Well, my three personal sites have been added to the long list which Meryl has been so kind to take over. It’s good to see so large a list (I’m in the 900s) visible to the world. Had I known it existed sooner I would have signed up earlier. Apocalyptic Dreaming and SilverSpider have been pure CSS for a very long while. It’s a fun site to check out, and leads to some great Web sites. Check it out.
Loooong posts
I’ve become a good bit more active on the JaguarPC bulletin board, mainly answering questions, occasionally asking one. I also started a thread in an attempt to explain the inherent issues with server moves and the general atmosphere of support staffs in the midst of an emergency. Judging by the responses I received to the thread the post went over well, but I have a feeling I annoyed a few people.
Quite a few of their customers (mainly those who had been on the recently aquired Aletia servers) have had some harsh experiences, compounded by the server move. And though I can empathize, I don’t agree with the way some of them are handling it. The levels of immaturity have risen substantially. Some of them get mad when they are asked for additional information, expecting the support staff to know every detail of the Web site…
The post in question was rather long and I did my best to provide a ton of information. In replying to another post I noticed that my messages are getting to be pretty long.
I think I’m providing useful information, but how do I know that what I am providing is truly useful? Am I turning into that guy that everyone ignores because he blathers? Well, until someone tells me off, I’m going to continue to post at length if I think it’s helpful.
Sarah's Art to be Featured in New Art Show!
Elements Art Gallery has accepted all three of Sarah’s entries to their show E 02. Not just that, they are featuring her piece “Oxygen” on the invitation to the show! The show’s theme is the four elements.
We can’t wait for the opening on December 7.
Sarah is bouncing.
Scriptygoddess
One of the most useful resources on the Web for both the novice and experienced Web Designer/Developer is Scriptygoddess. I’ve utilized a number of their lessons and code bits on this site and others, saving myself many many many hours of work.
They recently redesigned, shifting to a simpler display and utilizing CSS for layouts. Great to see another site join the ranks!
Aussie's
Well I am finally getting to start on the new site for Aussie’s Volleybar. Danny chose one of the simpler designs which should speed my build a great deal. It’s always nice to start a new project.
I have a couple of good challenges ahead on this one as well. I have to find a way to allow Danny to produce tables of seasonal rankings via MovableType. Which reminds me, time to send Ben and Mena the business license fee for this new site…
In this shrink-wrapped world it’s refreshing to be able to support good software built by people who care.
The Sopranos
I keep hearing grumbling that this season of the Sopranos isn’t as good as seasons past.
Why? Because these episodes are more psychological? Because past consequences are coming slapping all of the characters? Because its getting harder to empathize with the characters?
Or is it because attention spans have become so short that in-depth stories are too long and confusing for the average viewer?
Personally, I love the direction that the show is moving. Emotions are running much higher and we are getting deeper glimpses into the characters than ever before. As much as I like Tony and his issues, its good to see further development in everyone else. How many shows have characters that you can really hate? Not many, and it has only been in the last couple of seasons where they have been visible.
Personalities, relationships, desires and aspirations are set to collide and if you take the time to study all the layers of the current plot lines you will see the powder kegs awaiting that one little spark.