Category: Site Notes

Today marks the 14th year anniversary for Blogging Blue. On July 1, 2007 this blog sprang into existence with my first post about then-presidential candidate Barack Obama: To say it’s been an amazing 14 years would be a gross understatement. Because of this blog I’ve been able to see and…

This might amuse only me but the top internet search result that brought folks to Blogging Blue yesterday was: “why is senator ron johnson such an idiot” For those of you wondering, Sen. Ron Johnson (or as I like to call him, Our Dumb Senator) is an idiot for a…

A couple of weeks ago I noted I had made a few changes, most notably to the way the blog looks. At the time I also noted I Blogging Blue has begun using Patreon as a means for readers to support the blog financially – if they’re so inclined. With…

If you’re reading this you’ve probably already noticed a bit of a difference in the way Blogging Blue looks. I’ve changed things around in hopes of improving how the site works, as our old WordPress theme was outdated and wasn’t working as intended in some ways. I’d appreciate any constructive…

I’m back, but you already knew that. What I’d like is to open a dialogue with those of you who visit to read the content here on Blogging Blue to find out how you think the blog might be improved. Would you be interested in listening to a podcast? Are…

I would like to thank Zach for the opportunity to express myself and opine about politics here over the past 10+ years. And particular thanks to all of the readers who kept me on track and commented and provided the many conversations that make BB what it is. And also…

As rapper/actor LL Cool J once rapped, “Don’t call it a comeback, I been here for years I’m rockin’ my peers, puttin’ suckers in fear” In other words, I’m back behind the wheel here at Blogging Blue – or at least I will be effective December 31, 2020. I know…

As I posted earlier this year when I celebrated my 10th Anniversary with Blogging Blue, I announced that I was retiring at the end of the year. This was certainly the right opportunity at the right time. Zach offered me an outlet to write about politics just when I was…

Partly due to reduced 2020 revenues and partly due to revenues being illusory in the first place, Blogging Blue reluctantly dropped out of the race for naming rights to the former Harley Davidson Roadhouse stage at Summerfest. Congratulations to the new sponsor: Generac Power Systems