It’s a weird word, blog — the merging of "web" and "log," which at first conjured up virtual reams of narcissistic chatter: "Blah, blah, blah, blog."

Now I recognize blogs as places to think out loud, share information and, best of all, spark conversation — all of which you can find at saratogian.com

My boss made me place my blog first on the page, forcing me to post more often. I hope you’ll check it out and comment. But you might be just as, if not more, interested in reading Mareesa Nicosia’s business news, Patrick Donges’s political beat, Nicole Russo on horse racing, Andrew Bernstein on competitive bicycling, Stan Hudy on sports, Steve Shoemaker’s Web musings, or Betsy DeMars and Lauren Rose’s "Media Moms," on balancing motherhood and career.

I'd like to tell Betsy and Lauren it gets easier. It just gets different. Click on their site to offer words or warning ... or encouragement.

Saratogian.com is also a place for blogs by readers.

Couch potatoes who follow "Lost" and like TV and movies should check out Entertainment Daily. Read the critiques and critique the critic. Rather be outside? Read the Zen Bird Feeder and look at those lovely photos.

Want to get away? See Best Travel Deals for get-away ideas on a budget. Politics tickle your fancy? See what Saratoga Springs resident Tom Lewis is saying in "Right of Center."

Surely there’s a "Left of Center" out there who’d like to join our cast of bloggers. Hello?

If you have a blog or are you a fan of one that ought to be on saratogian.com, send me a comment with a link. Let’s keep the conversations going and growing.