Blogs

http://theshoefactory.blogspot.com/ The Shoe Factory Art Co-op's online art magazine "The Shoe Horn"

Marlene Heuer marlene.heuer.illustration.

Shanna Murray (Artist and co-creator of Second Storie Indie Market)

vanVlietArt Gordon van Vliet, fine art and commentary. - most recent post Nov. 10, 2009

Dated:

Dutch Hollow Acres - Home to Alpaca Bytes - Blog about alpaca farming and fiber arts.

Life's Little Verses - a collection of poems of life by bennie bell, open to all. Please stop by and enjoy.

All About the Book All About the Book...another librarian blog. (this blog is protected you must log in to Wordpress)

Cathy The Librarian Cathy the Librarian's blog...mostly about random life things and life in Rochester, although she occasionally actually talks about libraries and she will be trying to do more book reviews now... - most recent post January 2010

Merrick Russell's Official Website - on writing by author, thinker, communicator, and Rochester resident

Rush Rhees Reference Blog A blog by the University of Rochester Reference Librarians working in Rush Rhees Library. - most recent post 2009

What Adrienne Thinks About That An uber children's librarian reviews books, movies, and life in general. Updated daily.

YourSpace Irondequoit Public Library News - most recent post 2009

Dated:

This Book and I Could Be Friends - Book blog by a local library employee. Includes reviews of Open Letter Books releases.

Gagne Business Blog, A blog published by David Gagne a Rochester Area Business Broker.

HowardOwens.com, A blog about media, newspapers and web site publishing by Howard Owens of Pittsford, N.Y.

The Business Page, by D&C business reporter, Ben Rand - most recent post: Jan 31, 2007

SebastianWhite's Blog - often comments about downtown & business of Rochester

Roch Real Estate - The Scoop On Rochester Area Real Estate. Market reports, buying and selling tips, mortgage news, real life reports.

Rochesterville - A blog about downtown and other things Rochester

Rochester Junto - For People Who Want to Help Resurrect Rochester - most recent post: Oct 19, 2006

http://therochesterian.com - Blog about business and other topics in Rochester by Channel 13's Rachel Barnhardt.

Turn On The Light, Insights and perspectives on marketing and business issues by Jesse Kanclerz. Occasional mentions of Rochester, NY.

IKEA for Western New York - A campaign to bring an IKEA store in Western New York region.

Fix Buffalo - about pessimism and optimism in our neighboring city.

http://redbullrhythmsectionwny.blogspot.com - Blog about Extreme Ski/Snowboard Event @ Holiday Valley Resort Sponsored by Red Bull Energy Drinks

Techrigy - All about the happenings for a local software start-up developing blog compliance and risk management software. Techrigy also hosts BlogBackupOnline.com, a service for backing up blogs.

Toshiba Business Solutions - Toshiba New York - most recent post: April 30, 2007

http://www.wnylocals.com - A look at local businesses of all types from Buffalo to the Finger Lakes

Yaros Painting Blog - A blog from a Rochester NY painting contracting firm on coatings application, paint colors, and design.

Dan Lev - Dan Leveille is a designer, developer and photographer enrolled at RIT.

DaysWork Blog - Barbara Day writes about print and web publishing, design and related things going on in and around Rochester.

Pixelpunk Blog - Michael Johnson writes about web design and internet marketing.

updn Blog - Journal and portfolio documenting the work of updn Architectural.

Vince Cardillo - Focusing on web development and design, by Vince Cardillo. And quite possibly other Rochesterisms thrown in.

Bob Wright Creative Blog - local design firm talks about design and marketing with a dash of humor added for flavor.

Rochester Area Colleges - Center for Excellence in Math and Science - A daily blog that posts about teacher, student, and parent online resources, STEM Issues in the news, grant opportunities, and teacher workshops.

The Red Hottie - a UR student explores RED (Rochester Every Day) affiliated businesses.

Physics in Flux - a local physics teacher re-thinks the way physics is taught in our high schools.

http://thinkingaboutmomming.blogspot.com - Elizabeth Laidlaw, longtime mom and philosopher (really), trying to make good choices. Every choice (from whom to elect as president to what kind of milk to buy) is about making choices for the next generation, which is, essentially, momming (and is open to all genders).

http://sewmuchtosay.blogspot.com - A college student who blogs about new recipes, sewing patterns, gift ideas and everything in between.

