general diatribe

Birthday & Website Launch Blog

9 August 2007

Today is my birthday. I am turning 31 in the nation's capital, far away from the world I know and love
in Maine. With few friends around with whom I can celebrate this venture beyond 30 and into the
world of 30-something, I opted to create my own birthday present where I can finally share my worldview with my friends, both online and off. . . in a format that reflects my personal style a bit better than previous postings could showcase. Read More

USPS: Big Problems for Small Publishers

27 Jully 2007

Since the Pony Express, the U.S. has put forth a solid show of support for snail mail forms of communiqué. As costs have inflated in other areas of life, the U.S. Postal Service has consistently worked hard to keep costs low enough that even poor people can communicate with others and pay their bills. Meanwhile, the service is consistently high with the mailperson showing up once a day to drop off your prized bills, letters and postcards from abroad.Read More