One of things I struggle with in my life is doing something regularly or being consistent. This weekly post is my attempt to do one thing each week whether I want to or not. In addition, I am finding that the enjoyment of writing comes and goes. I used to believe that I needed to be inspired to write, and in a way this weekly post pushes me outside of that reality. So why am I telling you this? Because I have nothing pithy to write as an intro. Nothing at all.

On to the posts:

Mercury Falling -  Ryan, who I have gotten to know primarily through twitter (follow him at @ryansholin) works in the newspaper space which is a medium and industry that I have always found interesting. In addition, I grew up in San Jose reading the Mercury News. Want an insider view of the changes occuring in the newspaper industry? Read Ryan’s blog.

SXSW Recap -  I still am planning a SXSW recap of my own, but Aaron captured the coolest part of the conference. The people. Plus I get a shout out in the same sentence as Mark Cuban, and there is a HamSwords shirt in one of the pictures.

Why Twitter Was So Successful at SXSW…Geography -  Justin writes about how helpful twitter was at SXSW, but rightly so talks about the importance of geography (while giving a shout out to Boulder).  It seems the issue of geography is growing, as people want to tie the online world to the offline. One of the best sessions I attended at SXSW was on mobile gaming, and talked about the ability (and limitations) of using gps to physically locate people and objects in real life. Very cool, heady stuff.

I Have Met The Enemy. And He Is Us. -  Peter is one of the best PR flacks I know and also probably one of the best self promoters as well (in a good way). He started a facebook group where reporters could be matched with potential sources. I have never submitted to a request yet (I have had nothing to offer), but in this social media, consumable media world, it seems that everyone is trying to be a self promoter of some sort. Peter, rightly so, calls out the posers. Be real. There is nothing else to be.

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Well, not really end, but certainly skip a week. I am at SXSW, and while I thought there would be time to blog. At least enough time to slip in my weekly Friendly Intelligence post. Oh well, whats one week?

This past week, there was a series of posts that my friend Tom has begun writing, and if you are interested in TechStars (applications are closing soon), starting a company, or want to get the humor of VCWear, read Tom’s blog posts.

Yesterday its was 70 degrees in Boulder, so I did the impossible. Turned off my computer. For the whole day.

Today there are 3 inches of snow outside. Colorado sucks.

On to the posts:

Wind Flea - My friend Chris tends to post a lot about his online show and the answers to questions he receives. Every once in awhile, a post like this slips in. I like these ones.

The First Rule of Holes - Jay writes about the first rule of holes: “When you find yourself in one, stop digging.” Always reminds me of my dad’s first rule of fixing the broken computer “It is plugged in?” Life is simple; people make it hard.

Why Am I Passing? - When I am approached by an entreprenuer who has a idea, it always makes me a bit sad. I know that they believe the idea is the best idea ever, and cant imagine that anyone would think different. Brad’s post shows how sometimes an investor can believe as the entreprenuer and still pass.

Just Call Me Erin Elizabeth Hussein Kotecki Vest - I met Erin over Twitter, and look forward to bowling with her at SXSW. She is definately a passionate person, and while I tend to opt out of politics, I certainly respect passion. And humor. This video is really funny. “After 8 years of dipshit rule, I am not sure if the country is ready for that much change.” Nice.

Grow Where You’re Planted - Aaron has hit my list twice in two weeks. That means that either I really like the stuff he writes, or I am just kissing ass. Given that douche bags dont kiss ass, I must say that Aaron’s writing is really good. As someone who has never lived anywhere (after college) longer than a couple of years, this 5 year stint in Colorado, is beginning to feel like I am planting. Not something I do readily or comfortably, but it always reminds me of Rakim’s lyric: “Its not where you’re from / Its where you’re at.”

And, its when a person decides, as Aaron puts it “to grow where you’re planted,” that positive change and contribution begin. I just dont agree it has to be where someone was born (I was born in Fort Collins) or spent most of their growing up years (moved to California when I was 2). Sometimes its just “where you’re at.”