Four New Bloggers to "Ring" in the New Year

Sorry for the extended wait on this batch of new bloggers. Things have been a bit hectic and we actually have quite a large list of people waiting to join the ring now. Remember, if you've applied and still haven't been admitted, either something is wrong with your code, or you haven't yet met the requirement of being an established blogger (at least 2 solid months of blogging). Just be patient and keep up the blogging!

Now, on to our newest members. First up is Neastrith, who has dubbed himself "The Movie Slut." Here's a bit of an explanation about what that is and what this blog is about:

Movie Slut: a person considered cinematically promiscuous. "I watch bad movies, so you don't have to."

Boy, I could've used this one before I watched A Walk to Remember.

Next up we have Joh Padgett who brings us the Hoosier political blog Monticello. Here's a bit about the blog:

Monticello is the home of left leaning "liberaltarian" philosophy. The overriding principle of freedom is prevalent throughout and the blog has a focus in particular on Hoosier political culture of the blue persuasion.

And a quote from the title page: "The time to guard against corruption and tyranny is before they shall have gotten hold of us." - Thomas Jefferson

Next is Josh Woody who is a professional recruiter and has started a blog to help facilitate his recruits for internet marketing. His blog is called Web Marketing Recruiter.com and here's a bit more about it:

WebMarketingRecruiter is a blog dedicated to facilitating the introduction of talented internet marketing professionals to employers eager to hire such talent!

Last but not least is Jason Marcusan's "idea sanctuary:" Naptown Jams. Here is a blurb that will tell you all you need to know about Jason and his blog:

I’m a National Account Manager at John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Since 1995 I’ve worked in the book publishing industry in sales & marketing. Thanks to Wiley’s leading position in the computer book publishing world, I’ve immersed myself in some groundbreaking technologies. Every day I help sell and promote bestselling brands like For Dummies, Visual, Betty Crocker, MTV, Pillsbury, Webster’s New World, Cliffs Notes, and Extreme Tech. And, I’m fortunate to have partnered with some of the biggest retailers in the world. So that’s what I do. It’s not just because I have to though. Mom brought an Apple computer into our home in 1980, so technology has always been around. And some of my other interests - music, sports, gadgets, friends - have taken on new lives thanks to technology over the years. I like being an information sponge, absorbing what’s what as quickly and efficiently as I can. Naptown Jams is my own little information sanctuary.

Thanks for joining everyone! Be sure to check out what everyone else in this fair city is blogging about. Go Colts...I mean...aww fudge.

3 New Indianapolis Bloggers!

Alright, it's time for another batch of Indianapolis Bloggers to join the ring. If you're still waiting to be accepted, just be patient and keep blogging. Chances are, you're still too new. You'll get there.

Our first blogger is Emilee, who is the creative mastermind behind Dire Mirth. Her words are better than mine, so here's a bit about the blog:

A lot of fortuitous, seemingly disjunctive stories, reviews, and thoughts that make up the life of one mid-20's Indianapolis woman. By day, and often by night, Emilee is a law student in downtown Indianapolis. The rest of the time she is a runner, traveler, chef, sci-fi geek, bookworm, venture web-developer, gamer, and on and on. If you enjoy random, geeky, and often silly forays into life - then you will probably, maybe, in all likelihood enjoy Dire Mirth.

You don't find that combination everyday. Be sure to go check out the blog!

Next up is TeeCee, who writes about the glorious culture of Indianapolis in the blog, Trifles. More about the blog:

Witty and often inane banter about design, fashion, jewelry, books, film, and Indianapolis culture (or lack thereof).

The fact that these things exist in Indy is worth going to check out.

Last we have Chad, who blogs at superwick.com. Here's a bit about his blog:

Since 2003, I've been blogging about lots of different stuff. Most of it does have a technology flavor to it, but no subject is really off-limits. Music, gadgets, Indy life, design, politics, and opinion - It's all me.

I recommend starting at his "About" page.

Alright, thanks to everyone who joined us today. Be sure to go check out the blogs. In case you were wondering, you are a part of the biggest blog ring in Indianapolis. Now there's something to go home and brag to your family about. Keep up the blogging!

Indy Bloggers Join En Masse

Well, we've got six new bloggers joining us today. If you've recently applied to join the Indianapolis Bloggers and still have not been added to the ring, it's probably because the code is wrong on your site, or you haven't been blogging long enough. Please email me if you have questions. Now, on to our newest members!

