Dear Louisville Magazine,
My basement? It’s used for laundry. Nothing more. Also? My basement is well lit. To my knowledge I’ve never been called (or even compared to) a blowhard, a pundit or a blowhard pundit. And I only rant very, very rarely.
So while I’m quite happy that you highlighted and praised the good work The ‘Ville Voice and Page One Kentucky team do your characterization of bloggers as “blowhard pundits ranting from somewhere in a dark basement” was way, way off base. In other words perhaps you’d like to leave 2003 and join us here in 2008.
If you do decide you’d like to maybe, you know, actually have a little bit of actual knowledge about blogs here are a few excellent local ones you could check out in addition to the one you’re currently reading.
Backseat Sandbar covers the music scene in Louisville like nobody’s business. Cory and Nick have the scoop on performances, bands, record releases and everything else you’d want to know.
State of the Commonwealth is one of my favorite things on the internet. Joel covers local news, politics and offers up a weekly head to head comparison of Velocity and LEO with the “Whats in the Weeklies” feature.
While not on my personal list of favorites John Belski’s blog is surely of interest to weather geeks.
Access in Louisville gives information about handicap accessible and un-accessible spots in Louisville.
Those few blogs are just a jumping off point. Dive into blogs Louisville Magazine, the water is nice, I promise.
Your friend,
Michelle
July 2nd, 2008 at 11:33 am
Thanks for the shout out, Michelle!
You’ve hit the nail on the head, really, and it’s widespread across the mainstream or traditional media. There are a ton of new media folks in Louisville (and Kentucky) and there are a ton of great sites doing great work (like you and yours) that deserve just as much recognition as the sites I’m affiliated with.
That’s part of the reason Rick and I always do our best to promote others and to help others as we move along.
July 2nd, 2008 at 12:48 pm
You’re welcome Jake and congrats to you all on the award and the good press. It’s nice to see someone getting praised even if they (the award givers) are insulting the rest of us at the same time.
July 2nd, 2008 at 5:30 pm
You’re so righteous on this one!
DCE stands with you!
July 2nd, 2008 at 5:49 pm
The media elite is “skeered” of the people’s voice, no matter what form it takes. Duh.
July 2nd, 2008 at 6:20 pm
Thanks guys. I appreciate the support. Matt, I’m sorry I can’t make your potluck on Friday. We’ve got to go to my Mom’s cookout out in the country.
July 3rd, 2008 at 9:45 am
I’ve actually been considering ending “What’s In the Weeklies?” but perhaps your vote of confidence will bring it back for next week!
July 3rd, 2008 at 10:47 am
I forbid you to discontinue “What’s in the Weeklies.” And also I’m asking you nicely not to.