“you know avenues run one way
the streets they run the same
it’s going to take a lot of shit for me
to stay away” — Whiskeytown
On the topic of blogging, I would be remiss if I didn’t express the gratitude I feel toward those who inspired me to initially start blogging—and to pick it up again.
Folks like Jason Kottke. Jason and I worked together briefly at a small web boutique in Minneapolis in 2000. Those who know Jason, know his legend. He suggested I give blogging a try. Already “internet famous” Jason was very kind and encouraging to me as I took those first awkward steps onto the personal, public web. I had no cred, but I think he knew I shared the same love for the medium as he did. And he made me feel welcome and worthy.
Fast forward nearly 25 years. Jason is still at it. Full-time. It’s not just a job. It’s a commitment. A promise. A plea!? To what or to whom, I’m not sure. To the universe, maybe? To us? The result is such a genuine article. Through a remarkable lens, Jason’s work is a gift to the world and a living testament to the power of the internet to enable a single person to share their human experience to anyone and everyone.
Jason and I aren’t in direct contact much these days, but his devotion to his art and his curations and observations have been a daily source of insight, comfort, curiosity, and awe. Thanks, Jason.