First we have Jason, who brings us The Be All, Blog All. Here's a bit more about the blog:

The Be All Blog All is like that junk drawer that you have in your kitchen. It's full of all kinds of random crap, but any time you're looking for something, you can find it there. I’m a 25 year old married guy with a kid on the way living in the suburbs of Indianapolis, Indiana. I love me some Indianapolis Colts football, football in general really, Texas Longhorns football, and some other sports. I try to keep the blog updated whenever I can find something interesting to talk about, so bookmark the site and check back often.

Next up is Ryan, The Bass Geek. About him and the blog:

Ryan is a 33-year-old aficionado of low end frequencies and digital gadgetry. He and his wife make their home in the lovely Fountain Square neighborhood of Indianapolis, where they tend to their old house and their almost-as-old pug. Ryan has written books on subjects including the aforementioned bass guitar and digital music, as well as podcasts, MySpace, eDiscovery, and real estate software (listed in order of interest to the author). He plays for several acts in the Indianapolis area, both live and in the studio.

Next we have Erik, who offers up his humor in Laughing Stalk. More about Erik:

Erik has written a weekly humor column since 1994. He is published in six weekly newspapers in Indiana and Oregon, as well as the largest online daily alternative paper in the U.S. He writes businesses articles, speeches, and stage and radio plays. His play, "Cabin Fever U." was named Best Comedy in the 2005 Frank & Katrina Basile Emerging Playwrights competition. He is the Director of Sales and Marketing for a direct mail/direct marketing printing company.

Alright, next up is Brian. Brian is the brain behind B. More about B:

B... well, it’s my first initial, and I guess it could represent B -ing yourself - or myself. Who am I kidding, I thought chic was spelled sheik, but apparently that’s an Islamic patriarch of a tribe or family. You’ll probably see posts mostly about music and web sites, as I am a web developer professionally and a musician amateurtionally. I was born and raised in Indianapolis, Indiana, where my wife and I just purchased a home, so I don’t think we’re going anywhere for a while.

Okay, last one for the day is Cindy who brings us Writing for Reading. Cindy's blurb:

When’s the last time you read something all the way through just because the author was some high-ranking official within a company? Do you read the newsletter of an organization you care about if the writing is excruciatingly dull? Why, then, do so many intelligent people spend time producing written materials that no one wants to read? Why not make what you have to say compelling?

Thanks to everyone for joining the gang. Be sure to check out all of these new blogs. I'm sure you'll enjoy them and it's nice to see what everyone else in our fair city is up to. A reminder for all newcomers- if you'd like to see your picture next to the link to your blog (on the left column), just send me the url for the picture you want to use and I'll hook it up. Keep in mind that it will be as small as all the others.

That said, GO COLTS!!!!!

Another Colts Win and Another Indy Blogger!

We've got another Indianapolis blogger joining the ring today. Ted has been living in Indiana for a long long time and is now bringing us the blog, Ask Indy Ted. Here's a bit about the blog:

"Having lived in Indiana for over 55 years, I know the Crossroads of America pretty well. I want to share what I have learned about Indy and the surrounding counties with my fellow Hoosiers!"

Thanks for joining Ted. Everyone be sure to check out the blog and keep spreading the news.

Another Indianapolis Blogger

Please join me in welcoming our newest Indianapolis Blogger. Matt is the brains behind the blog, Good Brownie. Here's a little bit about Matt and his blog:

I talk about a mixture of things: pop culture, religion, politics, life inside/outside Indiana. I'm married to The Wife (11 years now...) and I have two daughters, The Sweet One (92 m.o.) and The Cute One (34 m.o.). I also have an excitable puggle puppy named Angel, and a quiet turtle named Alvie. Anything else you want to know, just ask.

Thanks for joining us! Everyone keep spreading the word and go check out Good Brownie.

Another Indianapolis Blogger

We have another Indianapolis Blogger to add to the ranks today. Everyone welcome King Tiger and his blog, The Tiger's Eye. More about the blog:

One man's view from the heart of the Midwest. Kind of like watching a ballgame thru a knothole in the left field fence.

Everyone be sure to stop by and visit. Thanks for joining and keep spreading the word!

