be easily doable, and I'm sure it is, but I'll have to get more disciplined about it, obviously. I must say, though, I do take a measure of comfort in noting that I'm doing better than notorious Stratford slacker Will Shakespeare, who hasn't come up with any new material in close to four bleedin' centuries. Hello??? How bard boy expects to hold on to his fan base, I'm sure I don't know.

It's at times like these, when daily blogging seems a ludicrously lofty goal, that I find myself admiring Heidi's FAQ all the more. Nifty concept, the sleekly stylish minimalist blog. It appeals to the lazy author in many of us, I suspect -- which isn't to imply that it's not a satisfying read in spite of its petite dimensions. Perhaps she sometimes chafes at not being able to stretch out with more expansive entries. Then again, she could easily have another outlet for more conventional, freewheeling blogging. Or maybe she's seen the "freewheeling" blogging of A Boy & His Blog, and wants no part of that action. Wise woman, that Heidi.

Looking for a link or two lest you feel you've been digitally duped yet again? Alright, then, I've got a couple up my sleeve: first, a N.Y. Times article on a vanishing species* of the Great Plains, and second, a quiz to pinpoint your place on the political/ideological spectrum. Read, enjoy. (Or at least read.)

*Sorry for the inconvenience, but this story may require a free, quick, and painless sign-up with the N.Y. Times...after which you'll be able to roam their site to your heart's content.

Posted by Spiffy Knickers - 8:54 P.M.           

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