Best Posts 2005
I've posted a lot of things in the past four months that I'm proud of, or embarrased by. Here's a look behind the scenes at what I posted, and why:
Throw Them Out on Their Merry Behinds - My response to the NYC transit strike. It includes a list of five messages that a labor strike conveys. I created this partly post because no one else was talking about it. I felt that the union deserved a good blogging.
Blazing a Trail - While I was wrong on my premise that I was the first to link Jeff Wagner (sorry, Brian), I proved something else to myself: I do have some influence in the Cheddarsphere. I found other bloggers joining me in the effort to put Jeff on the map. I'm glad to see that I have some pull, because I'm getting ready to unveil a campaign that I think other bloggers will want to get behind.
Sledding With Engineers - A blog about the kick-ass sled that I built, with a photo.
Non-Denominational Greeting of Goodwill - A pathetically PC, but funny Season's Greeting.
Rules, What Rules? - Yet another commentary on the results of the Milwaukee Talkstar contest. I wish I'd seen the blog that I referenced much sooner. I used it to point out how two-faced liberals can be.
Your Problems Are Only as Large as the World You Choose to Live In - The title is a motivational saying by my boss. The blog is a fitting example. If you don't find this inspirational, perhaps your world is not as large as you think it is.
The Honeymoon is Over - My blog about the format change at WLZR/WHQG. I have no idea why this blog became such a big deal. It got a lot of comments and a link or two. This is blog helped me determine that I didn't need to focus on politics to be successful in the blogosphere.
Carnival of the Badger XVII - My second hosting of the CoB. It seems to have earned me a reputation as a grouch. But, it also seems to have increased participation in the carnival. I've really enjoyed the reaction to both of my carnival posts. Unfortunately, I've set the bar really high for myself. It'll be tough to host again.
Carnival of the Badger X - Arrrr! The pirate carnival! I'm still not sure whether other bloggers liked it or hated it. It increased the creativity level in the CoB, though.
My Gas Tax Proposal - My proposal to end the automatic annual increase in the state gas tax. Again, this one's dripping with sarcasm. When something gets under my skin, you're going to hear about it on this blog!
WWJDD: What Would Jim Doyle Do? - Some serious backpedalling by our soon-to-be-former governor. I translated the political BS for you. That seems to be turning into my trade mark.
Sunday Insight: Blogger's Edition - My first live blog, and a failed attempt to gain the attention of Charlie Sykes. This was the beginning of my reputation as the black sheep of the Cheddarsphere.
Need Excitement? Say "Surprise Me" in a Sushi Bar - A blog about one of my favorite hobbies: dining out. This is a restaurant that still earns major brownie points with me every time I go!
Which Part of 100% Financing Do You Not Understand? - A run-down of my first home purchase. It's full of good info and tips. I wrote this blog to talk about how silly the process is, and just how exposed you really are.
GLOBAL WARMING! (On Mars) - This was my second political commentary. A sarcastic jab at enviromentalists. There's a quote in there that still amuses me: It'll look like someone set off a high-powered, area-effect, blame grenade.
It's STILL Pink - This is a post about the Komen Race for the Cure, and my feelings about the experience. It's risky to talk about your friends online, but I think this was well received.
Environmentalists Want More Mercury Emissions - My first jab at environmental activists. This one points out that activists don't necessarily support their stated cause as their primary mission.
We Should Go Back to Using Corn Cobs as Toilet Paper - A jab at the ethanol lobby. Which is still trying to convince us that gasahol is just as good as the real thing. I'm not sure about you, but I can still taste the difference.
How to Win in Small Claims Court: Don't Go! - An info blog on Kelly's experiences in small claims court. Read it!
There Will Be No Frigging Tootsie Rolls - A PSA regarding Holloween candy, and what NOT to give.
Was the "Asterisk Editorial" Racist? Well, it Certainly Wasn't Constructive Criticism! - My take on the excuses made by the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel in regard to their editorial that implied Clarence Thomas is less than black. Environmentalists and race baiters... GRRRR... PETA, you're next!
EAT IT!!! - You can't tell by the title, but this is my commentary on the recent proposal by Washington republicans to withdraw immediately from Iraq. The title is my statement to the whiny democrats who complained about being called to the mat on this one.
We Should Invade Vietnam - A propsal to return to Vietnam and win, to put an end to Vietnam being used by the press as the template for every war since. There's also a comparison of Vietnam to Iraq. Needless to say, it's a bit sarcastic.
Holy Hell! The Shepherd Express May Have a Point... Or, They Might Not. - This blog suffered a huge blow. It was accidentally deleted, and I needed to start over from scratch. This was probably my most painful blogging moment so far.
Can You Believe I Get Paid for This? - Commentary on how to turn your interests into a career.
Talkstar (AKA: what I did on my summer vacation) - This is what got me started in blogging: my failed radio career. For those of you who followed the competition, I think you'll get a kick out of seeing the "notes" that I took with me to the tryouts.
