Blogging isn’t dead, or even close. But I think the overall quality is dropping and the popularity will decline as well. Still, those that are really doing a great job will continue to draw readers.

And Mari, thanks for your nice comment! I sent you an email with some advice, and some shameless Baltimore hubris.

The Mal.

I was directed to your site because you like “How to be Good,” too. Big whoopty, I know, but here’s the deal. I’m a new blogger; I have some four posts, but promise to become more engaging soon. Take me under your wing. You sound lovely.

I need fans, err friends to visit my blog. Most of my longtime friends aren’t bloggers though. So, Malcontent friends, check out me. I’m fun albeit I cuss like a sailor sometimes. Motivate me to do this blog thing, however you want to do so.

Also, I have applied, Malcontent, to Johns Hopkins for fall 2005, so any lowdown on Baltimore would be much appreciated.