Hot Potatoes Log

5 p.m. Thirteen people have used the new “comments” section of the blog since it went on line 24 hours ago. I’m pleased with the volume, big time. No abusers so far — other than a spammer that was advertising on-line gambling.

3:30 p.m. Talked at length to Don Morgan and Mike Kennedy re: ways to improve the blog. Also, have received a dozen or so critiques of the blog by readers. Much appreciated.

12:15 p.m. Just finished a personal column for the paper Saturday or Sunday in which I tell whiny Liberals what offends us conservatives. I was surprised at some of the things that I came up with.

10:30 a.m. After hearing that I’ve birthed another blog, Marianne Love writes in to dub me “The Blogfather.” It has a nice ring.

10 a.m. Hagadone’s alternative plan, as obtained through newsroom sources, has some merit.

8:30 a.m. Wasn’t surprised to read in the CDA Press that Duane Hagadone has pulled his original plan for a tower/botanical garden on Sherman Avenue. That’s been his M.O. for years when he encountered the prospect of a public vote for one of his plans.