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Matthew Lang

Family guy and web developer

I Should Be Blogging

I really should. My problem at the moment is that I have too many things on the go at once. Something will need to give.

If you're struggling to blog, read this post by Curtis McHale. It will be a reality check for some. A reality check that is needed.

I know I needed it.

The Art of Manliness uncovers everything about the humble pocket.

This is because the original pockets weren’t like the sewn-in pockets we know today, but rather separate bags detached from clothing. From the 15th until the mid-16th century, men and women carried essential items and currency in a pouch that was typically tied around the waist or hung from a belt. As thieves and “cutpurses” became more of a problem in the 17th century, people began to cut slits in their shirts, skirts, and pants, and tuck their pouches inside their clothing for safekeeping. This practice necessitated making the bags flatter and easier to reach into, so they would be more accessible and not create a significant bulge.

— A Man's Pockets
 by The Art of Manliness

This has come up in a few ads I’ve seen recently. Makes me wonder if it’s the new choice of words for “ninjas and rockstars”.

Giving Atom a spin. A number of great improvements since I last used it. Could it replace Sublime for me? We’ll see.

The Next Level of Blogging

Curtis McHale talks about taking your blogging to the next level and hiring an editor.

Working with Diane I get something more though — I get someone to tell me when a post is just plain bad, and if it is, we take it back and re-write or scrap it altogether. She helps clarify my message so I’m communicating with my readers in the way I intend.

— Blogging and Quality Content
 by Curtis McHale