From 2012-2018 I wrote on a blog called Nerdraft. Some of my posts, along with a selection of posts from my friends and family, have been archived here. This was our about section:
The Origin Story
“Save it for your blog, Howard.” So utters Leonard in the premiere of the Big Bang Theory and the nerd/blog association is born.
Well, for me at least. Having dabbled in the medium while doing standup comedy, it hadn’t occurred to me at that point that blogging was nerdy…whether or not it *should* have occurred to me is probably another conversation for another time. Regardless, I enjoyed the regular outlet for exposition. And, in hindsight, it was nice to not be restrained by 140 characters or the possibility that I’m going to offend a long-lost buddy with my political views.
However, when looking to get back into business, I was also hoping to solve a problem. In the age of the constant information onslaught, it’s hard to discern what’s good, what’s bad…what’s important. I trust my friend E to recommend good comic books; I trust another buddy for music reviews, and another for libertarian outlooks…what if we had a shared outlet to rant and rave?
So we made one. Cause we’re nerds. Enjoy. -m