Writing, designing and cartooning scratch some itches, but they sure don’t scratch ‘em all. (Did I mention I’m originally from Kansas? Pardon the homey aphorism.) This section contains links to, samples of and coverage about my other pursuits.
My blogs and podcasts
Monitor podcasts (2008-present)
Off the Page, the Concord Monitor podcast, aims to tell the stories behind the newspaper’s stories, through interviews with reporters, editors and photographers. I’m creator and host of the weekly show, which began in spring 2008. Guests have included editors Mike Pride and Felice Belman, along with Pulitzer-winning photographer Preston Gannaway.
Blog Wrangler Dispatches (2006-present)
In 2006, I helped create the blogsNH site. A section of concordmonitor.com, blogsNH provides space for a community dialogue about politics, weddings, sports and so on. (I also promoted it on local radio in ‘07.) As “blog wrangler,” I keep watch over the site and communicate with those interested in starting blogs. I also have one of my own, mainly used for housekeeping.
Editor Evolved (2003-2007)
My longest-lasting blog began as “Copy Massage.” I dealt with copy-editing subjects, as well as broader journalism issues. (The blog attracted notice from Poynter and other editors.) In 2007, I changed the name to “Editor Evolved,” hoping to capture some of the churn that many in the business feel.
Verse a Day (2003-2004)
Did I mention I write poetry? Yeah, I’m afraid that I do. For a full year, I posted a poem a day on this blog. That’s more than 360 original poems. Once that year was up, I didn’t write poetry for a long time.
Rant/Rave/Reassure (2002-2004)
I began blogging some seven years ago. This awkward site was the result, a jumble of my various enthusiasms and irritations at the time. After a year or so, I moved on to more targeted pastures. Still fond of the name, though.
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Brian Wilson matters
For better or worse, I’ve written a good deal about former Beach Boy Brian Wilson’s solo career. A review of his most recent album can be found in the writings section, but I’ve decided to collect my other work on the subject here. Most of these sites and reviews were written for fans of Wilson, not a general audience.
Smile DVD review (2005)
The resurrection of the long-abandoned Smile project was documented in this two-disc set, which I reviewed for the online Ear Candy magazine.
Gettin’ In Over My Head review (2004)
An extensive analysis of one of Wilson’s recent solo albums.
Brian Wilson: A Solo Artist (1999-2002)
During my college years, I assembled this modest website, which focuses exclusively on Wilson’s solo career.
