Category: blogs

Am I Popular?

Ok, so trying to pull myself out of the funk I’m in, I’ve been trying to be a bit proactive and get my act together. *stand back folks, this might be dangerous*

I’ve been whining for months now about folding my blog into my domain. Well, I moved it but am still doing updates thru blogger.com. Today, I decided to bite the bullet and upgrade my hosting package so I can utilize WordPress. While doing so, I checked my site stats and got a big surprise. There are a lot more people linking to me than I thought. I try to nab’em all thru Technorian but apparently I ain’t even close. I found 60 unique links from other blogs and search engines in just the past 5 days. I have no idea if that means I’m popular or not but it made for a good headline don’t ya think?

I’m new to WordPress so if the blog goes bonkers over the coming days fear not, its just me tinkering w/stuff. I plan on making a backup just in case I really screw it up good. The template will be changing as well. I really like this one but it doesn’t utilize enough of the page to squeeze in side bars. I haven’t found a new one yet so any references are appreciated.

I’d also love some feedback on blacklists that work w/wordpress for blocking sp@mmers. Blogger does a fine job keeping them at bay but when I’m on my own that will be another story altogether. I’d love one that allows me to approve posts from other bloggers and remembers them the next time so I don’t have to continually approve them over and over.

Any suggestions?

So you want a topical blog do ya?

The hilarity of Jeff Gannan aka John Guckert’s story has reached a new high today. While I don’t really blog much about political fallouts etc, I can’t help myself. I’ve followed this story for some time and I’m just amazed at the balls of this man.

So get this, he relaunches his domain as a blog defending himself. He comes across as if it’s all made up lies! He gets caught red-handed (well not exactly his hand) and has the unmitigated gall to make out like it’s a fabrication by the liberals. Well, lets see, if you hadn’t left behind a whole slew of online profiles detailing your ‘extra income’ exploits maybe your story would be a little more convincing there Jeff. But who cares about the details right?

The guys over at Ameriblog did a much better job at calling him on his lies than I ever could have. [1]They do a step by step rebuttal of Jeff’s fictional blog accounting. A must read!

What really cracks me up is how many Republicans have come to his aid. Ann Coulter, the republican’s lap dog, published her own response to the scandal. It’s amazing how the Republicans all jumped on the bandwagon during the Clinton/Lewenski scandal but now it’s just the “liberal frenzy” trying to tear someone down.

Here’s a clue. The liberals aren’t tearing him down because he is gay, they are tearing him down because he lied, and supports people who would relegate gays to less than human status if the could.

References

References
↑1 They do a step by step rebuttal of Jeff’s fictional blog accounting. A must read!

Blog This

I feeling crappy today. I had a sore throat last night and woke up several times last night coughing. I seem to be better today but my energy level has tanked. That said, I did manage to drag my lazy carcass to the gym. I haven’t been in over a week and OY! did it feel good to work out. Course, I’m sure that’s why my energy levels are low now. Probably should have waited one more day but I hate getting into that rut of thinking “oh, I’ll go tomorrow”.

Being in a bitchy mood brings me to today’s rant. I got an anonymous email a while back that I had forgotten about until blogrolling today. The person gave me praise for my insights and then went on to criticize me for not blogging about things that were important to me. I’m like WTF? I do blog about the things important to me. When a story strikes my fancy or hits close to home, I’m sure to bring it into the fold but I don’t feel a responsibility to blog every scandal to death. There are plenty of other bloggers out there beating the blogosphere for me. I read some of the often.

I couldn’t care one wit about the hypocrite in the White House. I’ve known from the very beginning they were a lying bunch of skanks. This latest scandal comes as no real surprise to me. Further, I don’t feel the need to say “shame on you” to Mr. Gannan or Guckert or whatever the frell his name is.

Blogger Convention

Ok, its not a convention, I just couldn’t think of a catchier title. So, I met Bratt tonight. We setup plans for cocktails and dinner. *He snapped a picture so pics forthcoming* He brought his friend Karen, known on his blog as ‘The Republican’. I liked her immediately, her polical status not withstanding.

