Time Machine
A review of my old weblog in February 2002:
Bluetterfly is a site that ranks up there among those that give you a true glimpse into the life of the author. Everything from the content to the design grab hold of you from first glance and invite you back for more.
Beatriz is a person who shares what she feels, and she does it in a way that brings you into her soul and allows you to feel exactly what she's feeling at any given moment. She sometimes struggles with feelings of self-worth and self-doubt, but unlike so many others who might try to mask those feelings, Beatriz willingly lays them out and explores them. Though she's dealing with some pretty serious things in her life, she always has a kind word for someone else who needs it. Hers is a weblog that fosters a sense of family and community, and she invites anyone who would like to be a part of that.
This site has a lovely layout/color scheme that works very well with the content. As suggested by "Bluetterfly," the color scheme is in shades of blue. The navigation is very clean and simple, with each set of link categories labeled in obvious yet unobtrusive ways. Beatriz uses Greymatter to power her blog, and she utilizes the "more" feature for her extended posts. This allows the front page to remain uncluttered and clean. I found no broken images or links.
The one special feature at Bluetterfly is the site itself. If you're looking for a read that gives you the opportunity to truly get to know the author and their feelings, opinions, hopes and dreams, visit Bluetterfly. If you're looking for a site that's lovely to look at, visit Bluetterfly. This site appeals to the over-twenty crowd, but there's certainly nothing that's inappropriate for a younger reader. All-in-all, this is a most delightful site!
Help TuDiabetes.com
A message from Manny:
We know that diabetes is a disease that can be very hard to live all by yourself, without knowing others who really understand you. That is why we formed the great family of TuDiabetes.com that now has more than 3,000 members from around the world.
Earlier this year, the Diabetes Hands Foundation was formed to run our communities. This was possible thanks in part to the partnership with LifeScan around the Word In Your Hand project.
However, that partnership will only let us cover part of our operational expenses. We will not be able to cover all our costs this year without more help. So, today I come to ask YOU for help.
You know us and you know where we come from and what we do. I trust you will find it in you to help us however you can.
No amount is too small. If you can give $100, that is great. If you can only give $5, that is great too.
From my Diabetes Community
Mine are the "Weak" and "Tired" ones. Great job, Manny! TuDiabetes.com
Headlines without the news
Yes, according to the KC Star, American Idol auditions will come to KC this summer. That's the headline and the news. Who's going? :-P
