Welcome to my... whatever you want to call it. Before you
dive in, let me give you an explanation about what's supposed to be going on here, and how
I'm trying to do it. That way, you might be able to decide for yourself whether it's worth
your time. Fair enough?
First, it's supposed to look this way. You and I have both
seen thousands of sites where graphics ruled and flash reigned. Most designers (web and
other media, it would seem) love chaos, images, and free space, and fit content as simply
as possible because it looks nice. I know, because I spent a long time hiring and working
with them out there in the real world. I, on the other hand, am not a designer. I read
things. In this site, you'll have to, as well.
Second, there aren't any objects that beep, flash, move, scroll, sing,
play music,disappear, reappear, or do anything graphically or audibly entertaining. There
aren't any real frames, either. It looks like a letter, a list or a magazine or
newsletter, depending on how I felt at the time. It is also not an exhaustive or complete
study, listing, or overview of anything.
Third, this site reflects my lifelong fascination with the interaction
of people and the everyday mechanical and technological marvels that surround them, and
their interaction with one another regarding those devices. Which means I like cars,
planes, trains, and toys, as well as the people who mess with them. So this site generally
is about those things and those people. If that interests you, the following pages might,
as well.
Fourth, it really wouldn't hurt to have a fairly broad sense of humor,
as well as a mite of tolerance for the periodic in-jokes and bits you might not relate to.
Last, when you come down to it, it's about what the Web really
offers: the ultimate vanity press combined with the ego-driven cyberversion of the running
of the bulls at Pamplona. I'm doing this because I want to, not because I have to. On the
other hand, maybe I do. Either way, it's basically still me telling you
about stuff I like. If I sound like the kind of person you'd strike up a conversation
with, then this site will probably make sense to you.
Otherwise, it's your turn to decide - read or eject? Whichever, thanks for
stopping by. Godspeed.
