Yup! That's definitely what you could call it.
We are all getting "geeked" at Michigan Magazine as we ad new stories and segments to the fall line up of our television show on the RFD-TV Network! www.rfdtv.com
One new feature we are presenting, as a regular feature, fits extremely nicely into the "getting geeked" category! That is Geocaching.
We are welcoming aboard "Head Hard Hat", Geocaching pro, Andy Smith and his "Geosnippits"
On a regular basis you'll follow Andy and his crew on Geocaching expeditions not only in Michigan but throughout the country. From Rural to Urban locations you'll see country back roads and city streets from a never before experienced perspective....that of a "geocacher"...the modern day "treasure hunter".
Andy will not only share his "off the beaten path" adventures but he will also provide handy tips along with dos and don'ts of geocaching that'll keep the past time fun and safe.
Geocaching began about 10 years ago and has just recently EXPLODED as a new family hobby....OR as in Andy's case "Obsession"!
We, as well as Andy, are truly "Geeked" about the coming of "Geosnippits" on Michigan Magazine! www.michiganmagazine.com
It's gonna be funnnn!
If you're still wondering what Geocaching is, head on over to Andy's blog at! http://headhardhat-geocache.blogspot.com/
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Friday, July 24, 2009
The Future of Michigan Magazine on The Web
Faster then the speed of light the Internet offers the means to communicate beyond my wildest dreams.
First there was the old time "Bulletin Boards" allowing us simple daily posts to surfers slicing along at a ,then blazing, 2500 bps. :-) Then came the "web site" along with its HTML, "hyperlinks" and viewer discussion entries.
Then "chat" and "video conferencing". This had to be the limit! Right?....No way!
Now there's Twitter, Facebook, MySpace, and Blogger blazing along on broadband and T1s! Wow!
We've tried to keep up but as soon as we think we gotter' licked something new comes along.
It is amazingly exciting and becoming a part of EVERYONE'S daily life.
Oh sure there's the proverbial "holdout" thinking that they can do without this web "hoopla" but they will eventually come on board "to see what all the commotion is about". I've seen THAT happen time and time again. I was even one of the staunchest critics of the "social networking scene". But I've found now that I simply can't function properly without it.
Michigan Magazine has two active web sites, michiganmagazine.com and spiritofmichigan.com, along with a presence on MySpace, Facebook, Twitter and now....starting today, Blogger.
With Blogger, we're hoping, our daily thoughts, plans and dreams can be expounded on. Not limited to the 140 character of Twitter or the hassle of placing everything in HTML, hyperlinks and FTPs....... We'll just log on and start "expounding".
Simplicity has returned to the Internet. Who do we have to impress anyway? We welcome it back.
Well...time to let my thoughts roll and get honest to goodness one on one discussion going on the future of this 21 year old thing we call MICHIGAN MAGAZINE and it's beautiful little 11 year old sister "The Museum".
Let's do it!
First there was the old time "Bulletin Boards" allowing us simple daily posts to surfers slicing along at a ,then blazing, 2500 bps. :-) Then came the "web site" along with its HTML, "hyperlinks" and viewer discussion entries.
Then "chat" and "video conferencing". This had to be the limit! Right?....No way!
Now there's Twitter, Facebook, MySpace, and Blogger blazing along on broadband and T1s! Wow!
We've tried to keep up but as soon as we think we gotter' licked something new comes along.
It is amazingly exciting and becoming a part of EVERYONE'S daily life.
Oh sure there's the proverbial "holdout" thinking that they can do without this web "hoopla" but they will eventually come on board "to see what all the commotion is about". I've seen THAT happen time and time again. I was even one of the staunchest critics of the "social networking scene". But I've found now that I simply can't function properly without it.
Michigan Magazine has two active web sites, michiganmagazine.com and spiritofmichigan.com, along with a presence on MySpace, Facebook, Twitter and now....starting today, Blogger.
With Blogger, we're hoping, our daily thoughts, plans and dreams can be expounded on. Not limited to the 140 character of Twitter or the hassle of placing everything in HTML, hyperlinks and FTPs....... We'll just log on and start "expounding".
Simplicity has returned to the Internet. Who do we have to impress anyway? We welcome it back.
Well...time to let my thoughts roll and get honest to goodness one on one discussion going on the future of this 21 year old thing we call MICHIGAN MAGAZINE and it's beautiful little 11 year old sister "The Museum".
Let's do it!
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