Thinking Bloggers
Some time ago, Diesel tagged me as a “thinking blogger,” and in return I’m supposed to point at five more weblogs that make me think. Like most projects of this nature, those five then tag five more, so on and so forth.
Now, I read a lot of topical weblogs that make me think. These are the kinds of weblogs that would probably never, ever participate in a game such as this. Some of the authors might never notice. But here are five of my favorite thought-provoking weblogs, in no particular order.
Matching Tracksuits tops my list and not just because I know GLS from years and years back. Most folks I know who have had a child let their blogs go silent for a good long time. Not GLS, who’s been writing faithfully about his daughter L ever since she was born. It’s given me a great deal of insight into those first few months practically everyone neglects to cover. And he’s done a great deal to make me less anxious about my own impending new fatherhood.
She doesn’t know me because I mostly lurk, but I respect the Mahablog’s political analysis and insight above all others.
I’ve been reading Jess of Apropos of Something for ages — at least when he’s not playing WoW — and my respect for his writing has encouraged me to be more personal and less serious in my writing here. Well, just a little bit.
Jason at The Wild Hunt keeps me in touch with a lot of current pagan issues. As far as spiritual issues are concerned, the Wild Hunt is my front page.
Of the web development/design sites I read, Roger Johansson’s 456 Berea Street is the most personable and dynamic. Among other things, he’s helped shaped a lot of my attitudes towards accessibility issues.
Last but not least, I have to include Laundro of Olympus Mons. Laundro’s broadened my musical horizons quite a bit. I still can’t get into Smile, man, but I have a deeper respect for Prince.
So there’s five. If I didn’t mention you and you know I read, it doesn’t mean I think you’re a thoughtless blogger — I love you too! But these are the five that are most likely to change or shape my opinion on issues that matter to me.
Thanks again, Diesel!
