Speaking of weariness: the blog world makes me weary very often, but fortunately it's also inspiring. A lot of people are doing good work. Here's one: Heath Row.

Just goes to show that if you publish original writing in your blog, do something no one else is doing -- or in a more useful way -- and otherwise not follow pack journalism a la Blogdex, Daypop, and Popdex, people will sit up and take notice. Less quoting and linking, more writing. Original content, not just commentary.

I couldn't agree more. Although there I go, quoting and linking. Hmmm....