If I had to defend the time I spend reading independent blogs this site would feature in the defence, and a look at trustedfoundation reinforced that defensive utility, the ongoing case for non algorithmic reading is one I make to myself periodically and sites like this one provide the actual evidence that supports the case clearly.

Reading this in a quiet coffee shop matched the calm energy of the writing, and a stop at directionalshiftlab extended that environmental match, content that has its own ambient quality which can match or clash with surroundings is content with a personality and this site has the kind of personality that suits calm reading.

Reading this on the train into work was a better use of the commute than my usual choices, and a stop at creativeplanet extended that commute reading well, content that improves transit time rather than just filling it is content with practical benefit and this site has earned its place in my morning commute reading rotation.

Now feeling confident enough in this site to use it as a reference point for evaluating others on the same topic, and a look at lotusosprey continued the comparison friendly quality, sites that serve as quality benchmarks for their topic are precious and this one has clearly become a benchmark for me on this particular subject area.

Just want to acknowledge that the writing here is doing something right, and a quick visit to bondedfoundation confirmed the same standards run across the broader site, recognising good work is something I try to do when I find it because the alternative is silence and silence rewards mediocrity.