One of the benefits of being terminally online in this godforsaken era is that, every so often, I stumble upon corners of the internet untouched by AI slop or Epstein et al., and that remind me of how cool and fun the internet once was and still can be. What “cool and fun” means will differ depending on who you are. As someone who has been oversharing online since before social media, I’m partial to the personal blog. The less niche and more all-encompassing, the better. Today, I’m sharing three personal blogs I’ve recently learned about—all via Twitter—and that I’m enjoying reading.
Chris Aldrich – boffosocko.com
What I like about Chris’s blog:
- Illuminated manuscript header image
- Packed full of so much stuff
- A lot of nerdy posts about vintage typewriters
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Manuel Moreale – manuelmoreale.com
What I like about Manuel’s blog:
- Unique layout/organization
- Color choices
- His “People and Blogs” series
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Nick Momrik – nick.blog
What I like about Nick’s blog:
- Mountain Dew (and Mtn Dew) reviews
- Tagline made me laugh
- Data nerd about his golf game
- Workout log
- Detailed process posts about his projects
- Annually shares a screenshot of his iPhone’s home screen
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What I like about all three of these blogs:
- None of them look or feel over-engineered
- They’re not bogged down with ads, excessive popups, or trendy features (“features”)
- Cohesive design
- Well-organized
- They’re not niched-down—there’s a little bit of everything