by publius
I wanted to take a moment to welcome Lindsay, and to thank her for joining the team. I know I'm speaking for everyone else in saying we're very excited that she joined. I've enjoyed reading Majikthise (along with her other journalistic work) for many years now -- as have many of you.
So again, welcome!
I'm looking forward to Majikthise's first encounter with long-time commentor Slartibartfast . . .
Posted by: rea | August 24, 2009 at 07:44 AM
So this is the blogger who has made it impossible to use google to find out where the name Majikthise comes from! (Of course I know it's from Douglas Adams, but how did he come up with it? What does it mean?!)
Posted by: Harald Korneliussen | August 24, 2009 at 09:19 AM
A belated "Welcome!" to Lindsay from a consistent reader and irregular commenter here at ObWi. I haven't read anything of yours previously, but given the quality of the bloggers here I have little doubt that you'll be a terrific addition!
Posted by: Adam Collyer | August 24, 2009 at 09:25 AM
I'd say the Johnny Cash t-shirt is a sign of good things to come. Welcome to the Ring of Fire!
Posted by: hairshirthedonist | August 24, 2009 at 12:30 PM
Congrats on both sides!
Posted by: Sean Carroll | August 24, 2009 at 01:59 PM
I'd felt for some time that Hilzoy's retirement had left something of an absence on the blog; I can think of no one better qualified to fill that void. Welcome aboard.
Posted by: Anthony Damiani | August 24, 2009 at 03:36 PM
I've been reading Lindsay for years. She's thoughtful, smart and articulate, a substantial assett in our local market and beyond.
This is a great place to for her to land.
While Hilzoy can't be replaced this is a great counterbalance for the loss.
Posted by: Richard S | August 24, 2009 at 04:51 PM
Hmmm...I seem to recall that we'd had an exchange or two way back when, at her place, but that could just be my near-decrepit brain adding in things that never happened.
Majikthise was a philosopher; Slartibartfast was a mere fjord designer. There may be parallels to our respective RL pursuits, there.
Anyway, I eagerly await her "About" entry.
Bet you forgot about that, eh?
Posted by: Slartibartfast | August 24, 2009 at 05:02 PM
Lindsay is a great addition to ObWi--seems like kismet!
Posted by: ceenik | August 24, 2009 at 06:23 PM
Excellent news!
Posted by: KLG | August 24, 2009 at 06:47 PM
a damned good writer comes to a place characterized by damned good writers. Sometimes justice wins. Nice to see you here, Lindsay.
Posted by: DocDave | August 25, 2009 at 12:41 AM