Plugging my nascent blog

[Walter Mitty]

I am a rusty writer trying to get started again, and a frequent lurker on this site.

 

I am completely new to the whole blogging thing, and probably old fashioned since most of what I post is text. This forum seemed like a good place to start looking for constructive feedback.

 

I welcome your comments.

 

Thanks.

 

http://dearjefftweedy.tumblr.com

[myboyblue]

I would recommend losing the "Dear Jeff Tweedy" piece.

[Guest Jules]

this isn't creepy at all

[Walter Mitty]

this isn't creepy at all

 

LOL. I was on the fence about whether this was creepy, so put in the disclaimer. But you are right.

 

I think when things are written anonymously they are higher on the creep factor than when there is a real by-line. Right now the writing part of me is an alter-ego, so I have to work on that...

 

I would recommend losing the "Dear Jeff Tweedy" piece.

 

Made some changes, and will see how it sits... Thanks.

 

I get it.... it's kind of a nice idea. dunno if Jules above is being sarcastic, and i suspect that he is, i didnt think it was creepy.

 

but using initials for names is annoying. wht not use fake names?

 

Ok. Will try that.

[Good Old Neon]

I like what I’ve seen. I’m especially fond of the Wallace reference – and I agree, I think Tweedy’s lyrics touch upon many of the same themes explored by Dave – loneliness, addiction, solipsism or the flight from, the desire to communicate authentically and sincerely, etc. I’ve often wondered if Jeff is familiar with or a fan of Wallace.

 

Anyways, I’ve bookmarked your site and will check back frequently – good luck!

[Guest Runaway Jim]

solipsism

 

Whoa, that's a new one to me. I think this DFW guy sounds way to intelligent for me, but I'm intrigued.

 

I gave my brother Infinite Jest for his birthday, and he just said "Fuck. Seriously? This is a chore, not a gift."

[Walter Mitty]

I like what I’ve seen. I’m especially fond of the Wallace reference – and I agree, I think Tweedy’s lyrics touch upon many of the same themes explored by Dave – loneliness, addiction, solipsism or the flight from, the desire to communicate authentically and sincerely, etc. I’ve often wondered if Jeff is familiar with or a fan of Wallace.

 

Anyways, I’ve bookmarked your site and will check back frequently – good luck!

 

Thanks! Since you like both Wilco and DFW, I will take your comments especially to heart. (If you say you like the poetry of Matthew Dickman, too. I'd think you have exquisite taste in words.)

 

Have you read this old article in Rolling Stone about DFW?

http://www.rollingstone.com/news/story/23638511/the_lost_years__last_days_of_david_foster_wallace