Blogs to Look At

There are certain places on the web I return to again and again. Some are blogs like this one, but others are regularly-posted comics and essays. Besides this web-log, take a look at these:

• https://www.cringely.com/

            A former columnist from InfoWorld, Robert X. Cringely continues to put out his thoughts on the world of silicon valley, startups, and information technology. He has been at it for nearly 40 years, using his many contacts in those worlds to continue to bring bold predictions and fresh insights. 

• https://aclownswifeabroad.wordpress.com/

            One of my daughters is now an ex-pat, living with her family in a small city in mountains east of Mexico City. Having moved out of the US during the summer of 2022, he shares her thoughts and observations concerning this new life.

• https://xkcd.com/

            This is a great online comic. You need to be a science nerd or else willing to do some research to get some of the jokes. He (Randall Munroe) generally puts out about three new comics a week. His books are worth purchasing as well.

• https://phdcomics.com/

            Another great online comic. So much of what it has to say about doctoral programs rings true to me. New comics come out about as frequently as new posts to this blog. That is to say: hardly ever.

• https://www.peopleiwanttopunchinthethroat.com/

            Imagine Erma Bombeck updated to our times, with a few F-bombs thrown in, and still very funny. That's Jenn Mann. Also, she writes funny books that make great gifts for people who don't mind occasional raunchy words. She lives in the Kansas City area, and she makes public appearances from time to time. She changed platforms not too long ago -- look for her on substack in the future.