07/02/2007
MOONLIGHTING
Well, it's nearly sunrise as I write this and since this is my second (or maybe third) job, I don't have anything nearly as clever to say as Josh & Josh Are Rich and Famous did last summer when they filled in for Andy. But I will say that's it's great to be here and that I'm flattered that Mr. Towle asked me to guard his brainchild this week.
I remember editing a story for the The Times Circuits section back in '03 and coming across the word "blog" for the first time. I had no idea what it meant and spent the next 10 minutes trying to figure it out. It would be another year before I actually found myself reading one when a Google search for information about one of the cute boys I'd seen on Bravo's "reality" male model search show -- that guilty pleasure "Manhunt" -- directed me directed to Towleroad. (You never forget your first blogger, Andy.) I remember how fascinated I was by the whole thing. It was sort of like a news site, only it was this gay guy (then) in Los Angeles talking about things he likes and doesn't like, with pictures and interaction with his readers. (I e-mailed him and he actually e-mailed me back!) I was hooked and in '05 I decided to try my hand at it. Andy had said in an interview that his blog started out as a way to keep in touch with friends and family and then slowly turned into more of a general interest site. I, on the other hand, started mine with a gay culture theme in mind and then found things turning far more personal following the death of my father and one of my best friends in the course of three months. I think that's what I like best about blogging -- it can serve whatever purpose you want it to.
Anyway, enough reminiscing. I look forward to a fun week with you Towleroad guys ... oh, and tips and feedback are greatly appreciated (I'm kenneth212 at gmail dot com).
Posted 7:56 AM EST by Kenneth Walsh in Blogs | Permalink
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towleroad was my first blog too! and thanks to guys like andy and yourself i got into the game as well. thank you both!
Posted by: chris | Jul 2, 2007 8:34:44 AM
TR and KIT(212) are the first two blogs I check everyday. Since here are so many blogs out there, the odds my two favorite would converge must be huge!
Posted by: GIno | Jul 2, 2007 8:59:57 AM
You said it, Gino! In American jazz, all the best musicians converge on each other's records.
Posted by: Mark Hutt | Jul 2, 2007 9:09:25 AM
Look forward to reading Towleroad and KIT each day. Good luck this week, Kenneth! Have a blast!
Posted by: Michael | Jul 2, 2007 9:54:25 AM
Hi Kenneth Walsh, welcome (if you've been welcomed before...well...welcome again!) Hope Andy's have a blast and you enjoying posting here in Towleroad because we do enjoy visiting the site.
Posted by: mikey23 | Jul 2, 2007 10:13:20 AM
Don't worry about being clever. I think most guys just come here as a general news/info. site. From sex-same matters with celebrities to crime to politics, it's very good.
Posted by: Joe T. | Jul 2, 2007 10:35:06 AM
Indeed, TR and KIT(212) are the first blogs I check in the morning. I love KIT(212) and am happy to see Kenneth filling in for Andy. Keep up the great work guys!
Posted by: Queer Beacon | Jul 2, 2007 12:51:34 PM
You are off to a great start!
Posted by: Johnny Lane | Jul 2, 2007 1:19:23 PM
Welcome! I'll definitely check out your blog as well.
Enjoy your week here :-)
Posted by: gabriel | Jul 2, 2007 10:44:43 PM