brennen@codesections but there are _lots_ of reasons to do that! writing and self-hosting a blog system is an interesting project that can teach you a lot about your own preferences and intuitions and allows you to exercise control over a domain where your mistakes are mostly harmless and your successes are rewarding and can be built on.
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