Blog Question Challenge 2025

I’ve been tagged by Alexandra to take part in this challenge. Thanks for asking, Alex!

Why Did You Start Blogging In The First Place?

I first established my presence on the World Wide Web in the mid-1990s. Back then it was just called ”having a web page” but at some point the concept of putting one’s thoughts online became known as “blogging.” I’ve been sporadically posting content in some form or another since those early days.^[1]

In 2022 I wrote three LinkedIn posts about Amazon SageMaker and that sort of rebooted my blogging activity.

What Platform Are You Using To Manage Your Blog, And Why Do You Use It?

I joined OMG.lol in November 2022 and started using weblog.lol shortly after that. I love its simplicity, although it’s fun to push the limits.

Have You Blogged On Other Platforms Before?

I’ve used Wordpress and Blogger in the past. I tried Micro.blog last year. It’s another nice, simple platform, but it didn’t fill a need for me.

How Do You Write Your Posts?

I don’t have a sophisticated workflow. I draft almost everything in Day One. I like it because it’s always with me—on my desktop, my laptop, my phone, and my iPad. I copy and paste content into weblog.lol and do the final polish there.

When Do You Feel Most Inspired To Write?

When I have an idea, and I feel like I have something to say that two or three people might actually be interested in reading. This usually occurs first thing in the morning.

Do You Normally Publish Immediately After Writing, Or Do You Let It Simmer?

I have a lot of half-baked ideas sitting in my Day One journal. Sometimes it’s because I haven’t had time to fully flesh those ideas out, and sometimes it’s because the idea itself isn’t fully formed and I need time to figure out where I’m going. Occasionally, I sit down and the thoughts just pour out. But that’s not the norm.

What’s Your Favorite Post On Your Blog?

I suppose it’d be the series of posts detailing how I make limoncello.

Any Future Plans For the Blog?

I’ve been using weblog.lol for the past two years and it’s a great platform but it has its limitations and there are some more things I’d like to do that it just wasn’t built for. I’m looking forward to seeing what Adam has in store for Neato. I’m also looking at Eleventy and Netlify as a possible alternative.

Who Will Participate Next?

Not sure. A lot of folks I follow already have done this. I’m (as usual) a Johnny-come-lately on this. If/when I tag someone else, I’ll update this post.