Category Archives: Blogging and the Internet

BlogHer ’11 Recap

Posted on August 8, 2011 by Neil

This year, my experience with the BlogHer conference was all about the individual conversations and connections.  Held in beautiful, sunny San Diego, the conference was as mellow and inviting as the host city.   The weekend gave me an opportunity … Continue reading →

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The Music Conference

Posted on July 31, 2011 by Neil

As a professional musician, I am excited about attending this music conference next week in San Diego. It gives me a chance to meet my peers. A friend is going for the first time. She is excited about meeting a … Continue reading →

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Storytelling and “Doing Good”

Posted on July 2, 2011 by Neil

Blogging story of the day:  Big-time blogger goes to third-world country, writes post about what she saw, and others criticize her for being a wealthy white woman doing “poverty tourism.” But this blogger is “doing good!” say her defenders. I’ve … Continue reading →

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Jealousy and Envy in the Blogosphere

Posted on June 26, 2011 by Neil

There are two types of people, each with a different take on the importance of culture vs. the individual. There are those who focus on the wonderful fact that anyone who works hard enough can succeed, and others who say … Continue reading →

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A Month of Instagram

Posted on June 14, 2011 by Neil

In the last month, I’ve taken over 300 photos of my neighborhood in Queens and around the New York City, and posted them on Istagram, which is a Twitter-type app on the iPhone for photography.   I’ve also greatly enjoyed … Continue reading →

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Back Next Week

Posted on June 1, 2011 by Neil

Why haven’t I been writing on this blog? I can give you the professional answer.  I am busy with work. I can give you the artistic answer. I have been focusing my energies on taking photographs for Instagram rather than … Continue reading →

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A Week of Photos

Posted on May 20, 2011 by Neil

This week was one of my most pleasurable weeks online that I’ve had in a long time. I had fun. I played around on Instagram, an easy-to-use photo social media app that is on my phone, taking random photos of … Continue reading →

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Dear Neilochka, Mr. Internet Etiquette

Posted on May 9, 2011 by Neil

For the longest time, I’ve wanted to be of some service to my friends. I want to give back to the community, to share some of my online experiences to help you learn.   But what can I teach you … Continue reading →

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Deleting Posts

Posted on April 30, 2011 by Neil

I have an idea that I think will re-energize personal blogging for many of us, but could also be controversial with the traditionalists, because the idea goes against the established rules. The concept is called “deleting posts.” Here is what … Continue reading →

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My Media Diet: What I Read

Posted on April 3, 2011 by Neil

One of my guilty pleasures on the web is The Atlantic Magazine’s online “Media Diet.” This is not the typical online venue where someone goes to”goof off.”  There are no songs about “Friday” here.   The column views itself as a … Continue reading →

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