You may have noticed that I've switched to a basic, traditional blog format/layout this week. After a few comments about my type being too small, my sidebars being a bit busy, etc. I decided I'd use a standard Typepad layout with just a few minor tweaks. Most notably, I'm still using my custom banner featuring little snippets of interesting things I've seen in my travels (the current one is from a snapshot of the Clifton suspension bridge in Bristol, UK - it is beautiful - click the tiny photo for a larger view of the photo I pulled it from).
If you've been challenged by my historically small fonts, I hope this helps. By the way, you can adjust the text on your browser to make the font larger or smaller if you'd like. Of course, that is a global change - not a site-by-site adjustment.
So - the new layout: Love it? Hate it? Couldn't care less? If you have strong feelings about it, let me know. I may not act on your opinion, but I surely won't act on it if you keep it to your self.
By the way - thanks for dropping by and sharing your thoughts. It means a lot to me (even though my posting schedule is about as predictable as the weather).
Read MoreHere's a friend of mine who used to live up here in Beaverton, Oregon and moved back down to Louisiana last year. They're just outside of Baton Rouge, and have "refugees" from Katrina staying in their house. Interesting commentary, and you can see from his posts that there is a lot of false rumors and hype floating around along with the real stories.
Check it out: http://prairiekatrina.blogspot.com/
Read MoreAre you working too much? Check out "You know you're working too much when..." at Mind Unbound. It's funny, even if it's in a sort of "too close for comfort" sort of way...
Read MoreI've been blogshot at "Sho()ot my Blog" - this is a fun experiment by Renaud (aka Reno) in Belgium. Go check it out.
Read MoreWhile I was off enjoying the great outdoors last week, the ever-industrious Rajesh Setty (see my review of his book "Beyond Code") was busy working with his team to launch a fantastic resource for all of us.
It's a web site called Suggestica, and it has a noble purpose. In their words:
Suggestica aims to bring the best suggestions (books, audio, video etc.) from the "Trusted Authorities" in their disciplines. Our goal is to create a new kind of web with less clutter and less noise. We are starting with books but will soon expand to other categories.
As I've come to know Raj over the past few months, I've developed a tremendous appreciation for his giving spirit, and his willingness to share what he learns. This site (and its companion blog, Suggestica Notes) are prime examples of this. Go have a look.
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