What do you get when you mix photography, Canada, and a half-finished English degree? The answer is Schmutzie! “Milk money or not, here I come” combines breathtaking (and sometimes disturbing) photography with the charming ramblings of a thirty-three year old Canadian writer.
Although I’m not a huge fan of personal blogs, there was enough unique content to hold my interest for a good fifteen to twenty minutes. Schmutzie has been posting 3-5 times per week since August 2003, so her archives contain hours and hours worth of reading material. Some of my favorite posts included “A Memey Fit of Six Weird Things About Me” and “I Never Thought I Could Feel Quite Like This Without The Aid of Illegal Intoxicants.”
I can safely say Schmutzie has created one of the most attractive blogs on .Blogspot I have seen so far. She uses subtle elegance to create a reading experience that is not only enjoyable, but also easy, on the eyes. The most noticeable visual feature of the blog is the incorporation of Schmutzie’s photography within her posts. It adds a very unique touch to the blog reading experience.
I have to give kudos to Schmutzie for her generous use of links within her blog. Not only does she provide a nice collection of links in the sidebar, but she makes a conscious effort to provide her readers with plenty of interesting links within her posts.
Overall, “milk money or not, here I come” is a fun look into the life of a free spirited Canadian writer/photographer. Although I won’t be adding this blog to my list of bookmarks, I recommend that everyone take the time to browse through Schmutzie’s writing and photography.