Value of the Written Word

Yesterday I was listening to the Sound Opinions podcast with Peter Blackstock as a guest to talk about the last print issue of No Depression magazine. (I’m reluctant to link to ND, since I’m pretty sure Peter will find this within hours.) But something caught my attention even though I was very busy at work. [...]

Anger Content Management

Last Friday James Lileks published a column in the Star Tribune called “Godless Death or Sensible Joy Spirals.” I realize that this is meant to be a humorous piece, but it got me thinking: What is the purpose of publishing such innocuous content in the newspaper? I mean, why waste the column inches?
Then I thought [...]