Dan Q
danq.me
The personal blog of Dan Q, a long-running site that covers technology, the web, geocaching, travel and everyday life, with posts going back many years.
Why it is useful
An example of the personal web done well, with a broad mix of topics, plenty of depth and a real voice. Its long archive rewards browsing.
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