PS- One week till kickoff! GO HORSE!

Another "Ordinary" Indianapolis Blogger

A big welcome to the newest member of the Indianapolis Bloggers Ring: Sarah! Sarah is the local blogger who brings us, Ordinary Days. Here's a bit about the blog:

I try to take life one day at a time, but sometimes several days attack me at once. Come find out all about my Ordinary Days!

After reading a few blog posts, I can assure you that these days are far from ordinary. Please be sure to go check out the new blog. Everyone keep spreading the word and thanks for joining Sarah!

Two More Indianapolis Bloggers!

We have two more bloggers who have been approved to join the ring. Please say hello to our first new blog, Colts Fan Blog. It wouldn't be a true Indianapolis ring without a good Colts blog. More about the blog:

"A site for any and all Colts fans to submit the comments, thoughts, feelings, pictures, videos and comment about anything and everything related to the Colts."

Thanks for joining!

Two New Indianapolis Bloggers!

First of all, my apologies for those who had to wait so long to be added to the ring. I've been out of town a lot (and will be again next week) and it usually doesn't take this long. If you're still waiting to be added (there are at least 15 of you), it is probably because:

1) Your ring code is still wrong and hasn't been accepted by RingSurf.
2) You aren't an established blog (less than three months, less than 10 posts a month) and I'm waiting to see if you're serious about blogging, or if you'll be quitting in another month after the novelty of blogging wears off.
3) You are a corporate blog and it is obvious that you are blogging solely to promote your business. We want personal blogs here folks.

Also, if you're fairly new, remember that if you would like a picture to go along with your link on the left column, you need to email me the url of your photo. Thanks!

Okay, now to introduce our newest members.

First off we have Skatterbox, brought to us by Luke Newton. Luke blogs about small business marketing. More about the blog:

Skatterbox Small Business Integrated Marketing Blog: A place for internet marketers to gather and discuss CRM, Web Analytics, Web Design, Database Marketing, Content Management, Google, Yahoo, Email Marketing, and other marketing strategies.

Thanks for joining us Luke!

IB Giveaway: Free Indians Tickets!

Amanda over at it's the juice that makes it juicy is giving away FREE tickets to the Indianapolis Indians game this Saturday night. Check out her invite below:

hey, i was wondering if you could post something for me. i've got 4 free tickets to the indians game this saturday night. i would love to put all of them to use. i could give all four away, or, it would be sweet if 3 random strangers wanted to take me under their wing for my first ever trip to victory field.

thanks,
amanda
(shakewell.livejournal.com)

Hopefully somebody will see this and take her up on the offer. If you've never been, it's a great experience. Best AAA stadium in the country. If you're at all interested, please contact Amanda and let her know. And thanks for your generosity Amanda!

Another Indianapolis Blogger

Please join me in welcoming our newest Indianapolis Blogger. "M. Zane Grey" brings us everything we need to know about wining, and dining from a canine's point of view? Actually, you'll have to check out WineCanine to find out. Here's a bit more about the blog:

"Wine reviews, recipes and miscellaneous musings from a pretty articulate Weimaraner."

Thanks for joining us! Everyone keep spreading the word and go check out M. Zane's blog!

Matt Got a Job

Well, Matt actually got a job. I know, it's a miracle. But in short, he had to change his blog to fit his new found glory. Therefore, you can now read of Matt's comings and goings at Kittens and Sunshine. Be sure to update your links and enjoy!

Another Four Indianapolis Bloggers!

They're joining in bunches these days! First of all, thanks to everyone who has been spreading the word about this site. We are the largest ring of Indianapolis Bloggers on the internet. Congratulations to you all! Keep it up.

Next, if you'd like your photo to go next to your link on the sidebar, you must give me the url location of the photo you want, or else you just get the text link. Email me if you have any questions about this. Now, on to our newest members:

First up is the blog, Dangerous Articles. This blog covers everything, especially the not-to-mainstream type stories. More about the blog:

Dangerous Articles is everything important in the world: politics, media, art, entertainment and Anderson Cooper. I'm a journalist/writer with a lot of free time at the moment, so my energy is going into DA. The site should continue to grow so keep watching.

Everyone be sure to go check it out!

