Help me name the newest addition to my family before he comes home

621st Jan 2011My life

I picked a few potential names — most of them geeky — and need your feedback. Vote on your favorite, or suggest another name! Also, bonus points if you get the jokes behind these names.

Anonymous letters are by far the best

210th Oct 2010The Huntsville Times

Our Crimson-Tide hating anonymous reader has struck again. Back in June, The Times received a postcard (if you can call a piece of a brown cardboard box a “postcard”) with a headline clipped from the newspaper, followed by a hilarious anti-Alabama rant written in Sharpie.

I change my site like I change my clothes

06th Oct 2010Blog announcements

I’ve finally decided to redesign my website so it better reflects my current job and interests, and I have removed the heavy focus on the blog. Yes, I’ll still write here occasionally for the five of you who actually enjoy reading my rambling, but it’s time to abandon the traditional blog setup.

What is social media?

211th Jun 2010Social Media

Since I carry around the lofty title of social media editor at The Huntsville Times, I frequently find myself explaining the concept of ...  Read more »

Going mobile (it’s about time)

14th May 2010Technology

I just downloaded the WordPress app for the Droid, and I have to say … I’m impressed. It’s sleek, easy-to-use and super fast. Traditional blogging has always been so, well, traditional. Before mobile apps and QUERTY keyboards became widespread, bloggers were forced to pull out a laptop and establish a connection. Now, it’s as simple as tapping an icon and moving your thumbs.