I've done this several times, with some iterations lasting longer than others, but I've found myself at a stage where I want to express myself a little more and think things out a little longer and more slowly, so here we are.

I'm using two posts as inspiration, giving you the flavor of what I hope to cook. (And for future me, to keep purpose close at hand.)

First, this exhortation from Henrik Karlsson. A few standout pieces of advice:

• Embrace your personal oddities—they're the most compelling part of your voice.
• Writing that tries too hard often lacks the raw appeal of effortless, failed, or silly attempts.
• Style arises from combining your weird, beloved preferences, not following any prescriptive formula.
• Consistent, imperfect output beats occasional perfection.
• You don't need clarity at the beginning—exploration teaches more than planning.

(I think it boils down to: Write often, fail boldly, follow your quirks, and seek aliveness over perfection to find your voice.)

Second, from the enviably prolific and always humble Simon Wilson: My approach to running a link blog . He believes thoughtful link blogging adds personal value, preserves context, and enriches individual memory and public knowledge. This quote warms the heart, it does!

You should start a blog. Having your own little corner of the internet is good for the soul!

His refreshingly earnest main points:

• Link blogging is a personal archive, blending discovery with reflection.
• Crediting authors fosters an organic, networked knowledge base.
• Adding personal insights transforms simple links into valuable resources for readers.
• Embracing link blogging can democratize content sharing and encourage diverse perspectives.

It's the old internet, and it's great.