Next we have Stephen, who brings us the blog S.R. Coley. Stephen lives in Indy and blogs about his sweet web developing skills. More about the blog:

SRColey.com is a blog dedicated to my progressive learning in the field of Web Development and the Internet.

Go check it out!



Last but not least is our good friend The Russ. The Russ tells us the way it is in his blog, The Russ Says.... More about the blog:

I talk about me, my life, what's going on here in town, and all the geeky guilty pleasures I'm into.

Be sure to check out The Russ.

Thanks to everyone for joining! Be sure to spread the word and keep living the good life in Indy!

Three More Indianapolis Bloggers!

Three more Indy bloggers are finally joining us today. A few of them were newer blogs and had to wait to be approved, but we're proud to introduce three of our newest members.

First up is Matt. Matt Needs a Job. No, really. He needs one so badly that the name of Matt's infamous blog is, MATT NEEDS A JOB. More about the blog:

Take a walk through the everyday minutia of an unemployed malcontent
in central Indiana. After working as an editor in chief of a newspaper
and a deputy campaign manager, Matt can't even get temp agencies to
call him back -- and he's not happy!

Thanks for joining us Matt! Keep up the blogging, spread the word, and good luck in your job hunt.



Lastly we have one of the worst blogs ever. Bryan gives us all we need to know about sports in his blog, The Worst Sports Blog Ever. More about the blog:

Saving my wife endless hours of boredom by offering unique commentary about one of society's biggest obsessions. A sports blog about the Colts and other various sporting topics.

Thanks for joining Bryan. Everyone be sure to check these new blogs out. Keep spreading the word and thanks for growing our little community here!

3 New Indianapolis Bloggers!

We've got three more bloggers joining our ranks today. First up is The Casual Friday, brought to us by Immixmarketer. More about the blog:

"As a former "Blog of Note" The Casual Friday posts weekly Highlights of the Mundane."

Thanks for joining the ring, everyone be sure to go check it out.

Our next blog is a one-stop visit for all upcoming events in Indianapolis. The name of this blog is AroundIndy.com. More about the blog:

"A daily synopsis of upcoming events and things to do in Indianapolis and central Indiana, extracted from our main Web site, http://www.aroundindy.com. The RSS Feed is an excellent way to get a daily overview of some of today's events in Indy. A free Event Reminder Service is also available on the main site."

Everyone be sure to check them out too.

Last up for today is another political blog called, Heartland Monitor. More about the blog:

"Online ramblings of events that relate to Indiana politics and policy."

Everyone be sure to check out these blogs. Don't forget to spread the word and everyone keep blogging!

"Indy Ethnic Arts" Joins Indianapolis Bloggers!

Our newest blogger has all you need to know about ethnic events in the Indianapolis area. Jon, along with his team of contributers, brings us Indy Ethnic Arts. More about the blog:

"Indy Ethnic Arts is a website dedicated to both archiving and providing a calendar listing of ethnic arts events in the greater Indianapolis area."

This is your one-stop blog for all things ethnic in Indianpolis. Thanks for joining the blogging ring! Everyone keep spreading the word.

Another Indianapolis Blogger!

Our newest Indianapolis Blogger has a great service-oriented blog to share. Diane is a realtor and brings us all the real estate tips and tricks with her blog, Real Estate Coach. More about her blog:

"With a central focus on real estate, this blog will discuss essential strategies in buying or selling a home, as well as the larger themes of home ownership and community. Overall, we will speak to those values that give life meaning surrounding our homes and families."

Thanks for joining us Diane. Everyone be sure to go check her out. Keep spreading the word!

Another New Indy Blogger! Go Colts!

Welcome to our newest blogger, an Indy resident who is committed to this community and his family. His name is Christopher Maples and his blog is The Non-Profit Dad. You may know Chris as one of the founders of the Hoosier Beer Geeks. Here's more about his new blog:

"This blog is an insiders look at the bumps and bruises that come with running a non-profit organization, and the effects it has on you, both professionally and personally."

Be sure to check out his new blog. Thanks for joining Chris and Go Colts!

He's Baaaaack!

Just a quick note to everyone that our very own Jim is back and blogging again. Be sure to check out his new blog, He Writes About Words. Welcome back Jim! Go Colts!

GO COLTS!!

Woohoo! Super Bowl XLI!

Happy Holidays and Another Indianapolis Blogger!

