I named this blog Release because it releases my mind from all these annoying, pent up thoughts (of which more here); because it produces daily releases in the classical, journalistic sense; and because a good blog needs to release control, cede it to the readers.
I’ve not told anyone I know I’m writing this blog, because the blog is also an experiment for me in whether or not it is possible to get a substantial readership without the help of a normal social network. So far: I’m actually not doing badly, but I have some ways to go. I have 6.000 followers on WordPress. But what I’m really longing for is more continuity of readership. If you’ve enjoyed what you read here, please leave a comment and put me in your RSS feed or follow me on Twitter. I’d like to start longer conversations.
I want this blog to go places. I want to produce something of some value every day. To do that, I need to hear from you. I’d really appreciate it if you left a comment on what you think, or spread some link love to your followers and friends.
If you’re new to the blog, you might enjoy browsing through this Greatest Hits collection I put together at some point.
Who am I? Well, what does it matter who is talking, as someone said.
I’m a white, middle class, heterosexual, 30-something male living in a relatively unimportant European country. I have a job which is great. I’m married and I have a daughter. And I have a job which requires keeping certain parts of my opinions to myself.
But I’m one of those people, you know? I need to write. I need to say what I mean. I can’t freely do it under my own name. Hence, the blog.
Other than that, there’s not a lot to say. I have a liberal arts education and read as much as I find time to. I’m interested on some level in pretty much everything. Politically, I find my home on the democratic, socialist and egalitarian left wing of politics.
Release. 
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let me say this is EXACTLY the kind of blog I was looking for. Thank you and keep posting!
Cheers! Drop by anytime.
Your blog is very interesting, i like your writing style, accurate and well formulated ideas and arguments, it really captivated me. Keep writing, i know i’ll come back here to read more.
Regards,
Carissa
Thank you for the kind words, Carissa!
I’ll be glad to read! You have my attention!
Wow! Found you through Staff Picks and glad I did.
Thanks, J!
Really enjoyed reading this 🙂
I would like to follow your blog. Your writing speaks to me. Your “About” is one of the most “connecting” ones I have had the pleasure to read.
That’s very kind of you!
Interesting blog. I have some philosophical themes – and humour – on mine. I’d be interested in your feedback.
Refreshing to find an intelligent blog, especially when I don’t always agree. (And by a Guardian-reading civil servant who’s signed the Official Secrets Act presumably 🙂
Thank you! Pleasure to be read. Something not entirely unlike that, maybe. 😉 I’m definitely a Guardian reader, at least!
RELEASE. “Writing like punching somebody.” This pulled me in, straight away. It’s something I too feel the need to do. Like punching somebody, only not physically (unfortunately). After reading your introduction I did 40 sit-ups, then I thought that I needed a Release, and what better way than to dissemble my true identity so that I can be a candid as I possible can; say whatever I wanted to say.
I’m new to Blogging; new to WordPress; new to your Release.
Welcome! Sorry you subscribed in the middle of a dry spell.
A very intelligently written blog! I love the fluidity and flexibility of your writing style moving between current affairs, your personal life and historical accounts often within one post! I’ll definitely return
quick question before I go – how did you get amy davidsons new yorker blog on your reader?
Thanks for the posts!
That’s actually not in my reader, it’s a traditional blogroll, just a sidebar I made myself out of some HTML I found lying around somewhere. Not an app, is what I’m trying to say.