ConXion Media LLC - Hispanic blog from the Democrat & Chronicle

http://thefluffreport.blogspot.com - A Mom and professional's personal blog about style, beauty, life and anything in between.

Madge's Adult Survival Guide - A feisty Irish redhead who's been to hell and back, she'll tell you how she survived with humor. The wisdom and humor of Erma Bombeck, the snark, sassiness and pop culture references of Kathy Griffin.

http://www.naptimenotebook.com - Three Rochester moms write about life with kids, DIY projects, Home Decor, Food, Adventures and So On. It's a fun throwback to the notebooks we kept as kids. Please join "Mrs. Gosling," "Mrs. Kelly" and "Mrs. Williams" for some laughs!

http://sarahsavvystyle.blogspot.com - a Rochester fashion blogger about having maximum style with a minimum budget; show how to rework your wardrobe to create new looks from old pieces!

Upstate Didgital Post - one-stop-shop for news and opinion from Rochester, Buffalo & Syracuse, NY; With the rapid decline of mainstream print media and its march toward paywalls for online access, we encourage alternative digital news and opinion venues for online readers. We will offer as many good web, blog, forum, facebook and twitter pages we find that post content having Upstate NY roots. Stop by, bookmark and enjoy.

Retiring Gracefully - caught between the Boomers and the Seniors: come join us at the humor/opinion blog about gracefully growing old in the Information Age; from the creator of the Fans of the Public Market blog and the https://www.facebook.com/pages/Friends-of-the-Public-Market-Rochester-NY/23231514204?ref=ts Rochester Public Market FaceBook fan club, now with over 10000 likes.

http://rpmmascot.blogspot.com/ - Featuring personal favorite vendors, eats, events & happenings of the Rochester Public Market.

http://rocville.com/ - Blogs, events, news and discussion about Rochester NY.

http://killerokapi.blogspot.com/ - local restaurant reviews, things to do, funny stories, and viewpoints from this Rochester okapi. Updated weekly.

http://mindfullyfrugalmom.blogspot.com/ — Saving Money by Living Naturally

https://rosamariab.wordpress.com/ - In Pursuit of Quietness - Searching for my authentic self - memories including growing up in Rochester

Ducky Does Rochester - Everything in my life reviewed, stuff I love, and things I do.

Adventures Into the Well-Known - A long-time blog of a Rochester newbie.

Ain't nothin but a hooker... - Rugby hooker, that is...rants and raves about my life - most recent post 2009

Awake in Rochester - 40-something Christian, Bible College graduate and Lesbian.

Confessions of an Undercover Geek - a college geek blog, with a dash of my life, politics, movies, and religion. - most recent post: June 7, 2007

daverea.com - Ramblings, rants and random thoughts from a Rochester-area suburbanite. Watch for the Saturday Morning Tuneage feature (or check out that category) that often highlights local musicians and the stories of how I discovered them.

Digital Brainwaves - "Politics, technology, pop culture, photos, or just plain silliness…" - what's on the brain of some weird geek who came to Rochester for college and never left.

The Future Doc Wilson - a blog on disability issues, advocacy focused on sharing and disseminating information, both good and bad.

Fry Pan Amnesia - Ahoy, cap'n! I can see your skivvies from here: Commentary on the socio-climate of today. Plus bikinis! - "This blog is open to invited readers only"

FretfulPorpentine Musings on a Rochester life. Added bonus - HAIKU! - most recent post 2009

HandCraftedLife-Inspiration, inquiry, and occasional instruction in the art of crafting a sustainable life, with forays into knitting, sewing, gardening, chicken-keeping, parenting, bicycling, eating and living local, and other attempts to prove Henry David Thoreau's statement "that to maintain one's self on this earth is not a hardship but a pastime, if we will live simply and wisely."

A day in the life of Joe - The life of The Harley School's network admin.

ljcfyi - Written by a web designer for Kodak.

Life as I know it - love and adventure in rochester

luke | animal, vegetable, mineral? - General photoblog with the comings and going of a Rochester grad student.

Mama Musings - By Liz Lawley, a professor of IT at RIT.