Hope everyone has a great Holiday season and a Happy New Year!

Please join me in welcoming our newest blogger and possibly the last of 2006: Nathan P. Guest, who brings us, "Hundred Schools of Thought." This blog has a little bit of everything. More about Nathan's blog:

"Like the name says, a blog about anything and everything, and an attempt to look at things from different perspectives."

Thanks for joining us Nathan! Hope everyone enjoys the season here in Indy. Keep spreading the word!

Indianapolis Loses a Chance for Some Character?

I will direct you to a few Indianapolis Bloggers who have already written about the hotel committee's decision to recommend the Marriott as Indianapolis' new mega hotel. Please read the following blogs for more information and remember to stay active in your community and in our city.

If you have written in your blog about this story, please let me know and I will add a link to it here:

On the Cusp: "Let the Brain Drain Continue"
Torpor Indy: "Indianapolis drops the ball"
Four Square No.266: "Update: Constant Change"
Advance Indiana: "Hotel Decision Shocker: It's The Marriott"
Life in the Shadows: "Marriott vs. Intercontinental: Indianapolis Skyline at Risk?"

Another Indianapolis Blogger!

It's time to introduce yet another Indianapolis Blogger! This relatively new blog should give you everything you need to know about digital media. It's name is "Jacob Leffler's Short Attention Span Theatre," and it is brought to you by none other than Jacob Leffler. More about his blog:

"The Short Attention Span Theatre(SAST) is the blog of Jacob Leffler. The focus for the SAST, and of Jacob, is the digital media industry and how it is currently being leveraged to help businesses and people better understand and be better understood. Every now and again it diverts away from that and just engages in outright Tom Foolery, but usually talks about digital media."

So if you've got a short attention span and you're in the mood for some digital media industry info and a bit of Tom Foolery, we've got the blog for you. Be sure to stop by and check out Jacob's blog. Thanks for joining us! Keep spreading the word!

Indianapolis Bloggers and Beer!

Finally, the blog we've all been waiting for. Our newest Indianapolis Blogger brings us the best brews Indy has to offer. The blog is Hoosier Beer Geek. The "Knights of the Beer Roundtable" bring us reviews of brews and pubs that are avaiable to those in the Indy area. More about the blog:

"This blog was created to advance the good taste of beer drinkers everywhere."

A very noble cause. Be sure to welcome the crew and thanks to Chris for organizing such a worthy blog. Thanks for joining the Indianapolis Bloggers!

Another Indianapolis Blogger!

We have yet another Indianapolis Blogger joining us today. Torporindy blogs about life in Indy through the blog, Torpor Indy. Most of you have probably seen this blog before, but if not, be sure to go check it out now. A bit more about Torpor Indy:

"This is a blog to chronicle life as a dissident in the "heartland", the northern tip of the bible belt, the capital city of the Mississippi of the North. Life in a red state leaves one blue"

Thanks for joining us Torpor! Hope everyone is enjoying life in Indy, be sure to spread the word!

Indianapolis Bloggers Choose Indy!

Hopefully, most of you have already visited the newest Indianapolis Bloggers site. If you haven't, then you need to check it out. Pat Coyle and Doug Karr are the brains who bring us I Choose Indy! This blog is a place for all of us to share why we choose Indianapolis to raise our families and run our businesses. More about the blog:

"This is a blog that is open to anyone who would like to spread the word on why they choose central Indiana for their home or company. Please join and post your story on why you choose Indy!"

Thanks for joining! Everyone be sure to check this site out and add them to your blogroll. Let everyone know why we choose Indy!

Reminder to Stay Involved and Educated

In an effort to bring attention to what has happened in the Metropolitan School District of Perry Township, I'm providing a few links on this site. Hopefully answers will be found soon. Until then, I'll leave you with a quote from bnpositive:

"For any of your readers that are not a part of this township, I just encouarge everyone to take this situation as a reminder to stay involved with their local elections and specifically school boards. We can't continue to complain about the state of education in America when we don't even know what's going on in our local schools."

Citizens in Support of Dr. Williams

Something's Rotten in Perry Township

Sleep Reduction

Another Indianapolis Blogger!

