And when this baby starts kicking, I cannot be responsible for your sanity!

See, some of the best writing comes from the professionals. The above quote, to which the title is included, is said by Chevy Chase’s character Pierce on NBC’s hit TV show Community. Though the show and its writing are hilarious as all get out (yes, there’s probably a better phrase), I’ve wanted to be a bit more creative with my own.

I’ve realized lately that I’ve been neglecting this blog. It hasn’t been intentional neglect — not the kind that piles up in the sink or topples off the clothes hamper, whichever your fancy. But more like the mild distaste you experience after already eaten half the pancakes. It’s like you’ve already had enough: Let’s have some steak, or at least blueberries. There’s nothing wrong with this blog — and of course, nothing wrong with pancakes (steak pancakes? Hmm, I’ll have to try that). But I felt this space was getting a little too bland.

For instance, it’s all tech. Granted, it was supposed to be tech — that was the point — but for better or for worse, I’m less interested by it. Things I want to write about now don’t seem to fit the original tech motif: Politics, relationships, life; how I’m most likely a product of my often unusual surroundings, or why exactly is it like sands through the hourglass? Now, let’s not put tech in the corner (nobody puts tech in the corner), but I shouldn’t be limited by it.

Which is why I’ve rebranded. I’ve mentioned branding before when I was marketing myself for a new job. Now I’m doing it to set expectations. As the quote goes: “This is a throbbing cosmic womb of creativity.” It may not be no Community (yes, the extra ‘no’ was in there on purpose), but I’m going to use this space to further my writing, talk about other subjects, and be a bit more creative. And not worry about putting myself out there. Because, I’ll be honest: I was sweating bullets when I wrote my first post here. My reader base likely hasn’t changed; they’ve seen me grow, and this is part of it. The only other option was to make ‘em read two blogs by the same author. And c’mon, who wants that?

So. For you RSS readers, here’s a helpful link to check out the rebranding. Note the construction signs are still up. And for you testers, there are still some style bugs though I “went live” anyway. How’s that for a business decision?

Thank you to my current reader base, and — raising my glass — cheers to more interesting content!