The Best Non-Business Blogs — Provided by genConnect Facebook Fans
In July, we posed on GenConnect’s Facebook page the question: What is your favorite non-business blog? Our intent was to get to know you better and to see what blogs you’re frequenting – in addition to your multi-daily dose of genConnect.com! Thank you for submitting your faves. Your feedback kept us busy … We visited all the blogs you suggested and read through them to see what makes them bookmark-able. We’ve divided your top picks into categories. From feminine gossip sites such as Jezebel to funny ones such as NotGoingPostal – here’s a list of blogs the GenConnect.com audience is browsing.
LIFE’S FUNNY VIGNETTES
http://theshortestblogintheworld.blogspot.com Amy Flanagan started this blog for the busy, the lazy, the lethargic and impatient. “For the people who want to follow a blog but might not have hours and hours of time to spend reading. Here it is. A blog, in handy bite-sized pieces.”
Suggestion by: Heather Strout
http://confusionanddelay.blogspot.com Julie Polito, founder of Confusion and Delay, writes exactly what you were likely thinking but didn’t say aloud.
Suggestion by: Greg Matthews
http://notgoingpostal.com Mom blogger Dawn (@lettergirl on Twitter) uses inappropriate humor as a coping mechanism ….
Suggestion by: Natanya Pitts Anderson
http://www.dooce.com Professional blogger and author Heather B. Armstrong began dooce in 2001. From posts on Carnation milk to losing a job and landing in a psychiatric ward, the website chronicles Heather’s life — and she’s no holds bar. (She’s better now, too, and is the wife of charming geek named Jon and mother to two children and dogs).
Suggestion by: Erika LaBiche Lehmann
www.thedailyblonde.com The site’s tag line says it all: “Speaking my mind since 1963.” A sarcastic, sassy look at life – and we’re lovin’ it.
Suggestion by: Simon Salt who warns that the website isn’t for everyone. “Her snarky sense of humor can leave some breathless but I love it.”
MOMMY & DADDY BLOGS
http://sundey.wordpress.com Reads like every mother’s diary!
http://www.yummymummyclub.ca A look at “modern mummydom” — offering mummy tips and recommendations , mummy prizes, and other stuff “because mummy needs to play too.”
http://www.austinfunblog.com A network of Austin bloggers offerings views on local and global news. They also report and promote local arts, events and more.
Suggestions by: Felicia Adams
www.dadgonemad.com Journalist and author Danny Evans started Dad Gone Mad as an escape from corporate life in 2004.
www.parenthacks.com – Parents provide other parents useful advice.
Suggestions by: Jim Larrison
TECHIE
http://geekfeminism.org A blog for women who live in the geek world and are proud of it!
Suggestion by: Gina Minks
http://minimalmac.com A technology consultant blogging about the latest tools, tricks and tips for simplifying your gadgets and life.
Suggestion by: Jane Quigley
http://www.lifehacker.com The website — founded by the highly revered Gina Trapani — covers technology news, tools and how-to’s in a conversational tone that anyone can understand and enjoy.
Suggestion by: Janet Fouts
http://www.hyperorg.com/blogger Opinions and reviews on all tech-related issues, written by David Weinberger, co-author of the international bestseller The Cluetrain Manifesto and the author of Small Pieces Loosely Joined: A Unified Theory Of The Web.
Suggestion by: Jack Vinson — who’s been reading it for eight years.
http://www.orbitcast.com Delivers the latest news, reviews and opinions about Sirius XM Radio.
Suggestion by: Jim Larrison
LIFESTYLE
http://austinist.com Austinist — part of the Gothamist blog network — covers local events, news and trends in Austin.
http://thataustingirl.blogspot.com Austin resident Tolly Moseley shares local news, special deals and off-the-beaten path gems in the area.
http://ultra8201.blogspot.com Music happenings and night-life know-how in the Austin area.
Suggestions by: Kelly Stonebock
http://popurls.com Aggregates headlines from a variety of sources including social-bookmarking websites, Digg, Reddit and Delicious.
Suggestion by: Jim Larrison
http://blog.penelopetrunk.com Penelope Trunk delivers refreshing life and career advice for everyday people. Penelope’s brainchild Brazen Careerist has grown from a blog to a successful network of professionals seeking to grow their connections.
