There are not that many Classics blogs, though there are some good ones. I will return to that theme. But the possible gap in the market is not the point. There are a few things I want to say about Classics, and a blog seemed the best way to do it.
So I registered the classicsblog.net URL, and put up this WordPress site. (WordPress? I am a Drupalista, really, but using Drupal for a blog is a sledgehammer to crack a nut. So far, WordPress is very easy to use. Too easy… Drupal is like the Classical languages: great when you get the hang of it, there is always more to learn, and it decently excludes anyone who does not choose to expend a lot of time and energy!)
By the way, I am happy to host anyone else’s Classics-related blog here, on the basis that critical mass makes it easier to get attention on the Net. If you are not a spammer, get in touch. Spammers, no doubt, will come as παρασίτοι, though the gates have been locked.
Not sure how long my own blog will continue. That depends on whether, once I have said what I want to say, I find I want to say something else!
In due course I will probably put up a page saying who I am, for the curious. For now I should work out how to create a contact form on this WordPress site, have a cup of tea (or maybe a Caiparinho; my latest drink of choice), and go to bed!
Gratias tibi habeo, cum has meas nugas adhuc legeres.
BTW, please do correct my errors, in classical languages or otherwise. I take polite correction as a favour!
Wot’s this then about παρασίτοι? haven’t heard of him. Must be great to be educated.
Ah – it is only the Greek word parasitoi in Greek letters: parasites (or, people who sit by and consume your food, and, according to the Greek dictionary, repay with flattery!).
Added your blog to my bloglist. We need more classists blogging. Hopefully one day we can have our own classicalblogosphere.