Okay, here we go into the new world (for me) of blogging and the new title of webmaster. And what exactly am I the master of? My domain, of course. And how did I master this domain? Through the magic of Dreamweaver. I’m wondering exactly when all these fantasy nomenclatures crept into the world of the internet. Sounds like something from Dungeons and Dragons to me…
But then it is a sort of magic, isn’t it. Web pages full of content, all managed by hidden code, itself made up of huge strings of binary zeros and ones. Any technology we don’t understand is essentially magic.
When I first got online in 1994, the internet seemed a mile wide and an inch deep. Lots of topics were available to search through, but most of the information there was shallow. In the last ten years there’s been a noticeable shift toward more in-depth content. A Google search these days comes up with lots more information than it used to. I’m hoping to contribute a little of that on my own site.
I also plan to write about a little of everything and anything that comes to my attention, including what I’m reading, watching or experiencing. And I’ll respond to any email questions or comments if I think I have something worth adding.
I’m still fine-tuning a few things on my site, including this blog. In a few days I’ll start getting the word out about it, as best I can. Hope to hear from you when the word gets to your part of the internet.
Todd
Good luck with the blogging, Todd. If you’re like me you’ll spend half your time wondering why you’re bothering to do it and the other half really digging the new creative outlet.
Thanks, Howard, and thanks for stopping by. It’s early days, and I’m sure you’re right, but at the moment I’m still enjoying myself.
Hi Todd,
Just started looking at your new website tis morning – more exploring to do, but it looks great. I will show it to your nephews Nathan and Jayden – I am sure they will really like it, especially the awards pages. All is well on the west coast.
Thanks, bro!
Todd
I’m so thrilled to see that you’re blogging! I met you briefly at Fiddler’s Green several years ago and have had a greater appreciation for lettering ever since.
Thanks, Dan, glad you found your way here! I think you’re the first one I haven’t specifically told about the site, so welcome.
[Secret Password: Heidi sent me] Welcome! As I am viewing this on my cell phone, most of your bells and whistles are reduced to beeps and ringtones. So all I see are the words, not the forms, which makes your blog a bit more challenging.
I watched the various New York fireworks from The Top Of The Rock at Rockefeller Center. No food allowed (but lots of fine restaurants nearby), but also no lines, the restrooms are civilized, and one can always duck inside to avoid the weather. And the subway is directly beneath you, so no massive crowds to navigate! The lower level fireworks are not visible, but the big starbursts can be seen behind and above the Chrysler Building!
just to say “ciao” from Italy.
And congrat with you for all the amazing works you did and continue to do.
From Sardinia
smoky man
(co-editor of “Alan Moore: Portrait on an Extraordinary Gentleman” tribute book (2003, Abiogenesis Press)
Thanks, smoky man.
Torsten, I saw your fireworks location on TV Wednesday night. I used to go up there at lunchtime when I worked on staff at DC, it’s a great place to get away from the bustle of the city, and I think a better view than the Empire State Building.
Todd, congratulations on diving into the blogosphere! (Augie de Blieck is spreading the word–that’s how I got here.)
Thanks, Travis. And, fortunately, there’s no “smooth type” option in Adobe Illustrator where I do most of my work, so I don’t have to worry on that count (see Travis’s comment on the Jaggies story above).
Nice site from a seemingly very nice (and talented) guy. I’m a big admirer of your work with alan Moore, especially on ABC. Best wishes with the site and your future career.
I really appreciate the simple, clear layout by the way. So many web pages are cluttered and ugly.
Thanks, Steven, and welcome. Simple is usually better in a design where people are trying to read things, in my estimation, and that’s what I was striving for. Glad you think I succeeded.