"Murphy was an optimist!"
Why do you blog? October 19, 2007 11:43 pm
Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Cool Sites, Of InterestNarration: [audio:http://realityme.net/wp-content/uploads/2007/10/whydoyoublog.mp3]
I have explained why I blog. Different people have different motivations. Some for money; some for pleasure; some to educate; some to vent; some to communicate a message; and some for friendship. Have you read about "The red-headed, left thumb blogger"? I hadn’t until Chris Brogan introduced me to her through his "Glenda Watson Hyatt Rocks" post. Glenda Watson Hyatt blogs and Twitters. Play the video to be inspired and see how this has changed her world. You can help her get paid to blog for a year by voting for her.
3commentsGlenda Watson Hyatt shares her experiences living with cerebral palsy to motivate and inspire others to think about how they perceive their own situation and their own world around them. She does all this by typing with only her left thumb! [Source, Blog for a Year]
Say Uncle Made Me Laugh October 19, 2007 10:56 pm
Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Cool Sites, Of InterestI have to plagiarize Say Uncle.
Look, boobs.
Clint pointed us to the video below giving us 99 words for boobs.
add a commentReal bloggers always come back October 8, 2007 10:34 am
Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Cool Sites, Of InterestHere’s hoping that Old Silly Bear won’t be gone too long. Emma Watson you say?
Update: 10/18/2007 blip!
1 comment so farI want Problogger to give STAR $1000 October 7, 2007 8:44 am
Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Contest, Cool Sites, Of Interest, Philanthropy, Touchy SubjectsDarren Rowse of Problogger fame and Lara Kulpa are busy giving away $54,000 for the Problogger Birthday Bash. FreeMoneyFinanace.Com has agreed to help them by giving $1000 to the favorite (US tax deductible) charity of a person who blogs about it and has their post linked by from Problogger by 9am Sunday Oct 7, 2007 (50 minutes from now).
I would like Problogger and FreeMoneyFinance.com to give $1000 to Shangri-la Therapeutic Academy of Riding (STAR). $1000 will cover more than half the cost of a class of 4 riders for 1 session.
STAR’s mission is to foster personal growth and achievement by providing educational, recreational, and physically challenging therapeutic experiences using horse related activities for persons with disabilities.
Our oldest son, Tommy, has Asperger’s Syndrome. We blog about it at Asperger Teen. Tommy has lived a life of being told "never." He did not speak until about age 3. At age 6, we were told he would never read. At age 10, we were told he will never function in society and to lock him away in a home. The nevers go on. Tommy has surprised the world today is a well-rounded, good natured, polite 17 year old. If I never announced his Asperger’s, no one would ever guess. He has succeeded were many expected him to fail. We have STAR to thank in part for that.
Tommy’s success comes from the incredible support system that surrounds him. Shangri-la Therapeutic Academy of Riding is an important part of this support system. STAR has nurtured his love of animals, given Tommy confidence, and really helped his social skills. Tommy is now hoping to go to college to study in vet school!
As an independent consultant, I have broken many of the rules required for success. As such, we live with constant cash flow problems. Without STAR’s Rider Sponsorship Program we would not be able to participate. Whenever possible, I try to encourage donations to STAR because I believe in the program and by encouraging donations I feel I have giving back where they have helped me. I do not have the means to give directly. Whenever possible, I give my time to help STAR through efforts like our Blogathon blog. I have seen many more than just my son touched by their love. It is difficult to drive through Knoxville and not see a license plate with a reference to STAR or see someone wearing a STAR t-shirt. Their success and growth can only continue through the generous donations by people like Darren Rowse, Lara Kulpa, and FreeMoneyFinanace.Com.
Please consider STAR for the $1000 charity giveaway. Thank you!
7commentsSo good! October 6, 2007 10:28 pm
Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Cool Sites, Of Interest, PhilosophyArtistry! Neon Bible is the type of work I awe. (thanks GoldenFiddle!)
Make sure you click around a lot! (particularly the hands)
add a commentWarning to cat owners! September 25, 2007 10:52 am
Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Cool Sites, Humor, Love, Of Interest, Pets, PhilosophyKeep your cats indoors at night if you are in Columbia SC! I’m sure we will see this announced on the Psychozilla Tribune soon. (Russ?) I have seen the photographic evidence! Columbia, SC has a cat vampire! Remember, vampires cannot enter your house unless you invite them in so as long as kitty stays indoors, they will be safe from Catdrakula. Oh the humanity!
3commentsCool! AIR meets Analytics September 25, 2007 6:54 am
Posted by Doug McCaughan in : AIR, Announcements, Cool Sites, Of Interest, Programming, TechnologyProgrammers, particularly those Adobe fans, know about AIR apps. People who deal with websites know about Google Analytics. Now AIR meets Analytics and you can get in on the beta!
add a commentMore people should follow Tommasz September 16, 2007 4:39 pm
Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Cool Sites, Of InterestDo you Twitter? You should follow Tom Maszerowski. He also has a great blog through which I’ve vicariously explored Rochester, NY. I enjoy his tumblelog approach to technology posts. They are often ahead of other blogs, and more concise and relevant. Give him a visit and drop him a comment to let him know you were there.
add a commentI’ve got a butt! August 31, 2007 9:49 am
Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Cool Sites, Daily Life, Family, Music, Of Being Dad, Of InterestUncle Jim has a great song that the children love (and I do too!) called "I’ve Got a Butt" on his Let There Be Fun CD. Go listen to track 8. Hit the XMKids request line at XMFan to get the full song played.
Jim Mayer, aka Uncle Jim, is an award-winning children’s music performer who has been playing children’s music since 2002. The term “Uncle Jim” is not a figurative one; Jim has twenty nieces and nephews and he knows what kids like! [Source]
He’s a Tennessean! Living in Nashville. Now which child needs to join the fanclub?
3commentsBecause on the Internet… August 30, 2007 4:51 pm
Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Cool Sites, Of InterestSign Up Quickly August 28, 2007 6:25 am
Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Announcements, Cool Sites, Of Interest, Software, TechnologyTwitter is awesome. That comes from someone who hated the concept in the beginning. Yuwie is no trying to make the scene. Yuwie is a referral based, paid social network. Personally, I don’t see myself using it much but I still want everyone to sign up under me!
3commentsWhere do you get your fake news? August 26, 2007 1:30 pm
Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Cool Sites, Of InterestWith BatBoy retired and Weekly World News out of business, Newscoma encourages PZT!
1 comment so farWhat is your domain worth? August 14, 2007 9:20 am
Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Cool Sites, Of Interest, TechnologyDo you have some domains laying around? Think they
might have some value? LeapFish has a domain name appraisal tool. My disclaimer: I am not affiliated with LeapFish and I do not know their criteria for valuing a domain name. I simply found it entertaining.
Never the popular kid! July 4, 2007 3:49 pm
Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Cool Sites, Of InterestHa ha. I just looked at The Blue Sloth’s twitter page. Phillip is like a sports car. 0-65 (friends) in no time flat. And 7 of them are guys! My beat up clunker has been in the slow lane followed by my 16 awesome friends! So how is it that this witty, stay-at-home dad, wonderful husband and awesome artist garnishes so much popularity so quickly? Simple! He looks awesome with no shirt! That and he is a witty, stay-at-home dad, wonderful husband and awesome artist. If you don’t read The Blue Sloth, you should. I think I need to go exercise…
add a commentMe Likes July 2, 2007 12:29 pm
Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Cool Sites, Of InterestI’m digging Pandora! Just heard Luv Luv Luv.
add a commentPeople sing about luv luv luv
And it sounds like blah blah blah
Because they really mean sex sex sex