Our newest Indianapolis Blogger knows drama. And readily admits to being a drama queen. In fact, that's the title of Ang's blog: "The Drama Queen Mother." More about her blog:

"Shoulda been a superstar, but I'll settle for supermom. Yeah. I got married. Had a kid. Girlchild, she's six. Had a breakdown. Got over it. Had another kid. The BoyChild, who is two. Loving life. But still find time for the drama."

Everyone be sure to go check it out and say hello. Thanks for joining Ang! Spread the word!

Indianapolis Bloggers Hits a Milestone!

Congratulations all of you IB bloggers out there. We have come to our first milestone. With our newest blogger, who I will introduce after this amazing announcement, we have hit 30 Bloggers! That's right. Our ring is now thirty strong! Thanks for all of you spreading the word. Please continue to do so. I'm convinced we can be a one-stop for every Indianapolis Blogger in the city. Keep it up!

As for our newest member, all I really know is that she likes Yellow Submarines. You'll have to find out for yourself. It's my pleasure to introduce our 30th blogger, Boley. Boley is the blogging brain who brings the beauty that is, "nothing interesting." More about her blog:

"nothing interesting is ironically named because of the pure amount of enertainment that flows from my fingers into my blog. Mostly detailing the daily routine of my existence, I also venture into rants of things I have no control over and discussions of the beautiful."

Everyone go check out her blog for more wit and irony. Thanks for joining, Boley! Be sure to spread the word.

One More Indianapolis Blogger for the Day!

We've got another Indianapolis Blogger joining us today! Our newest blog comes from the mind of Brian Groce. Brian brings us an aptly named blog, The Musings of Brian Groce. More about his blog:

"Random musings from a guy with too many ideas running through his head and too many projects on his plate. Brian also is the President & CEO of Watershed Studio, LLC and a co-host of the Trolley Dodgers Podcast."

Thanks for joining us Brian! Everyone be sure to go check out his blog and welcome him to the group! Spread the word.

Another Indianapolis Blogger!

Our newest blogger has been around the block for a while. It appears he's been blogging since January of 2002! I'm impressed. His name is Michael and his blog is Gottahavacuppamocha. A bit more about Michael and his blog:

He doesn’t own a car, watch TV, or listen to the radio. He is not a luddite, but feels these things are overated and unnecessary in his life. However, he is fond of music, likes movies, and appreciates certain vehicles as works of art. His personal choices for entertainment are books, DVD’s, and the Internet. He also messes around with Blender 3D software, GIMP raster graphics, and Sodipodi vector graphics. Mike also likes to tinker with his website, as it is a “work-in-progress.”

Be sure to check him out and learn more. He's got an awesome blog. Thanks for joining us Michael! Everyone keep spreading the word. Good luck to the Colts this weekend!

Our Newest Indianapolis Blogger!

Do you love mini-comics? Do you think you might if you only knew what a mini-comic was? Then you need to go check out our newest Indianapolis Blogger, Shawn. He is the creative genius who brings us "SIZE MATTERS." More about Shawn's blog:

SIZE MATTERS is about mini-comics. Not the comics you grew up with, but intimate hand-crafted works or art. People send in mini-comics from all over; when he has time, Shawn reviews them. Some of these minis are amazing. Some not so much. But at least it's not Spawn or Batman.

We all know size really does matter, so be sure to go visit Shawn and welcome him to our ever-growing group. Thanks for joining Shawn! Everyone be sure to spread the word.

Two More Indianapolis Bloggers!

Congrats to the Colts on a great win last night, I know we're all looking forward to this coming Sunday!

Even more exciting is that we have two new bloggers joining the IB crew! First, let me introduce Douglas Karr. He's a marketing and technology guru, and also the brains behind "On Influence and Automation." A brief blurb about his blog:

"Blog of a digital marketing, database marketing, social media, and development expert here in Indianapolis, Indiana."

Douglas has a great and informative blog here, be sure to go check him out. Thanks for joining the Indianapolis Bloggers!

Next up is the notorious "Smed." Smed brings us his writings and ramblings from his very own corner: aptly named, "Smed's Corner." From his corner you will find:

"The daily writings and ramblings of a 40-year old husband, dad, music geek and general quirk who is stuck (by choice) in BFE land. Enjoy!"

For those of you who don't know, BFE stands for "Best Freakingcity ever!" Everyone be sure to check out Smed and welcome him to the fold. Thanks for joining us Smed!

