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“Meet the Blogger” podcast: Toddblog.net

25 Jun 2009

An experiment from the D&M labs

He may have changed his name on Twitter but he will always be Toddblog to us.

Take a few minutes (actually six minutes and 40 seconds) to hear the voice behind the type…

 

Sites mentioned:

Toddblog.net

The Greteman Group

Life Hacker

BoingBoing

Smashing Magazine

Mashable

Church Marketing Sucks

This attempt at podcasting is an experiment. Just like all the cool social media sites we are perpetually in beta. Feedback is encouraged, and welcome, but be kind; for I am a sensitive soul.

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The Dude’s last supper

25 Jun 2009

If Leonardo lived today and he was an ardent fan of The Big Lebowski like say, Coach Rainbolt, he might’ve painted the Last Supper like this.

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A broken heart still beats*

24 Jun 2009

The McClenahans want to announce that Cora is going to be a big sister.

The first appointment with the doctor, a sonogram and a due date.

* The headline is borrowed from the title of the book A Broken Heart Still Beats: After Your Child Dies. Ed. Anne McCracken & Mary Seme

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A bucket list

24 Jun 2009

Nancy has had some health problems and it has led her to write her own bucket list.

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Lowering the annoyance quotient on Facebook

24 Jun 2009

Spacefem finds Facebook, “a depository of uninteresting people” (especially the baby-centric flavor of certain unnamed accounts). She has also found a way to deal  with (i.e. block) some of the mind-numbing aspects of its “colorful” quizzes and applications economy.

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The email inbox as personality indicator

24 Jun 2009

After much contemplation the Mind of MandoRon has developed four categories of people according to their approach to email. Which one are you?

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It’s only funny when someone replys

24 Jun 2009

Cody has a link to a collision of comedian, classifieds and email correspondence.

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We all love a good drama

24 Jun 2009

Until it becomes a habit that disrupts relationships and makes life miserable. Lisaq points to some relevant links on the topic and bravely tells of her own addiction to drama.

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His inner green light

23 Jun 2009

Travis goes Gatsby. Or is it Gatz? He isn’t converted but he has a good time.

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Bring the record home to Kansas

23 Jun 2009

Travis brings us video of two young women who have big dreams.

Danger, athleticism and high-velocity grapes.  If this goes viral Kate and Karlee will be every young man’s dream date.

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How to fix our current economic mess

23 Jun 2009

Missylew says it is easy. And then lays out, with the help of 20 years of experience in finance and accounting, how it should be easy.

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Symphony in the Flint Hills

23 Jun 2009

Lori was one of the fortunate 5,000 who attended this years event. Pictures included.

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The beauty of stained glass

23 Jun 2009

Jaime shows off her new camera with a still and video.

Special guest appearance in the video by former (and hopefully future) blogger Mark McCormick.

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Three times the training (spelling corrected)

23 Jun 2009

For every child who has been potty trained there is a story from the parental unit(s). Some are funny, some are frustrating and some are mind boggling. Most of them are not done in triplicate at the exact same time. Maranda weaves the narrative.

(Correction– Maranda’s name was misspelled but is now correct. We apologize for the error. No trashiness was implied or intended.)

It sounds like trying to bob apples three at a time.

Day 2: Lily shines

Day 3: Like bobbing three apples at once

Day 4 & 5: The reason

Day 6: An unexpected turn of events

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Another angle on history

23 Jun 2009

The picture of one man standing in front of a line of tanks in Tiananmen Square, 20 years ago, is inspiring and heartbreaking at the same time. Poppypundit found a picture of the same event from a different angle that illustrates the context of this unknown man’s bravery.

If you want to know more about the picture Wikipedia is a good place to start.

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Why blog?

23 Jun 2009

Dejavaboom has his reasons. As a blogger he, of course, posts them for you to read.

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Taking the iPhone’s new operating system for a spin

23 Jun 2009

Mike likes what he finds in the 3.0 operating system but he wonders, “what took them so long?” He would like the new 3G S iPhone too if it didn’t come atattched to the initials A.T.& T.

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How a guitar is like an egg

23 Jun 2009

Kim creates worship services for her local christian assembly. She is curious about what other Sunday morning gatherings mix into their gatherings to make them tasty and healthy.

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Don’t tell the I.R.S. but…

23 Jun 2009

Kylie is on a winning streak.

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If you don’t want to laugh

22 Jun 2009

Then don’t watch this video.

