So I realized this week that I have yet to really pimp any of the sites on my link list. My “Friends of the Program” list is comprised of the works of a fine group of folks with whom I have had the pleasure of conversing and sharing thoughts. I don’t really feature sites on my main page very often – mainly because I don’t want to leave anyone out. So I’m going to take this opportunity to briefly highlight these fine writers.
Insignificant Thoughts – This is the fine weblog of Vincent (Vinny) Ferrari. Vinny was the first person to link to Voodootime over a year and a half ago. Vinny is a relatively new convert to conservatism, and his site covers mainly political topics with a right-sided slant. His comments sections are more lively than most chat rooms though, as folks from both sides engage in debate over today’s more controversial topics. Vinny is a good guy and tolerates my political views stinking up his site. Well worth a daily read regardless of your politics!
Blue Goo Ate My Mom – This intriguingly named site is a peek into the mind of Troy D’Hondt. I don’t remember how I found Troy’s site, but I linked it shortly after. Troy doesn’t get to blog as often as he’d like anymore, but when he does, it’s an honest look into a genuinely good person. By the way, as far as I know, blue goo has not, in fact, eaten Troy’s mom.
Ministry of Squeaky Music – Actually mskoog.com, the blog of my friend and former co-worker, Mike. We worked together at a company that no longer exists; having more fun than we should have, playing with expensive technology. Mike is a proud cynic and connoisseur of all things weird. If it makes “normal” people twitch, he’s into it. I have dubbed him the Minister of Squeaky Music because of his penchant for multi-layered electronica and trance.
Analog Duck – I met the Duck through Mike some time ago. His blog (aptly-named AnaBlog Duck) is a great brain dump of the technical miscellany and arcana that he runs across daily in his work. If you’re in information tecnology, you’re sure to find an interesting tip in there somewhere. The Duck occassionally posts a bit of politics as well. I think he’s been a bit busy lately, so the posts have slowed a bit, but I imagine he’ll be back.
Serene Chaos – I found Rebecca in Troy’s links. She runs a fun site that captures the musings of a college freshman. This is someone who’s not afraid to tell the entire Internet about her goofs and embarrassing moments. Really good stuff.
Life With a Geek – “The lamentations of a geek’s wife” chronicles Gesikah’s ongoing conversion to geekdom, prompted by her techie husband. At the moment, she’s blogging the trials and tribulations of first-time home ownership. It almost makes me want to live in an apartment forever.
Digital Skunk – Actually titled “Intangibles in Decrescendo”, this is the world of Obigabu. We ran into each other at Troy’s site in a disagreement about religion, but found we have more in common than that. Like me, Obigabu has recommitted himself to blogging, but with the admirable goal of once a day, at least seven words. He’s back in form, and well worth a visit.
Chapel Perilous – This site is officially about all things paranormal and esoteric, but is much more than that. It’s Beastie’s baby, but it’s also a collaborative effort, with something like 15 members who post there. I’m proud to be a part of it. The Chapel is one of the more unique stops you’ll make on the Web. if you’re not visiting daily, you should. Be warned – sometimes there are boobie pictures on the page, so wait ’til you get off work.
Chapel Furnace – “The political wing of Chapel Perilous” started in an effort to remove the more divisive political topics from Chapel Perilous. The Furnace features a great mix of liberals, moderates, and conservatives in a battle of wits and ideas. If you comment here, make sure to do your homework first, or someone will call you on it.
Caiterwauling – Politics and kitties. Don’t let the cute pictures fool you, Cait is an ornery Texan (a regular contributer to the Furnace as well). Once you visit once, you’ll come back. The cats will hypnotize you…
So, go check them out. All of them. Right now. I’ll wait.