people I don't know

People I Don't Know (But Wish I Did)

I'm an insomniac, and late-night Web surfing has replaced my former nocturnal habit of grocery shopping (you don't have to put your shoes on or get in a car to surf the Web, and you don't end up buying weird food either.) And in my travels, I've run across more than a few really nifty people, who run sites devoted to poetry, thrifting, children's books, and all sorts of other delightful stuff. Perhaps I should make up an Insomniac Award for those sites that best entertain at three in the morning!

O Come All Ye Faithful Web-Travelers

Jumblelaya Stew: Jenniffer Lesh - that's right, this Jen has two n's and two f's to her name. Great poetry and snazzy graphics too.
Timepiece: Deborah Fleming's love affair with books is beautifully documented here.
Thrift Score: Al Hoff simply rules. Her (yes, her) book of the same name is a riot even if you're a novice thrifter like myself.
Kate Chenier: Her no-frills web design doesn't get in the way of her fierce poetic blasts. Angry and lovely work.
Sheryl Stover: Mild-mannered web designer by day, raving poet by night. Who knew?
Brain Candy: Not the Kids in the Hall website, but musings from a self-proclaimed "popular vulture" addict. Right on!
Chris Nolen: Actually, I used to work with Chris. But his pages are freakishly obsessive and yet strangely cool, so I thought I'd include them here anyway. Don't visit if you're not a MSTK fan!
Rachel Barenblat: Okay, I know Rachel too - met her at the Local Writer's Workshop some time back. Terrific writer and lovely person as well.