Manic School Bus Take a ride on the Manic School Bus

mattdanablog - Left-wing political rants interspersed with trivial personal rambling.

Rambling BuDDha - A blog with its own happy hour.

Merlyn and His Friends - Our dog Merlyn's postings about our current foster dog looking for a forever home. - most recent post: Sept 21, 2006

Mirlin Poplar - Myspace Blog

MOMCHOPS - Ruminations of an ordinary Mom. - blog is private

The Musings of a Confused Man - A Henrietta guy jots down his thoughts on spirituality, gay sexuality, and his life in general.

The O Chronicles —Follow the adventures of a Brighton family

omarphillips.net - A guy who likes humor, lawns, and computers. - most recent post 2008

The Oxford Square - Musings from Rochester's Monroe Avenue Village Correspondent

The Rag - Local riotgrrl-esque zine's page!

Rochester New York Blog - by Downtown Magazine publisher Fearless Rick (opinion, politics, sports, living) - most recent post: May 14, 2007

Rochester Saves Cash - Helping Rochester locals save money on groceries, dining out, entertainment, fashion and more.

Rochester Things to Do - Places to go, things to do in Rochester - with photos!

Rochester Trail Riders- Best trails in Rochester for you and your horse. Link up with a Trail-Buddy

http://therochesterian.com - Blog about business and other topics in Rochester by Channel 13's Rachel Barnhardt.

Silandara's blog - Musings from a folk-rock musician and freelance writer who just had a baby in Rochester, N.Y.

http://www.hometownpulse.com - A little of everything about Rochester and the surrounding areas. - "under construction"

http://carriertom.typepad.com/sheep_and_goats/rochester - Humor, local events & spirituality from Tom Sheepandgoats

Yaro Shtengrat's Blog - Science, technology, nerd news, and other stuff that matters from a Rochester grad student.

HungryFoodLove - A mom, wife and Latina residing in Rochester, blogs about her love for everything culinary: recipes, life, travel.

One Man's Beer - Rochester blog reviewing craft beers & breweries, interviewing local brewers, and learning the process of home brewing beer.

On the Road to RD - Healthy living blog following the life and lessons of a future Registered Dietitian

http://rpmmascot.blogspot.com/ - Featuring personal favorite vendors, eats, events & happenings of the Rochester Public Market.

A Dash And A Pinch The misadventures of an amateur chef, updated often with delicious recipes, step-by-step instructions, and colorful pictures of accidental kitchen fires.

A Girl Named Nick Pro-cilantro, locavore-ish, inventive and traditional recipes from a professional writer and amateur wife-and-mom

A Dash of Nutmeg Food blog from a Rochester native featuring recipes, cooking adventures, and the occasional ROC-related giveaway.

Upstate Brews Exploring the wonderful world of Upstate NY beer and home brewing.

Cream Ale Drinker A blog focusing on supporting local breweries, local businesses, local music and various other observations.

Friends of the Public Market A renewed blog page with links to over 10000 likes Rochester Public Market FaceBook fan club page which provided reasearch and information about natural, organic foods and farm-fresh foods, while promoting the care and nurturing of one of Rochester's greatest assets.

Fork It Over, Boston Blogger Rachel Blumenthal moved from Rochester to Boston in 2008 - was a D&C Rochester Insider blogger, but the Rochester food blog there is gone, mentioned in the new site.

Green Eggs and Ham Eating Adventures in Rochester - most recent post 2009

rageburger Hamburger reviews

Italian Recipes About authentic Italian cooking - most recent post 2009

Laura Rebecca's Kitchen Simple and delicious recipes from the Finger Lakes region

Rah Cha Chow What's cooking in Rochester — recipes, restaurants, etc.

RochesterFoodBlog A community-inspired blog that rates restaurants around the Rochester Area

The Rochester NY Pizza Blog An exploration of pizza in and around Rochester, NY, one pizzeria at a time.

RochesterFoodNet.Com Hundreds of local Rochester food, drink, restaurant and market articles and videos

Smita Serves You Right Indian Home Cooking and Local Reviews - most recent post 2008

Spirits Review Lots of great photos of the owner's adventures

Vegetarian Cuisine - Vegetarian Recipes influenced by India

Vegetarian Restaurant Reviews in Rochester, NY and beyond - most recent post 2009

The Supper Club - Medical Students at U of R checking out restaurants in Rochester and writing about their experiences there.

