Update on Gerard’s book
I’m getting closer and closer to the time when I’ll be able to announce that the book is for sale. Yeah, I know, you’ve heard it all before. But it’s really true. All the editing is done. I’ve gotten the … Continue reading →
Category Archives: Blogging and bloggers
On writing April Fools’ posts
I’ve been writing April Fools’ posts for nearly twenty years now. Some are better than others; I think my finest hour was in 2010. That one also went viral, and tons of people came to read it due to many … Continue reading →
All you WordPress whizzes out there
Maybe you can help me with a persistent problem I’m having setting up a website on WordPress for selling Gerard’s book. I’ve designed blogs before – obviously – but this bookselling website has a different format and I’m struggling with … Continue reading →
Today is the first anniversary of Gerard Vanderleun’s death
What can I say that I haven’t already said? I still mourn Gerard, and in a way it seems like a long time since he died and in a way it seems like a short time. I have finally finished … Continue reading →
A few more thoughts about DeSantis’ candidacy, withdrawal, and endorsement
It doesn’t surprise me that DeSantis endorsed Trump, because his policies were mostly in line with Trump’s – and better in some ways, such as COVID lockdowns. But when DeSantis challenged Trump as a younger, although less humorous and roguish … Continue reading →
Using that search function
Every now and then I get a commenter asking why I don’t write about a certain topic. But it’s often something I have written about. For example, today a commenter mentioned – perhaps tongue in cheek, so I’m not intending … Continue reading →
AI on the blog?
Commenter “huxley” writes: A tiny heads-up. Within months you are going to start getting Chat-generated comments. I have no idea what you should do. I don’t know either, but here’s my take on it. If I understand the definition of … Continue reading →
Spambots of the day
Comment from a bot on an old “spambot of the day” thread: Its like you read my mind! You seem to know so much about this, like you wrote the book on it or something. Also, short and sweet: Hey, … Continue reading →
Update on Gerard Vanderleun’s book
I finished the final copy editing, one of the more tedious tasks. It’s my third go-round on what is an approximately 250-page book. It’s astounding how much concentration is needed to copy edit; I keep finding errors even though I’ve … Continue reading →
Spambots of the day
Count ’em, two. I assume this one is meant to be a compliment, but I’m not too sure. Perhaps it’s mocking me: You always have something favorable to claim. You make me laugh. This one’s definitely a compliment, albeit a … Continue reading →
Connectivity problems [UPDATE]
I’ve been having server problems. Sorry if you’re having any problems getting to the blog at the moment. I’m working on getting it fixed, and hopefully that will happen soon. Meanwhile, I have a meeting for a few hours. I … Continue reading →
Thanks for the pep talk yesterday
I’m talking about your comments on this thread. Most of you know it’s been a hard year for me, and the October 7 massacre and the fact that it sometimes feels as though we’re on the brink of WWIII has … Continue reading →