tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7508984726672877916.post4205571583669325385..comments2023-10-04T02:24:08.790-07:00Comments on Institute of Jurassic Technology: What to write about, and whyBpaulhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10009087847894914228noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7508984726672877916.post-73946097556700861482007-12-19T07:36:00.000-08:002007-12-19T07:36:00.000-08:00Great post BP... Good writing and it's definitely ...Great post BP... Good writing and it's definitely food for thought. <BR/><BR/>I don't always think about why. Typically for me, it's enough to just get it out there -- especially on the Upstream blog. It's mostly a vehicle for my photos. Once in a while I have a semi-interesting story. <BR/><BR/>Kind of funny -- I spend a ton of time thinking about the "why" of writing in my day job as a tech journalist. I have to ask "why would someone want to read this" all of the time, for myself and my writers. I guess I get burnt out on that by the time I get to the blogs.4https://www.blogger.com/profile/00931066767542933363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7508984726672877916.post-11559520041858421252007-12-19T05:57:00.000-08:002007-12-19T05:57:00.000-08:00Do it Brandon Style: Make one kick ass blog and if...Do it Brandon Style: Make one kick ass blog and if you have more to share, even with a select few, make another blog! That's where he puts his cats so I don't have to look at them. :)Shochohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11690069016080833597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7508984726672877916.post-32285451064203402992007-12-18T22:05:00.000-08:002007-12-18T22:05:00.000-08:00You are being clear, and that's never a bad thing....You are being clear, and that's never a bad thing. That blog has a more specific function than this one does, and your action accounts for that. <BR/><BR/>I am certainly not going to turn down photo essays in my inbox :-)Bpaulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10009087847894914228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7508984726672877916.post-24407523124128555872007-12-18T21:59:00.000-08:002007-12-18T21:59:00.000-08:00I actually just edited out all the "personal" blog...I actually just edited out all the "personal" blog entries the other day after deciding to launch my photography workshops and fine art full force. I want people to see my work and my personality but not necessarily the more personal photos and entries. It felt like I cut an arm off when I deleted them. It was a very strange feeling. I printed the posts first so I have copies. But they feel like journal entries, and that isn't really what I want my potential clients to read. Just what I want BP to read. So maybe I send BP e-mails instead. But I have been going through the same thing. And even though I made that choice I still feel strange about it. I want to still be "me" which is down to earth and "real". And now I am editing, so that is strange.Catherine Justhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18142568389620451476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7508984726672877916.post-17996366114763779012007-12-18T18:34:00.000-08:002007-12-18T18:34:00.000-08:00Nor do I mention mushrooming or fly fishing, clamm...Nor do I mention mushrooming or fly fishing, clamming, or musseling spots. <BR/><BR/>Very true.Bpaulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10009087847894914228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7508984726672877916.post-8160804951106885032007-12-18T18:32:00.000-08:002007-12-18T18:32:00.000-08:00I figure if I get out a bed, some one wants to rea...I figure if I get out a bed, some one wants to read about it...<BR/><BR/>I too have crossed that fine line but ya know, it all works out. Sometimes a glimpse of the personality behind the blog can be endearing.<BR/>I never name surf spots though....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7508984726672877916.post-48416613164847139032007-12-18T10:30:00.000-08:002007-12-18T10:30:00.000-08:00Gee Shucks, I'm mostly just lucky and up for an ad...Gee Shucks, I'm mostly just lucky and up for an adventure.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7508984726672877916.post-88836938663810239222007-12-18T10:28:00.000-08:002007-12-18T10:28:00.000-08:00I want to thank the elder statesmen of my blogosph...I want to thank the elder statesmen of my blogosphere for their commentary as well. The first-hand account of Antarctica got me spinning, but I want ya'll to know you are appreciated and thanks for the kind words.Bpaulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10009087847894914228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7508984726672877916.post-63000738105751607122007-12-18T10:16:00.000-08:002007-12-18T10:16:00.000-08:00Mr. Pat sir, Some of your exploits are so testoste...Mr. Pat sir, <BR/><BR/>Some of your exploits are so testosterone-laden that I am humbled in your presence sir. <BR/><BR/>You really have had a fantastic life so far, in all seriousness. From mountain gorillas to the antarctic, to kayaking in Baja -- I think you have made some excellent decisions, and I'm always happy to hear your stories. <BR/><BR/>You will be an unbelievably difficult father to impress (speaking of your daughter's suitors), and an incredible storyteller of a grandpa.Bpaulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10009087847894914228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7508984726672877916.post-48769615192171434722007-12-18T10:12:00.000-08:002007-12-18T10:12:00.000-08:00Back in 1999 we had a beach party on a sand dune i...Back in 1999 we had a beach party on a sand dune in Taylor Valley, Antarctica. It was a NW facing dune and it was 8PM so the dune was facing the sun. A few people stripped to shorts but I only went down to bear chest. The temp was a balmy 33°, no wind, sunny, 0% humidity—more-or-less a stunt to have some cocktails (with 2,000 year old glacier ice) and get some funny photographs—not a global warming indicator. In the middle of winter SOME people drop through the ice for a dunk in the ocean—a cabin fever stunt.<BR/><BR/>BTW Lake Vanda in one of the dry valleys is ice covered and thermally horizontally stable (little vertical conduction), divers drop through ice at the top and at the bottom are in 70° water!! (The lakes store solar energy and collect geothermal heat.) Antarctica is full of such curiosities.<BR/><BR/>As for what to blob about—sock it to me with the Nasty details!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7508984726672877916.post-20350406099380861532007-12-18T09:06:00.000-08:002007-12-18T09:06:00.000-08:00I always thoroughly enjoy the humor posts, and I t...I always thoroughly enjoy the humor posts, and I think those are very appropriate.<BR/><BR/>Laughter = good.endyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03086565681283490138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7508984726672877916.post-80780153597163412412007-12-18T06:52:00.000-08:002007-12-18T06:52:00.000-08:00The important thing is not what you blog, but that...The important thing is not what you blog, but that you set your own guidelines. Everyone has a comfort zone, and like all rules, you can break those, but you need to know when that happens. I don't usually blog about personal things, but I have on rare occasions. The outpouring of support can be very helpful in a difficult time. I blogged about my horrendous MRI experience just to share it with somebody. I blogged about getting laid off for the first time in my life. These are outside my usual rules, but sometimes it's good to stretch.Shochohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11690069016080833597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7508984726672877916.post-5397293014229053552007-12-18T04:59:00.000-08:002007-12-18T04:59:00.000-08:00Do you care about it? Does it illuminate your life...Do you care about it? Does it illuminate your life? Should/can it be made public? Do you think others willvalue it? Is there value to you in writing about it?<BR/><BR/>Blogs are as much about the blogger -- a reflection of who they are -- as they are about the topic du jour.<BR/><BR/>Just be yourself.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com