Eat Sweet Treats - Amanda Antinore's collection of stories, opinions, recipes, and journeys through the food world in Rochester.

ROCkin' Restaurants - Our family's explorations in the Rochester dining scene

Robert's blog

A Thousand Words Nice blog where Kodak employees share photos and discuss photo-related topics.

RochesterFoodNet.Com Hundreds of local Rochester food, drink, restaurant and market articles and videos

Rochester Writers Blog A group blogging experiment by RocWiki contributors and other Rochester writers. - most recent post: April 2, 2007

http://www.mamasweeds.com - A homeschooling mother of two, Mama's Weeds is a blog about healthy eating and living in Rochester

Melanoma Missionary Blog - local cancer survivor provides a unique resource for understanding and battling melanoma

http://www.rochesterrc.com - RochesterRC.com has been around in the Rochester, NY area for a few years now. It started off just for a few friends as a way to communicate times that were good for them to get out and run their nitro cars and trucks. Since then RochesterRC.com has grown to a good size and has become a good source of information for R/C in the area covering backyard bashing to organized racing and much more...

Merrypad - DIY blog of Emily Winters. See her Rochester home here.

Yaros Painting Blog A portal devoted to Rochester home improvement, interior and exterior design, painting, and color selection advice.

Geva Comedy Improv A look behind the scenes at Geva Comedy Improv. City Newspaper's Best Local Blog of 2005.

Rochester Family Lawyer - family law blog discussing New York's family law. Published by Alexander Korotkin, Esq..

Rochester Bankruptcy and Debt Relief - blog discussing Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy and other issues affecting debtors. Also published by Alexander Korotkin, Esq..

http://rochestergetsramboed.wordpress.com - A blog about local events, and a healthy approach to them. - only one post

JayceLand.com - An excellent source of things to do around Rochester, updated on Thursdays.

Jack's list - Information about events and things to do in Rochester - as well as reviews, commentary, and indexes (lists) of information useful to people in Western NY State and Rochester NY.

Rochester Events - A Rochester events community board where people can post events for free.

13WHAM has blogs for Rochester Reports, Sports, and Weather

The D&C has over twenty blogs. A full listing is available at their blog directory.

City Newspaper has three blogs News, Entertainment, and Music

Ear to the Ground is The Upstate Gardeners' Journal's blog.

Rochester Indymedia is an autonomous chapter of the global Indymedia Movement. Anyone can join and post their news to the site.

The Sitch is the source for student activistism news and political commentary/analysis.

Fishbulbs And Trap Jaws Infrequent movie reviews - most recent post: March 22, 2007

The God Machine Movie A short "documentary" about the strange effect Rochester had on spiritualist John Murray Spear. Written, cast, shot and edited in two weeks for The Little Theatre's Halloween Emerging Filmmaker series- Showing Oct.27

Dynamite Can't Kill It - Reviews of obscure movies by a Brighton teenager.

Classical Pontifications with Professor Heebie McJeebie - The TANDY Professor of Electronic Music at the Hotel Cadillac spouts off on contemporary classical music - last post 2008

Delusions of Adequacy - Locally-produced music review website for 'Independent Music and More'

Form/Content - Thoughts on music from a composer/pianist.

Jazz@Rochester - Exploring and promoting live jazz, jazz musicians, venues, and gigs in and around Rochester.

Belgische Chocolade - Adventures of the bellringer of the Hopeman Memorial Carillon, the largest musical instrument in Rochester

Rochester Music - Rochester Music Scene & Heard

The Jazz Session - Jason Crane, former station manager at Jazz 90.1, now podcasting.

The Science of Songwriting - Eastman PhD student analyzes and theorizes about popular music

Guverment Name- ART. MUSIC. CULTURE. FAM.

Tympanogram - Thoughts on undiscovered and under-appreciated artists and their music. mp3s, reviews, opinions, bi-weekly podcasts, occasional concerts at various local venues.

