Binary by Accident

Yes, I am a Jew, from Meryl Yourish, is well worth a read and consideration. I don't feel capable of making the editorial decision of including a quote - better just to read the whole thing.

11:05:21 PM

Huh, I would've guessed the U.S. Congress instead. (Courtesy: Jordan Cooper) 6:39:34 PM

"So what exactly are the synergies that are supposed to justify the joining of equity research and investment banks?" (Courtesy: Megan McArdle) Damn good question. 6:22:42 PM

"I've said it before, and will say it again: Google Loves Weblogs!" (Courtesy: Dane Carlson) 6:14:55 PM

John Lilly. "In the province of the mind, what one believes to be true either is true or becomes true." (Courtesy: Motivational Quotes of the Day) 6:40:58 AM

Unknown. "All general statements are false." (Courtesy: Quotes of the Day) 6:40:41 AM

Mark Twain. "Truth is more of a stranger than fiction." (Courtesy: Quotes of the Day) Boy - does this one get misquoted a lot! 6:40:18 AM

So much for simple rules of etiquette. I've already violated what I thought was the way to work. This morning I felt it much more appropriate to post a new entry here and place a comment on Burningbird's site. The email just went out the window. It just didn't seem right. Groan. How's a guy supposed to think clearly at 6:30 in the morning? 6:37:52 AM

Burningbird stopped by last night and joined the discussion Dane and I have been having about grammar and style in blogging.

I don't disagree that the thought is more important than the medium (which, to me, also means the mechanism of communication).

But, the impact of the thought can definitely be harmed by poor presentation. Great grammar doesn't save a piece of drivel. An excellent piece will not be ruined by the occasional mistake.

I'm not a "real" writer. I won't be published in the traditional media. So, I have to treat my blog with the same degree of care that authors, like Burningbird, need to have in their professional work.

6:34:48 AM