Suggestion by: Lisa Hoffman, who writes, “Penelope Trunk never fails to suprise me and dish up a new perspective. Although it may technically be a business blog. Well, Penelope’s always saying we should break the rules …”
www.stephanieklein.com Dubbed “The Internet Queen of Manhattan” by London’s The Independent, memorist and blogger Stephanie Klein gives advice and shares personal experiences that’s relatable and helpful.
Suggestion by: Beth Gwazdosky Martino
www.fourhourworkweek.com/blog The blog of Timothy Ferriss , the author of The 4-Hour Workweek, offers simple tips to make your life run more efficiently.
Suggestion by: Chris Keef
http://www.guynameddave.com/ – The founder Dave Bruno describes himself on Twitter has “a restless wanderer on his way home, and writes about that.” Dave also hates excessive belongings to 100 items.
http://manvsdebt.com/ Also encourages downsizing. The tag line: “Sell your crap. Pay off your debt. Do what you love.”
Suggestions by: Chris Carter
http://holykaw.alltop.com/ — Takes big headlines from the news, fascinating factoids and fun stuff seen on the web and shares it with audiences in fun, conversational ways.
Suggestion by: Mike Langford (a genConnect expert and founder of Tweetworks)
ARTISTIC
slashfilm.com The site launched with a posting by Zach Lawrence, chronicling his Top 10 Movies of All Time. Since then, a team of movie bloggers have joined, dishing on upcoming films, movie reviews and more.
Suggestion by: Jim Larrison
http://number27.org/today.php Combining elements of computer science, anthropology, visual art and storytelling, the site takes a fresh approach to how humans relate to technology and to each other.
Suggestion by: Howie HouseMusic
http://ironicsans.com A blog by a professional photographer David Friedman. Here he shares photos, designs, gadgets, and interesting streams of consciousness.
Suggestion by: Meg Fowler
www.c-monster.net Hipster Carolina Miranda, of Brooklyn, NY, describers herself as a blogger, writer and “chronicler of ridiculosity.” Her blog takes a funky look at the arts and culture.
Suggestion by: Howie HouseMusic
http://menwithpens.ca is an online business, which provides branding, copy-writing, marketing and business advice for websites.
Suggestion by: Beth Harte
FOOD & HEALTHY LIVING
http://www.semisweetonline.com Sarah Isenberg went from leading litigator to mommy/ food blogger after a fight with breast cancer changed her outlook on life. Her blog focuses on healthy meals that are simple to prepare and appetizing for the entire family.
Suggestion by: Mike Schneider
FASHION
http://www.purseblog.com/hermes An online fashion magazine and social network — dedicated to designer handbags.
Suggestion by: Beth Harte
http://artofmanliness.com A blog dedicated to uncovering the lost art of being a man.
Suggestion by: Chris Carter
http://gofugyourself Celebrity fashion faux-pas, red-carpet catastrophes, Hollywood photographs with spotlights of when good people act “fugly” …
Suggestion by: Jessica Berlin calls it “brilliant.”
www.jezebel.com Reporting on a variety of subject and the latest gossip in the voice of a snarky, young woman.
Suggestion by: Shannon DiGregorio
SPORTS
http://keystothegame.blogspot.com Offers lengthy, funny, erudite pre-game breakdowns.
Suggestion by: Doug Haslam writes: “‘Jose Melendez’ writes hilarious posts about the state of the Red Sox. His writing has been less frequent lately due to a trip to the Congo, but he has added writing about his experiences there, which give the blog unexpected death. Still, when he is ranting about the Red Sox there is no one better.”
http://thelakersnation.com/blog Los Angeles Lakers fans receive up-to-the minute updates and insightful articles.
Suggestion by: David Holt
http://espn.go.com/espn/page2/ The Page 2 section of ESPN.com offers funny, opinionated articles, featured lists and regular contributions by “The Sports Guy” Bill Simmons, DJ Gallo, Him Caple, Gregg Easterbrook, and others.
Suggestion by: Tyson Goodridge
Tell us: What are your favorite websitse (besides genConnect), and why? We’ll add them to our list!
Category: Lifestyle, Technology
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