WXXI Classical Blog - Blog about classical music from WXXI/Classical 91.5

Aquariphiles - Developed in Rochester, a social networking site with blogs that invites users from around the world (think Myspace for fish geeks)

Fishkeeping Online - For aquarium enthusiasts, written by an enthusiast in Rochester

Imprints - The blog for the Falcon Cam. Great information about falcons, plus updates on our falcon's recent activity.

originals | an occasional look at cool creative people, by Rochester copywriter Jonathan Everitt

Scenes from a Public Market Beautiful pictures of people and things at the Rochester Public Market

Krishna Kumar photographs Rochester, central New York, South India and beyond!

NY Fingerlakes by Mary Shelsby - most recent post: July 24, 2006

Picture Rochester by Tim Seymour and Joseph Moroz

RocPic.Com - Picture of the Day starting August 2002 - most recent post: Jan 1, 2006

Sweet Flying Dream by Kyle E. Chambers - most recent post: July 5, 2007

Frank Petronio - Mostly observations and portraits

Maszman Speaks! - photos, local commentary and more from Tom Maszerowski.

Another Blog by Darrick Coleman - posts several times a week photos of Rochester and surrounding areas.

The Clarion Call A collection of blogs about politics in Livingston County, especially the Big Box battle in Geneseo.

DragonFlyEye.Net Science. Technology. Politics. Rochester.

The Fighting 29th All about New York's 29th Congressional District.

Fruits of our Labour A socialist take on the modern world

The Greater Rochester Weblog A political and economic blog that focuses on state and local news and events.

Gates Democrats Gates political blog

http://www.kompato.com - Local software engineer's blog focusing mainly on politics.

Mustard Street - A Rochester Review

Native Canadian The best place to read on the Fast Ferry - most recent post: Apr 2, 2006

No Strings Geneva A fact-based point of view on Geneva politics, particularly open government issues.

The Ontario Republican Supporting local, state, and federal Republican candidates who represent Ontario County, NY!

Phil Ebersole's Blog Commentary by a retired D&C reporter living in Rochester.

Policy Wonk - Analysis of New York State public policy by Erika Rosenberg, Center for Governmental Research researcher and WXXI political analyst.

Roch-a-Cha Rant Opinions from a twenty-something downtown resident

Rochester Conservative - Local, state and national commentary from the perspective of the no longer silent majority

Rochester Pundit Political Commentary and Media Criticism for civic-minded people in Rochester, NY.

Rochester Turning Turning the tide in Rochester - Info on local progressive politics and movements

Women with Opinions A woman-powered, progressive group blog providing a platform for women to express their opinions on the issues of the day.

Roaring Republican Conservative Republican blog following national and Rochester area politics.

Alaivani.com - Jennifer Kumar's blog integrating spirituality into everyday life in and around Rochester.

Art and Religion - A Perinton guy's ramblings on art and religion.

Open Your Mind - Links in the Gems area as well as the personal blog hit health, metaphysical, social, technological and many more topics. Gain a new perspective on the universe by opening your mind up to all its possibilities.

Rochester Trail Riders - Horse Friendly Trails in Rochester, NY (Tues. Wed. blog linky parties)

New York Outdoors - Hiking, biking, paddling & other outdoors fun in Rochester & all of NY State.

Lets Go Amerks! - Covering everything related to Rochester Americans hockey.

Zachary Cohn's Parkour blog - Discusses his Parkour experiences at RIT in Rochester, NY, as well as back home in Maryland.

Rider diary - Rider diary of Austin Byrd, Brighton HS student and bike racer. Not exactly a blog, but close enough.

Ryan Whirty - Free-lance sports columnist for City Newspaper.

John Moriello - President of the New York State Sportswriters Association, commenting on Section V and other high school sports.

RocBike - a blog about bicycle commuting in Rochester.

The Fantasy Football Geek Blog - Maintained by Rochesterian, RIT alum, and occasional RocWiki contributor MattDana.

Scenic Route - A bicycle blog: It’s a male midlife crisis story—only without the red sports car and trophy boyfriend

Mike Paz Motorsports blog - local, regional and national auto racing by Mike Paz, Motorsports Announcer, a Rochester-area resident

Pair O Dice Games Blog - One local Rochester guy and one ex Rochester area guy discuss all things game related.

http://thesportingword.blogspot.com/- A recent graduate from Alfred University gives his fresh opinion on the goings on in the wide world of sports.

http://www.cyclingforcancer.org - A group of cancer survivors promoting cancer awareness through the events they compete in.

