Blog Art
Blog Designs, Part 1
Son of Clown Ops
Part of the fun of blogging is the art of it, the photographs and other design elements. Some bloggers go to elaborate lengths and customize templates, and
that’s what this writer has done. He’s recreated his blog with a bold, splashy and engaging look. But, most importantly, he’s sharing how it came about. There’s an interesting story here, a story of lessons learned, and it’s coming out in a couple of parts. As a few people have expressed interest in how the new design came about and how
much it cost, I wanted to talk a bit about it. Those of you who are interested in redesigning your own blogs can learn about what it'll cost you, and can probably learn from some of my mistakes ...
Crazy For (office) Love
Office Infatuation
This is a writer’s “moronic babelfest over a guy I work with ... that I can't get out of my head.” Very entertaining read by a self-aware, if not tortured, writer. An excerpt:
Office Infatuation
This is a writer’s “moronic babelfest over a guy I work with ... that I can't get out of my head.” Very entertaining read by a self-aware, if not tortured, writer. An excerpt:
… Horrifying because my fears were realized ... He has a girlfriend! They've been dating for about 3-4 months. A huge lump was lodged in my throat for several days afterward. However, after a plethora of drinks, he said the most interesting thing to me …Mayor’s Blog Dies
DCist
In a heads-up report, DCist’s Martin Austermuhle reports that Mayor Williams
has given up on his blog. The mayor was ahead of the curve in taking up blogging, and I hoped his blog might inspire other elected officials to do likewise. But the Mayor’s decision will have the opposite effect because it gives capital to those who believe blogging is unimportant. Also Noted
Diamonds are NOT forever: This Aussie blogger finds a diamond ring while waiting seven hours to pay respects to Rosa Parks. I stood on something hard, then I looked down at the trampled dirt and there it was. I immediately felt horrified and sick, knowing how the person who lost it would feel and then wondered what to do. … From My Life as an Alien in modern-day USA.
In your face dieting at DC Cookie and Gym guilt at City Sparkle.
Looking for something different to do this weekend? Then check out the Cabaret at Signature. From Stephen Gregory Smith.
Pumpkin Digression from Metrocurean.
New restaurant, Vegetate, a report at All I Think About is Food.
posted by kob @ 12:23 AM
6 Comments:
Haha oh no, now I really have to stick with it! :)
Thanks as always P!
KOB, I just wanted to say that I love your site. It's the first one I come to every morning to get the scoop on the best stories of the day.
~CGC
Crazy -- Thanks, you made my day.
AM -- You're Welcome. Progress reports will be required, of course.
ACK! You linked that THAT ONE? hahahaha....
dccookie -- I like that one. Good sense of humor.
Thanks for the pluggety! Mucho appreciated!
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