Wednesday, January 11, 2006

DC Blogs Noted:



DC’s Political Bloggers
Sam’s Idea Blog
It was disappointing to see Mayor Williams’ blog fizzle, but it lacked direction, consistent voice and probably readers. I hope the mayor tries again. An RSS feed, coupled with some genuine insight into what is really going on this city, could be potent. And because Williams isn’t seeking reelection, he doesn’t have a thing to worry about. Not so with Sam Brooks.

Brooks wants to represent Ward 3 on the DC city council. He set up a blog last month, a story DCist reported, and may be the first city candidate to do so. Since then, Brooks posted four times. There’s been little reader comment and, with the exception of DCist, no apparent outside links (check Technorati). But I’ll give Brooks credit.

Brooks is taking comments and leaving a record for his opponents. That’s an obvious risk for a candidate. But Brooks is also creating opportunity for dialog. That’s a worthwhile tradeoff and a good way to demonstrate leadership in what’s become the forum of choice for many DC residents, a blog.

Gonna Be a Cowboy, Baby
Mystery Girl
Our writer enjoys a short adventure as a truckin’ Cinderella, thanks to an auto repair. An excerpt:

One by one, the three people whose cars were in line before me were called to the cashier, given their keys, paid their bills and left. About fifteen minutes later, the service manager approached.

"Mysterygirl!, can I talk to you for a
moment?"

That doesn't bode well.


Also Noted:

Bad Things Artists do to Galleries. A story reported by one of the oldest and best resources for city art news, DC Art News.

I’m going to be a DC girl! A new arrival from New Orleans writes about her transition and includes photos of her new apartment. When I came to see the apartment he mentioned that he read some of my blog, that I had sent him a link to, and that he thought I was funny. From The Princess Diaries.

Someone broke into my car last night. Life in DC from Candy Sandwich.

Weird resolution: I've resolved to try cooking with at least two new ingredients each week. So by the end of the year, I will have tried out at least 104 new types of food. From Strange Violin Music.

Ever wonder how a coin-operated pool table knows the difference between the cue ball and all of the striped and solid balls? From Where is My Mind?

Advisory Neighborhood Commission blog, anc2f.org, Logan Circle, Thomas Circle, Old City, Blagden Alley, Franklin Square, and parts of Shaw and Downtown.

The controversy. I have a signed first edition of A Million Little Pieces. WDCdilettante.


 

posted by kob @ 12:24 AM