By Riverside - A local blog spotlighting interesting La Crosse folks

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By Riverside - A local blog spotlighting interesting La Crosse folks

I stumbled on this on Twitter not long ago, which was perfect timing since the site just opened today: http://www.byriverside.com

It's an interesting summer project. The premise is that he goes to Riverside Park and nearby areas and meets interesting people then blogs about them. It's a fascinating idea. I've thought about interviewing local folks for this site but my people skills aren't up to the task. So I'm very interested in watching what he makes of this site.

So check it out. A new way to meet your "neighbors" online. The web is a small world. Smile

Michelle

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Re: By Riverside - A local blog spotlighting interesting La Cros

Just checked it out and yes, it is kind of a cool idea.

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Re: By Riverside - A local blog spotlighting interesting La Cros

He's got a couple more stories up, now. I learned in the latest one that you can rent kayaks and canoes. Pretty cool. I had no idea.

Michelle

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Re: By Riverside - A local blog spotlighting interesting La Cros

perfect timing. I have been looking for a place that rents Kayaks a t a reasonable price.

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Re: By Riverside - A local blog spotlighting interesting La Cros

You could check the Trempealeau Historic Hotel....they used to rent them....Dean

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Re: By Riverside - A local blog spotlighting interesting La Cros

New stories posted, including a mysterious set of steps. Smile

Michelle

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I looked at the 'By

I looked at the 'By Riverside' blog and I really liked the idea and how Chris is implementing it. I like how he includes pictures with the stories it's always fascinating to peek into other people's lives though I suppose that's snoopy.

Of course I had to check out the footer and see what program he was using to publish it - Word Press - and I wondered what template he used, if any? (Edited: Oops, I read a little further on the 'about' page and found that he tells the template he used for snoopy people like me 'default extended' slightly modified.)

I put a link in my favorites and will check back again. Great job Chris and thank you Michelle for bringing the blog to our attention; I never would have discovered it otherwise.

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Re: By Riverside - A local blog spotlighting interesting La Cros

I don't think it's "snoopy" at all. The folks he interviews know what he's going to to with it. It's no worse than reading an interview with someone in the newspaper or a magazine. I always find those "human interest" stories fascinating. I much prefer them to yet another celebrity scandal or reading about who's killing who.

No comment on the Wordpress theme... I use Drupal. Smile

Michelle

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Re: By Riverside - A local blog spotlighting interesting La Cros

hi

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Hello, visitor. Michelle

Hello, visitor. Smile

Michelle

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Re: By Riverside - A local blog spotlighting interesting La Cros

Really thanks

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