10 Questions with Paul of Museum of Pop Archaeology

1. Describe your blog in five sentences or less.
Museum of Pop Archaeology is an online museum/informational source about the history of pop music. Each exhibit examines a facet or historical segment of popular music, supported with ample documentation, authentic pictures, and a suspiciously ample supply of transcribed private conversations. We also have a Facebook group with officers who are all charged with administrative duties and some sort of food preparation. (P.S. It’s satire. Don’t tell anyone. Satire does not sell, and we need the bucks.)

2. Link us to one post from your blog that best defines who you are.
I will go with Exhibit 15: Meeting the Devil at the Crossroads.

3. What sets you apart from other bloggers?
I tend to wheeze a bit, especially during strenuous activity.

4. When and how did you first discover blogging?
About 2001, when I ill-advisedly started keeping a ”diary” on a community Scoop site. Back then it was an acceptable substitute for being a sensitive singer/songwriter. Meaning I could unleash all my pain and internal torment in exact and often embarrassing fashion. That led to a record review blog. Finally I started the Museum because I really got sick of telling the truth about everything.

5. What is your biggest pet peeve related to blogging or the internet?
Work blogs. I can’t stand blogs about work.

6. Name one plugin, blogging widget, or service that you can’t live without.
Wikipedia. Lying takes a whole lot of research. And Wikipedia’s the most cursory, drive-thru source of information I’ve ever seen.

7. If you could choose anyone, living or dead, to write a guest post for your blog, who would it be and why?
Steve Martin, because he’d fit the format. Hell, I’ve practically stolen his point of view for the whole thing. Also Henry Miller, if he’s interested.

8. How has blogging made you a better person?
It’s lessened the need for psychoactive medication.

9. What are your tips for becoming a better blogger?
Don’t be afraid to edit. Measure the tempo and pacing of your words. Inserting a good joke is always worth it. And don’t feel compelled to write about Britney Spears. That angle is covered.

10. Name one great blog that you read on a regular basis. What makes it unique?
WFMU’s Beware Of The Blog - It’s conceivable that this blog could be solely responsible for all your entertainment needs except for sexual congress. And even then, if you were physically talented, it might still work for that too.

Categories: Art & Music, Pop Culture, Ten Questions

The Blog - My Himalayan Cat, Goma chronicles the exploits of Goma, a rather furry cat who enjoys bike rides with mom, Fancy Feast and dry fishes.

The Blogger - Sachie (aka Goma’s mom), a native of Vermont, is a graphic designer and self-proclaimed animal lover. She has an interest in animal welfare and through her blog hopes to help spread the love for animals all over the world. I’d say she’s doing a pretty good job.

A Post We Luv - Check out the adorable first pictures of Goma which captured Sachie’s heart. How could anyone not love that face?

Categories: Animals, Blog Spotlight, Humor

The Blog - Housewife Hiccups is the chronicle of one woman’s journey to become the perfect housewife. She shares her menu plans, recipes, cleaning tips, and even before and after photos of the household projects she tackles.

The Blogger - Tina is a 30 something wife and mother living in Australia. She enjoys reading, photography, spending time with her family, entertaining, and blogging. In addition to Housewife Hiccups, she authors Mummified Times Five, The Original Mx5, and Not Just Mama.

A Post We Luv - Like most men, Tina’s husband had a severely disorganized closet - until Tina decided to tackle it. You can see the before and after photos in DH’s Cupboard - Tackle It Tuesday.

Categories: Blog Spotlight, Family, Food

The Blog - Comic Book Marks is sure to please any comic lover. You’ll find the latest comic book and movie news, creator bios, website reviews, and all sorts of fun and interesting posts about your favorite superheroes.

The Blogger - Andrew is self-employed and resides in New York with his wife and two children. He is a lifelong comic book fan, and even spent a number of years working in the industry. In addition to Comic Book Marks, he also authors My Blog Rules and Everybody Loves Coupons.

A Post We Luv - I Bleed for Captain America - Andrew has his eye on a new Honda Element, painted with images of Captain America. You can win it just by donating blood at Comic Con in San Diego later this month.

For more information about Andrew, be sure to read 10 Questions with Andrew of My Blog Rules, Everybody Loves Coupons - A Blog We Luv, and My Blog Rules - A Blog We Luv.

