Joe Flood's Blog, page 58
June 22, 2012
Friday Photo: Sumo Edition
A scene from Tour de Fat, a celebration of bikes and beer sponsored by New Belgium. Taken with a Canon Rebel T2i – extra funkiness added with Snapseed, an iPad app.
June 19, 2012
Stating the Obvious: Internet Anonymity Matters
Can you imagine what the Internet would be like if you had to register with the government? If you had to use your real name every time you left a comment on a web site? And if companies and government … Continue reading →
June 8, 2012
June 5, 2012
The $100 Startup – Chapter Three: Follow Your Passion… Maybe
Some books deserve a closer read. One of these is The $100 Startup by Chris Guillebeau. Follow along as I delve into the book, chapter by chapter. I’ll breakdown each chapter, providing a sort of Cliff Notes summary. And I’ll include … Continue reading →
June 2, 2012
The $100 Startup – Chapter Two: Give Them the Fish
Some books deserve a closer read. One of these is The $100 Startup by Chris Guillebeau. Follow along as I delve into the book, chapter by chapter. I’ll breakdown each chapter, providing a sort of Cliff Notes summary. And I’ll include … Continue reading →
May 31, 2012
The $100 Startup – Chapter One: Unexpected Entrepreneurs
Some books deserve a closer read. One of these is The $100 Startup by Chris Guillebeau. Follow along as I delve into the book, chapter by chapter. I’ll breakdown each chapter, providing a sort of Cliff Notes summary. And I’ll … Continue reading →
May 26, 2012
Don’t Mess Up My Block – Free Thru Memorial Day!
Don’t Mess Up My Block is free through Memorial Day! Normally $2.99, I’ve marked the price of the Kindle edition of my funny novel down to zero. Download it today! Even if you don’t have an Amazon e-reader, you can … Continue reading →
May 25, 2012
Friday Photo: Occupeeps Edition
A movement that promised revolution is now reduced to globs of sugar. There’s something truly American about that. We’re not Europe, with class-based parties flooding the streets in protest. We distrust mass movements and frequently respond to strident appeals with … Continue reading →
May 22, 2012
New Article: Ten Tips for Your Artomatic Visit
Artomatic is back! Billed as DC’s biggest creative event, it’s a whole building filled with art in Crystal City. With more than a thousand artists exhibiting, plus music, dance, film and bars, the experience can be overwhelming. With an event … Continue reading →
May 15, 2012
The Getaway Car, A Practical Memoir About Writing and Life by Ann Patchett
The questions I get most about writing are the practical ones. What do you write with? Where do you write? How do you find time to write? Answers to these questions are supplied by novelist Ann Patchett in The Getaway … Continue reading →
