About
As much as I hate the About page, it’s the second place I go when visiting a new blog, if I stick around long enough. So in case there’s anyone out there still reading, here you go.
If I were to introduce myself to you on the street, I’d just be Amy. My last name is crucial in distinguishing me from every other Amy out there, but in truth, it is a name that causes confusion for most, mostly unpleasant memories for me, and one that I’ve never gotten used to. It is one of the only remaining vestiges of a old marriage, a constant reminder of a piece of history that on most days I’d rather forget.
My two dogs and I currently call the Upper Peninsula (U.P.) of Michigan home. In 2005 I made what was intended to be a temporary move north, for a change in scenery that I hoped would help me achieve something close to clarity and perspective. It’s 2008 and I’m still here. Sometimes it’s difficult to put a concrete time limit on stuff like this.
This Northern Life is the current incarnation of this pesky vain habit called blogging that I’ve been doing since 1999. When I purchased this domain a few years ago, I envisioned a site centered around life in the U.P., full of interesting travel and local interest tidbits. In reality, I often ramble about mundane items in my life, mostly the people and things I love. I have always written and will continue to write, here and elsewhere. Thanks for bearing with me as I practice.
OTHER STUFF.
My current content management system of choice is WordPress, and I highly recommend it.
I never leave home without a camera. I’ve been taking pictures ever since I was a kid (with a Kodak Instamatic camera). Polaroid was the love of my life for many years. After using a Nikon N70 in college, I chose Nikon as my first digital SLR, and I’m currently shooting with a D50 (badly in need of an upgrade). I’m always carrying around a Canon Powershot SD800 and my iPhone, too.
A NOTE ABOUT COMMENTS.
Akismet handles the comment spam problem on this site; I have to say it TOTALLY KICKS SPAM ASS. It does so well that I’m not requiring registration for comments. You know that guy who puts his social security number on the billboard, yet isn’t worried about identity theft? I’m like that guy. Except it’s not my SSN, but my comments. Or something. I guess that metaphor might need some work.
If you have a Gravatar, it should show up when you post a comment. While the comments are open to any and all, I do reserve the right to delete any comments that are inappropriate or just down right mean. Because I said so.
ELSEWHERE.
Mail can go to amy at this domain. I think I’ve worked out the massive spam problem. You can also send me messages through the sites listed below (where I also hang out):
