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I’m Ardan Michael Blum — originally from Geneva, Switzerland, and now calling Palo Alto home. I enjoy hiking, spending quality time with my dachshunds, playing the cello, and writing fiction.
I am the founder of A. Blum Localization Services, a Palo Alto–based search engine optimization agency established in 2016.
More about me on ardanmichaelblum.com.
Histoires de Genève - A French-language digital storytelling project where senior citizens share personal narratives and historical accounts of life in Geneva, Switzerland.
Ardan Michael Blum's Notes — news and events, my generally center-left views, and personal notes about people and places I like, love, or admire.
About New Web Domains — Commentary, news, and practical notes on domain names, new top-level domains, internet governance, online identity, and the evolving structure of the web.
World Breakfast: A literary work-in-progress blending magical realism, absurdity, and cultural reflection.
The Other Side of the Creek - A monthly series on the hyperlocal site InMenlo.com designed to capture the life and spirit just beyond San Francisquito Creek—the historic landmark separating Menlo Park from its southern neighbors.
YouTube Playlists:
Timeless Tunes - A curated selection of music spanning genres and eras.
Culture and Creativity - A collection of videos exploring the arts, intellectual life, and creative expression.
Favorite Films: List includes Apocalypse Now Redux, Barry Lyndon, Chinatown, Dekalog, Dog Day Afternoon, Fanny and Alexander, Monsieur Hulot’s Holiday, Radio Days, Rashomon, Sunset Boulevard, and more.
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