Hello world!
Or rather, Hello again world.
I was an early adopter of blogger, and an early dropout too. I think I blogged twice, got one reply and lost the password when I rebuilt my PC. Maybe this time I’ll really use it, but I’m sceptical about writing for free. I already do some very badly paid work which I justify to myself on the grounds that it’s supporting something I believe needs support (Linux and free software since you ask) and I enjoy it. The rest of the time I try to concentrate on earning money.
If I am going to be a regular blogger, I need to work out what I’m going to allow myself to say.
My regular work is usually technical, I write about computers and the IT industry, about the oil and bio-fuels industry, about schools (I used to be a teacher) about DIY (this blog is called BrynVilla because that’s the name of our house and when I’m not writing I’m DIYing) and I write vaguely technical features for the Western Mail. So I probably come across as a slightly didactic nerd with his own cement mixer. Fair enough, any editors out there reading this know what they are getting if they contact me. But that’s not all I am.
I have a personality and opinions; on politics, art, religion, culture, economics, environment,…*. Most people do, but does a potential customer really want to hear them? If you’re looking for a sober reflection on the UK’s preparations for analogue TV switch-off, or an in-depth explanation of wireless communications in the oil and gas industry you might well decide not to commission someone who uses his blog to attack your politics, your religion or your stance on climate change.
I think I’ll keep this blog strictly professional and save the opinionated stuff for the pub. No editors in my local.
* I didn’t forget sport. I don’t have any opinions on sport, except to say that I view with deep suspicion anyone who does. (Hope that’s not upset too many of you.)