Be sure to spread the word and enjoy life in the circle city!

Bill Benner Blogs for Indianapolis!

It's an honor and a privilege to announce to the Indianapolis community that Bill Benner is joining the blogging ranks. His brand new blog, Indy Insights, will focus on "the people, places and experiences that make Indy special." Plenty of content there, that's for sure. More about Bill's blog:

"Bill Benner, associate director of communications for the Indianapolis Convention & Visitors Association, has lived in and around Indianapolis his entire life. And he knows his way around a keyboard. He was a journalist – a sportswriter and columnist for The Indianapolis Star – for more than 30 years, and continues to write a weekly column for The Indianapolis Business Journal. He’s grown up with the city, watched it change and evolve from the ordinary to the extraordinary. He has a sense for what Indy was, what it is and hopefully, what it will be. So Bill has tucked his trusty reporter’s notebook into his back pocket. He’ll write about what he sees, what he experiences, what he feels, what he thinks. He’ll provide glimpses into our people and places and the things that make Indianapolis unique and different, and occasionally express his thoughts on city issues."

Thanks for joining us Bill! We hope you enjoy blogging and living in the Circle City. Everyone be sure to drop by and visit his blog often. Spread the word!

A Great Blog joins Indianapolis Bloggers!

Some of you may already be familiar with our newest Indianapolis Blog. It is the collective work of Scott, Christopher, Jim, Richard, and Jeffrey Geesa. These fine folks are the powerhouse behind On the Cusp. OtC brings us thoughts, perspectives, and happenings concerning the arts in Indianapolis. A little more about On the Cusp:

"On the Cusp is the premiere blog for contemporary arts coverage in Indianapolis."

Don't take our word for it, find out for yourself. OtC is the place to go to find everything arts in Indianapolis. Be sure to go say hi, and check in with them often. Thanks for joining the IB ranks, OtC!

Another WEST- Indianapolis Blogger!

Boy am I honored to introduce this next blogger to you. He's a personal friend of mine, also hails from West Indianapolis, also a member of our BBS Group, he's married to my brother's wife's best friend, brother to my brother-in-law, and uncle to my niece: Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, it's a privilege to bring you, Luke Seraphim. He's the brains behind, Seraphim Sighs & Wonders. Luke is an experienced blogger who you should all go and say hi to. More about his blog:

"Thoughts on life, love, and the Grace of God."

Yep. He's a man of few words. That's not true, but go find out for yourself. Be sure to check out his music as well, and we all hope he'll add more there. Thanks for joining Luke! Hope everyone else is getting ready for the cold and enjoying life here in Indy!

Another Indy Blogger!

Having trouble sleeping at night? Browsing through blogs as the hours roll by? If you are, be sure to check out our next Indianapolis Blogger! We're proud to introduce Lisa's blog, "Dream for an Insomniac." Here's what Lisa has to say about her blog:

"This is the blog of a 24 year old who often acts 34, who loves movies and managed to find a job where she gets to watch them, who hates anything raspberry flavored, who writes more than she sleeps, and who's glad you stopped by."

Everyone be sure to stop by and say hi. Even if you like raspberry flavored things. Like raspberry flavored slushies. How can you not like those? Anyways, we're glad to have you with us Lisa! Be sure to spread the word and we hope you're enjoying life here in the Circle City!

Another "Indie"anapolis Blogger!

We've got another Indianapolis blogger of the indie music persuasion. Our newest blogger comes to us from the windy city and has continued his efforts to bring us ramblings on music related stuff in our area. An anonymous monkey brings us the gift that is, "music monkey." She also covers events taking place in nearby Chicago, Cincinnati, and Champaign-Urbana. More about the blog:

"ramblings of an indie music loving monkey"

That about says it all. Be sure to check her out and spread the word. Thanks for joining, monkey!

The Newest Indianapolis Blogger: BOFH!

Our newest Indianapolis Blogger has the honor of being the first political blog in our ranks (I think). Sir Hailstone, of Moronica (self-proclaimed), is the proud blogger behind The BOFH Chronicles.

"A look at politics and current events thru the eyes of a right-winging computer Systems Administrator (also called a Bastard Operator From Hell)."

Be sure to check out what Sir Hailstone has to say on local, state, federal and international issues. Thanks for joining Sir! Spread the word and keep up the blogging!