The traffic counter …
… seems to be back to normal, now that I’ve installed the updated code. For those of you who didn’t see the original post on the subject and don’t know what I’m talking about, please go here. And once again … Continue reading →
Category Archives: Blogging and bloggers
Traffic counter shenanigans
Tech stuff is not my strong suit. But as the owner of a blog, I’m forced to tackle it. Years ago I had a kindly web developer helping me now and then, a relative of a relative. Most web developers … Continue reading →
You can now buy INTO THE SMOKE OF THE WORLD, the book of Gerard Van der Leun’s poetry [scroll down for new posts, because I’ve pinned this one]
I’m extremely pleased to announce that Gerard Van der Leun’s poetry book, Into the Smoke of the World and other poems, is ready for purchase. Poetry was very dear to Gerard’s heart, and this beautiful book features almost all of … Continue reading →
Progress on the poetry book
I’m happy to report that I finally found a printer that can put out a version with which I’m satisfied, and I gave them the go-ahead. I originally thought the book would be available around Thanksgiving time, but that obviously … Continue reading →
Time marches on
Notice any changes?
Continue reading →Fuentes the fake phenom
It was always clear that at least some of Nick Funetes’ traffic has been the result of bots. The only question is how much. Lately I have become more and more suspicious that the answer is “an enormous amount.” But … Continue reading →
Now everyone on the internet knows you’re a dog – or a troll or imposter or bot or paid liar
It’s a saying that’s probably as old as the internet: But sometimes it’s possible to tell. And X has just made it a lot easier by rolling out a feature – first temporary but which supposedly will become permanent – … Continue reading →
Parsing the comments
For many years I’ve made it a practice to read a lot of comments all over the blogosphere and in the MSM. I’ve noticed in recent years a growth in comments from – for want of a better word – … Continue reading →
Spambot of the day
Greetings from Idaho! I’m bored to tears at work so I decided to browse your website on my iphone during lunch break. Who knew a spambot could get bored, much less to tears. Then again, if you really think about … Continue reading →
The march of time – and my neo photo
It’s hard to believe, but it’s been seven-plus years since I put up my present neo-apple photo. That makes it outdated, although I like to think I haven’t changed that much (although the apple has; but that can be replaced). … Continue reading →
Musings on divorce after a long marriage
Commenter “Rufus T. Firefly” writes, in contemplation of the fact that James Lileks and his wife are separating after decades of marriage: I think this fascinates me because he is being so very open and public about something that all … Continue reading →
It’s donation time! [I’ll be bumping this up for about a week, so scroll down for new posts]
Ah yes, here we go again. It’s been awhile since I’ve asked for donations. In the meantime, many readers have donated anyway, and I thank you all profusely. Some of you even have a setup whereby you make a monthly … Continue reading →