Categories: Art & Music, Blog Spotlight, Writing & Books

Welcome to our second addition of the Friday Five! As with all blogs we present to you here, I’m hoping you’ll find something that grabs your interest in this week’s five spotlighted blogs.

As will always be welcome, if you read a great blog (or write one yourself) that you’d like to see linked here in an edition of the Friday Five, please don’t hesitate to contact us!

• HotForWords - Marina Orlova is a 27 year old philologist who specializes in word origins. She also has one of the most visited and subscribed to channels on YouTube. I’ll let you figure out why ;)
• Miss Write - Describing herself as a “Senior Software Quality Assurance Analyst by day and Super-Freelance Writer by night”, Miss Write seeks out freelance writing and money making opportunities, sharing them with her readers.
• Little Rock Jams - Written by a guitar teacher, Little Rock Jams is chock full of guitar and music related goodies.
• The Junk Drawer - Authored by Kathy Frederick, she explains the Junk Drawer as “fresh and delicious stories about anything that amuses me, confuses me, or makes me blow a gasket.”
• Lair of the Green Knight - Featuring movie and book reviews, television commentary and the occasional odd thought by blog author, Fitz. In Fitz’s words, “You may be offended, stimulated, or stunned. Up to you!”

Categories: Friday Five

The Blog - Nobody Cares What You Ate For Breakfast is a personal blog chock full of beautiful photography, concert reviews, and loads of humor.

The Blogger - JC is 36 years old and resides in Texas. He enjoys photography, movies, reading, sports, gardening, and music. He looks like Patrick Dempsey, and he’s single!

A Post We Luv - JC has been participating in the Self Portrait Challenge for a couple of years now. He has created some of the most intriguing portraits I’ve ever seen, but when he recently posted a fully nude photo of himself, I was in awe. This guy is extremely brave, and equally hot! But don’t worry. The photo is very tasty…I mean tasteful!

Categories: Art & Music, Blog Spotlight, Personal

Welcome to the first edition of yet another new feature at BlogsWeLuv we call The Friday Five.

Each Friday we’ll be dealing out a little link love to five blogs we find interesting and worth checking out.

If you know about or write a great blog that you think deserves a spot in the Friday Five, be sure to let us know about it!

Now then, let’s get things started, shall we?

• Fresh Vintage - As described by its author Colleen Allison, Fresh Vintage is “a snarky look at the stuff I buy at yard sales, thrift stores and flea markets, with some random hooker stories thrown in for good measure.”
• Before the Sun Sets - The reflections and life stories of Grandma Julia, a 90 years young blogger from the Phillipines.
• Mental Poo - If you have a silly sense of humor and need a good laugh, Mental Poo may just be what you’re looking for.
• About Blog Contests - If you’re one of those folks that just adores finding and entering blog contests, you’ll feel right at home here. ABC locates all the great contests so you don’t have to!
• Take Zero - If you’ve ever had an interest in Independent filmmaking, Take Zero is a great place to begin your journey, featuring an online film school and filmmaking community. All of the information provided is free!

Categories: Friday Five

Well, it has been awhile since I have published a blog post here on BlogsWeLuv and tonight my regular blog is being moved to a new server. So, as I was twittling my thumbs going through blog post addiction, I quickly realized, “Hey… you can go get your fix at BlogsWeLuv!” Needless to say, I am very pleased. Nothing is better than cranking out around 75 words per minute and making your keyboard smoke.

I want to share a blog with you that I think you’ll have an interest in. It’s a blog authored by a really cool individual named, Forest Parks. The site is called The Random Forest and really the name says it all. The topics on the blog are very random, much like things that happen in my life.

Some of the topics that you’ll find on the blog pertain to making money online, while many of the other topics share some really interesting things going on in the life of the author. Forest is a graphic designer and has recently taken his skills online towards helping other bloggers and publishers.

Very much like you would find on my blog, Forest also uses his blog to keep his readers updated on his progress with additional blogs and writing projects he has going on. Be sure to check out The Random Forest if you’re in the mood for some random things. Forest enjoys participating in social networks such as Digg, StumbleUpon and even Propeller so you might even be able to catch a few votes from him.

Categories: Reviews