I’m writing this w/o peeking at his blog to see what he wrote about me. He brought his laptop so I know he’ll probably post something. My first impression of Brat was almost as expected. He is a bit taller though. I guess we always assume everyone is our own height. Otherwise, I found him to be a bright, kind, sensative, funny, and sweet fellow. There were no awkward silences over dinner and the conversation flowed easily between the three of us. A very good dinner I might add.

**btw Brat, as stated I’m not a heavy drinker. After getting home, I felt tuckered out and decided to skipp the evening festivities….did you feel like Kate ‘fucking’ Blanchette as expected?**

So score one for blog meetings this one was a success. We are supposed to get together for lunch tomorrow before he flies off to ChiTwon again. That is, if he gets up at a decent time. *giggle*

Missing Blog

My apologies I’ve kinda been neglecting the blog this week. Been in a so/so mood since getting back from TX. Probably just need to recharge my batteries.

I’m looking forward to meeting Brat tomorrow. This will be our first in-the-flesh meeting so I’m all excited. He was one of my first blog buddies when I finally ventured into blogging last year. He sounds like he has a busy weekend lined up so I hope he manages to squeeze me in.

Been a bit busy this week as well. Monday & Tuesday are a bit of a blur. I think I was on auto-pilot. Wednesday, was I worked a short day. I’ve started Phase IV of Fire Training. (WTF you say?) San Francisco has a unique agency. When you call 911 for Police/Fire/EMS, the person who answers can help you. We don’t transfer you off to anyone else. We are one of a very few agencies w/the universal call-taker model. However, agencies all over the country are flocking to our Comm center to check it out. We took over Fire/EMS call taking 2 years ago. The last phase (phase IV) is taking over the Fire/EMS dispatch side of things. I’ve been detailed for the last two days. The bad part is I had to switch from evenings to mornings for the classroom part of the training. My body hasn’t been very happy about that. Hasn’t added to my mood one bit.

This is my first sat/sun off and I’m sooo looking forward to it! I finally get to have a semblance of a social life again. Wahooo!

Blogging Anew

Trying to lift my spirits and keep myself preoccupied, I’ve moved my blog. I’ve been planning it for awhile but my buddy kristaki beat me to the punch so I figured it was time to act. This is my first official post on the new blog. I haven’t folded it completely. I’m still using blogger to update/add stuff and storing stuff on my domain. Eventually, I plan to fold everything into my domain and manage it w/wordpress or moveable type. That requires some updates to my server side functions that I am not willing to do just yet.

Change your bookmarks cause Moby has moved

Crazy – Quiz

So I’m just home from being a very bad boy (don’t ask) and I’m catching up on my blogrolling. I stopped by roblog and discover his quiz. So I skip on over and take one myself. Here’s where I rated.

You are a SECF –Sober Emotional Constructive Follower.
This makes you a Hippie
You are passionate about your causes and steadfast in your commitments. Once you’ve made up your mind, no one can convince you otherwise. Your politics are left-leaning, and your lifestyle choices decidedly temperate and chaste.
You do tremendous work when focused, but usually you operate somewhat distracted. You blow hot and cold, and while you normally endeavor on the side of goodness and truth, you have a massive mean streak which is not to be taken lightly. You don’t get mad, you get even.

Please don’t get even with this web site. Of the 90117 people who have taken this quiz since tracking began (8/17/2004), 10.4% are this type.

A good chunk of it is dead on but part if it is off. The title line is pretty close. I’ve always been odd this way. I tend to follow when I’m not sure of myself. Once I am, I take over and lead all the way. The first sentence is dead on me. The second sentence is close. I tend to be confident in my “rightness” until proven otherwise. Once you prove me wrong or in error, I will acquiesce. The third sentence is dead on except for the chaste part. Boy, they couldn’t have been more wrong! lololol The next two sentences are pretty accurate up until the massive mean streak. I do have a mean streak but by no means massive and I rarely get even. Closer to the mark would be, I lash out at those who hurt me and I have a sharp tongue that I’m not afraid to use.

Visiting Blogger

While I’ve met several local bloggers, I’ve yet to meet any out-of-towner’s. Looks like I’ll get my chance soon. One of my favorite blog buddies, Brat, is coming to SF soon and we have decided to meet up face to face and say “how do?”

I’m so excited I could just spit! lol