Comments for Frozen Toothpaste http://www.frozentoothpaste.com A Blog of Ideas Wed, 09 Jul 2008 04:32:50 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 Comment on The Perfect Day by eric http://www.frozentoothpaste.com/2008/06/25/the-perfect-day/#comment-4219 eric Sat, 05 Jul 2008 22:11:43 +0000 http://www.frozentoothpaste.com/?p=446#comment-4219 the times i've been the happiest have been when i'm expecting nothing or at least very little. if you overthink what would make you most happy, i think you lose what is unfolding ... which is how we all got here in the first place ... the changing of things. the times i’ve been the happiest have been when i’m expecting nothing or at least very little. if you overthink what would make you most happy, i think you lose what is unfolding … which is how we all got here in the first place … the changing of things.

]]> Comment on How Blogs Die by Saskboy http://www.frozentoothpaste.com/2008/06/09/how-blogs-die/#comment-4158 Saskboy Sat, 28 Jun 2008 03:33:37 +0000 http://www.frozentoothpaste.com/?p=459#comment-4158 Mine is one of those rare ones that has made it well past 5 years. But then again, I have an unhealthy fascination with the Internet. The best blogs come from people who have more trouble in the offline world than in the online version. So when people get "Better" they go away from blogging. It's as simple as that. Mine is one of those rare ones that has made it well past 5 years. But then again, I have an unhealthy fascination with the Internet. The best blogs come from people who have more trouble in the offline world than in the online version. So when people get “Better” they go away from blogging. It’s as simple as that.

]]> Comment on How Blogs Die by When the site is down, a day is like a thousand years http://www.frozentoothpaste.com/2008/06/09/how-blogs-die/#comment-4139 When the site is down, a day is like a thousand years Wed, 25 Jun 2008 19:54:52 +0000 http://www.frozentoothpaste.com/?p=459#comment-4139 [...] is active.  Apparently, blogs die when posts begin to be about the blog itself so — having been duly warned — I will try to not do these kind of posts very often.  If only my hosting company agreed [...] […] is active.  Apparently, blogs die when posts begin to be about the blog itself so — having been duly warned — I will try to not do these kind of posts very often.  If only my hosting company agreed […]

]]> Comment on How Blogs Die by How Blogs Die « Very Like A Whale http://www.frozentoothpaste.com/2008/06/09/how-blogs-die/#comment-4137 How Blogs Die « Very Like A Whale Wed, 25 Jun 2008 16:11:28 +0000 http://www.frozentoothpaste.com/?p=459#comment-4137 [...] 25, 2008 at 4:11 pm (other news) Not sure I completely agree with this analysis. At least not where frequency/regularity of posting is concerned. By which measure this blog should [...] […] 25, 2008 at 4:11 pm (other news) Not sure I completely agree with this analysis. At least not where frequency/regularity of posting is concerned. By which measure this blog should […]

]]> Comment on How Blogs Die by Rumors of this blog’s demise… « Cadillac Tight http://www.frozentoothpaste.com/2008/06/09/how-blogs-die/#comment-4131 Rumors of this blog’s demise… « Cadillac Tight Wed, 25 Jun 2008 02:08:37 +0000 http://www.frozentoothpaste.com/?p=459#comment-4131 [...] of this blog’s demise… Posted on June 24, 2008 by Joe Tobacco Are greatly exaggerated: There are two general signs that a blog is heading toward extinction. The first is a declining [...] […] of this blog’s demise… Posted on June 24, 2008 by Joe Tobacco Are greatly exaggerated: There are two general signs that a blog is heading toward extinction. The first is a declining […]

]]> Comment on How Blogs Die by Matt http://www.frozentoothpaste.com/2008/06/09/how-blogs-die/#comment-4130 Matt Wed, 25 Jun 2008 01:22:33 +0000 http://www.frozentoothpaste.com/?p=459#comment-4130 Listened to a good interview with Maud Newton today - she talked about feeling constrained at one point by the "lit-blog" label. Basically, the key (my takeaway, anyway) is to evolve the blog to fit with your own interests, where you are. If you write to the best of your ability, and people enjoy that writing/viewpoint/content, they'll probably continue to follow you, regardless of where the site goes. And it will stay fresh for you. Listened to a good interview with Maud Newton today - she talked about feeling constrained at one point by the “lit-blog” label. Basically, the key (my takeaway, anyway) is to evolve the blog to fit with your own interests, where you are. If you write to the best of your ability, and people enjoy that writing/viewpoint/content, they’ll probably continue to follow you, regardless of where the site goes. And it will stay fresh for you.