If this list is any indication, next year is going to be busy!
Throw Them Out on Their Merry Behinds - My response to the NYC transit strike. It includes a list of five messages that a labor strike conveys. I created this partly post because no one else was talking about it. I felt that the union deserved a good blogging.
Blazing a Trail - While I was wrong on my premise that I was the first to link Jeff Wagner (sorry, Brian), I proved something else to myself: I do have some influence in the Cheddarsphere. I found other bloggers joining me in the effort to put Jeff on the map. I'm glad to see that I have some pull, because I'm getting ready to unveil a campaign that I think other bloggers will want to get behind.
Sledding With Engineers - A blog about the kick-ass sled that I built, with a photo.
Non-Denominational Greeting of Goodwill - A pathetically PC, but funny Season's Greeting.
Rules, What Rules? - Yet another commentary on the results of the Milwaukee Talkstar contest. I wish I'd seen the blog that I referenced much sooner. I used it to point out how two-faced liberals can be.
Your Problems Are Only as Large as the World You Choose to Live In - The title is a motivational saying by my boss. The blog is a fitting example. If you don't find this inspirational, perhaps your world is not as large as you think it is.
The Honeymoon is Over - My blog about the format change at WLZR/WHQG. I have no idea why this blog became such a big deal. It got a lot of comments and a link or two. This is blog helped me determine that I didn't need to focus on politics to be successful in the blogosphere.
Carnival of the Badger XVII - My second hosting of the CoB. It seems to have earned me a reputation as a grouch. But, it also seems to have increased participation in the carnival. I've really enjoyed the reaction to both of my carnival posts. Unfortunately, I've set the bar really high for myself. It'll be tough to host again.
Carnival of the Badger X - Arrrr! The pirate carnival! I'm still not sure whether other bloggers liked it or hated it. It increased the creativity level in the CoB, though.
My Gas Tax Proposal - My proposal to end the automatic annual increase in the state gas tax. Again, this one's dripping with sarcasm. When something gets under my skin, you're going to hear about it on this blog!
WWJDD: What Would Jim Doyle Do? - Some serious backpedalling by our soon-to-be-former governor. I translated the political BS for you. That seems to be turning into my trade mark.
Sunday Insight: Blogger's Edition - My first live blog, and a failed attempt to gain the attention of Charlie Sykes. This was the beginning of my reputation as the black sheep of the Cheddarsphere.
Need Excitement? Say "Surprise Me" in a Sushi Bar - A blog about one of my favorite hobbies: dining out. This is a restaurant that still earns major brownie points with me every time I go!
Which Part of 100% Financing Do You Not Understand? - A run-down of my first home purchase. It's full of good info and tips. I wrote this blog to talk about how silly the process is, and just how exposed you really are.
GLOBAL WARMING! (On Mars) - This was my second political commentary. A sarcastic jab at enviromentalists. There's a quote in there that still amuses me: It'll look like someone set off a high-powered, area-effect, blame grenade.
It's STILL Pink - This is a post about the Komen Race for the Cure, and my feelings about the experience. It's risky to talk about your friends online, but I think this was well received.
Environmentalists Want More Mercury Emissions - My first jab at environmental activists. This one points out that activists don't necessarily support their stated cause as their primary mission.
We Should Go Back to Using Corn Cobs as Toilet Paper - A jab at the ethanol lobby. Which is still trying to convince us that gasahol is just as good as the real thing. I'm not sure about you, but I can still taste the difference.
How to Win in Small Claims Court: Don't Go! - An info blog on Kelly's experiences in small claims court. Read it!
There Will Be No Frigging Tootsie Rolls - A PSA regarding Holloween candy, and what NOT to give.
Was the "Asterisk Editorial" Racist? Well, it Certainly Wasn't Constructive Criticism! - My take on the excuses made by the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel in regard to their editorial that implied Clarence Thomas is less than black. Environmentalists and race baiters... GRRRR... PETA, you're next!
EAT IT!!! - You can't tell by the title, but this is my commentary on the recent proposal by Washington republicans to withdraw immediately from Iraq. The title is my statement to the whiny democrats who complained about being called to the mat on this one.
We Should Invade Vietnam - A propsal to return to Vietnam and win, to put an end to Vietnam being used by the press as the template for every war since. There's also a comparison of Vietnam to Iraq. Needless to say, it's a bit sarcastic.
Holy Hell! The Shepherd Express May Have a Point... Or, They Might Not. - This blog suffered a huge blow. It was accidentally deleted, and I needed to start over from scratch. This was probably my most painful blogging moment so far.
Can You Believe I Get Paid for This? - Commentary on how to turn your interests into a career.
Talkstar (AKA: what I did on my summer vacation) - This is what got me started in blogging: my failed radio career. For those of you who followed the competition, I think you'll get a kick out of seeing the "notes" that I took with me to the tryouts.
If this list is any indication, next year is going to be busy!
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