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How she got to Greensburg

22 Jun 2009

The process, thought and otherwise, that moved Chandra to take her two week excursion to the media sensation that is Greensburg, KS.

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Blogger birthday: Mathias N’ Oz

22 Jun 2009

37 years ago this month the first Libertarian National convention was held in Denver, Colorado, five men were arrested for a fifth-rate burglary at the Watergate Hotel and the United States returned Okinawa back to the Japanese government. And Mathias entered the world.

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Anger and Christianity

22 Jun 2009

Paul, the blogger not the apsotle, has some thoughts on self-righteous indignation. He quotes Dallas Willard, usually a good choice; and he quotes Anne Lamott, which is always a good choice.

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Squeeeing her way to fame

19 Jun 2009

Shannon Twitters.  So does Justin Timberlake.  Shannon has a thing for Justin Timberlake.  Justin discovers Shannon’s thing for him.  Squeeeing becomes a part of the Twitter lexicon.

Check out Shannon’s other blog Remarkably Clever. It has ideas you can use in tech, travel and daily life.

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A love/hate thing

19 Jun 2009

We at Douglas and Main love the Wichita Eagle. They have top notch reporters and without them we would be in the dark about many local events.

Could it be better? Yep. There is not enough local coverage. The local work is choked by a national chain that seeks to suck out every last dollar while pretending reality is a fog that will soon lift.

Then there is the whole thing about the fun times provided at no charge when you try to place an ad with the Eagle. Karen has lots more to say about that.

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A map for Wichita cyclists

19 Jun 2009

John B. of Cycling in Wichita and Robert of River City Cyclist are putting together, “a map of Wichita that will show information that those of us who travel in the city via bicycle–not just bike-commuters–tell us they find useful.”  They want to make this a collaborative effort and are asking for your help.

John B. is also scheduled to speak to the City Council on June 30th at 9:00 am.

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Are you longing for a tornado sighting?

18 Jun 2009

Then feast your eyes on the pictures from the El Dorado twister last week.

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Speaking of Twitter

18 Jun 2009

A fun little app for your Twitter kit.

Bonus mention of the Douglas and Main writing staff.

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Hey Big Blue

18 Jun 2009

Want to see the next technological advance in wedding photography? Kevin reveals his “labor of love.”

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To Tweet, or not to tweet?

18 Jun 2009

Bill Wilson yawns, points to a Harvard study, and asks, “What’s the big deal?”

Cherp, with clear eyes and full heart, explains why Twitter isn’t a fad.

David Kamerer, without taking sides, points to the value of Twitter (as well as other social media) in Iran.

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Ding Dong the Fail is dead

18 Jun 2009

And good riddance. Read the quote at trial & error.Follow the link at the end of the quote to get Anil Dash’s full thought.Read the links in his blog. Watch the video (it’s NSFW but it is on the nose and bonus funny). Then send a kind word to someone who is trying but hasn’t succeeded. Yet.

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Things are A-OK

18 Jun 2009

Patsy is no longer pondering for the Mental Health Association. She has a new job.

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Things to do in Denver when you’re a beatnik

18 Jun 2009

Take the “Beat Poets Tour of Denver” with Intern [life]. He has pictures.

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And the blog roll plays on…

17 Jun 2009

More links to more local blogging minds. There are over 300 blogs on the roll now.

GoPlayKansas — A blog of the Visioneering Wichita Recreation Alliance. Let that be either encouragement or warning.

Leftwinglucy’s blog — A photographer’s view of life in Wichita.

There is No Box, There Never Was — She rejects metaphors and does art

River City Cyclist — More support for the bike rider in all of us.

The Writerly Stuff — A writer writing about writing. Sometimes. Sometimes he writes about other things.

Queen Mommy — Claiming her title one blog post at a time.

Really, Really Random Crap — She has another blog but uses this one so she can say things like “crap.”

Notes From the Whirlpool — Noted comedian James Gates continues his attempt to reclaim the internet from his evil doppelganger Bill.

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Add these to the blog roll

17 Jun 2009

My Journey – One local man chronicles his battle with his weight.

Premeditated Scootin’ –  A man, a scooter named Max; and their adventures.
Mare’s Happenings — A happily married mother of four with a three-year old grandson.

Chris from ICT — Some art, some technology and some punk. Ratios vary.

purrpleheat –  Local woman who likes PR and non-profits. I think.

GrandmaW — Mother of three, grandma of five, who knits, crochets, cross stitches and works full time.

MANINCAGEJACKWILSON —   A Shocker back in school for more schoolin’.

And yes, I have more to come.

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