]]> Comment on How Blogs Die by oddpod » How Blogs Die — Frozen Toothpaste http://www.frozentoothpaste.com/2008/06/09/how-blogs-die/#comment-4129 oddpod » How Blogs Die — Frozen Toothpaste Wed, 25 Jun 2008 00:50:31 +0000 http://www.frozentoothpaste.com/?p=459#comment-4129 [...] How Blogs Die — Frozen Toothpaste speaks to need for legacy. In an increasingly virtual, bite-sized, and childless world how can I leave a mark? [...] […] How Blogs Die — Frozen Toothpaste speaks to need for legacy. In an increasingly virtual, bite-sized, and childless world how can I leave a mark? […]

]]> Comment on How Blogs Die by jaycbird http://www.frozentoothpaste.com/2008/06/09/how-blogs-die/#comment-4128 jaycbird Tue, 24 Jun 2008 23:47:11 +0000 http://www.frozentoothpaste.com/?p=459#comment-4128 Sometimes I feel like blogging is the karaoke of publishing. I'm slamming it out to a half filled room, who don't remember the words, and as short as the attention span seems to be out there, the reward is when one of my posts piss someone off! Oh yeah! I love having that virtual beer bottle thrown at me on stage! >:) When you're blogging for the limited audience that understands what Jan Svankmejier is saying with his meat puppets, you don't expect fame or fortune, but hopefully someone ELSE understands with you! Sometimes I feel like blogging is the karaoke of publishing. I’m slamming it out to a half filled room, who don’t remember the words, and as short as the attention span seems to be out there, the reward is when one of my posts piss someone off! Oh yeah! I love having that virtual beer bottle thrown at me on stage! >:)

When you’re blogging for the limited audience that understands what Jan Svankmejier is saying with his meat puppets, you don’t expect fame or fortune, but hopefully someone ELSE understands with you!

]]> Comment on How Blogs Die by Dying Blogs « THE WATERSPOUT http://www.frozentoothpaste.com/2008/06/09/how-blogs-die/#comment-4127 Dying Blogs « THE WATERSPOUT Tue, 24 Jun 2008 23:12:14 +0000 http://www.frozentoothpaste.com/?p=459#comment-4127 [...] 24, 2008 in Uncategorized | Tags: Blogging, Death | by W Is it bad karma to post this just after we’ve moved to a new place?  I dunno, but it’s kind of interesting to read [...] […] 24, 2008 in Uncategorized | Tags: Blogging, Death | by W Is it bad karma to post this just after we’ve moved to a new place?  I dunno, but it’s kind of interesting to read […]

]]> Comment on How Blogs Die by CraigThomler http://www.frozentoothpaste.com/2008/06/09/how-blogs-die/#comment-4126 CraigThomler Tue, 24 Jun 2008 22:01:24 +0000 http://www.frozentoothpaste.com/?p=459#comment-4126 The signs seem appropriate - however I think motivations vary more widely. I've been blogging for many years - but only started writing them down in the PC a short time ago. Before that it was emails to colleagues alerting them to news and research with analysis that would richen their experience and before that it was books and articles - serving the same function, just in a different medium. Now I've adjusted my topic slightly from broader tech trends to focus on egovernment (http://egovau.blogspot.com) However the goal hasn't changed - to help others and myself make sense of what is happening, to open horizons that become limited by too much day-to-day trivia. Money will never be the objective from my blog - it is deeper understanding through conversation. Though appreciation is always nice :) The signs seem appropriate - however I think motivations vary more widely.

I’ve been blogging for many years - but only started writing them down in the PC a short time ago. Before that it was emails to colleagues alerting them to news and research with analysis that would richen their experience and before that it was books and articles - serving the same function, just in a different medium.

Now I’ve adjusted my topic slightly from broader tech trends to focus on egovernment (http://egovau.blogspot.com)

However the goal hasn’t changed - to help others and myself make sense of what is happening, to open horizons that become limited by too much day-to-day trivia.

Money will never be the objective from my blog - it is deeper understanding through conversation.

Though appreciation is always nice :)

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