That Which Rolls - A blog mostly about biking, bike commuting, hiking, and other stuff near Rochester

Kayak the Canal - A blog not only about about kayaking on the Erie Canal, but also walking and hiking as its always fun to dock your kayak and explore.

The Corpus Callosum Show - Weekly show and podcast about art and tech, science and culture: August 13, 2010

Travis Owens' Technology Blog - A resident's opinions about technology - most recent post: May 10, 2007

Industrial Something - Written by some guy in Rochester.

Staticfree blog

The Cost of Energy - A blog about energy and environmental issues

Stop the Cap! - Phillip Dampier's blog about cable and DSL usage caps/limits and what to do about them.

Travel Blog - Written by some guy in Rochester.

http://traveltipswithmike.blogspot.com - Travel tips from an Ethnomusicologist who grew up in Brockport

The the Insider has a couple of blogs: Insider Information, Rocha-Chatter, as well as a podcast. - all redirect to Metromix's main page - 2011-02-22

Planet Sick Boy Movie reviews by local writer Jon Popick. - blog is now "Happy Working Mom," apparently - 2011-02-22

Weeknight Gourmet Meals created in 30 minutes or less for a picky teen by a Rochester working mom. - "does not exist" - 2011-02-22

QueerSomethings- publicly private thoughts in a mediocre format - blog does not exist - 2011-02-22

Last Night's Make Up - A local Park Ave area girl blogs about everyday life for the Rochester Insider - doesn't exist anymore - 2011-02-22

Downtown Wanderings- Musings from an downtown convert. - "blog not found" - 2011-02-22

GayShawn - "A Winter Wonderland of Gossip". - a page that for months has promised that someday, something will be posted. - 404 error - 2011-02-22

Rochesterzine Commentary and links about the Rochester NY poetry and fiction scene. OK not always Rochester-related. - blog removed - 2011-02-22

BIRD BRID - blog removed - 2011-02-22

Rochester Blog - By Rochester writer Richard Shade Gardner. Site Closed. Final Post Sunday, 09 March 2008 can be seen on Archive.org

RustedArt Rochester Art. Life. Love. in Rochester.-bad link on 2010-03-16

Benevolus Current events forum based partially on letters to Rochester's own newspaper - bad link on 2008-02-12

Rocktown Another take on the town - bad link on 2008-02-12

Dan Black Racing - Dan Black Racing - "This blog is set to private. This user must add you as a friend to see his/her blog." - as of 2008-002-17.

Mystery and Misery - Local mp3 blog focusing on independent and underground music. - bad link on 2008-03-14

Disco Music - A website dedicated to the preservation of the disco music era, featuring information about clubs around the country, including Rochester - far as I can tell, it's just an ad-filled site that is not a blog and has no connection to Rochester - 2008-03-14.

Secretly Robotic - Another online journal & photoblog (by Anthony Rudgick) - "This Account Has Been Suspended" - 2008-03-14

Tychibidiblah - The musings of a Monroe County college student, live and on location from Greece, NY. - "The website you are trying to view is currently experiencing difficulties" - 2008-03-14

The Reverend EG's Church of Heresy - Computer engineering student at RIT, President of Rochester Cannabis Coalition (NORML). - Not a blog, just a list of links to other sites - 2008-07-16

Neil Cowley - "forbidden" - 2008-07-16

Rochester Rants and Raves A Rochester Foodie's Blog - access denied - 2008-07-16 - 2010 -03-22 Site Does not exist - can be created.

Feeding Jackson Rochester organic babyfood making mama adventures. - "deleted" - 2008-07-16

The Urban Homesteaders - Documenting a Rochester, NY couple’s journey to living a sustainable lifestyle in the South Wedge - dead domain - 2008-07-17

Urban Sustainability - One Rochester family's attempt to live in a more sustainable way. - "removed" - 2008-07-17

Midnight Lounge - A blog in the hands of a pop culture obsessed gay guy with a conscience. Stop by and press play. - index of folder with no content - 2008-07-17

Junk Store Cowgirl - Written by a housewife (with a law degree) who lives in Greece NY, in the Rochester area. She also writes for City Newspaper and the Greece Post. - just a page from 2004 that tells us she works for a newspaper, no other content - 2008-07-17

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