Yes, I am an ABSOLUTE EXPERT on my opinions. Doesn’t mean they’re particularly worth anything

Dave, I like reading your “From the Publisher” each issue, but the content of the magazine is what makes it worth $$$. Coordination and organization is good, but what makes BHM stand head and shoulders above the competition is the great talent you have writing - and that’s also credit to you, for being able to pull together so many great writers consistently.

There actually IS room for some fluff - I enjoy the “irreverent jokes” page quite a bit; it’s a nice change from the serious articles each issue. Recipes aren’t quite “fluff”, but they’re not “skull-workers” either - and that’s nice also.

Overall, it’s a good mix of serious, skull-working content and lighter, easy-to-read content. But yeah, it’s the content that sells, and (in my opinion) you’ve got it about right!

Bill Whittle wrote a great piece on opinions vs facts a few years ago; it’s worth a read: http://www.ejectejecteject.com/archives/000132.html

Basically, opinions or worldviews are maps; facts are the coastline. If your map doesn’t match the coastline, better change your map - you’re not going to change the coastline.

His essays are also universally great reads, if anybody’s looking for some reading material.

I think a column by Annie would be good for the magazine too. I’ve been talking with her about it.

Aaron Neal’s comment about opinions are interesting, and in a round about way I talked about opinion vice reality in my editorial this issue.
You are right, too, Aaron, that content is king. I think of myself as a good coordinator and organizer of content. There is no room for fluff in a magazine like this.

I agree with Mark, John Silveira’s article as the main headliner. This issue sound just as pertinent as the last one. I am looking forward to receiving it in the mail.

You and your staff publish a well thought out magazine loaded with cover to cover relevant information.

Judy